Israel Driving Theory Test

Question:1

What is the meaning of a “vehicle non-use notice” (taking a vehicle off the road)?

It is permitted to drive the vehicle up to one week after it is taken off the road.

It is prohibited to drive the vehicle without an authorization from the insurance company.

The vehicle is prohibited from driving, unless it is permitted, according to the non-use form, to drive to a nearby garage.

It is permitted to drive the vehicle unlimitedly (if it doesn’t cause any traffic safety risk) but not on road ways.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:2

Is a policeman allowed to detain without a warrant a driver who committed an offence in front of him?

Not under any condition

Yes, but only under a court certificate

Yes, if the driver doesn’t give his name and address or doesn’t present his license as required

Yes, only if the driver committed an offence that actually endangered road users

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:3

Which of the following vehicles are permitted to drive on the road’s “hard shoulders”?

Only taxis, in order to bypass vehicles that stand in an intersection.

No one is allowed, in to use the “hard shoulders”.

Non-motor vehicles, tractors and speed-restricted vehicles.

Only private vehicles and motorcycles are permitted to drive on the “hard shoulder”, and only in order to give right-of-way to buses.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:4

What is a driver obliged to do when an emergency vehicle on duty appears behind him?

Slow down and deviate to the right if the road has only one lane.

Stop on the right side of the road, away from the intersection, and allow the emergency vehicle to pass.

Slow down and allow the emergency vehicle to pass.

No action is required when an emergency vehicle approaches from behind.

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Question:5

When an intersection is posted with both traffic signs and traffic lights, the instructions of which has the priority over the other?

Traffic signs always have priority (a traffic light might malfunction)

A stop sign has priority over a non-flickering traffic light

A “right-of-way giving” sign has priority over a non-flickering traffic light

Traffic light signals (except for a flashing yellow light) have priority over a right-of-way sign

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:6

A paraplegic is driving it the city and is in a hurry to a scheduled medical examination :

He is prohibited to use the bus lane as well as to exceed the speed limit.

He is permitted to exceed the speed limit.

He is permitted to exceed the speed limit while driving in a bus lane only.

He is permitted to use the bus lane, but is prohibited from exceeing the speed limit.

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Question:7

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

From lane 2 to lane 4.

From lane 2 to lane 3 or to lane 4.

From lane 1 to lane 4.

From lane 1 to lane 3 or to lane 4.

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Question:8

What would you do if your driving lane is obstructed?

Quickly cross the obstruction from either its right or left.

Drive slowly and disregard the road signs that are posted in the place.

Cross the obstruction from the right only, and vehicles approaching from your front are supposed to give you right-of-way.

Obey the signals that are given by a policeman, a signaler or a road sign.

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Question:9

What is a reasonable vehicle speed?

On paved roads – 80KpH; on dirt roads – 40KpH.

The maximum speed the vehicle can reach under the existing circumstances.

A reasonable speed which, considering all the road conditions, and road signs allows the driver to control the vehicle

Any speed, as long as the driver fully controls the vehicle.

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Question:10

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

Whilst driving on an inter-urban road with a built centre divider.

Whilst driving on an inter-urban road without a built centre divider.

At the entrance to and whilst driving through a tunnel.

Whilst driving on an inter-urban road.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:11

Who is permitted to drive a “security vehicle” or a “rescue vehicle”?

Any person who received a permit from the Israel Fire and Rescue Commissioner.

Any person who received a permit to do so from the Licensing Authority.

Any person who received a permit from the Ministry of Health.

Any person who received a license from the Ministry of Defense.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:12

Upon completion of the two year “new driver” period, a regular driver’s license will not be given to a “new driver” who was convicted of:

Not placing a “new driver” sign on the vehicle’s rear windshield.

Driving a motor vehicle without valid insurance.

Driving without an escort.

Not stopping next to a “falling rocks” sign.

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Question:13

What is an “Interchange”?

The area that is formed by the meeting of at least three roadways, at the same level.

A meeting of at least two roadways at the same level in a freeway.

A meeting point of roads at different levels, in which it is possible to drive and pass from one road to the other

A junction of roads at the same level in an urban area.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:14

When a “stop” sign is placed before a level crossing, the driver should:

Turn-off the radio, turn-on the headlights and listen and look along the tracks.

Stop the vehicle, turn-off the radio, open the window besides him and listen and look along the tracks.

Stop the vehicle, turn-off the engine, turn-off the radio and turn-on the headlights.

Shift into neutral gear, turn-off the radio and listen and look along the tracks.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:15

Is it permitted to drive passengers for hire in a private passenger car?

Only during a public transportation strike.

Yes, when the passengers pay a fare that is equal to that of a bus ride.

No.

Only in inter-urban rides.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:16

Define “parking”

Stopping a vehicle for a defined period of time, in order to unload cargo, intermittently

Stopping the vehicle for more than thirty seconds

Standing a vehicle in order to load it with cargo only, intermittently

Standing a vehicle for an uninterrupted period of time, not for the purpose of immediate loading or unloading of passengers or loading or unloading of goods.

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Question:17

When driving on a two-way road and visibility is poor:

You should horn while overtaking to warn the overtaken vehicle.

It is permitted to overtake, unless a “no overtaking” sign is placed.

You should turn on the parking lights while overtaking.

It is forbidden to overtake.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:18

An additional passenger is not permitted on a utility tractor unless:

It is stated in the vehicle’s registration document.

It is listed in the driving license.

A permit is given by the vehicle’s importer.

It is listed in the insurance policy.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:19

Within which distance before and after a railway crossing is it allowed to stand or park a vehicle?

At least six meters from the crossing.

At least twenty meters from the crossing.

At least four meters from the crossing.

At least twelve meters from the crossing.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:20

What is the speed limit on an urban road for a private passenger car (if not indicated otherwise by any road sign)?

40 k.p.h.

70 k.p.h.

50 k.p.h.

60 k.p.h.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:21

What is the legal definition of “lighting up time”

The time period of natural lighting conditions, when there is no need to have the vehicle lights turned on

The night time or any other time of the day in which visibility conditions are poor due to weather conditions.

The time period in which the vehicle’s lights must be turned on while driving in a freeway

The night time period, between sunset and sunrise

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Question:22

A driver’s license will not be renewed if it was expired for a period of more than:

Nine months, unless the license holder passes the required examinations and tests, as directed by the Licensing Authority

Four months, unless the license holder passes the required examinations and tests, as directed by the Licensing Authority

Six months, unless the license holder passes the required examinations and tests, as directed by the Licensing Authority

One year, unless the license holder passes the required examinations and tests, as directed by the Licensing Authority

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:23

How should a driver conduct himself when another vehicle suddenly emerges in his driving lane from the opposite direction, heading towards him?

Swerve to the left and drive on the opposite lane, which is currently free.

Honk and signal the other driver to get back to his lane.

Slow down, pull as far right as possible and even pull onto the “hard shoulder” if necessary.

Turn on his high beam and signal the other driver to get back to his lane.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:24

Is it permitted to drive a vehicle while one of the doors is open?

No, unless the air-conditioning is out of order.

Yes, when there are no passengers in the vehicle.

Yes, when carrying oversized cargo.

It is absolutely forbidden.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:25

Which trailer can be towed by a class B driver’s license holder using a vehicle that is approved for towing?

When the all-up weight is not more than 1,500kilos

A trailer with an overall permissible weight of more than 1,500 kg.

A trailer with an overall permissible weight of no more than 2,000 kg.

None. A holder of such a license is absolutely forbidden to tow a trailer.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:26

You are driving in vehicle no. 3. To which of the following vehicles are you required to give right-of-way?

To the blue vehicle (1).

To the red vehicle (2).

To the red vehicle (2) first and then to the blue vehicle (1).

To neither of them: You have right-of-way over all the rest (3).

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:27

When a vehicle is forced to stop on an inter-urban road and the driver or one of the passengers is about to exit the vehicle:

The driver must wear a vest when exiting the vehicle, only if other vehicles are on the road.

The first person to get out of the vehicle must wear a standard fluorescent vest when exiting the vehicle or stepping out of it.

No obligation applies to this situation. Wearing a vest is obligatory on an urban road only.

Only the driver is obliged to wear a vest, and not any other person exiting the vehicle.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:28

How should you conduct yourself when a “stop” sign is placed before a railway crossing?

You must stop when an approaching train is seen or heard.

You have to stop during the night. There is no obligation to stop during the day.

Stop the vehicle, turn off the radio, television or tape set, and open the window next to you.

Stop, as in any other place in which a “stop” sign is placed, and then continue driving.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:29

Is it permitted to let off passengers on a freeway?

Yes.

Yes, but only during lighting up time.

Yes, but only on the "hard shoulders" and during day time.

No.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:30

When may a police officer revoke a driver’s license for a period of ninety days?

When the driver is involved in a car accident in which only property damage was caused

When the driver disobeys a stop sign

When a driver involved in an accident is reasonably suspected of causing the death of a person.

When the driver fails to give right of way.

Category : Rules and Regulations

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Theory test for private Vehicles