Israel Driving Theory Test

Question:1

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.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:2

A person is prohibited from driving a tractor that is joined to a trailer with an all up weight that exceeds 4,000 kg:

Unless One year passed from the date he obtained the tractor driving license.

Unless 6 months has passed from the date he obtained the tractor driving license.

Unless 3 months passed from the date he obtained the tractor driving license.

Unless he successfully completed a correct driving course.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:3

Upon completion of the two year “new driver” period, a regular driver’s license will not be given to a “new driver” who was convicted of:

Driving a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol or intoxicating drugs.

Not stopping next to a “stop” sign before an intersection.

Not placing a warning triangle while his malfunctioning vehicle was left standing on the road.

Driving a motor vehicle without valid insurance.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:4

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

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:5

You are driving vehicle no. 3. According to the rules of giving right-of-way, in what order should the vehicles enter the intersection?

The vehicle you are driving goes in first (3), and the red private vehicle will follow (1).

The cyclist will go in first (2), and the vehicle you are driving will follow (3).

The red private vehicle will go in first (1), and the cyclist will follow (2).

The cyclist enters first (2), and the red private vehicle will follow (1).

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:6

How is a driver required to conduct himself when a vehicle stops before him on approaching a pedestrian crossing?

He is prohibited from overtaking the vehicle that stopped before the crossing.

He is permitted to overtake if the pedestrian crossing has a traffic light.

He is permitted to overtake the vehicle that stopped before the crossing.

He is prohibited to overtake the other vehicle on an urban road only.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:7

How should those involved in a road accident, which resulted in property damage only, conduct themselves?

Exchange identifying details and wait for the rescue forces without moving any of the involved vehicles.

Clear their vehicles away from the roadway, without delay, and exchange identifying details.

Report to the police and wait for its instructions.

Call the rescue forces and wait at the place of the accident without moving any of the involved vehicles.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:8

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

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:9

At the junction marked and signposted as in the diagram, what is the correct way to turn right from road B to C?

From lane 7 to 6.

From lane 8 to 6.

From lane 7 to 6 or5.

From lane 7 or 8 to 6 or 5.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:10

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.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:11

Who is a “road user”?

A person who uses the road for standing or running only

A person who uses the road for riding a motor vehicle only

A person who uses the road for bicycle riding only

A person who uses the road for driving, traveling, riding, walking, standing or any other purpose

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:12

Is it obligatory to obey the directions and signals of a military policeman in uniform?

No, only for the purpose of stopping a vehicle

Yes, equally to a civil policeman

No, only as regards to the presentation of a driver’s license

Usually not

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:13

Is it permitted to drive through a railway crossing when the barrier is moving downwards or upwards?

It is permitted to drive through, as long as you drive carefully.

It is allowed for as long as the barrier doesn’t reach its bottom position and locks.

It is allowed when the barrier starts to rise.

No.It is prohibited for as long as the barrier is in movement to any direction or when it is horizontally positioned.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:14

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:15

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:16

Explain the term “service brakes”:

A braking system that acts on all the wheels of a vehicle and allows slowing the vehicle down or stopping it in all road conditions.

An auxiliary (parking/hand) brake system, designed to prevent accidents, which only acts on the wheels of the rear axle.

A braking system that only slows the vehicle down during very steep descents, but is not used for stopping.

A braking system that is working at times of danger only and brakes the vehicle until making a complete stop.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:17

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:18

How are you required to conduct yourself when a traffic light displays a green light but the intersection is blocked by vehicles?

It is prohibited to enter an intersection when the exit is blocked.

Cross the intersection as quickly as possible.

Follow the green light and enter the intersection.

Enter the intersection anyway.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:19

In the following illustration you can see a wide road. Which of the numbers within the illustration marks a lane?

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:20

A 17yr. old Israeli born citizen applies for a driving license.Which physician is certified to perform a medical examination for his application?

A physician who has been treating the license applicant for at least five years.

A physician who has been treating the license applicant for at least two years.

A physician who has been treating the license applicant for at least seven years.

A physician who has been treating the applicant for at least three years.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:21

Is the Licensing Authority permitted to summon a holder of a driver’s license to attend a driving education course?

Yes it may, but only within a period of two years from the date in which the driver’s license was obtained.

No, it is not permitted to do so.

Yes, it is Legally permitted to do so.

No, only the Israel Police can instruct to summon a holder of a driver’s license to attend a driving education course

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:22

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:23

Is it permitted to park a vehicle on the left side of a two-way street?

Yes, provided that it is parked close to the sidewalk.

It is forbidden.

Yes - in a street with at least three lanes.

Yes - in a street that is wider than 8 meters.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:24

Is it permitted to drive an un-roadworthy vehicle?

Yes, if the malfunction doesn’t involve the vehicle’s brake system

It is forbidden to drive an un-roadworthy vehicle that cannot be fully controlled

Yes, if the malfunction involves the vehicle’s lighting system only

Yes, if the malfunction involves the vehicle’s steering system only

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:25

What is the maximum allowed speed for a utility vehicle?

40 Km/h

70 Km/h

50 Km/h on an urban road

60 Km/h on a freeway

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:26

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

Yes, it is obligatory to obey with full caution.

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

No, it is not obligatory to obey

Yes, except for directions which contradict a stop sign.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:27

What is a driver obliged to do when an emergency vehicle on duty appears behind him?

Slow down and deviate to the right if the road has only one lane.

Stop on the right side of the road, away from the intersection, and allow the emergency vehicle to pass.

Slow down and allow the emergency vehicle to pass.

No action is required when an emergency vehicle approaches from behind.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:28

The license of a “new driver” shall not be renewed as a regular drivers license if he is convicted of the following offence:

Not obeying a red light or not giving right of way.

Driving a motor vehicle without valid insurance.

Not stopping by the stop line besides a traffic light.

Not placing a “new driver” sign on the vehicle’s rear window.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:29

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.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:30

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 2 to lane 4

From lane 2 to lane 3.

From lane 1 to lane 3.

From lane 2 or from lane 1 to lane 4.

Category : Rules and Regulations

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