Israel Driving Theory Test

Question:1

Is it obligatory to mark oversize freight on a vehicle?

No. A vehicle with oversize freight should only be marked if the freight sticks out from the vehicle’s rear side.

Yes, it is obligatory to mark the oversize freight, but only during “light time”.

No. When a vehicle is standing on the road, its oversize freight doesn’t cause any risk; hence, it is not obligatory to mark it.

Yes, it is always obligatory to mark oversize freight.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:2

When are we not obligated to drive in the right lane?

Whilst overtaking another vehicle.

When another vehicle overtakes us from the left on a two-lane roadway.

When we pass another vehicle from its right side.

When another vehicle in front of us signals about its intention to start driving on the roadway’s left side.

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Question:3

It is obligatory to install on the rear of a commercial vehicle with an all up weight of 12,000 kg or more:

Two white light reflecting strips.

Two rectangular tables colored in red/white.

Two triangular yellow-light reflectors colored in red/white.

Two round yellow-light reflectors, colored in red/white.

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Question:4

What does the law state regarding the placing or leaving of objects on a road?

Objects which might disturb or endanger passersby or their vehicles should not be placed or left on a road.

Objects that are left on a road should be cleared away within 12 hours.

It is allowed to leave objects, but the Ministry of Environmental Protection should be immediately informed about every object that is placed on a road.

It is allowed to leave any object on a road, provided that it is marked with a reflector during “light time”.

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Question:5

Is it permitted to drive under the influence of sedatives?

Only if the driver tends to be influenced by a certain medication.

Yes, sedatives have no affect on driving.

It is permitted to take sedation pills half an hour before driving.

Not if it is specifically indicated in the prescription or by the doctor.

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Question:6

A “new driver” under 21 yrs should not carry in a private passenger car:

More than four passengers besides himself, unless he is accompanied by an escort.

More than four passengers, and provided that all of them are licensed to drive private vehicles.

More than two passengers besides himself, unless he is accompanied by an escort.

More than one passenger besides himself, unless he is accompanied by an escort.

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Question:7

When crossing an intersection with one lane in each driving direction:

You are allowed to overtake, but you must finish the overtaking after the intersection.

You are allowed to overtake carefully vehicles with more than two wheels.

You are only allowed to overtake a slow vehicle.

It is prohibited to overtake and it is prohibited to try to overtake within the intersection’s boundaries, except if you are overtaking a two-wheeler.

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Question:8

What is a lane?

A roadway designated for motor-vehicle traffic only.

Part of a road’s width, designed to accommodate one line of vehicles, not including two-wheelers.

Any marking of two parallel lines on the roadway.

A passage in a private road in which vehicle traffic is prohibited.

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Question:9

It is prohibited to stop, park or stand a vehicle on or before a pedestrian crossing, within a distance of:

20 meters from the crossing.

15 meters from the crossing.

12 meters from the crossing.

24 meters from the crossing.

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Question:10

Which of the following commercial vehicles must be equipped with an auxiliary brake?

Commercial vehicles with an all up weight exceeding 4,000 kg.

Commercial vehicles with an all up weight exceeding 6,000 kg.

Commercial vehicles with an all up weight exceeding 5,000 kg.

Diesel-engine vehicles with an all up weight exceeding 8,000 kg.

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Question:11

Is it obligatory to mark oversize freight on a moving vehicle at all times?

Yes, but only during light time.

Yes, but it is only obligatory to mark a vehicle with an oversize weight on its front side.

No, It is obligatory to mark oversize freight from the front and from the rear of the vehicle, but only if the freight exceeds the vehicle by 150 cm.

Yes, it is always obligatory to mark oversize freight.

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Question:12

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:13

When you approach a pedestrian crossing:

You are allowed to overtake in a one way road.

Do not overtake and do not try to overtake any other vehicle before the crossing.

You are allowed to overtake if there are no pedestrians on the crossing.

You are allowed to overtake before the pedestrian crossing in an urban road only.

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Question:14

When a driver gives “right of way”, it means that:

He merges with traffic without causing an accident

He allows other drivers to continue driving without causing them to change their speed or to stop

He barely manages to push into the traffic flow

He enters the traffic flow in the same speed as the other vehicles.

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Question:15

What is “all up weight”?

A vehicle’s own weight, as approved by the Licensing Authority

A vehicle’s own weight, plus the weight of the people and cargo that the vehicle is allowed to drive or carry, as approved by the Licensing Authority

A vehicle’s own volume plus the weight of the people and cargo it is allowed to drive or carry, as approved by the Licensing Authority

The volume of the vehicle and of the cargo it is allowed to drive or carry, as approved by the Licensing Authority

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Question:16

Define “path”:

Part of the width of the road designated for pedestrians only.

A part of the road, designed for motorcycle traffic only.

Lane or part of a lane that is not a road and designated for specific users.

A part of the road, which was marked by the “Israel’s Paths” Company.

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Question:17

Is it obligatory to obey the directions of a policeman who has identified himself with an appropriate certificate?

No. you must only obey a traffic policeman who directs traffic in an intersection.

Yes, even if his directions contradict those of a road sign.

Generally not.

Yes, but only concerning traffic directions that are given within the intersection.

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Question:18

On a roadway with curbstones, how should we park uphill a commercial vehicle with an all up weight of more than 5,000kg?

Turn the wheels towards the center of the road, shift to reverse gear and place safety shoes under the rear wheels.

Turn the wheels towards the curbstones and place safety shoes under the rear wheels.

Properly brake the wheels, place safety shoes under the wheels and leave the vehicle in neutral gear.

Turn the front wheels towards the center of the road, shift to forward drive gear and place safety shoes behind the rear wheels.

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Question:19

When is it obligatory to operate the speed retarder while driving downhill?

Only when the slope rate is indicated in the “steep descent” sign.

In every downhill road section.

When the slope rate of the descent exceeds 6% and the length of the descent exceeds one kilometer.

When a “dangerous descent” sign is posted.

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Question:20

Is a policeman permitted to stop a vehicle that carries freight in an unlawful manner?

Yes, a policeman is permitted to stop the vehicle until the freight is unloaded or until the matter is lawfully settled.

No, unless the freight endangers other road users.

Yes, but only if the vehicle’s overall weight is 20% higher than the statutory weight.

No, only a police officer ranked superintendent or higher may stop a vehicle.

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Question:21

An additional passenger is not permitted on a utility tractor unless:

It is stated in the vehicle’s registration document.

It is listed in the driving license.

A permit is given by the vehicle’s importer.

It is listed in the insurance policy.

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Question:22

Is an escort of a new driver allowed to be under the influence of alcohol?

Yes, provided that one hour passes from the time of drinking.

Yes, provided that he is over 26 years of age.

Yes. An escort of a new driver does not drive the vehicle and it is therefore not important whether he is drunk or not.

No. A person under the influence of alcohol is not allowed to escort a new driver.

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Question:23

With is the maximum permitted length of a two-axle commercial vehicle?

11.30 meters.

11.00 meters.

12.00 meters.

15.30 meters.

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Question:24

When you are driving behind a “security vehicle”, you should:

Drive at a distance of at least 50 meters behind it.

Drive at a distance of at least 100 meters behind it.

Drive at a distance of at least 200 meters behind it.

Drive at a distance of at least 150 meters behind it.

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Question:25

What type of insurance covers the damage that is caused to other vehicles?

Directors insurance.

Third party insurance.

Fire insurance.

Obligatory insurance.

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Question:26

What is the duty of a driver of a vehicle with an all up weight of more than 3,500 kg, while standing his vehicle on a inter-urban road during lighting-up time?

He must always place a warning triangle, and also place a portable light or turn on the four winkers (distress lights).

He must turn on the four winkers and the side lights.

He must place a warning triangle and turn on the right winker.

He must turn on the four winkers and place a portable light.

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Question:27

Explain the term “service brakes”:

A braking system that acts on all the wheels of a vehicle and allows slowing the vehicle down or stopping it in all road conditions.

An auxiliary (parking/hand) brake system, designed to prevent accidents, which only acts on the wheels of the rear axle.

A braking system that only slows the vehicle down during very steep descents, but is not used for stopping.

A braking system that is working at times of danger only and brakes the vehicle until making a complete stop.

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Question:28

You are driving vehicle no. 3. To which of the following vehicles would you give right-of-way?

To none of them. You have right-of-way on the straight road (3).

To the motorcyclist (1) and to the cyclist (2).

To the cyclist only (2).

To the motorcyclist only (1).

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Question:29

Where should a “new driver” sign be placed?

At the center of the vehicle rear window’s top edge, visible to other drivers from all sides

On the top edge of the vehicle’s left side window, visible to those driving on the left of the vehicle

On the bottom edge of the vehicle’s rear window, visible to those driving behind

On the bottom edge of the vehicle’s right side window, visible to those driving on the right of the vehicle

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Question:30

When is it obligatory to operate the vehicle speed retarders?

When driving in a road section before which a “hairpin curve” sign is placed.

When driving in a road section before which a “danger of sliding” sign is placed.

When driving in a road section where a “dangerous descent” sign is placed.

When driving in a road section before which a “sharp curve” sign is placed.

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