Israel Driving Theory Test

Question:1

How is a driver required to conduct himself when the braking system’s check lamp lights-up on the dashboard?

Drive slowly until the garage – not faster than 10 KPH..

Ignore it and continue driving normally. The light in the check lamp doesn’t serve as proof for any malfunction.

Wait for the vehicle’s periodic maintenance treatment, and only then check this problem.

Stop and discontinue driving.

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Question:2

Within what distance of a bus stop is it forbidden to stop a vehicle?

Within a distance of twelve meters before the station’s signpost and twelve meters after the signpost, unless otherwise marked.

Within a distance of twenty meters after the bus station’s signpost only.

Within twenty meters before and twenty meters after the bus stop’s sign, unless otherwise marked.

Within a distance of twenty meters before the bus station’s signpost only.

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Question:3

Is the driver of a route service bus obliged to announce the stations along the route?

No. The driver is only obliged to announce about the arrival to the last station.

Yes, but only when entering secluded settlements.

Yes, but only on city rides.

Yes, if the bus doesn’t have a map of its route.

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Question:4

A certain restriction is shown in the following picture. What is the reason for the restriction?

Overtaking is restricted due to limited field of vision.

Overtaking is restricted due to speed limit.

Overtaking is restricted for commercial vehicles only, due to traffic congestion.

The restriction is within the speed limit.

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Question:5

What gap should be maintained from the vehicle that is driving in front of us?

A gap of thirty meters, in order to allow safe stoppage.

A gap of forty meters, in order to prevent an accident.

A gap of at least three seconds.

A gap which always allows us to stop and prevent a collision..

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Question:6

Are passengers on the taxi’s back seat exempt from wearing a seat belt on urban roads?

Yes, but only while driving on dirt roads.

Yes, but only on urban roads with a separation area.

No.

Yes.

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Question:7

Is a taxi driver required to help a passenger to load or unload his luggage on or off the taxi?

Yes, if needed.

Only on rides from Ben Gurion Airport.

Absolutely not.

Only if the passenger pays for the loading and unloading service.

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Question:8

How should we behave whilst driving downhill?

Shift into a high gear and keep the clutch pedal pressed for greater safety.

Shift into neutral gear, in order to save fuel.

Shift into one of the drive gears and keep the clutch pedal pressed.

Whilst driving down hill we must make sure that one of the gears is engaged.

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Question:9

Which of the following commercial vehicles must be equipped with mud protectors?

Every vehicle that its rear wheels are not protected by wings, except for tractors and speed restricted vehicles.

Only commercial vehicles with an all up weight of more than 4,000 kg.

Only freight carrying vehicles.

Every vehicle that is used for transportation in bulk.

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Question:10

Is it permitted to make changes in the vehicle or driver’s documentation?

It is permitted only to highlight writings that were erased or made unclear over time

It is permitted only to add or change an address, in the main post office branch

It is permitted only to add the zip code of a residence address, in the main post office branch

No. Only the Licensing Authority is allowed to change details in these documents.

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Question:11

Is any taxi driver permitted to make sightseeing / touring rides?

Yes, provided that he is listed in a travel agency.

Yes, any driver that is listed in a recognized taxi station may do so.

Yes, provided that he has a permit from the Ministry of Tourism.

Yes, every taxi driver is permitted to do so.

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Question:12

What warning measures are installed in the driver’s compartment of a vehicle with a pneumatic braking system (air pressure)?

Warning lamp, warning buzzer, and air pressure gauge.

Red warning lamp in the middle of the dashboard.

Warning lamp and emergency braking handle.

Warning lamp and independent brake.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:13

How can a cellular phone be operated whilst driving?

Only by means of a “hands free device” that is installed in the vehicle and can be used without being held.

When the driver holds the phone with the right hand

Only by using earphones that are connected to both ears

It is absolutely forbidden to use a phone while driving

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Question:14

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:15

The all up weight of a minibus:

The law doesn’t restrict the all up weight of a minibus.

Should not exceed 5,000 kg.

Should not exceed 4,000 kg.

Should not exceed 6,000 kg.

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Question:16

When is it permitted to drive in reverse?

When it is required from a traffic-related point of view.

When it is required for personal reasons, even if driving in reverse is not essential.

Only when the roadway is wider than 4 meters.

It is always permitted, as long as we are always seen by other drivers.

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Question:17

According to the law, how frequently should the brakes of a public vehicle be checked?

At least once every six months, in a licensed garage.

At least once every 12 months, in a licensed garage.

At least once a year during the summer, in a licensed garage.

At least once a year during the winter, in a licensed garage.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:18

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:19

In the following picture – where is it forbidden to stop or park a vehicle?

Within twelve meters before the stop line.

Within twenty meters before the stop line.

Within fifteen meters after the stop line.

Within twenty meters after the stop line.

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Question:20

When is it forbidden to overtake, or to try overtaking, another vehicle?

In a distance of 300 meters before a railway crossing.

When visibility is poor or when the field of vision is obstructed or limited.

During night time.

When driving uphill.

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Question:21

Under what condition would a bus driver permit a passenger to carry luggage on the bus?

That it is one unit, not longer than 3 meters.

That the freight is packed in a safety wrapping.

That the freight is related to the passenger’s livelihood.

That it doesn’t disturb or harm the passengers.

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Question:22

A taxi driver that is obliged to wear eyeglasses or any other optical instrument:

Must hold an extra pair of eyeglasses or contact lenses at the taxi station.

Must ensure that he carries on him a pair of eyeglasses or contact lenses while driving during the night.

Must ensure that he carries on him a pair of eyeglasses or contact lenses while driving during the day.

Must carry with him an extra pair of eyeglasses or contact lenses while driving.

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Question:23

Is it permitted for a bus, which uses a public transportation lane, to overtake an overtaking vehicle?

Yes, but only on inter-urban roads.

Yes.

Yes, but only if there are no passengers on the bus.

Yes, but only if it overtakes a commercial vehicle.

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Question:24

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:25

How should a vehicle driver conduct himself after hitting another vehicle or property in the absence of its owner?

Report about the incident to the nearest police station and wait for the arrival of a police investigator.

Leave his identifying details in a clearly visible place and report to the nearest police station within 24 hours.

Leave the place quickly and report about the incident’s details at a later stage.

Leave his vehicle at the site of the accident without moving it and wait for the arrival of a police examiner.

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Question:26

When approaching a narrow bridge, you are required to:

Slow down while approaching and crossing the bridge.

Always cross the bridge at maximum speed to clear the road for vehicles coming from the opposite direction.

Always stop before the bridge, for safety reasons, and then cross it quickly.

Accelerate when you approach the bridge only.

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Question:27

When is it permitted to turn left, from a lane other than the left lane?

It is permitted when two or more left turn lanes are marked on the roadway.

It is only permitted from a one-way road to another one-way road.

It is permitted in an intersection with traffic lights only.

It is prohibited to turn.

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Question:28

When is it obligatory to operate the vehicle’s different types of decelerators or retarders ?

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

When driving on a road section before which a “danger of slipping” sign is placed.

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

When driving on a road section before which a “dangerous descent” sign is placed.

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Question:29

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.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:30

What is a “desert vehicle”:

A front-wheel drive commercial vehicle, which is indicated as a desert vehicle within the driving license.

A public vehicle with front –wheel and rear-wheel drive and a standard chassis, which is indicated as a desert vehicle within its registration document.

Any private vehicle with front-wheel and rear-wheel drive which is indicated as a desert vehicle within its registration document.

A commercial vehicle which is indicated as a desert vehicle within its registration document.

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Theory test for public Service Vehicles