Israel Driving Theory Test

Question:1

Is a driver permitted to drive over the speed limit while overtaking?

Yes, when it is required in order to shorten the overtaking time.

No.

Yes, but only on a non-urban road.

Yes, but only on a multi-lane road and for a short time.

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Question:2

The following penalties may be imposed by a court of law on a driver convicted of committing a traffic offence:

Revoking a driver’s license, prison term, fine and other lawful penalties.

Fine or only suspended prison term.

Revoking a driver’s license or only suspended prison term.

Fine, active prison term or only suspended prison term.

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Question:3

On a steep descent, when driving on a narrow roadway that doesn’t allow 2 vehicles to pass at the same time:

Both vehicles should pull into the “hard shoulders”.

Right of way should be given to commercial vehicles weighing more than 4 tons.

The vehicle driving uphill should stop.

The vehicle driving downhill should give way and stop if necessary.

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Question:4

Is it permitted to park a vehicle besides a pedestrian safety guardrail?

Yes, in order to load or unload passengers only.

Yes, for a short time only.

Yes, provided that there are no pedestrians besides the safety guardrail.

No, unless there is a signpost indicating otherwise.

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Question:5

What is the penalty for driving whilst disqualified?

A fine of 80,000 NIS

6 yrs in jail and 2 yrs on probation.

None, if the driver presents a valid driver’s license within 7 days

Up to 3 years in jail, plus other penalties.

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Question:6

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.

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Question:7

It is prohibited to make a U-turn:

When he drives a vehicle longer than eight meters.

When the turn cannot be seen by a driver from any other direction.

When he is in a two-way roadway.

If a road sign prohibiting left turn is placed.

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Question:8

Who is held responsible for a vehicle causing excessive noise?

The vehicle’s driver.

The vehicle’s manufacturer.

The vehicles owner.

The garage that treats the vehicle.

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Question:9

According to the “point system”, when a driver incurs 12 to 22 points:

He shall be summoned to attend a corrective driving course and to undergo an exam.

He shall be required to undergo a medical check-up and a theory examination.

His driver’s license shall be revoked for a period of thirty days.

He shall be required to undergo a theory examination and his driver’s license shall be revoked.

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Question:10

A driver wishing to park his vehicle downhill shall:

Turn the front wheels towards the sidewalk and shift to reverse gear (in automatic vehicles – P).

Turn the front wheels towards the sidewalk and shift to first gear.

Turn the front wheels towards the sidewalk and shift to neutral gear (in automatic vehicles – N).

Turn the back wheels towards the sidewalk and shift to neutral gear.

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Question:11

Where should a “new driver” sign be placed?

At the center of the vehicle rear window’s top edge, visible to other drivers from all sides

On the top edge of the vehicle’s left side window, visible to those driving on the left of the vehicle

On the bottom edge of the vehicle’s rear window, visible to those driving behind

On the bottom edge of the vehicle’s right side window, visible to those driving on the right of the vehicle

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Question:12

How should you behave at the following intersection?

Honk to warn the motor-cyclist and continue driving.

Keep driving. The motor-cyclist should yield.

Give right of way to the motorcyclist

Keep driving straight and blink with the high beam headlights to warn the motorcyclist.

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Question:13

What is the maximum number of passengers allowed in an combined commercial vehicle with an overall permissible weight of up to 3,500 kg?

As stated in the driver’s license, if at all.

One passenger next to the driver and three passengers in the back.

As stated on the vehicle license but not more than eight passengers, apart from the driver.

Two passengers next to the driver and four passengers in the back.

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Question:14

Is it obligatory to wear a helmet while driving an ATV?

It is obligatory to wear a helmet when the ATV doesn’t have a safety frame

No, it is not obligatory to wear a helmet

Yes, the driver and all passengers must wear a helmet while driving

It is obligatory to wear a helmet on a roadway only

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Question:15

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.

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Question:16

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.

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Question:17

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

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Question:18

What is a “breathalyzer test”?

A test of exhaled air by means of a device that provides information about a person’s blood alcohol level.

A stress test measuring the air quantity that enters the driver’s lungs while driving.

A test in which a person exhales into a device that gives information about his lung volume.

A test performed for new-driver applicants by a family doctor, at the requirement of the Licensing Authority.

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Question:19

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

From lane 1 or from lane 2 to lane 6.

From lane 1 or from lane 2 to lane 5.

From lane 2 to lane 5.

From lane 2 to lane 3.

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Question:20

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.

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Question:21

When are you forbidden to overtake another vehicle?

In a two-way interurban road.

When driving in a left-turn lane.

When the vehicle on your right drives slow.

When the other vehicle stops before an intersection or before a pedestrian crossing or before a railway crossing.

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Question:22

A “new driver” that has not yet completed 2years or has not yet turned 21 years will not carry in a private passenger car:

More than one passenger besides himself, unless sitting beside him is a qualified escort.

Any passengers for as long as he is a “new driver”.

More than two passengers apart from himself, unless sitting beside him is a qualified escort.

More than four passengers besides himself, unless sitting beside him is a qualified escort.

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Question:23

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.

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Question:24

When you are standing with your vehicle before an intersection while the red light is on, and you notice a security vehicle behind you, with its siren on and its lights flashing:

You should get on the sidewalk (pavement) in order to clear the way for the security vehicle.

You are permitted to enter the intersection while the red light is on as well.

You are not allowed to enter the intersection while the red light is on.

You should enter the intersection while the red light is on.

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Question:25

When does the law require a driver to “reduce the speed of a vehicle”?

When the driver approaches speed limit.

Before completing an overtaking maneuver in a two-way road.

Reduction of speed is required when there is imminent danger to life or property.

When the driver is tired.

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Question:26

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.

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Question:27

For how long should a driver place a “new driver” sign on his rear window?

For a period of two years or for as long as he is a new driver

For a period of nine months

For a period of six months

For a period of three months

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Question:28

Who is required to have an escort as a ”new driver” while driving a private passenger car?

Anybody receiving for the first time a driver’s license for private passenger cars, and is younger than 30 years of age.

Anybody receiving for the first time a driver’s license for private passenger cars, and is younger than 21 years of age.

Anybody receiving for the first time a driver’s license for private passenger cars or a C1 class license for light trucks.

Anybody receiving for the first time a driver’s license for private passenger cars, and is younger than 24 years of age.

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Question:29

What is the legal definition of a “road”

Any place that is open for public passage, except for city streets

Asphalt or concrete paved road ways only.

The term “road” has no legal definition

Any rail, street, alley, square, passage, bridge and any other open space in which the public has a right to pass through

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Question:30

When driving near a group of children, the driver is required to:

Slow down and, if needed, stop the vehicle.

Make a complete stop for as long as the children are close to the roadway.

Continue driving in normal speed, provided that he uses the horn to warn them.

Continue driving in normal speed, if the group of children is accompanied by a teacher or a guide.

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Theory test for private Vehicles