Israel Driving Theory Test

Question:1

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 1 to lane 3.

From lane 2 to lane 3.

From lane 2 to lane 5.

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

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Question:2

Do traffic light instructions have priority over “right-of-way giving” signs?

No, In legal terms, the instructions of a traffic light and the instructions of traffic signs are of equal effect

No, but a stop sign has priority over a green light for traffic moving in the same direction

Yes, traffic light instructions have priority over any type of traffic sign, except for a flashing yellow light

Sometimes. Traffic light instructions have priority in an urban way only

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Question:3

How frequently should a bus be disinfected?

Once every two years.

It must be disinfected shortly before its annual test.

Following its annual test.

Once a year.

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Question:4

On a steep descent, when driving on a narrow roadway that doesn’t allow 2 vehicles to pass at the same time:

Both vehicles should pull into the “hard shoulders”.

Right of way should be given to commercial vehicles weighing more than 4 tons.

The vehicle driving uphill should stop.

The vehicle driving downhill should give way and stop if necessary.

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Question:5

What are you (vehicle no. 3) required to do when approaching the following intersection (the red vehicle is not an emergency vehicle)?

You have right of way because you are crossing in a straight line (3).

Enter the intersection before the garbage truck (2), as it must yield (you [3] are coming from its right).

Give right of way to the tractor coming from the right only (1).

Give right of way to the crossing tractor (1) and truck (2).

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Question:6

When is it permitted to overtake another vehicle?

Only when the overtaken vehicle is a slow vehicle.

Only if the driver of the overtaken vehicle gives a signal to the driver of the overtaking vehicle.

Only when the overtaken vehicle is a motorcycle.

When the road is clear and you can overtake safely without causing danger to any other road user.

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Question:7

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:8

What is the first thing a driver should verify before driving an unfamiliar vehicle?

The identity of the vehicle’s owner and that the vehicle is not stolen.

That he is proficient in operating and using the controls of the vehicle.

That there are work tools, proper spare (reserve) tire, warning triangle and air compressor.

That the vehicle had gone through proper servicing on time.

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Question:9

What should a driver do after parking his vehicle?

Turn on all the winkers.

Ensure that the vehicle remains immobile and cannot move

Place a warning triangle.

Place a “We’ll be back soon” sign.

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Question:10

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:11

When is it obligatory to place a warning triangle?

Only when a malfunctioning vehicle is left unsupervised.

Only when a malfunctioning vehicle is left standing for more than 24 hours.

Whenever it is necessary to abandon a vehicle on the road.

Only when a malfunctioning vehicle is left standing on an urban road.

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Question:12

Is it permissible to stop a vehicle next to another vehicle that is parking at the side of the road?

Yes, in an urban road only.

It is absolutely forbidden.

Yes, during “light time” only.

Yes, when the lane’s width exceeds 2.5 meters.

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Question:13

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:14

Is it permitted to carry carbon gas tanks on a certificated tour bus?

No, it is prohibited to carry any type of gas on a bus.

Yes. On an excursion only it is permitted to carry - on the bus’ roof or in the back side of the trunk - 2 cooking gas tanks in a maximum weight of 12 kg per tank.

Yes, it is permitted to carry fuel in small tanks that comply with the ASR-23 Standard.

Yes, it is permitted to carry gas tanks in any bus that has an all up weight of more than 12,000 kg only.

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Question:15

When does the law require a driver to “reduce the speed of a vehicle”?

When the driver approaches speed limit.

Before completing an overtaking maneuver in a two-way road.

Reduction of speed is required when there is imminent danger to life or property.

When the driver is tired.

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Question:16

You are driving vehicle no. 3. According to the rules of giving right-of-way, in what order should the vehicles enter the intersection?

The vehicle you are driving goes in first (3), and the red private vehicle will follow (1).

The cyclist will go in first (2), and the vehicle you are driving will follow (3).

The red private vehicle will go in first (1), and the cyclist will follow (2).

The cyclist enters first (2), and the red private vehicle will follow (1).

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Question:17

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:18

A driver exiting a gas station must give right of way:

To vehicles approaching from his left only.

To vehicles driving fast.

To all approaching vehicles on the roadway, from all directions.

To vehicles approaching from his right only.

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Question:19

What is the speed limit of a bus, other than a minibus on, a Freeway?

70 k.p.h.

90 k.p.h.

100 k.p.h.

80 k.p.h.

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Question:20

When are you forbidden to overtake another vehicle?

In a two-way interurban road.

When driving in a left-turn lane.

When the vehicle on your right drives slow.

When the other vehicle stops before an intersection or before a pedestrian crossing or before a railway crossing.

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Question:21

What is a “security vehicle”?

A fire-fighting vehicle only.

Any ambulance, police vehicle, fire fighting vehicle, or any other security vehicle that gives a red or blue light and makes a siren sound.

A Red Magen David Ambulance only.

Any Israel Police vehicle.

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Question:22

What is a “vehicle non-use notice” (taking a vehicle off the road)?

A vehicle non-use notice given to the vehicle owner by a manager of an authorized garage, following the detection of a malfunction in the vehicle

A vehicle non-use notice given to the driver by a policeman, a car assessor or a driving examiner due to a malfunction of the vehicle or damage caused by an accident.

A vehicle non-use notice given to the vehicle owner by a driving examiner, following the detection of a malfunction in the vehicle

A vehicle non-use notice given to the driver by a policeman when the driver commits a traffic offence

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Question:23

When a “stop” sign is placed before a level crossing, the driver should:

Turn-off the radio, turn-on the headlights and listen and look along the tracks.

Stop the vehicle, turn-off the radio, open the window besides him and listen and look along the tracks.

Stop the vehicle, turn-off the engine, turn-off the radio and turn-on the headlights.

Shift into neutral gear, turn-off the radio and listen and look along the tracks.

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Question:24

What is the meaning of a “vehicle non-use notice” (taking a vehicle off the road)?

It is permitted to drive the vehicle up to one week after it is taken off the road.

It is prohibited to drive the vehicle without an authorization from the insurance company.

The vehicle is prohibited from driving, unless it is permitted, according to the non-use form, to drive to a nearby garage.

It is permitted to drive the vehicle unlimitedly (if it doesn’t cause any traffic safety risk) but not on road ways.

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Question:25

How should drivers conduct themselves while driving opposite one another in a narrow and flat road?

The driver of the bigger vehicle shall increase his speed and pass the narrow part first.

According to the accepted conduct in that road.

The driver of the bigger vehicle shall stop and allow the other vehicle to continue driving through the narrow part.

Slow down and divert their vehicle to the roadway’s edge, , to avoid collision.

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Question:26

Is a taxi driver permitted to smoke while driving?

No.

Yes, provided that the air-conditioner is turned off and the windows are open.

Yes, but only if all passengers consent.

Yes - on special rides only.

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Question:27

What does the law state about carrying wheelchairs on taxis?

It is permitted, but the price for carrying a wheelchair is half the fare of a regular ride.

No fee is to be charged for carrying the wheelchair. However, a taxi driver is permitted to refuse carrying more than one wheelchair.

The Controller of Road Transport determines the price and terms for carrying wheelchairs.

The service station determines the terms and price for carrying wheelchairs.

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Question:28

When you approach a railway crossing and an approaching train is seen, heard or sounds a warning signal:

You should stop before the railway crossing until the train passes.

If the train is far, you should quickly cross the rails.

You should accelerate and cross the rails before the train arrives, in a careful and watchful manner.

You should carefully cross the rails, in any fitting speed.

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Question:29

How should a driver conduct himself when noticing a “security vehicle”?

Slow down, divert to the road’s right edge and continue driving normally.

Divert his vehicle to the right, as close as possible to the road’s edge, give right-of-way and stop if necessary a distance from an intersection.

Mount the sidewalk and stop there.

Drive closely behind the security vehicle and keep a constant distance of two seconds from it.

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Question:30

Is a bus driver permitted to smoke while driving?

No, except on touring rides only.

No, except on a touring ride, when the passengers are foreign citizens and with their consent.

No.

Yes. The driver is separated from the rest of the passengers and therefore is permitted to smoke any time.

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