Israel Driving Theory Test

Question:1

Define “motor vehicle”:

A vehicle propelled by a diesel engine only

A vehicle propelled by a gasoline engine only.

A vehicle, propelled by any power or mechanical means.

A vehicle with at least two wheels.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:2

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:3

What is the meaning of this sign?

Flashing orange light warning of an approaching level crossing.

Flashing orange light at road works.

Constant (not flashing) Orange light when traffic lights are not working.

Constant (not flashing) orange light warning of an approaching forked junction.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:4

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:5

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.

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Question:6

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.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:7

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:

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

Driving a motor vehicle without valid insurance.

Driving without an escort.

Not stopping next to a “falling rocks” sign.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:8

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.

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Question:9

What is the minimum age requirement for carrying another passenger on a motorcycle?

17.5 yrs.

18 yrs.

16 yrs.

Age is of no significance.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:10

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:11

A policeman may stop a vehicle and have it checked:

After the vehicle involuntarily swerved from its lane.

Due to the level of pollution emitted from the vehicle’s engine.

If he wants to esure that the vehicle’s oil consumption corresponds to the vehicle manufacturer’s manual.

If he wants to ensure that the vehicle’s fuel consumption corresponds to the vehicle manufacturer’s manual.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:12

What is the statutory obligation to slow down which applies to drivers?

To slow down when the vehicle is packed with passengers.

To slow down to a reasonable speed, at the driver’s discretion, without stopping.

To slow down before level crossings with a traffic light and with a barrier.

To slow down the vehicle and even stop whenever danger is anticipated.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:13

A police officer may revoke a driver’s license for a period of thirty days:

When the driver endangers the life of a person on a pedestrian crossing

An arrest warrant was issued against the vehicle’s owner

When the driver committed an offence of holding a driver’s license that has been expired for more than ten days

When the passenger on the driver’s side did not wear a seatbelt

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Question:14

Which of the roads in the following illustration is a one-way road?

Street A and street C.

Street B and street C.

Only street C.

Street A.

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Question:15

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

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:16

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.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:17

When is it forbidden for a person to drive any type of vehicle?

When he did not rest at least 8 hours before driving

When his physical or mental state might endanger other road-users

Before taking a medication and during the following 24 consecutive hours

As long as the driver holds a valid driver’s license, there is no law that prohibits him from driving

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:18

Who is held responsible for a vehicle causing excessive noise?

The vehicle’s driver.

The vehicle’s manufacturer.

The vehicles owner.

The garage that treats the vehicle.

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Question:19

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.

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Question:20

When you are standing with your vehicle before an intersection while the red light is on, and you notice a security vehicle behind you, with its siren on and its lights flashing:

You should get on the sidewalk (pavement) in order to clear the way for the security vehicle.

You are permitted to enter the intersection while the red light is on as well.

You are not allowed to enter the intersection while the red light is on.

You should enter the intersection while the red light is on.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:21

What does the law state about the non-use of a vehicle for a period of more than one month?

The vehicle should be placed in a licensed garage.

The Local Authority should be informed.

The Police should be informed.

The Licensing Authority should be informed.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:22

When is it allowed to use the horn?

Only to prevent imminent danger that cannot be prevented in any other way.

Only in an urban road, to prevent danger.

In every type of road, only for public vehicles, to prevent danger.

Only in a non-urban road, to prevent danger.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:23

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

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:24

How should you conduct yourself when a “stop” sign is placed before a railway crossing?

You must stop when an approaching train is seen or heard.

You have to stop during the night. There is no obligation to stop during the day.

Stop the vehicle, turn off the radio, television or tape set, and open the window next to you.

Stop, as in any other place in which a “stop” sign is placed, and then continue driving.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:25

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:26

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.

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Question:27

How would you conduct yourself when your motorcycle’s low beam malfunctions during a night drive?

You are only permitted to continue driving behind a vehicle with properly functioning lights.

You are permitted to continue driving at a slow speed (half of the speed limit).

You are prohibited to continue driving.

You are permitted to continue driving without the low beam, for no longer than 7 days.

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Question:28

How would you (vehicle no. 2) conduct yourself in the following intersection?

Continue driving carefully, while keeping eye contact with the yellow vehicle (1) which should yield.

Wait and allow the yellow vehicle (1) to cross before you.

Stop (2) before entering the intersection and observe the condition of the traffic and of the traffic signs.

Give right of way to the yellow vehicle (1), because it is coming from your right.

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Question:29

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:30

On which part of a road should a cyclist ride?

As close as possible to the road’s left edge, facing the incoming traffic.

As close as possible to the right hand side of the road.

Where all other vehicles are driving.

It is absolutely forbidden to ride bicycle on any part of a road.

Category : Rules and Regulations

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