Israel Driving Theory Test

Question:1

The “hard shoulders” are not designed for vehicle traffic, except for:

Hand propelled vehicles, tractors and slow moving vehicles, which delay the traffic behind them.

Private vehicles and motorcycles, in order to give right of way to buses.

All vehicles are prohibited to drive on the “hard shoulders”.

Taxis, in order to overtake other vehicles.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:2

A bus lane may also be used by vehicles of:

Holders of a handicap tag issued by the vehicle’s manufacturer.

Handicapped people, even when they are not inside the vehicle.

Paraplegic (wheel chair) tag holders.

Any handicapped person having a regular handicap tag.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:3

When are we not obligated to drive a private passenger car in the right lane?

When another vehicle overtakes us from the left.

When you pass another vehicle from its right side.

When the right lane is designated for another type of road users (e.g. public transportation lane).

When another vehicle that is driving on the left side of the road signals about its intention to start drive.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:4

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:5

Can a driver refuse to undergo a Breathalyzer test after being requested to do so by a policeman?

Yes, he is allowed to refuse, because the policeman represents the health care system and not the law.

A driver is forbidden to refuse a policeman’s request to undergo a “breath test” or to give a blood/urine/saliva sample for testing.

Yes, he is allowed to refuse, because the test contradicts the Basic Law: Human Dignity and Liberty.

Yes, he is allowed to refuse, because of the Protection of Privacy Law.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:6

Which changes in health condition must be reported to the Licensing Authority?

The driver doesn’t have to report anything to the Licensing Authority, but only to the Ministry of Health

Any detection of the following conditions: heart disease or any limitation of the nervous system, bones, eye-sight and hearing

The driver doesn’t have to report anything to the Licensing Authority. The report shall be made by the treating physician of the driver

A driver doesn’t have to report about changes in his health, except in case of a neurological problem

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:7

Who of the following is entitled to enter the intersection first?

The motor-cyclist (1). You (2) should give him right-of-way.

In this event there is no generalisation and there is no importance in the order of entry into the junction.

You (2). The motor-cyclist (1) will always go in last.

The vehicle continuing to drive straight (you)

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:8

When is it permitted to turn left, from a lane other than the left lane?

It is permitted when two or more left turn lanes are marked on the roadway.

It is only permitted from a one-way road to another one-way road.

It is permitted in an intersection with traffic lights only.

It is prohibited to turn.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:9

Under which conditions is it permitted to carry a passenger, besides the driver, on an ATV (quad bike)?

Unconditionally, unrestrictedly

On a quad only

When one has a permit to do so from the Licensing Authority, indicated on the vehicle’s registration documents

Provided that the driver’s minimum age is 21 years

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:10

Is it permitted to transport cargo in a private vehicle?

Yes, inside the vehicle, in the trunk(boot) or on the roof-rack..

It is absolutely forbidden.

Yes, provided that the weight of the cargo is no more than 1,000 kg.

Yes, only on the rooftop cargo carrier.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:11

When are you obliged to stop before a railway crossing?

When a “railway crossing” sign is placed.

When a “right of way for crossing traffic” sign is placed.

You don’t have to stop. Stop at your own discretion when a train is seen and is approaching.

When the train is seen, heard or sounds a warning signal.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:12

Is it permitted to park a vehicle on the left side of a two-way street?

Yes, provided that it is parked close to the sidewalk.

It is forbidden.

Yes - in a street with at least three lanes.

Yes - in a street that is wider than 8 meters.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:13

Within which distance from a tunnel is it prohibited to overtake?

Fifty meters before the entry to the tunnel and up to fifty meters after the exit from the tunnel.

There is no overtaking restriction around a tunnel.

100 meters before the entry to the tunnel and up to 100 meters after the exit from the tunnel.

From the entry until the exit of the tunnel.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:14

A policeman has stopped a driver on the road.and demanded of him to take a breathyalyzer tests . Is the driver obliged to perform the test

Yes, after coming out of a pub only.

No, he is not obliged to do so.

Yes, after midnight only.

Yes, otherwise he is considered a drunk driver.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:15

How would you (vehicle no. 3) conduct yourself in the following intersection?

You (3) have right of way over the other vehicles.

The first one to arrive at the intersection enters it.

Give right of way to the motorcyclist (1)

Give right of way to the red vehicle (2).

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:16

A back seat passenger must wear a seatbelt. Who is held responsible if a back seat passenger doesn’t wear his seat-belt?

The driver only

The driver and the passenger

The passenger only

The owner of the vehicle

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:17

Explain the term “service brakes”:

A braking system that acts on all the wheels of a vehicle and allows slowing the vehicle down or stopping it in all road conditions.

An auxiliary (parking/hand) brake system, designed to prevent accidents, which only acts on the wheels of the rear axle.

A braking system that only slows the vehicle down during very steep descents, but is not used for stopping.

A braking system that is working at times of danger only and brakes the vehicle until making a complete stop.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:18

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:19

What is the speed limit for private passenger cars after crossing the following road signs?

90 k.p.h.

70 k.p.h.

50 k.p.h.

110 k.p.h.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:20

When you approach a railway crossing and an approaching train is seen, heard or sounds a warning signal:

You should stop before the railway crossing until the train passes.

If the train is far, you should quickly cross the rails.

You should accelerate and cross the rails before the train arrives, in a careful and watchful manner.

You should carefully cross the rails, in any fitting speed.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:21

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

Yes, always, while taking extra precautions

No, only to the directions of a traffic policeman

No, only if the policeman is on duty

Yes, only as regards to traffic directions

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:22

Where in a vehicle should a fire extinguisher be placed?

Next to the battery, in a closed and locked place.

On the vehicle’s roof, having easy access, to enable quick operation

In a visible place with easy access to enable quick operation.

Next to the fuel tank, in a closed and locked place.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:23

For how long is it permitted to leave a broken-down vehicle on a road or in a public place?

It should be cleared away as soon as possible, no later than 48 hours.

Until the rescue vehicle arrives, provided that it doesn’t exceed a period of one week.

It should be moved away as soon as possible, no later than 24 hours.

For the period in which it is being repaired, provided that it doesn’t exceed 72 hours.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:24

You are driving a private vehicle with an all up weight of 1520kilos. What is the maximum trailer weight you are permitted to tow?

1,500 kg.

450 kg.

750 kg.

2,200 kg, provided that it doesn’t exceed the own weight of the towing vehicle.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:25

When you use the vehicle’s horn for signaling:

The signal shall be given at a fast and unchanging pace.

You are lawfully required to honk at least three times.

The signal should not be longer than needed.

The signal shall be given in a long and continuous manner.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:26

Is it permitted to park, in an urban area, vehicles transporting hazardous materials with an all up weight of more than 3,500 kg?

Yes, only when the tanks are empty.

Yes, provided that nobody smokes next to it.

Yes, but only at a distance of more than 400 meters from public or residential buildings.

It is absolutely forbidden to park this type of vehicle on an urban road.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:27

Under which conditions is it permitted to drive in reverse

Only with the condition that the driver is guided by a person that stands behind the car and is visible to him.

Only if the vehicle is close to the sidewalk.

Provided it is necessary and that no risk, interruption or disturbance is caused to any other road-user.

Driving in reverse is absolutely forbidden.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:28

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.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:29

Who has the authority to revoke a driving license?

A court of law, the Israel Police, the Road Safety Medical Institute.

A court of law and the Israel Police only.

The Licensing Authority, a court of law, the Israel Police.

The Licensing Authority and a court of law only.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:30

Four parking spaces for handicapped drivers are marked, one next to the other, in Herzel Street. All four spaces are currently free:

Drivers that do not display the handicap card showing the same sign as The road sign, even if they are free at the moment cannot use the parking spaces

Non-handicapped drivers are permitted to use the handicapped parking spaces for a short while, as long as they leave a phone number in which they can be reached at any moment.

Non-handicapped drivers are permitted to use the handicapped parking spaces for a short while, as long as at least half of these spaces are free.

Non-handicapped drivers are permitted to use the handicapped parking spaces for a moment, as long as they stay in the vehicle while it is parked.

Category : Rules and Regulations

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Theory test for private Vehicles