Israel Driving Theory Test

Question:1

What is a “work vehicle”:

A vehicle that is installed with work equipment and that is not designed to carry freights or transport passengers.

A vehicle with a driving speed that doesn’t exceed 40 k.p.h, and that is used for road works.

A vehicle that is designed to transport passengers and is permitted to perform road works.

A vehicle used for carrying goods for hire.

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Question:2

Who is permitted to summon a vehicle to undergo a technical examination?

A Municipal Inspector, an employee of the Public Works Department, and a policeman carrying a policeman certificate.

An examiner of the Licensing Authority as well as a policeman carrying a traffic examiner certificate.

Any manager of a licensed garage.

The Director of the Standardization Department in the Israel Bureau of Standards.

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Question:3

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:4

Safety shoes are obligatory:

In every motor vehicle with an all up weight of more than 5,000 kg, except for buses.

In semi-trailer trucks and connected vehicles only.

In every motor vehicle with an all up weight of more than 4,000 kg, except for buses and integral commercial vehicles.

In every motor vehicle with an all up weight of more than 5,000 kg.

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Question:5

When is a driver of a motor vehicle required to dip the vehicle’s lights?

When driving towards another vehicle that is driving on the same road or in an adjacent road.

When driving in a steep slope only.

When the vehicle in front of him turns right.

When the vehicle behind him turns right.

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Question:6

When driving on a narrow downhill road, you should give right of way to vehicles driving uphill in the following instances:

Only on an urban road.

Only if a dangerous descent sign is placed.

When the road section is too narrow to allow both vehicles to pass each other at the same time.

Only if the weight of the vehicle driving uphill is more than four tons.

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Question:7

What is the duty of a person who owns or has control of a vehicle?

Not to permit to anyone to drive, who doesn’t have a valid license for the type of vehicle.

To register any person who drives his vehicle in the vehicle travel log

To allow any person who asks him to drive his vehicle.

To make sure that photocopies of the driver’s license and insurance policy only are carried in the vehicle

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Question:8

As of November 1st each year, every commercial vehicle with an all up weight exceeding 10,000 kg should carry:

A certification that the lights system functions properly.

A certificate that it had passed a winter check or an annual test that was conducted on August or afterwards.

A certification that the steering system functions properly.

A spedometer calibration certification.

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Question:9

The following illustration shows an intersection with traffic signs. What is the correct manner of making a turn from street A to street C?

From lane 2 to lane 3.

From lane 2 or from lane 1 to lane 3.

From lane 2 to lane 3 or to lane 4.

From lane 2 or from lane 1 to lane 3 or to lane 4.

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Question:10

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:11

From the answers before you, where especially should a driver slow down?

On an inter-urban road.

In a congested area.

Whilst driving on a main road.

Whilst driving on an inter city road without a built central divider.

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Question:12

What should you do when your vehicle makes unreasonable noise?

A vehicle making unreasonable noise should not be driven.

It is permitted to drive a vehicle making unreasonable noise under the approval of the local authority.

It is permitted to drive a vehicle making unreasonable noise in a freeway.

It is permitted to drive a vehicle making unreasonable noise unrestrictedly.

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Question:13

What is the responsibility of the controller of the vehicle as regards to the work and rest hours of the vehicle’s driver?

The controller of the vehicle must not permit the vehicle’s driver to exceed statutory work hours.

The controller of the vehicle is not responsible for the work and rest hours of the vehicle’s driver. The driver is solely responsible for it.

The controller of the vehicle may, under the approval of the safety officer, instruct the driver to exceed statutory driving hours.

The controller of the vehicle is responsible, yet the safety officer of a vehicle fleet may adjust the work and rest hours to meet the requirements, regardless of the law.

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Question:14

What is the maximum permitted height (together with freight) of a vehicle with an all up weight of 15,000 kg or less?

3.5 meters, provided that it is in one unit.

Up to 4.80 meters.

4 meters.

Up to 4.40 meters.

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Question:15

It is prohibited to park a vehicle less than a distance of:

15 meters after a stop sign.

15 meters after the intersection.

12 meters before a pedestrian crossing.

30 meters after a level crossing.

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Question:16

What should you do when approaching a pedestrian crossing that is being crossed by pedestrians?

Stop and give right-of-way to the pedestrians that cross the road from left to right only.

Slow down, honk and warn the pedestrians that you intend to continue driving.

Speed up and cross in front or behind them, without endangering them.

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

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Question:17

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:18

On which of the following commercial vehicles and work vehicles is it obligatory to have a compression brake (retarder)?

On all of them, regardless of weight.

On a vehicle weighing at 8,000 kg or more.

On a vehicle weighing at least 12,000 kg.

On a vehicle weighing weighing 4,500 kg or more.

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Question:19

Can a person drive a vehicle immediately after taking medications which have effect on his fitness to drive?

No, unless 4 hours pass from the time he takes the medication

Yes, if these medications do not affect his level of driving

No.

Yes, when the medication has a lasting harmful effect

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Question:20

How should one pass a structure or a post that obstructs a two-way road?

Pass it on the right, unless otherwise indicated by a signpost.

Pass it from the left only.

Pass it according to the road’s condition.

You may pass the obstruction from either side.

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Question:21

The license of a “New driver” will not be renewed as a regular drivers license, if he is convicted of:

Driving a motor vehicle without valid insurance.

Not placing a warning triangle before a malfunctioning vehicle that stands on the road.

Not stopping in an intersection where a “give right-of–way” signpost is placed.

Driving a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol or intoxicants.

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Question:22

When is it permitted to turn on the “fog lights”?

Only while driving freeways.

Only when it is raining.

Only while driving in reverse.

In case of fog, heavy rain and snow only.

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Question:23

Do you (vehicle no. 3) have to give right-of-way to the cyclist (2) in the roundabout?

No, because the cyclist always yields to other vehicles.

No, it depends on my good will.

Yes, always

No, the rules of right-of-way in a roundabout do not apply to cyclists.

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Question:24

You are driving vehicle no. 3. According to the rules of giving right of way, in what order should the vehicles enter the intersection which you approach (the red vehicle is not an emergency vehicle)?

The red vehicle (2) the vehicle I am driving (3), the cyclist (1).

The cyclist (1), the red vehicle (2), the vehicle I am driving (3).

The vehicle I am driving (3), the red vehicle (2), the cyclist (1).

The vehicle I am driving (3) the cyclist (1), the red vehicle (2).

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Question:25

What is a “commercial vehicle”?

A motor vehicle used or designed to transport goods.

A vehicle that can only be used for self-transportation.

A vehicle in which passenger transportation, besides the driver, is prohibited.

A vehicle designed to carry bulk freight only.

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Question:26

When driving behind a big truck:

When a “general danger” sign is placed, and due to the size of the truck, you should keep from it a distance that is thrice bigger than the statutory distance. .

Keep a safe distance for safe braking – The law requires a gap of not less than one second.

Keep a small as possible distance from the vehicle in front.

Due to the vehicle’s size - Keep a distance that doubles the statutory gap.

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Question:27

What is a “safety seat”:

A seat meeting specified standards installed on two-wheelers and designed for transporting children.

A seat, meeting specified standards, secured to the vehicle with a safety belt and used for transporting children with independent belts.

Any seat that is adjusted for driving children and elderly people and meets the standard which was set by the Ministry of Environmental Protection

A seat which is installed inside a vehicle during its manufacture-stage and is adjusted for driving children with a maximum age of 14 years

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Question:28

According to the law, in what order should vehicles enter the following intersection?

The tractor (2) always enters the intersection last.

The tractor (2), you, as the vehicle making a left turn (3), the blue vehicle (1).

The vehicle turning left (3), the blue vehicle (1), the tractor (2).

You, as the vehicle making a left turn (3), followed by the tractor (2), and then the blue vehicle (1).

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Question:29

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:30

What is the maximum cargo height, from the road’s surface, that is allowed to be transported in a vehicle of an overall permissible weight of 8000kg – 15,000kg?

Four meters.

4.80 meters.

There is no height limit.

Three meters.

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Theory test for trucks (lorry)