Israel Driving Theory Test

Question:1

The Points system of the Licensing Authority:

Is additional to any other punishment that is imposed by a court of law on a driver that committed a traffic offense

Allows a police officer to disqualify a driver’s license following any traffic offense that is committed by the driver.

Can only be exercised by a court of law.

Is exercised only if no punishment was imposed on the driver by a court of law/

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Question:2

Can a driver refuse to undergo a Breathalyzer test after being requested to do so by a policeman?

Yes, he is allowed to refuse, because the policeman represents the health care system and not the law.

A driver is forbidden to refuse a policeman’s request to undergo a “breath test” or to give a blood/urine/saliva sample for testing.

Yes, he is allowed to refuse, because the test contradicts the Basic Law: Human Dignity and Liberty.

Yes, he is allowed to refuse, because of the Protection of Privacy Law.

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Question:3

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:4

“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:5

How should you conduct yourself at an exit from a premises or from an access road to a house, when you are about to enter or cross the road?

Give way to the vehicles that are driving away from you in the road you are about to enter.

The rules for giving “right-of-way” in such an exit are identical to those that apply in the case of an intersection.

You must give way to vehicles coming from the right only.

Give-way to the approaching vehicles in the road you are about to enter.

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Question:6

You are driving in the left lane of a one-way road. The driver in the right lane before you slowed down due to a pedestrian crossing the road from right to left. You are close to the pedestrian crossing, and therefore:

You should accelerate and quickly pass the crossing before the pedestrian arrives.

Use the horn to warn the passenger and quickly pass before him.

Continue driving normally; the pedestrian should make sure not to do anything risky and not to disturb you.

You should slow down and allow the pedestrian to finish crossing.

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Question:7

In what condition should the driver and vehicle’s document be kept?

The law doesn’t provide any explicit reference to this issue

It is enough if they are stainless and have a clear photo.

They should be kept at home, clean and readable at all times.

They should always be kept inside the car, clean and readable

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Question:8

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:9

What is the minimal gap that you should legally maintain from the vehicle in front of you?

The distance traveled in at least three second of driving (the 21…22…23 count system)

At least twenty two meters.

The distance traveled in two seconds of driving.

The distance traveled in one second of driving.

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Question:10

When can reasonable speed exceed the maximum speed limit?

When overtaking a vehicle that is parked at the side of the road.

While overtaking a driving vehicle.

Never. It is against the law.

When overtaking a vehicle that is driving in the maximum permitted speed.

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Question:11

Where inside a vehicle should the reflective traffic vest be placed?

In the trunk.

The law doesn’t refer to the vest’s holding place.

In the driver’s compartment, except for motorcycles.

Only on the driver’s seat rest.

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Question:12

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.

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Question:13

When you approach a railway crossing and an approaching train is seen, heard or sounds a warning signal:

You should stop before the railway crossing until the train passes.

If the train is far, you should quickly cross the rails.

You should accelerate and cross the rails before the train arrives, in a careful and watchful manner.

You should carefully cross the rails, in any fitting speed.

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Question:14

When pedestrians are forced to walk on the road way, on which side of it should they walk?

Next to the right “hard shoulder”.

Next to the left sidewalk.

Next to the road’s left edge, when they are facing the incoming traffic.

Next to the road’s right edge.

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Question:15

How would you (vehicle no. 3) conduct yourself in the following turn?

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

Drive, you have right of way in the intersection (3).

Give right of way to the red vehicle (2).

Give right of way to both vehicles (1, 2).

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Question:16

When is it permitted to use the horn for giving a warning signal in an urban road?

It is only allowed to use an air horn.

It is always allowed to use the horn, provided that the signal is given in a continuous and uniform manner.

It is only allowed to use the horn in order to avoid imminent danger that cannot be prevented in any other way.

It is always allowed to use the horn in an urban road.

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Question:17

On an urban road, the speed limit for a 125cc or smaller motorcycle, with an engine power that doesn’t exceed 14.6 horse-powers (11 KW), unless indicated otherwise by any traffic sign, is:

30 k.p.h.

50 k.p.h.

60 k.p.h.

40 k.p.h.

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Question:18

Define “stop line”:

A line drawn on either full or half width across the road marking a stopping point for vehicles.

A line along the road, marking the point in which a vehicle must stop, in junctions with traffic lights only.

A line along the road, marking the point in which a vehicle must stop, before a railway crossing

A junction-line along the road, either full or partial, marking the point in which a vehicle must stop near a pavement

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Question:19

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

Yes, except for directions which contradict a stop sign.

Yes, it is obligatory to obey with full caution.

No, it is not obligatory to obey

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

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Question:20

In the illustration you see a wide road. What number illustrates a hard shoulder. 103

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Question:21

Who of the following is entitled to enter the intersection first?

The motor-cyclist (1). You (2) should give him right-of-way.

In this event there is no generalisation and there is no importance in the order of entry into the junction.

You (2). The motor-cyclist (1) will always go in last.

The vehicle continuing to drive straight (you)

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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.

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Question:23

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:24

In which cases are you legally obliged to slow down?

When the road is obstructed, or having poor visibility or sharp bends.

Before and during overtaking, for increased safety.

In a place that is shaded by a boulevard of high trees.

When you approach a place in which delinquent activity might take place.

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Question:25

When a vehicle is disqualified from use on the road:

It is forbidden to be on the road without authorization from the licensing authority.

It is forbidden to get back on the road without authorization of the insurance company

It is allowed to stay on the road for a period of up to seven days after being taken off the road.

It is allowed to stay on the road unlimitedly, as long as it doesn’t pose any traffic safety risk

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Question:26

What must a driver do when approaching a railway crossing barrier which is marked by a traffic light?

Turn off the vehicle’s radio only.

Act normally. The driver must drive carefully only when he sees or hears an approaching train.

Act normally. When a railway crossing is protected by a barrier, the driver is allowed to be less alert.

He must always slow down.

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Question:27

Is it permitted to drive on the sidewalk in order to pass a road obstacle?

Yes. It is permitted to bypass the obstacle only through the sidewalk, if it is simpler.

Yes. It is permitted to drive on the sidewalk very carefully and in first gear.

No. It is prohibited to drive on the sidewalk in order to pass an obstacle.

Yes. It is permitted to drive on the sidewalk, but only if the roadway is in a bad condition.

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Question:28

What should you do if a vehicle suddenly approaches you while you are being overtaken by another vehicle?

Make a complete abrupt stop in the right lane.

Deviate as far as possible to the right and do not increase your speed.

Honk to warn the overtaking driver.

Drive faster to exit the danger area.

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Question:29

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:30

In which type of road is it obligatory to use the road’s farthest right side?

In a freeway

In a two-way road only

In any type of road

In a one-way road only

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