Israel Driving Theory Test

Question:1

When is it permitted to overtake, in one go, two vehicle that are driving before you on your lane

Only on highways.

When overtaking is not prohibited, and when the overtaking can be safely completed.

This type of overtaking is absolutely prohibited by law.

Only when overtaking two private passenger cars.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:2

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:3

Is the Licensing Authority (Licensing Bureau) permitted to delay the renewal of a driving license for a person who has a pending fine?

The Licensing Bureau is only permitted to delay renewal if the fine was accompanied by the issuance of demerit points, based on the traffic point system.

Yes. It is permitted to delay renewal due to fines imposed by any governmental body.

No. The Licensing Bureau is not permitted to delay license renewal without the consent of the driving license holder.

Yes, but only if the fine was imposed due to a traffic offense.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:4

How should you behave when leaving a private yard a petrol station or an entrance to a properity or a house ?

The rule “first to come, first to go” should be exercised at an exit from a premises or from a gas station. The pedestrians will wait.

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

Stop and give right-of-way to the pedestrians that are crossing the intersection.

Stop and give right-of-way to the vehicles that are coming from the left and approaching the exit.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:5

When another vehicle drives in the turning left only lane:

It is permited to pass it from its right side only if it is a slow vehicle

It is permitted to pass it on its rights side.

It is allowed to pass it from its right side with a private passenger car only.

It is prohibited to pass it from its right side.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:6

Who is allowed to drive against traffic in a one-way street?

It is prohibited, except for a security vehicle on duty, or in accordance with a policeman’s directions

It is allowed for cyclists only

It is unconditionally prohibited, even when a policeman directs otherwise

It is allowed on holidays, when traffic is light and no disturbance is caused

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:7

Is it permitted to drive a vehicle (other then an electric vehicle) on the sidewalk?

It is prohibited to clean the sidewalk with a motorcycle.

Yes, but only for the purpose of cleaning the sidewalk.

Yes, but only vehicles towing a trailer.

Yes, but only non-motor vehicles.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:8

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:9

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:10

How should a driver involved in traffic accident with casualties conduct himself?

If he is not culpable of the accident and the other driver involved is later held responsible for it, then he shall clear his vehicle away from the roadway.

He shall clear his vehicle away from the roadway to prevent traffic disturbance and call the rescue forces.

He shall clear away from the road and inform the police about the accident.

He shall not move his vehicle, unless instructed to do so by a policeman or if the vehicle had to be used for medical evacuation purposes.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:11

A vehicle examiner or a policeman carrying a traffic examiner certificate who finds technical flaws in a vehicle, may:

Summon the vehicle owner for an inquiry at the Israel Garage Association.

Notify the driver that the vehicle is taken off the road and take away the vehicle’s registration documents.

He is not permitted to do anything. An examiner or a policeman is not authorized to examine a vehicle on the road.

Send the vehicle to a Licensing Facility to undergo an additional semiannual test.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:12

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.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:13

Is it permitted to stop a vehicle opposite to a bus stop?

It is absolutely forbidden.

Yes, only during day light and for the purpose of loading passengers.

Yes, provided that the roadway’s width is at least twenty meters.

Yes, provided that the roadway’s width is at least twelve meters.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:14

A “new driver” under 21 yrs should not carry in a private passenger car:

More than four passengers besides himself, unless he is accompanied by an escort.

More than four passengers, and provided that all of them are licensed to drive private vehicles.

More than two passengers besides himself, unless he is accompanied by an escort.

More than one passenger besides himself, unless he is accompanied by an escort.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:15

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:16

When driving on a narrow downhill road, you should give right of way to vehicles driving uphill in the following instances:

Only on an urban road.

Only if a dangerous descent sign is placed.

When the road section is too narrow to allow both vehicles to pass each other at the same time.

Only if the weight of the vehicle driving uphill is more than four tons.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:17

Is it permitted to load or unload passengers on a freeway (motorway)?

Only in day light.

Only for a public vehicle.

Yes, provided that the road edges are wide.

It is absolutely forbidden.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:18

The Points system of the Licensing Authority:

Is additional to any other punishment that is imposed by a court of law on a driver that committed a traffic offense

Allows a police officer to disqualify a driver’s license following any traffic offense that is committed by the driver.

Can only be exercised by a court of law.

Is exercised only if no punishment was imposed on the driver by a court of law/

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:19

How should vehicle drivers conduct themselves while driving on a road with a narrow and steep hill..

The driver of the descending vehicle shall, if required, stop his vehicle and make way for the ascending vehicle

The driver of the ascending vehicle shall, if required, stop his vehicle and allow the descending vehicle to continue driving.

First one to arrive is first to enter into the narrow section.

It is sufficient that they both deviate to the right, onto the roadway’s edge, to prevent collision.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:20

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

Question:21

Is it permitted to drive under the influence of an intoxicating alcoholic drink?

Yes, provided that the driver doesn’t mix drinks.

Absolutely not.

Yes, but only after family gatherings and for short distances.

Yes, it is permitted.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:22

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:23

You are driving vehicle no. 3. According to the rules of giving right of way, in what order should the vehicles enter the intersection which you approach (the red vehicle is not an emergency vehicle)?

The red vehicle (2) the vehicle I am driving (3), the cyclist (1).

The cyclist (1), the red vehicle (2), the vehicle I am driving (3).

The vehicle I am driving (3), the red vehicle (2), the cyclist (1).

The vehicle I am driving (3) the cyclist (1), the red vehicle (2).

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:24

A police officer may revoke a driver’s license for a period of thirty days:

When the driver endangers the life of a person on a pedestrian crossing

An arrest warrant was issued against the vehicle’s owner

When the driver committed an offence of holding a driver’s license that has been expired for more than ten days

When the passenger on the driver’s side did not wear a seatbelt

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:25

What are you (vehicle no. 3) required to do when approaching the following intersection (the red vehicle is not an emergency vehicle)?

You have right of way because you are crossing in a straight line (3).

Enter the intersection before the garbage truck (2), as it must yield (you [3] are coming from its right).

Give right of way to the tractor coming from the right only (1).

Give right of way to the crossing tractor (1) and truck (2).

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:26

What is the maximum permitted speed for driving a private passenger vehicle (if not indicated otherwise by a traffic sign)?

In an urban road – up to 50 KPH and in a freeway – up to 70 KPH

In an urban area – up to 50 KPH and on an inter-urban road – up to 80 KPH

In an urban road – according to road conditions, and in a freeway – up to 100 KPH

In an urban road – up to 40 KPH and in a freeway – up to 80 KPH

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:27

It is prohibited to stop, park or stand a vehicle on or before a pedestrian crossing, within a distance of:

20 meters from the crossing.

15 meters from the crossing.

12 meters from the crossing.

24 meters from the crossing.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:28

What is a “booster seat”?

A seat that is designed for transporting small children, restrained by the safety belt of the vehicle.

A standard seat that is designed for transporting children until 18 years of age

A seat that is designed for a driver whose height is less than 160 cm and whose age is more than 18 years

A seat that is designed for transporting children on bicycles only while the children are restrained by a safety belt.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:29

What is a “path”?

Part of a road, designated for pedestrians only.

Road - paved or otherwise - designated for two-wheelers only.

Part of a road, designated for bicycles only.

part of a road that is not a roadway and designated for specific users.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:30

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

Give right of way to the green vehicle (1).

Drive, you have right of way in the intersection (3).

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

Give right of way to both vehicles (1, 2).

Category : Rules and Regulations

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Theory test for private Vehicles