Israel Driving Theory Test

Question:1

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:2

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:3

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:4

It is not permitted to carry a passenger on a motorcycle unless:

The passenger wears a crash helmet as well as knee and elbow protectors.

The driver wears a crash helmet – the passenger doesn’t have to do so.

The driver and the passenger wear crash helmets.

The passenger holds a valid motorcycle driver’s license.

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Question:5

Is it permitted to stop a vehicle on a freeway?

Yes, but pnly in order to board passengers.

Yes, but only in order to drop passengers.

Yes, but only at the side of the road, for driver refreshment purposes.

No, except for stopping on the “hard shoulder” when the vehicle malfunctions and it is impossible to continue driving,

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Question:6

What is a “pedestrian crossing”:

A suspended bridge or a tunnel designated for roadway crossing by pedestrians.

Every place on the roadway in which pedestrians usually cross.

A place in which school children cross.

A roadway section that is designated, by marking or by traffic sign, to permit pedestrian to cross the road. .

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Question:7

Is it permitted, in an urban road, to stop, stand or park a vehicle on the roadway or on the hard shoulder?

It is prohibited in any case to park on the hard shoulder.

Yes, provided that the vehicle remains under supervision.

Yes, when it is not prohibited by law or by any road sign, and when traffic is not disturbed.

Yes, always.

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Question:8

Who is permitted to summon a vehicle to undergo a technical examination?

A Municipal Inspector, an employee of the Public Works Department, and a policeman carrying a policeman certificate.

An examiner of the Licensing Authority as well as a policeman carrying a traffic examiner certificate.

Any manager of a licensed garage.

The Director of the Standardization Department in the Israel Bureau of Standards.

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Question:9

Do traffic light instructions have priority over “right-of-way giving” signs?

No, In legal terms, the instructions of a traffic light and the instructions of traffic signs are of equal effect

No, but a stop sign has priority over a green light for traffic moving in the same direction

Yes, traffic light instructions have priority over any type of traffic sign, except for a flashing yellow light

Sometimes. Traffic light instructions have priority in an urban way only

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Question:10

Who is allowed to drive against traffic in a one-way street?

It is prohibited, except for a security vehicle on duty, or in accordance with a policeman’s directions

It is allowed for cyclists only

It is unconditionally prohibited, even when a policeman directs otherwise

It is allowed on holidays, when traffic is light and no disturbance is caused

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Question:11

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:12

“Reasonable speed” is a speed:

That is adjusted to the road conditions and circumstances and does not exceed the speed limit.

The speed limit on that road, under all circumstances.

That the vehicle passengers wish to drive at. The passengers are always right.

That is adjusted to the conditions and circumstances, and always exceeds speed limit.

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Question:13

Is it obligatory to signal while deviating to the right or to the left from the driving lane?

It is not obligatory to signal while deviating from one lane to the other.

It is not obligatory to signal during an insignificant deviation from the lane.

It is obligatory to signal before any deviation from the driving lane, until it is completed.

It is not obligatory to signal if the deviation is significant and noticed by all drivers

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Question:14

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:15

During “light time”, when are you permitted to use the vehicle’s high beam?

Only on a freeway.

On a non-urban road, when driving within a row of vehicles.

On an urban road with street lights and on a non-urban road.

On an inter-urban roadway, when allowed by traffic conditions and there is no vehicle ahead of you.

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Question:16

Is it permissible to stop a vehicle next to another vehicle that is parking at the side of the road?

Yes, in an urban road only.

It is absolutely forbidden.

Yes, during “light time” only.

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

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Question:17

Is it permitted to stop, stand or park a vehicle on a freeway (motorway)?

Yes, provided that the road edge is wide enough.

No, unless otherwise specifically sign-posted.

No, except for two-wheelers.

No, except for a public vehicle.

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Question:18

Which vehicles are permitted to pass other vehicles on their right side?

Vehicles driving on a bus lane.

It is only permitted when the roadway’s width exceeds 12 meters.

Only slow vehicles on an urban road.

Only motorcycles, when the roadway’s width exceeds 6 meters.

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Question:19

What is a “path”?

Part of a road, designated for pedestrians only.

Road - paved or otherwise - designated for two-wheelers only.

Part of a road, designated for bicycles only.

part of a road that is not a roadway and designated for specific users.

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Question:20

How should a driver conduct himself when another vehicle suddenly emerges in his driving lane from the opposite direction, heading towards him?

Swerve to the left and drive on the opposite lane, which is currently free.

Honk and signal the other driver to get back to his lane.

Slow down, pull as far right as possible and even pull onto the “hard shoulder” if necessary.

Turn on his high beam and signal the other driver to get back to his lane.

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Question:21

When an intersection is posted with both traffic signs and traffic lights, the instructions of which has the priority over the other?

Traffic signs always have priority (a traffic light might malfunction)

A stop sign has priority over a non-flickering traffic light

A “right-of-way giving” sign has priority over a non-flickering traffic light

Traffic light signals (except for a flashing yellow light) have priority over a right-of-way sign

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Question:22

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:23

How should drivers conduct themselves while driving opposite one another in a narrow and flat road?

The driver of the bigger vehicle shall increase his speed and pass the narrow part first.

According to the accepted conduct in that road.

The driver of the bigger vehicle shall stop and allow the other vehicle to continue driving through the narrow part.

Slow down and divert their vehicle to the roadway’s edge, , to avoid collision.

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Question:24

While driving on a road with two lanes in your direction of driving:

You are always permitted to drive on the left lane only.

You are obliged to drive in the right lane, unless you are overtaking or turning left.

You are permitted to drive on the right or left lane, according to the type of the vehicle.

You may drive on either lane, as long as you don’t cause any risk to traffic.

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Question:25

A “central divider” is:

An area in which parking is prohibited, unless a traffic sign only directs otherwise

An area allowing escape at a time of danger, marked by a specific traffic sign

An area intended for two-wheeler parking on an urban way, without requiring any specific traffic sign

An area intended for parking on an urban way

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Question:26

Which of the following three vehicles is not in the correct lane, according to the traffic sign?

All three are driving according to the law.

The light (private) vehicle (1).

The fire-engine (2).

The purple pickup truck (3).

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Question:27

Are you required to give right-of-way to the cyclist?

No, because a non-motor vehicle should give right-of-way to a motor vehicle.

No, because bicycles are not given right-of-way.

No, because right-of-way is given to the vehicle that continues driving straight.

Yes, because the cyclist approaches from the right (1).

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Question:28

If a vehicle stops on a road without a pavement when is there an obligation to wear a reflective traffic vest?

If one of the passengers wore a vest and stepped out of the vehicle before the driver, then the driver is not required to wear a vest.

When the driver or a passenger alights from a vehicle on an inter-urban road.

If the vehicle has two vests, two persons are permitted to step out of the vehicle wearing vests.

The driver must wear a reflective vest upon stepping out of the vehicle.

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Question:29

When is a driver obliged to signal?

When he approaches a level crossing with a barrier.

When he intends to change his driving lane.

When he arrives to a long uphill drive.

When he arrives to a steep descent.

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Question:30

When driving behind a slow vehicle on a roadway while a continuous centre white line is marked to your left:

You are only permitted to overtake if the slow vehicle is a non-motor one.

You are permitted to overtake if the vehicle in front drives slow for a long time

You are permitted to overtake, unless a prohibitory sign is placed.

You are permitted to overtake, providing you do not cross the continuous centre line..

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