Israel Driving Theory Test

Question:1

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.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:2

Is it permitted to park a vehicle within an intersection?

It is permitted to park two-wheelers only.

Yes, in an intersection of two lanes or more.

No, unless parking is permitted by a traffic sign.

It is permitted for no more than 5 minutes.

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Question:3

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

You (3) have right of way over the other vehicles.

The first one to arrive at the intersection enters it.

Give right of way to the motorcyclist (1)

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

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Question:4

Under what condition is it permissible to install additional lamps to those already installed in a vehicle?

With the approval of the Licensing Authority only.

It is allowed to install additional symmetric lamps.

Provided that they comply with the new European standard.

Provided that they are installed by a certified electrician.

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Question:5

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:6

From which lane is it permitted to perform a U-turn to the left?

From a left-hand lane or from any other lane, provided that there is no road marking or road sign that prohibit turning from this lane.

Only from the left lane.

Only from a lane in which a straight (forward) arrow is marked on the roadway.

From the lane in which a straight (forward) arrow is marked, that is closest to the separation area.

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Question:7

From which side are we permitted to overtake another vehicle?

It is permitted from either its right or left side.

From its right side, provided that we maintain reasonable speed.

Only from its right side.

Only from its left side.

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Question:8

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:9

Is it permitted to get on or off a moving vehicle?

It is absolutely forbidden.

No, except if it doesn’t cause any risk.

Yes, as part of a sports activity, and only for adults passengers.

Yes, with the approval of a police officer.

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Question:10

The lawful “point system for traffic offenses” is:

A system for issuing demerit points to drivers who are convicted of committing traffic offences once every five years.

A system for issuing demerit points to drivers who were convicted of committing offences against the traffic regulations.

A system through which courts are notified about vehicle improper functioning.

A system for registering convictions in criminal offences.

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Question:11

Under which conditions is it permitted to make a U-turn?

Making a U-turn is only allowed in a roadway that has at least three lanes.

It is permitted everywhere, but the turn must be made without any maneuvering.

When no traffic disturbance is caused and no passerby is at risk, provided that there is no road sign that prohibits making a U-turn.

A U-turn is permitted in an intersection only.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:12

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:13

Is a vehicle driver allowed to exceed the speed limit while overtaking?

Yes, in a non-urban road only.

No.

Yes, in a freeway only.

Yes, when overtaking a motorcycle.

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Question:14

How should you behave when leaving a private yard a petrol station or an entrance to a properity or a house ?

The rule “first to come, first to go” should be exercised at an exit from a premises or from a gas station. The pedestrians will wait.

Slow down and even stop if required, in order to allow the pedestrians to cross safely.

Stop and give right-of-way to the pedestrians that are crossing the intersection.

Stop and give right-of-way to the vehicles that are coming from the left and approaching the exit.

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Question:15

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:16

When the vehicle in front of you signals about its intention to turn left:

It is prohibited to pass the vehicle from its rights side.

You may overtake it from the left side only.

It is prohibited to pass it from either side.

It is permitted to pass the vehicle on its right side.

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Question:17

In the following picture:

You always have right of way (2).

You should give right of way to the red vehicle (1) in the roundabout.

The driver of the red vehicle should give you right-of-way.

You have right-of-way in any case, because you come from the right.

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Question:18

It is prohibited to make a U-turn:

When he drives a vehicle longer than eight meters.

When the turn cannot be seen by a driver from any other direction.

When he is in a two-way roadway.

If a road sign prohibiting left turn is placed.

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Question:19

When is it required to turn-on the motorcycle’s headlights while driving?

During daytime only, all the year round, on any type of road.

During the night only, on any type of road.

During light up time only.

Day and night, all the year round, on any type of road.

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Question:20

The correctional measures which may be imposed by the Licensing Authority, based on the point system:

Are merely recommendations. Only a court of law is authorized to impose correctional measures, based on the point system.

Come to replace traffic offence related convictions..

Do not include driver’s license revocation (Only a police officer is permitted to revoke a driver’s license).

Are additional to any other sanction that is imposed on a driver by a court of law due to traffic offenses.

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Question:21

It is permitted to make a U-turn:

Only in intersections with traffic lights.

Only in intersections without traffic lights.

From all lanes, unless prohibited by a road sign.

When there is a white unbroken line.

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Question:22

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

Stop always and give right-of-way to the vehicles that are come from the left and approaching the exit.

Slow down and even stop if required, in order to allow pedestrians to cross safely.

Stop always and give right-of-way to the pedestrians that are crossing the road.

The rule “first to come, first to go” applies to an exit from a premises or from an access road to a house. The pedestrians will wait.

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.

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Question:24

Who should you give right of way to at an intersection without traffic signs?

To vehicles turning right or left.

To vehicles coming from your left.

To vehicles coming from your right.

To public vehicles.

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Question:25

How should you behave at the following intersection (the red vehicle is not an emergency vehicle)?

Enter the intersection. You have right of way in the intersection (3)

Give right of way to the private vehicle (1), and to the truck (2).

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

Allow the big vehicle to drive (2). Big vehicles always get right of way.

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Question:26

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:27

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:28

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:29

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.

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Question:30

Is a driver obliged to show a policeman the vehicle’s original documents?

Yes, at a time and place to be determined by the policeman

No, a certified photocopy is sufficient

No, a photocopy signed by the vehicle’s owner is sufficient

Yes, at the time determined by the vehicle’s driver

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