Israel Driving Theory Test

Question:1

A driver exiting a gas station must give right of way:

To vehicles approaching from his left only.

To vehicles driving fast.

To all approaching vehicles on the roadway, from all directions.

To vehicles approaching from his right only.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:2

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.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:3

It prohibited to overtake before a pedestrian crossing:

Always.

Only on a non-urban road.

Only on a two-way urban road.

Only when a “pedestrian crossing ahead” sign is placed.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:4

What is “night time”?

The period of time in which it is required to turn on the vehicle’s parking lights

A period of heavy fog only

The period of time that starts 15 minutes following sunset and ends 15 minutes before sunrise

The period of time between sunset and the following sunrise.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:5

Is it permitted to drive a vehicle while one of the doors is open?

No, unless the air-conditioning is out of order.

Yes, when there are no passengers in the vehicle.

Yes, when carrying oversized cargo.

It is absolutely forbidden.

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Question:6

Where should vehicles drive in a road divided by a continuous white line?

On the right side of the line only

On the right side of the line, but it is permitted to drive on the left side of the line for overtaking.

On the left side of the separation line

The greater part of the vehicle should be on the right side of the line

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Question:7

a “new driver” that is convicted of excessive speed.

The Licensing Authority must renew his license as a regular driver, without the “new driver” restriction.

The Licensing Authority will renew his license like that of any other driver, provided that he was not convicted of more than one offense during his “new driver” period.

The Licensing Authority will renew his license like that of any other driver, and it is not permitted to set any condition for license renewal.

The Licensing Authority may require him to undergo a driving test, and if he passes the test, he will be once again regarded as a "New driver" for a further period of two years.

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.

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Question:9

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:10

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.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:11

The use of which safety restraints is obligatory when driving children less than eight years of age?

A three-point safety belt only.

A safety seat or a booster.

A safety belt only.

A waist belt only.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:12

Is it permitted to stand or park a vehicle on the sidewalk (pavement)?

No, except in a regulated place marked with a sign..

It is absolutely forbidden.

Yes, it is permitted on an interlocking-stone-surface sidewalk.

Yes, it is permitted on a sidewalk with a minimum width of 3 meters.

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Question:13

Which of the following vehicles are permitted to drive on the road’s “hard shoulders”?

Only taxis, in order to bypass vehicles that stand in an intersection.

No one is allowed, in to use the “hard shoulders”.

Non-motor vehicles, tractors and speed-restricted vehicles.

Only private vehicles and motorcycles are permitted to drive on the “hard shoulder”, and only in order to give right-of-way to buses.

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Question:14

You are driving vehicle no. 3. To which of the following vehicles would you give right-of-way?

To none of them. You have right-of-way on the straight road (3).

To the motorcyclist (1) and to the cyclist (2).

To the cyclist only (2).

To the motorcyclist only (1).

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Question:15

A warning triangle must be carried by:

Commercial vehicles only.

All motor vehicles, including trailers and semi-trailers, but excluding motorcycles.

Buses only.

Two-wheelers only.

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Question:16

You are driving vehicle no.3. to whom will you give the right of way?

To the bus (2) only.

To the Motor-cyclist (1) and the Bus (2).

To none. You (3) have right of way.

To the vehicle that is closest to the intersection.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:17

An additional passenger is not permitted on an A.T.V, unless:

It is indicated in the insurance policy.

It is indicated in the driver’s license.

A permit is given by the vehicle’s importer.

It is indicated in the vehicle’s registration document.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:18

You are driving vehicle no. 2. What should you do in the following situation?

Enter the intersection together with the red vehicle.

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

Continue driving (2), since you are on the main road

Continue driving normally - The red vehicle (1) is turning left and therefore it has to yield.

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Question:19

When are private passenger cars permitted to turn right from a lane other than the right lane?

Turning is permitted for vehicles driving at a higher speed than that of the vehicles on the right lane.

It is permitted when road traffic is sparse.

Never. The law permits only heavy and long vehicles to turn right from a lane other than the right one.

In a road where more than one lane is marked for turning right.

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Question:20

What is the correct manner of making a right-turn?

From the right lane to the right lane of the road you enter While driving in a reasonable speed and without causing any disturbance or danger

In a wide arc, from the roads right to any lane of the road you enter

From any lane to the far right lane of the road you enter

On any type of road - after giving an appropriate signal.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:21

Can a person drive a vehicle immediately after taking medications which have effect on his fitness to drive?

No, unless 4 hours pass from the time he takes the medication

Yes, if these medications do not affect his level of driving

No.

Yes, when the medication has a lasting harmful effect

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Question:22

What is the maximum freight height (from the road’s surface) that may be carried by a commercial vehicle with an all up weight of up to 3,500kg?

3.5 meters.

3.0 meters.

4.0 meters.

2.5 meters.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:23

When is it permitted to drive in reverse?

When it is required from a traffic-related point of view.

When it is required for personal reasons, even if driving in reverse is not essential.

Only when the roadway is wider than 4 meters.

It is always permitted, as long as we are always seen by other drivers.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:24

The boundary of the intersection / junction is determined by:

The stop lines on each of the roads that meet in the intersection

The place in which traffic signs are posted before the intersection

The imaginary line drawn between the pavements or kerbs of each road meeting the junction.

The meeting of two or more pedestrian crossings in the intersection

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:25

Within what distance of a bus stop is it forbidden to stop a vehicle?

Within a distance of twelve meters before the station’s signpost and twelve meters after the signpost, unless otherwise marked.

Within a distance of twenty meters after the bus station’s signpost only.

Within twenty meters before and twenty meters after the bus stop’s sign, unless otherwise marked.

Within a distance of twenty meters before the bus station’s signpost only.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:26

Is it permitted to transport cargo in a private vehicle?

Yes, inside the vehicle, in the trunk(boot) or on the roof-rack..

It is absolutely forbidden.

Yes, provided that the weight of the cargo is no more than 1,000 kg.

Yes, only on the rooftop cargo carrier.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:27

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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Question:28

Driving downhill in neutral gear:

Is permitted and not dangerous.

Is permitted but dangerous.

Is forbidden and very dangerous.

There is no legal reference to it.

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Question:29

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.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:30

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

With a white flag tied to the tip of the oversize freight.

With a red light-reflecting triangle. The length of each triangle side should be 60cm.

With a white light-reflecting triangle. The length of each triangle side should be 60cm.

With a red flag tied to the tip of the oversize freight.

Category : Rules and Regulations

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