Israel Driving Theory Test

Question:1

What effect does driving whilst keeping proper distance from the vehicle in front has on the vehicle’s fuel consumption and wear?

It is required to keep a proper distance to prevent accidents only, and it has no effect on the vehicle’s wear or fuel consumption.

The shorter is the distance kept from the vehicle in front, the lower are both brake wear and fuel consumption.

In order to keep proper distance from the vehicle in front you are required to constantly use the brakes, and therefore it causes quick brake wear.

When proper distance is kept – brake wear and engine fuel consumption are reduced,

Category : Safety

Question:2

Within what distance of a bus stop is it forbidden to stop a vehicle?

Within a distance of twelve meters before the station’s signpost and twelve meters after the signpost, unless otherwise marked.

Within a distance of twenty meters after the bus station’s signpost only.

Within twenty meters before and twenty meters after the bus stop’s sign, unless otherwise marked.

Within a distance of twenty meters before the bus station’s signpost only.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:3

Explain the term “gross axle weight”:

The measured pressure at the tips of the chassis connected springs.

The own weight of each vehicle axle, including the wheels installed on it.

The overall weight of all the wheels installed on one axle against the road.

The own weight of the rear axle that includes the differential system.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:4

Is a private minibus without passengers permitted to use a designated bus lane?

Dotted lines mark the approach of a separation line. The driver should move to the right lane before the beginning of the separation line.

Yes, but only on Saturdays and holidays.

No.

Yes.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:5

What measure is it important to take before stepping on the brake pedal in order to slow down or to stop?

Ease off the accelerator and shift to lower gear.

Check if there is a vehicle behind by glancing at the mirrors.

Step on the clutch pedal, to reduce the engine’s fuel consumption.

Signal and turn the wheel to the “hard shoulder”, to avoid rear-end collision.

Category : Safety

Question:6

Why are you required to be more careful while driving after dark?

The duty of care only applies under conditions of fog and rain.

The duty of care applies only in case of blinding.

Because visibility (seeing and being seen) is limited.

You are not required to be extra cautious during the dark.

Category : Safety

Question:7

What are you required to do according to the following road sign?

Drive faster. Vehicles in the road you are entering should give you right-of-way.

Give right-of-way to vehicle traffic on the crossing road, from both directions.

Give right of way and carefully merge with the traffic in the road to your left.

You are driving in an acceleration lane. Merge quickly with vehicle traffic in the road you are entering.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:8

The following illustration shows an intersection with traffic signs. What is the correct manner of making a turn from street A to street C?

From lane 1 to lane 3.

From lane 2 to lane 3.

From lane 2 to lane 5.

From lanes 1 or 2 to lane 3 or to lane 4.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:9

What are the risks of driving continuously for many hours?

Engine power decreases, and that reduces the braking capacity.

Severe tiredness and a tendency to fall asleep.

A healthy driver faces no danger in driving continuously for many hours.

Heating and accelerated wear and tear of the front tires.

Category : Safety

Question:10

Define “play street”:

A main road joined by side roads.

A road designed for children’s games, pedestrians and vehicles, sign posted at the entrance with the “play street” sign.

A street designated for children’s games, into which only pedestrians and two wheeled vehicles are permitted to enter.

A street in which different types of vehicles may drive side by side

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:11

Is the Licensing Authority allowed to revoke or suspend an existing driver’s license?

No, only the Israel Police is allowed to do so.

Yes, the Authority is allowed to do so, on the grounds of driving competence and medical fitness.

No, only a court of law is allowed to do so.

Yes, the Authority is allowed to revoke a driver’s license at its own discretion and for any reason.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:12

Is it permitted to repair a vehicle on the road?

Only if it close to a garage.

Only if the repair is related to the vehicle’s electricity system.

The type of repair is not important, as long as the vehicle is not left standing there for more than 12 hours.

Only a simple repair, provided that no inconvenience is caused to other road users, and the vehicle should not be left standing there for more than 24 hours.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:13

Under what condition is it permissible to install additional lamps to those already installed in a vehicle?

With the approval of the Licensing Authority only.

It is allowed to install additional symmetric lamps.

Provided that they comply with the new European standard.

Provided that they are installed by a certified electrician.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:14

How should those involved in a road accident, which resulted in property damage only, conduct themselves?

Exchange identifying details and wait for the rescue forces without moving any of the involved vehicles.

Clear their vehicles away from the roadway, without delay, and exchange identifying details.

Report to the police and wait for its instructions.

Call the rescue forces and wait at the place of the accident without moving any of the involved vehicles.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:15

Can a bus driver prevent a passenger from entering the bus if he is wearing clothes that might contaminate the bus seats?

No. Only the company manager shall determine who is prohibited to enter the bus.

No. Only the dispatcher is permitted to do so.

No. Only the police can authorize to prevent a person from entering the bus.

Yes.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:16

Is a bus driver permitted to drive with one of its doors open?

It is only permitted when the air-conditioning system malfunctions.

It is only permitted when there are no passengers on the bus.

It is only permitted when approaching a level crossing.

Driving with an open door is forbidden.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:17

What conduct can be expected from the vehicles in the following picture?

To slow down at the entry to the sharp curve and keep driving on the far right of the roadway.

Only the dark vehicle is obliged to slow down before entering the curve.

The white vehicle shall stop on the right side of the road and give right of way to the dark vehicle.

The dark vehicle shall stop on the right side of the road and allow the white vehicle to proceed.

Category : Safety

Question:18

What are the risks in making a U-turn?

Delaying vehicles that are coming from the opposite direction or from behind

Colliding with vehicles coming from the opposite direction or from behind.

All the answers are correct.

Causing an approaching vehicle to make a sudden brake.

Category : Safety

Question:19

Can a minibus be regarded as a taxi?

A minibus is regarded as a taxi only when there is room for two passengers next to the driver.

A minibus is a taxi with all it implies.

A minibus is regarded as a taxi only when it is equipped with a meter.

A minibus is not regarded as a taxi.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:20

In the following picture, the response of the drivers to the vehicle that comes out of parking is unclear. How is the truck driver required to respond to this situation?

Slow down and stop if necessary, to verify that the drivers in front of him conduct themselves safely.

Stop his vehicle and allow the other vehicle to continue driving.

Continue driving and ignore the other exiting vehicle, because the truck has right of passage.

Continue driving while honking continuously to alert about an approaching truck.

Category : Safety

Question:21

How would you conduct yourself according to the content of the following traffic sign?

The road is narrow and has no “hard shoulders” used for escaping in case of danger; drive in the middle of the road.

The road is narrow and has no “hard shoulders” used for escaping in case of danger; drive on the left side of your lane.

The road is narrow and has no “hard shoulders” used for escape in case of danger; slow down and stay alert to what occurs on the road.

You are required to drive as fast as possible to help the vehicle stay stable.

Category : Safety

Question:22

Which of the following road signs indicates a pedestrian crossing?

220

226

136

306

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:23

From the answers before you, where especially should a driver slow down?

On an inter-urban road.

In a congested area.

Whilst driving on a main road.

Whilst driving on an inter city road without a built central divider.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:24

What should you do when facing a structure, post or closed area, while driving on a one-way roadway?

On an urban road - from either its right or left side; on a highway – always from its right side.

You should pass the place from its left side

You should pass the place from its right side only

You are permitted to pass the place from either its right or left side, unless otherwise marked

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:25

When the oil pressure check lamp lights-up while driving, you should:

Continue driving, provided that there is enough oil in the oil sump.

Continue driving in low gear until the garage (provided that it doesn’t take more than half an hour)

Stop the vehicle immediately and shut-off the engine.

Continue driving if the engine’s thermometer indicates normal engine temperature.

Category : Know Your Vehicle

Question:26

What is the purpose of the “hard shoulder” on freeways?

It is an escape place in case of danger.

It is a place to stop and talk on the cellular phone,

It is a place for parking and stopping for the purpose of driver refreshment.

It is a lane used for overtaking restricted vehicles, which illegally drive in the right lane

Category : Safety

Question:27

What are you required to do according to the following road sign?

If you see the train’s lights, stop 20 meters before the crossing.

Slow down and prepare to stop before the crossing, if necessary.

Drive faster and cross the railway tracks.

Stop at a distance of 12 meters from the railway tracks to check if a train is approaching.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:28

How should you conduct yourself when exiting premises, a gas station or an access road to a house?

You should give right-of-way to vehicles coming from the left only.

The “right-of-way” rules in such an exit are identical to those that apply to an intersection.

You should give right-of-way to vehicles coming from the right only.

Give right of way to any vehicles approaching the road you are entering and pedestrians on the pavement.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:29

What is a bus driver obliged to do once he reaches his final destination?

Once the destination stop is announced he is permitted to leave the bus immediately, .without waiting.

He should stay on the bus until the last passenger comes off.

He may leave the bus, provided that he leaves the air-conditioning on.

He should leave the bus straight after shutting off the engine.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:30

Is it permitted to drive downhill on neutral gear?

It is allowed to shift to neutral gear while driving a public vehicle, a bus or a taxi downhill in a non-urban road only.

It is absolutely forbidden. the gears must always be selected and operated .

It is allowed to shift to neutral gear in any non-urban road which is moderately sloped, in order to save fuel.

It is possible to drive in neutral gear in a moderate slope, where there is no risk of brake overheating, in order to save fuel.

Category : Rules and Regulations

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