Israel Driving Theory Test

Question:1

“restricted (Calm) zone” is a zone:

With a sign posted speed limit of 25 k.p.h.

With a sign posted speed limit of 40 k.p.h.

Designed for slow vehicles only.

With a sign posted speed limit of 30 k.p.h.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:2

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:3

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:4

When the vehicle in front of you signals about its intention to turn left:

It is prohibited to pass the vehicle from its rights side.

You may overtake it from the left side only.

It is prohibited to pass it from either side.

It is permitted to pass the vehicle on its right side.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:5

What should a driver verify (according to the law) before making a U-turn on a straight road section?

That the vehicle doesnt carry any hazardous material.

That he starts turning from the farthest right lane.

That the turn is not made before a hill on the road.

That he starts turning from the farthest left lane.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:6

Is it obligatory to obey the directions of a policeman who has identified himself with an appropriate certificate?

No. you must only obey a traffic policeman who directs traffic in an intersection.

Yes, even if his directions contradict those of a road sign.

Generally not.

Yes, but only concerning traffic directions that are given within the intersection.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:7

What is the maximum speed for a private passenger vehicle, driven on an inter–urban road with a central divider (if not indicated otherwise by a traffic sign)?

90 KPH.

110 KPH.

100 KPH.

80 KPH.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:8

Define “built dividing area”:

A separation area which divides the road lengthwise by means of an elevated structure above the road way

The area along a roadway, in which road users can stop, park their vehicles or stand in for refreshment

Any area that is marked on the road on which it is forbidden to drive

Any part of the road (pavement, hard shoulder, traffic island) which is elevated above the road way.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:9

Apart from a driving instructor, who may escort a “new driver”?

Any holder of a valid driving license for the same class of vehicle, and aged at least 24 yrs old.

A holder of a driving license for the same class of vehicle for at least 3 years and aged at least 30 yrs old, or a holder of a license for at least 2 yrs and aged at least 35 yrs old.

Any person who has not been convicted for any traffic offence during the past two years.

A holder of a driving license for the same class of vehicle for at least 5 years and aged at least 24 yrs old, or a holder of a license for at least 3 yrs and aged at least 30 yrs old.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:10

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:11

What is considered to be a reasonable driving speed?

Any driving speed of a reasonable driver.

Any speed that is determined at the discretion of a reasonable driver.

Statutory speed, which takes account of the road condition, the surroundings and the traffic, and in which the driver stays in full control of the vehicle.

Any speed in which the driver stays in full control of the vehicle.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:12

When you exit a dirt road on to a paved road.

There is no obligation to give right of way. It depends on the good will of the driver exiting the dirt road.

Give right of way to vehicle traffic on the roadway only when it is a two-way roadway.

Give right of way to vehicles coming from your right side only and then drive. Incoming traffic from your left side should yield.

Give right of way to vehicle traffic on the paved road from all directions.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:13

What should you do when approaching a pedestrian crossing that is being crossed by pedestrians?

Stop and give right-of-way to the pedestrians that cross the road from left to right only.

Slow down, honk and warn the pedestrians that you intend to continue driving.

Speed up and cross in front or behind them, without endangering them.

Always slow down and even stop if required, in order to allow the pedestrians to cross the roadway safely.

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 C to street A?

From lane 5 to lane 3.

From lane 5 to lane 4.

From lane 6 to lane 4.

From lane 5 to lane 3 or to lane 4.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:15

What gap should be maintained from the vehicle that is driving in front of us?

A gap of thirty meters, in order to allow safe stoppage.

A gap of forty meters, in order to prevent an accident.

A gap of at least three seconds.

A gap which always allows us to stop and prevent a collision..

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:16

A “new driver” aged less than 21 years (or has not completed two years from the date of receiving a "new driver" license) cannot transport in a vehicle:

More than three passengers, besides himself, unless an escort sits beside him.

More than one person, besides himself.

More than four passengers, besides himself, unless an escort sits beside him.

More than two passengers, besides himself, unless an escort sits beside him in the front seat.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:17

What is a “security vehicle”?

A fire-fighting vehicle only.

Any ambulance, police vehicle, fire fighting vehicle, or any other security vehicle that gives a red or blue light and makes a siren sound.

A Red Magen David Ambulance only.

Any Israel Police vehicle.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:18

It is prohibited to stop or park a vehicle before and after a level crossing, within a distance of:

At least 30 meters.

At least 50 meters.

At least 25 meters.

At least 20 meters.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:19

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:20

Under what conditions can a person be denied the right to obtain or renew his driver’s license?

If the applicant for a driver’s license is illiterate.

If he served a prison term of one year due to drunk driving prior to the submission of his license application.

If he is a new immigrant from a country which doesn’t have customary traffic rules.

If he is disqualified from driving or if he suffers from health problems which might endanger himself or others..

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:21

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:22

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”.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:23

When is it permitted to overtake a vehicle on its right side?

When the other vehicle drives in the right lane and signals left.

When the other vehicle indicates and positions itself to turn left.

When there is an open lane to the right of the other vehicle.

When the other vehicle is in the central lane and signals right.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:24

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:25

Can a “blood alcohol test” by means of a breathalyzer device be considered admissible evidence in a court of law?

No, only a blood test is admissible evidence in a court of law.

No, only a saliva test is accepted as accurate evidence in a court of law.

Yes.

No, only an alcohol test which is performed in a hospital is admissible evidence.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:26

Define “to dip the lights”:

Turning off the high beam and turning on the fog lights

Changing the height of the parking beam

Reverting from low beam to high beam.

Reverting from high beam to low beam.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:27

On which part of the street is a private passenger car allowed to drive?

During heavy traffic – on the road edge and the separation area

On the roadway and the separation area always.

On a roadway only - wherever a roadway exists

On any part of the road

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:28

What should you check before beginning to make a right-turn?

That the left mirror is adjusted correctly.

That there is no vehicle driving on my right.

That no vehicle is parked on the left side of the road.

That there is no vehicle driving on my left.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:29

In which cases are you obliged to slow down?

You are only obliged to slow down in case of busy traffic.

When encountering or overtaking an animal.

There is no obligation to slow down. There is an obligation to drive carefully.

You are obliged to slow down in an urban road only.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:30

Under which conditions is it allowed to deviate from a driving lane?

At a slow speed and by deviating sharply.

Provided that no risk or disturbance is caused to any other road user.

Only after signaling and looking at the mirrors.

It is absolutely prohibited to deviate from the driving lane.

Category : Rules and Regulations

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Theory test for private Vehicles