Israel Driving Theory Test

Question:1

A policeman wrote you a traffic report due to “deviation from your lane”, and there are no lanes marked on the roadway. Is it justified?

No, if lanes are not marked you may drive in any part of the road.

No, you cannot “deviate” from an unmarked lane.

No, you are permitted by law to deviate from your lane without any restriction.

Yes, a lane can be either marked or unmarked.

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Question:2

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:3

Which vehicles are permitted to enter a freeway?

Only private motor vehicles.

Every motor and non-motor vehicle.

A motor vehicle which is permitted and capable of driving at the speed that is indicated on the road sign.

Every motor vehicle, except for heavy trucks which might disturb traffic due to their low speed.

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Question:4

Which documents should a driver be in possession of whilst driving?

Valid driving license, vehicle registration, compulsory insurance certificate and any other lawfully issued certificate

Driving license and vehicle registration only

Identity card, driving license, comprehensive insurance certificate and a certification of a towing arrangement for the vehicle

Identity card, driving license and a certificate testifying about the vehicle’s proper functioning signed by a manager of a garage

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Question:5

Is it obligatory to obey the directions and signals of a policeman, even when a certain direction or signal is opposed to the traffic signs?

Yes, except for directions which contradict a stop sign.

Yes, it is obligatory to obey with full caution.

No, it is not obligatory to obey

Yes, except for directions which contradict a no-entry sign.

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Question:6

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.

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Question:7

“The law doesn’t prohibit driving under the influence of (prohibited) intoxicating drugs”:

Correct, since the law doesn’t prohibit the use of intoxicating drugs.

Incorrect. The law explicitly mentions that it is prohibited to drive under the influence of a certain quantity of intoxicating drugs in the driver’s blood.

Incorrect. It is explicitly prohibited by the law to drive under the influence of intoxicating drugs.

Correct. The law only prohibits driving under the influence of alcohol.

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Question:8

A certain restriction is shown in the following picture. What is the reason for the restriction?

Overtaking is restricted due to limited field of vision.

Overtaking is restricted due to speed limit.

Overtaking is restricted for commercial vehicles only, due to traffic congestion.

The restriction is within the speed limit.

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Question:9

How is a driver required to conduct himself when approaching schools or playgrounds?

Avoid entering the street, except at night time.

Continue driving normally and pay attention to the pedestrian crossings only.

Honk continuously to warn children not to jump to the road.

Slow down and become more alert.

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Question:10

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.

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Question:11

When a vehicle stops before a level crossing:

It is permitted to overtake it, unless there is an unbroken separation line,

It is permitted to overtake it, unless the roadway’s width is less than 6 meters.

It is forbidden to overtake it.

It is only permitted to overtake it in case of a level crossing with a barrier.

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Question:12

What is the validity period of a “new driver” driver’s license?

Ten years.

Five years.

Only one year.

Two years.

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Question:13

How can a cellular phone be operated whilst driving?

Only by means of a “hands free device” that is installed in the vehicle and can be used without being held.

When the driver holds the phone with the right hand

Only by using earphones that are connected to both ears

It is absolutely forbidden to use a phone while driving

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Question:14

Is a policeman permitted to demand of a vehicle driver to perform a “Breathalyzer test”?

No. A policeman is not entitled to require a vehicle driver to perform an “alcohol test”, except under a court order.

Yes, a policeman may ask a driver to perform a "Breathalyzer test" at any time.

No. A policeman is not entitled to require a vehicle driver to perform any type of tests, except for an alcohol breath test.

Yes, but only if the policeman reasonably suspects that the vehicle driver’s health condition is not well.

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Question:15

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/

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Question:16

Is it permitted to stand a vehicle less than twelve meters from a junction?

Yes, provided that the vehicle stands opposite to the direction of traffic.

Yes, in a two-lane road.

No, unless it is permitted by the Local Traffic Sign Authority, by means of an appropriate signpost or marking.

Yes, unless otherwise marked.

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Question:17

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.

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Question:18

The following picture shows a pavement. Which of the following sentences is correct?

Motorcycles are permitted to use the pavement instead of the road.

The pavement is designed for pedestrians only.

Private passenger vehicles are always permitted to park temporarily on the pavement, when there is no parking space on the road.

Bicyclists are permitted to ride on the pavement as well.

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Question:19

The license of a private minibus states that the minibus may carry 16passengers apart from the driver. What is the maximum amount of passengers a "B" license may carry?

12 passengers, excluding the driver.

14 passengers, excluding the driver.

16 passengers, including the driver.

Eight passengers, excluding the driver.

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Question:20

On a narrow two-way road with an unbroken separation line dividing the two lanes, how would you conduct yourself when a horse drawn wagon drives before you and the opposite traffic lane is open?

Continue driving slowly behind the wagon.

Try to overtake the wagon from its right side and drive on the “hard shoulders”.

Overtake the wagon in accordance with all traffic rules, but only if the road ahead is open.

Overtake the wagon to prevent traffic delay.

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Question:21

How do you give a signal for braking?

By turning on the four direction indicators.

By putting out the right hand through the left window.

By the brake lights.

By putting out the right hand through the right window.

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Question:22

How is it required to mark freight that sticks out from the vehicle’s rear side?

With a red light-reflecting triangle on the tip of the oversize freight.

With a white light-reflecting triangle on the tip of the oversize freight.

With a white or yellow light on the tip of the oversize freight.

With a red light on the tip of the oversize freight.

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Question:23

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:24

What should a driver do when one of the vehicle’s two headlights is malfunctioning during the night?

He shouldn’t continue driving, and he cannot continue driving before the malfunction is fixed.

He shouldn’t continue driving only if the low beam is malfunctioning.

He shouldn’t continue driving only if the high beam is malfunctioning.

He can continue driving until the nearest garage.

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Question:25

You are driving vehicle no. 3 before an intersection without traffic signs. According to the rules of giving right of way, who should enter the intersection first?

The vehicle you are driving (3).

The motorcyclist (2).

The law offers no solution to the given situation.

The cyclist (1).

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Question:26

Is it permitted to perform an emergency brake for any reason other than to prevent a road accident?

Yes, in a dirt road only, at a distance of 200 meters from buildings.

Yes, after signaling a distress sign to the vehicle behind you.

Yes, for brake-testing, provided that it does not disturb or endanger any other road user.

Yes, in a paved road only, at a distance of 200 meters from buildings.

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Question:27

When a driver is approaching a high point or a place in which his field of vision is obstructed, he should:

Continue driving in normal speed.

Turn on the four winkers (distress lights) to warn other drivers.

Drive faster and use the road’s “hard shoulders”.

Slow down and drive at a reasonable speed, which corresponds with his field of vision.

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Question:28

You are driving in the left lane of a one-way road. The driver in the right lane before you slowed down due to a pedestrian crossing the road from right to left. You are close to the pedestrian crossing, and therefore:

You should accelerate and quickly pass the crossing before the pedestrian arrives.

Use the horn to warn the passenger and quickly pass before him.

Continue driving normally; the pedestrian should make sure not to do anything risky and not to disturb you.

You should slow down and allow the pedestrian to finish crossing.

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Question:29

It is allowed to make a U-turn:

Only when there is an unbroken white line.

From every lane, unless it is prohibited by a specific road sign.

Only in an intersection with traffic lights, where a left turn is permitted.

Only in an intersection without traffic lights where a left turn is permitted.

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Question:30

Is the Licensing Authority allowed to revoke or suspend an existing driver’s license?

No, only the Israel Police is allowed to do so.

Yes, the Authority is allowed to do so, on the grounds of driving competence and medical fitness.

No, only a court of law is allowed to do so.

Yes, the Authority is allowed to revoke a driver’s license at its own discretion and for any reason.

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Theory test for private Vehicles