Israel Driving Theory Test

Question:1

When you use the vehicle’s horn for signaling:

The signal shall be given at a fast and unchanging pace.

You are lawfully required to honk at least three times.

The signal should not be longer than needed.

The signal shall be given in a long and continuous manner.

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Question:2

Within which distance from a tunnel is it prohibited to overtake?

Fifty meters before the entry to the tunnel and up to fifty meters after the exit from the tunnel.

There is no overtaking restriction around a tunnel.

100 meters before the entry to the tunnel and up to 100 meters after the exit from the tunnel.

From the entry until the exit of the tunnel.

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Question:3

When is a driver obliged to wear eyeglasses or contact lenses?

When his driver’s license states that he must wear them while driving.

Only when he is driving during lighting up time, and provided that this requirement is stated on his driver’s license

Only when he is driving during night time, provided that this requirement is stated on his driver’s license

While driving in limited visibility and when he is dazzeled.

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Question:4

In a vehicle that has an overall width of 210 centimeters or more and that is lawfully equipped with side lamps:

The driver must turn-on the side lamps during “light time”.

The driver must turn-on the side lamps in an inter-urban road only.

The driver doesn’t have to turn-on the side lamps during ‘light time”.

It is allowed to drive at any time, even if the side lamps are out of order.

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Question:5

You are approaching a tunnel with a road sign displayed in front of you and want to overtake a slow vehicle driving ahead of you:

It is forbidden to overtake, or to try overtaking, within a distance of 100 meters before the tunnel.

If the tunnel is sufficiently lit, it is also permitted to overtake inside the tunnel.

It is forbidden to overtake,inside the tunnel or to try overtaking, within a distance of 50 meters before or after the tunnell

It is forbidden to overtake, and to try overtaking, within a distance of 250 meters before the tunnel.

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Question:6

Under what conditions will the Licensing Authority approve change of ownership of a vehicle?

After the seller pays and presents a certification from the Pledge Registrar.

After the Authority is satisfied that all fees and taxes are paid, that all foreclosures and liens are removed, and that there are no further restrictions.

After the buyer of the vehicle pays the lawful fee including property tax for the parking spot.

Only after the Pledge Registrar certifies that the vehicle is free of any foreclosure or encumbrance.

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Question:7

When may a driver be in possession of only photocopies of his original vehicle documents?

Only a vehicle transport company is allowed to hold a photocopy of the vehicle registration

It is only permitted when the vehicle is owned by a corporation, and the photocopied documents’ validity is authorized by the safety officer’s signature and stamp on them.

When the vehicle is owned by a private person, and the photocopy is certified by the vehicle owner’s signature

Never. The driver must always be in possession of the original documents

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Question:8

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

To the blue vehicle (1).

To the red vehicle (2).

To the red vehicle (2) first and then to the blue vehicle (1).

To neither of them: You have right-of-way over all the rest (3).

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Question:9

Whilst driving, it is permitted to take one hand off the wheel for the following purpose only:

Receiving a mobile phone call.

Change gears.

Reading or sending an SMS Message.

Adjusting the passenger seat besides the driver.

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Question:10

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.

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Question:11

When are you obliged to stop before a railway crossing?

When a “railway crossing” sign is placed.

When a “right of way for crossing traffic” sign is placed.

You don’t have to stop. Stop at your own discretion when a train is seen and is approaching.

When the train is seen, heard or sounds a warning signal.

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Question:12

Does every tractor have to install a reverse buzzer?

Yes.

No.

Only farm tractors.

Only tractors with an all up weight of 1,000 kg or less have to install it.

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Question:13

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:14

When and where are you required to turn on the direction indicator?

You should signal with the winker when you are 150 meters before the turn.

You should only signal before making right-hand and left-hand turns.

You should only signal when other passersby are near.

In such place and time that other road users can notice the given signal.

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Question:15

Is it permitted to re- fuel a vehicle while its motor is running?

Absolutely not.

Yes, in case of self-fueling.

Yes, if the vehicle is equipped with a fire extinguisher.

Yes, when the vehicle stands next to a fire extinguishing station.

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Question:16

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:17

What is the meaning of a “vehicle non-use notice” (taking a vehicle off the road)?

It is permitted to drive the vehicle up to one week after it is taken off the road.

It is prohibited to drive the vehicle without an authorization from the insurance company.

The vehicle is prohibited from driving, unless it is permitted, according to the non-use form, to drive to a nearby garage.

It is permitted to drive the vehicle unlimitedly (if it doesn’t cause any traffic safety risk) but not on road ways.

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Question:18

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:19

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.

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Question:20

In an intersection without traffic lights, are you required to give right of way to vehicles coming from your opposite direction when you are about to turn left?

Only when these vehicles are turning right.

Always.

Only when these vehicles are turning left.

Only when theses vehicles continue driving straight.

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Question:21

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.

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Question:22

According to the law, what is the validity period of demerit points incurred by a driver?

When the driver has up to 20 demerit points: Two years from the date of the offence.

When the driver has less than 12 demerit points: Six years from the date of the offence.

There is no determined period of time. The point-accumulation period is not mentioned in the regulations.

It is unlimited. According to the new “point system”, accumulated demerit points are not erased.

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Question:23

Under which conditions is it permitted to cross railway tracks?

You are only permitted to cross after giving right-of-way to the vehicles that drive away from the crossing, and without causing any disturbance to them.

When a “stop” sign or a “red” traffic light are placed in your direction of driving.

When the barrier starts to lift..

When the railway-crossing is free, with its barrier lifted, and you can be cross it safely.

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Question:24

What should you do when your vehicle makes unreasonable noise?

A vehicle making unreasonable noise should not be driven.

It is permitted to drive a vehicle making unreasonable noise under the approval of the local authority.

It is permitted to drive a vehicle making unreasonable noise in a freeway.

It is permitted to drive a vehicle making unreasonable noise unrestrictedly.

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Question:25

Is it permitted to stop or park a vehicle after a pedestrian crossing?

It is only allowed at night.

No.

Yes.

It is forbidden within a distance of twelve meters after the pedestrian crossing.

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Question:26

A policeman is permitted to issue a “vehicle non-use notice” (taking a vehicle off the road) when:

The vehicle’s fuel consumption exceeds the level that was determined by the vehicle’s manufacturer.

The vehicle’s oil consumption is excessive.

The vehicle’s tire air pressure is less than half of the required level.

The vehicle causes air pollution beyond permitted levels.

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Question:27

Is it permitted to stop any type of vehicle where the following signpost is placed?

Yes, during day time only.

Yes, when there are many available parking spaces.

It is forbidden, except for a vehicle with a tag, as stated on the sign.

Any vehicle having a regular handicapped pass is allowed to park there when the spot is available.

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Question:28

Is it permitted to overtake, or to try overtaking, another vehicle within a distance of 100 meters before a railway crossing?

Yes, if the overtaken vehicle is a motorcycle .

Yes, provided that a train is neither seen nor heard.

Yes, if the overtaken vehicle is a tractor.

It is absolutely forbidden.

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Question:29

How should one refer to a pedestrian crossing that is divided by a traffic island?

The pedestrian crossing should be considered as two separate crossings only when a garden separates between them.

A pedestrian crossing that is divided by a separation area in regarded as one long crossing.

There is no difference between a divided and a non-divided pedestrian crossing. They are both regarded as one crossing.

A pedestrian crossing that is divided by a traffic island shall be regarded as two separate pedestrian crossings.

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Question:30

Is it permitted to stop a vehicle in a one-lane two-way roadway that is divided by a continuous white line?

Yes, during “light time” only.

Yes, when the lane’s width exceeds 2.5 meters.

Yes, in an urban road only.

It is absolutely forbidden.

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