Israel Driving Theory Test

Question:1

“Reasonable speed” is a speed:

That is adjusted to the road conditions and circumstances and does not exceed the speed limit.

The speed limit on that road, under all circumstances.

That the vehicle passengers wish to drive at. The passengers are always right.

That is adjusted to the conditions and circumstances, and always exceeds speed limit.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:2

Which of the following is an emergency vehicle?

A Red Magen David Ambulance, an Israel Police vehicle, IDF vehicle, Fire-fighting vehicle, integrated policing vehicle or any other vehicle approved by the Authority, when it sounds its emergency signals and operates flashing lights and sounds an alarm signal.

Any ambulance, IDF vehicle, fire-fighting vehicle or other commercial vehicle that was authorized to function as an emergency vehicle by the Licensing Authority

Every vehicle of the Israel Police or the IDF and vehicles that are used for regular security missions in borderline settlements

A vehicle of the Israel Police or the IDF and a fire-fighting vehicle only

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:3

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:4

Which of the following sentences is correct: The law prohibit drivers from making a left U-turn:

When a U-turn prohibiting sign is placed.

Where the vehicle cannot be observed by other drivers approaching from any direction.

All the answers are correct.

When he approaches a steep peak or a curve in the road.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:5

When is it allowed to leave a vehicle standing in a position that is not parallel to the sidewalk (angular parking)?

It is absolutely forbidden.

In an urban road only.

When there is an angular marking on the roadway, and according to the marking.

In an urban road, on weekends only.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:6

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:7

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:8

Can an owner of a valid driver’s license for a particular group of vehicle drive any vehicle of the same group?

Yes, provided that the driver can operate and use it proficiently

Yes, holder of a valid driver’s license can drive any vehicle, unconditionally

Yes, provided that he holds a police certificate, testifying that he can operate the vehicle proficiently

Yes, provided that he had not been found guilty of any traffic offence

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Question:9

When is it allowed to use the horn?

Only to prevent imminent danger that cannot be prevented in any other way.

Only in an urban road, to prevent danger.

In every type of road, only for public vehicles, to prevent danger.

Only in a non-urban road, to prevent danger.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:10

What types of vehicles are permitted to park in a bus station, besides the bus itself?

Private vehicles, on Sabbaths and holidays only, according to the instructions of the road sign that is placed at the bus station.

Private vehicles, during night time, according to the instructions of the road sign that is placed in the bus station.

All types of vehicles, during night time, according to the instructions of the road sign that is placed in the bus station.

Motorcycles, on Sabbaths and holidays only, according to the instructions of the road sign that is placed in the bus station.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:11

Define “Junction”:

A meeting point of two roads or more.

The area formed by the junction of two or more roads at different levels.

The area formed by the junction of a railroad and a roadway

The junction of two urban roadways, provided that they are both asphalt-paved.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:12

When may a driver be in possession of only photocopies of his original vehicle documents?

Only a vehicle transport company is allowed to hold a photocopy of the vehicle registration

It is only permitted when the vehicle is owned by a corporation, and the photocopied documents’ validity is authorized by the safety officer’s signature and stamp on them.

When the vehicle is owned by a private person, and the photocopy is certified by the vehicle owner’s signature

Never. The driver must always be in possession of the original documents

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:13

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:14

How should you (vehicle no. 3) behave while you turn right in the following intersection?

Enter (3) the center of the intersection in order to prevent the blue vehicle from hitting the cyclist..

Allow the cyclist to continue riding and turn right behind him.

Overtake the cyclist, quickly and carefully, while he is waiting.

Honk loudly to the cyclist (1), so that he will allow you to complete the right turn.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:15

In the following illustration you can see a wide road. Which of the numbers within the illustration marks a lane?

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Question:16

Who is responsible for a vehicle parked in a prohibited area?

The vehicle’s owner as listed in its registration document, regardless of who was driving the vehicle at the time the offense was committed.

The vehicle’s owner as listed in its registration document, unless he can prove the identity of any other driver who committed the offense.

Complaint would only be filed when it is made clear who was driving the vehicle at the time the offense was committed.

The rental agency if the vehicle was rented from it.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:17

A “central divider” is:

An area in which parking is prohibited, unless a traffic sign only directs otherwise

An area allowing escape at a time of danger, marked by a specific traffic sign

An area intended for two-wheeler parking on an urban way, without requiring any specific traffic sign

An area intended for parking on an urban way

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:18

When approaching a narrow bridge, you are required to:

Slow down while approaching and crossing the bridge.

Always cross the bridge at maximum speed to clear the road for vehicles coming from the opposite direction.

Always stop before the bridge, for safety reasons, and then cross it quickly.

Accelerate when you approach the bridge only.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:19

On a narrow roadway, when two vehicles from opposite directions cannot pass together at the same time:

Right of way is given to a vehicle transporting more than 8 passengers.

Whoever arrives first has right of way.

The faster vehicle has right of way.

Both vehicles must keep as much as possible to the right and even pull into the “hard shoulders”.

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Question:20

You are driving vehicle no. 3. According to the rules of giving right-of-way, in what order should the vehicles enter the intersection?

The cyclist (2), the blue vehicle (1), the vehicle you are driving (3).

The vehicle you are driving (3), the motorcyclist (2), the blue vehicle (1).

The vehicle that continues driving straight will go first into the intersection.

The blue vehicle (1), the motorcyclist (2), the vehicle you are driving (3).

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:21

How should a driver conduct himself after hitting a parked vehicle in the absence of its owners?

Leave a note on the vehicle he hit with his personal details, the details of his vehicle and his insurance policy, and report to the police within 24 hours.

Wait until a representative of his insurance company arrives and report to the police within 48 hours.

Inform about the accident to the police station within 7 days.

Wait at the place until the owner of the vehicle arrives.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:22

A vehicle which emits oil or smoke above normal levels:

May be driven at a low speed of less than 40 Kmh.

Is prohibited from carrying passengers.

Is prohibited to be driven..

Is prohibited from carrying cargo.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:23

When is it permitted to stop a vehicle on a bridge or inside a tunnel?

It is permitted when the roadway has two lanes or more.

It is permitted during “light time” only.

During day time only.

It is absolutely forbidden.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:24

Which type of "city policing" vehicle is permitted to emit a blue light with a flashing yellow light?

Rescue vehicles.

Ambulances.

Integrated policing vehicles.

Fire fighting vehicles.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:25

Is it permitted to stop a vehicle in a one-lane two-way roadway that is divided by a continuous white line?

Yes, during “light time” only.

Yes, when the lane’s width exceeds 2.5 meters.

Yes, in an urban road only.

It is absolutely forbidden.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:26

After parking your car besides the pavement, on the right side of an urban road:

You should verify that the passenger sitting in the left back seat gets out very carefully from the car to the road.

You should verify that the maximal distance between the car and the pavement is one meter.

Before getting out of the car, you should verify that this will not disturb any road user.

If the street is not lit, you should turn on the parking lights.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:27

What is the definition of an “obsolete vehicle” in regard to private passenger cars?

A private passenger car is not included in the definition of an “obsolete vehicle”.

A private passenger car that was manufactured more than 19 years ago.

A private passenger car that was manufactured more than 15 years ago.

A vehicle that does not meet the compelling Israeli standard.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:28

In what condition should the driver and vehicle’s document be kept?

The law doesn’t provide any explicit reference to this issue

It is enough if they are stainless and have a clear photo.

They should be kept at home, clean and readable at all times.

They should always be kept inside the car, clean and readable

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:29

What is required from a vehicle driver that passes the scene of a road accident with casualties?

He should stop at the side of the road and mark the site of the accident with a warning triangle to be seen to a distance of fifty meters.

If he was not involved in the accident, he should continue driving without stopping by.

He should stop at the side of the road, help to clear the vehicles away from the road and allow the traffic to flow freely and uninterruptedly. .

He should stop at the site of the accident, provide casualties with first-aid, to the best of his ability and training, and call the rescue forces.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:30

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

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