Israel Driving Theory Test

Question:1

What are the terms for operating a taxi at the “Ben-Gurion” airport?

The taxi will only operate in coordination with the passenger in need of a ride, including relevant arrival and departure times.

Every taxi driver is permitted to transport passengers from the Ben-Gurion airport.

No permit is required for transporting passengers from the Ben-Gurion airport. Picking up time should be accurately coordinated in advance with passengers.

Only a taxi having a permit from the Licensing Authority can operate in the Ben-Gurion Airport, and only in accordance with the permit’s terms, including taxi stopping and parking.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:2

When is it obligatory to operate the vehicle’s different types of decelerators or retarders ?

When driving on a road section before which a “sharp curve” sign is placed.

When driving on a road section before which a “danger of slipping” sign is placed.

When driving on a road section before which a “hairpin curve” sign is placed.

When driving on a road section before which a “dangerous descent” sign is placed.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:3

Is a driver obliged to show a policeman the vehicle’s original documents?

Yes, at a time and place to be determined by the policeman

No, a certified photocopy is sufficient

No, a photocopy signed by the vehicle’s owner is sufficient

Yes, at the time determined by the vehicle’s driver

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:4

Is it obligatory to obey the directions and signals of a municipal inspector in uniform?

No. It is only obligatory to obey as regards to parking directions within city limits

No. It is only obligatory to obey as regards to the presentation of a driver’s license

Usually not

Yes, if the directions are related to traffic control.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:5

What sign denotes the number of kilometers of the road?

629p.

611

612

630

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:6

When are the driver and conductor allowed to refuse a passenger from getting onto the bus?

When the passenger wears a skiing or skating boots on his feet.

When he wants to ride the bus for only one stop.

When the passenger has a 100 Nis note and the bus fare is only 12 Nis.

When he wants to carry a dog or another animal on the bus.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:7

Which of the following traffic signs allows parking in a position that is not parallel to the sidewalk?

815

512

819

513

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:8

Where should vehicles drive in a road divided by a Central divider?

In case of a three-lane roadway – on the left lane

In case of a two-way roadway – on the roadway’s left side

On the right of the Central divider - unless otherwise marked

On the left of the Central Divider.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:9

Is a taxi permitted to stop and load or unload passengers within the limits of the following traffic sign?

Yes, but on an urban road only, and provided that no traffic disturbance is caused.

No.

No, except during the night.

Yes, when a “bus station” sign is placed.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:10

What does the law state about carrying wheelchairs on taxis?

It is permitted, but the price for carrying a wheelchair is half the fare of a regular ride.

No fee is to be charged for carrying the wheelchair. However, a taxi driver is permitted to refuse carrying more than one wheelchair.

The Controller of Road Transport determines the price and terms for carrying wheelchairs.

The service station determines the terms and price for carrying wheelchairs.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:11

What impossible situation is depicted in the following picture?

the road signs contradict each other.

A “one-way road” sign should be placed on both sides of the roadway.

A “right of way” sign must be placed on both sides of the roadway.

A “one-way road” sign should be placed on the left side of the roadway.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:12

Is a driver permitted to send an S.M.S message from his phone while driving?

The driver is permitted to send and read S.M.S messages, provided that he does it with care.

He is permitted to send S.M.S messages but not to read ones.

It is absolutely prohibited, and dangerous.

He is permitted to read S.M.S messages but not to send ones.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:13

When is it permitted to drive on a pavement?

It is permitted to drive on the sidewalk when one wants to cross it in order to enter/exit a yard or building.

It is absolutely prohibited to drive on the sidewalk.

It is permitted to drive on the sidewalk when it is free of pedestrians.

It is permitted to drive on the sidewalk when the road is blocked or obstructed

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:14

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:15

Is it obligatory to remove the meter from a taxi if its owner doesn’t have a valid taxi operation permit?

Yes.

No.

Yes, if three months passed since the scheduled date of the annual test and the test has not been made yet.

Yes, within 72 hours.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:16

When is a driver of a motor vehicle required to dip the vehicle’s lights?

When driving backwards.

When entering a premises.

While searching for a parking spot.

When the vehicle is standing.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:17

Which of the following traffic signs informs about a change in the number of lanes?

109

145

622

All four signs.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:18

In an intersection without traffic lights, are you required to give right of way to vehicles coming from your opposite direction when you are about to turn left?

Only when these vehicles are turning right.

Always.

Only when these vehicles are turning left.

Only when theses vehicles continue driving straight.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:19

What is the meaning of this traffic sign?

It is a warning, instruction or prohibitory sign, for public transport only.

It is a square information sign.

It is a warning, instruction or prohibitory sign, which conveys a message that is not covered by the provisions of the road sign table.

It is an unofficial road sign, which conveys various optional guidances.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:20

What is the meaning of the following traffic sign?

Dangerous descent ahead.

Right curve followed by left curve ahead.

Winding road.

Instruction sign – hairpin curve.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:21

The wind resistance that a driving vehicle faces affects:

The vehicle’s speed and tire wear.

The wear and tear of the steering wheel system,

The capacity of the vehicle’s brakes.

The vehicle’s stability and speed.

Category : Safety

Question:22

What is the meaning of the following road marking?

Parking area for public vehicles.

A marked traffic island in the center of the roadway.

No parking.in this area

A place where parking is permitted for a short time.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:23

When is it lawfully required to perform a vehicle license test?

Every two years, for all vehicle types.

Every two years for commercial vehicles and every year for motorcycles.

Every two years for all types of private passenger vehicles, without any restriction on the vehicle’s age.

Every year or any other lawfully defined period.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:24

The following penalties may be imposed by a court of law on a driver convicted of committing a traffic offence:

Revoking a driver’s license, prison term, fine and other lawful penalties.

Fine or only suspended prison term.

Revoking a driver’s license or only suspended prison term.

Fine, active prison term or only suspended prison term.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:25

Reverse lights:

Should not be installed in any vehicle other than a private passenger car.

Are only turned on when the driver shifts into reverse gear, and only for as long as the reverse gear is activated.

Are turned on by a separate switch, and should be accompanied by a warning buzz.

Are used during “light time” only.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:26

What is the meaning of red-yellow painted curbstones?

A marking to emphasize and indicate sidewalks of different heights,

Absolutely no stopping, except for the vehicle types that are permitted by the sign.

Parking is permitted with parking tickets.

Unrestricted parking for public vehicles is permitted.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:27

How should you make a left turn according to the following marking?

From each of the marked lanes.

Absolutely no turning left.

From the right lane only.

From the left lane in your direction of driving.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:28

When is it permitted to use floodlights?

Only when the vehicle stops, provided that they are not directed at another vehicle or along the length of the road.

For security purposes only and during “light time”.

Only by a security vehicle during fence patrol.

It is forbidden to use floodlights on the road, except for fire fighting vehicles.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:29

What is the advantage of driving on the right side of the road?

It helps to escape quickly to the “hard shoulders” in case of danger.

It allows you to stay within the permitted distance of 40cm from the road’s edge.

There is no advantage in driving on the right side of the road, except for one-way roadways.

It reduces the response distance in case of immediate danger.

Category : Safety

Question:30

While driving on a road with two lanes in your direction of driving:

You are always permitted to drive on the left lane only.

You are obliged to drive in the right lane, unless you are overtaking or turning left.

You are permitted to drive on the right or left lane, according to the type of the vehicle.

You may drive on either lane, as long as you don’t cause any risk to traffic.

Category : Rules and Regulations

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