Israel Driving Theory Test

Question:1

At what minimal distance from a residential building or a public structure is it permitted to park a vehicle transporting hazardous materials?

400 meters.

300 meters when the vehicle is loaded; 50 meters when the vehicle is empty.

At least 50 meters.

200 meters.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:2

Is it permitted to park a vehicle besides a pedestrian safety guardrail?

Yes, in order to load or unload passengers only.

Yes, for a short time only.

Yes, provided that there are no pedestrians besides the safety guardrail.

No, unless there is a signpost indicating otherwise.

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Question:3

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:4

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:5

The period that a “new driver” is obliged to be escorted in a private passenger vehicle is?

Two years from the date in which the license was initially received.

Three months from the date in which the license was initially received.

Two months from the date in which the license was initially received.

There is no time limitation as regards to a new-driver escorting period.

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Question:6

According to the “point system”:

Only the traffic court is entitled to revoke a driver’s license.

Only a police officer is entitled to revoke a driver’s license and to require a driver to undergo examinations.

The Licensing Authority is not authorized to revoke a driver’s license.

The Licensing Authority is entitled to require a driver that incurred demerit points to undergo examinations, and it is also entitled to revoke his license.

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Question:7

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.

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Question:8

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:9

The “hard shoulders” are not designed for vehicle traffic, except for:

Hand propelled vehicles, tractors and slow moving vehicles, which delay the traffic behind them.

Private vehicles and motorcycles, in order to give right of way to buses.

All vehicles are prohibited to drive on the “hard shoulders”.

Taxis, in order to overtake other vehicles.

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Question:10

Which of the following vehicles must carry a fire extinguisher?

All motor vehicles, except for private passenger cars, tractors, motorcycles and motorcycle and side-car

All commercial vehicles, public buses and tractors.

All motor vehicles with more than two wheels.

Trucks and public buses only.

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Question:11

Under what conditions is it obligatory to operate a “speed retarder” while driving downhill?

When a “warning sliding” sign is placed on the road.

When the slope rate of the decent exceeds 6% and the length of the decent is more than one kilometer.

When the vehicle is equipped with a speed retarder and a sign warning about a dangerous descent is placed on the road.

If a vehicle is equipped with a speed retarder, it should always be operated, also while driving on plane surfaces.

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Question:12

On a narrow two-way road with an unbroken separation line dividing the two lanes, how would you conduct yourself when a horse drawn wagon drives before you and the opposite traffic lane is open?

Continue driving slowly behind the wagon.

Try to overtake the wagon from its right side and drive on the “hard shoulders”.

Overtake the wagon in accordance with all traffic rules, but only if the road ahead is open.

Overtake the wagon to prevent traffic delay.

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Question:13

How should you behave at the following intersection?

Honk to warn the motor-cyclist and continue driving.

Keep driving. The motor-cyclist should yield.

Give right of way to the motorcyclist

Keep driving straight and blink with the high beam headlights to warn the motorcyclist.

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Question:14

The all up width of a refrigeration unit commercial vehicle should not exceed:

2.60 meters.

2.50 meters.

3.40 meters.

2.55 meters.

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Question:15

Sudden braking is permitted when:

It is the only way to prevent an accident.

The driver or any of the passengers suddenly want to get off the vehicle.

The driver wants to make a U-turn.

The driver realizes he is lost.

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Question:16

It is prohibited to stop or park a vehicle before and after a level crossing, within a distance of:

At least 30 meters.

At least 50 meters.

At least 25 meters.

At least 20 meters.

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Question:17

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:18

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 above the maximum speed limit.

Not stopping next to a “danger” warning sign.

Driving a motor vehicle while having a temporary insurance policy.

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

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Question:19

Is a driver permitted to cross an unbroken separation line in order to make a U-turn?

Yes, when the roadway has at least two lanes in each driving direction.

Yes, provided that the traffic is not disturbed.

Yes, when the intersection ahead is blocked.

No.

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Question:20

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:21

Which class of license is required for driving a commercial motor vehicle with an all up weight of more than 12,000 kg?

C1.

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Question:22

According to the law, is there any significance to the manner in which the freight is arranged on the vehicle?

The load on the axles is not significant as long as the overall weight is within permitted levels.

Only the load on the rear axles should not exceed the permitted load according to traffic regulations.

Yes,it should be ensured that the freight is arranged and anchored to the vehicle so it doesn’t fall off.

The load on the axles may exceed the load that was determined by the vehicle’s manufacturer or by regulations by up to 20%.

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Question:23

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:24

What should you do when facing a structure, post or closed area, while driving on a one-way roadway?

On an urban road - from either its right or left side; on a highway – always from its right side.

You should pass the place from its left side

You should pass the place from its right side only

You are permitted to pass the place from either its right or left side, unless otherwise marked

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Question:25

Is it permitted to tow more than one trailer?

Yes, but only with a permit of the Licensing Authority.

Yes, but only with a permit of the Controller of Road Transport.

Yes, but only with a permit of a policeman.

Yes, when carrying long freights it is permitted to tow more than one trailer, but it requires the approval of the safety officer.

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Question:26

In the illustration you can see a wide road. What number in the picture illustrates a Center reservation (divider)

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Question:27

Define “own weight”:

The vehicle’s weight including all accessories plus fuel, water and oil, excluding driver and freight.

The vehicle’s weight with freight and with the driver, including the weight of the all accessories plus fuel.

The vehicle’s volume including all accessories plus fuel, water and oil, excluding driver and freight.

The vehicle’s weight including all accessories plus fuel, water and oil, including driver and freight.

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Question:28

Define “Junction”:

A meeting point of two roads or more.

The area formed by the junction of two or more roads at different levels.

The area formed by the junction of a railroad and a roadway

The junction of two urban roadways, provided that they are both asphalt-paved.

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Question:29

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:30

There are no traffic signs placed in the following intersection, According to the rules of giving right-of-way, in what order should vehicles that arrived at the same time enter the intersection?

You enter first (3), then the red vehicle (2), and the green vehicle will enter last (1).

First enters the green vehicle (1), the red vehicle next (2) and you go last (3).

The green vehicle (1) first, then you (3), and the red vehicle will enter last (2).

The order is simple - first to arrive is last to drive.

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