Israel Driving Theory Test

Question:1

Define “parking”

Stopping a vehicle for a defined period of time, in order to unload cargo, intermittently

Stopping the vehicle for more than thirty seconds

Standing a vehicle in order to load it with cargo only, intermittently

Standing a vehicle for an uninterrupted period of time, not for the purpose of immediate loading or unloading of passengers or loading or unloading of goods.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:2

When a bus driver obeys a stop sign and stops before a level crossing, he is also obliged:

To use the horn and turn off the radio.

To open the front door.

To open the rear door to enable passenger escape.

To wait until at least one train passes.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:3

Who is responsible for the entry and exit of bus passengers?

The vehicle owner.

The route service owner.

The dispatcher.

The bus driver.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:4

What is a “speed retarder”?

An electric or hydraulic mechanism, independent of the vehicle’s braking system, which decelerates the vehicle when operated.

An electronic system which automatically operates the brakes while driving on a steep decent, thus preventing brake overheating and brake loss.

A system installed in the vehicle that assists in emergency braking and stops the vehicle on the spot.

An electric mechanism installed in the braking system that shuts-off the engine and helps the vehicle to maintain constant speed on all roads.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:5

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.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:6

The Points system of the Licensing Authority:

Is additional to any other punishment that is imposed by a court of law on a driver that committed a traffic offense

Allows a police officer to disqualify a driver’s license following any traffic offense that is committed by the driver.

Can only be exercised by a court of law.

Is exercised only if no punishment was imposed on the driver by a court of law/

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:7

Where should vehicles drive in a road divided by a Central divider?

In case of a three-lane roadway – on the left lane

In case of a two-way roadway – on the roadway’s left side

On the right of the Central divider - unless otherwise marked

On the left of the Central Divider.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:8

Whilst driving, it is permitted to take one hand off the wheel for the following purpose only:

Receiving a mobile phone call.

Change gears.

Reading or sending an SMS Message.

Adjusting the passenger seat besides the driver.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:9

Which body authorizes and performs taxi license change of ownership?

The Licensing Authority.

The Controller of Road Transport.

The Public Transportation and Railway Authority.

There is no need for a license-conveyance permit, as it contradicts the freedom of occupation choice.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:10

How many glass breaking hammers must be placed on a bus?

Four hammers.

One hammer must be placed on the frame-head to the left of each door.

It varies according to the size of the bus.

At least two.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:11

Who should you give right of way to at an intersection without traffic signs?

To vehicles turning right or left.

To vehicles coming from your left.

To vehicles coming from your right.

To public vehicles.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:12

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.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:13

What is the legal definition of a “public service vehicle”?

A private passenger car that was fitted to transport passengers for hire.

All public transportation vehicles.

A vehicle used or designed to be used for transporting passengers for hire.

A publicly owned vehicle.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:14

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.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:15

A policeman has stopped a driver on the road.and demanded of him to take a breathyalyzer tests . Is the driver obliged to perform the test

Yes, after coming out of a pub only.

No, he is not obliged to do so.

Yes, after midnight only.

Yes, otherwise he is considered a drunk driver.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:16

When is a driver obliged to wear eyeglasses or contact lenses?

When his driver’s license states that he must wear them while driving.

Only when he is driving during lighting up time, and provided that this requirement is stated on his driver’s license

Only when he is driving during night time, provided that this requirement is stated on his driver’s license

While driving in limited visibility and when he is dazzeled.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:17

What type of driving license is a driver of a “tour vehicle” required to have?

C or B.

B or C1.

B or A.

D or D1.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:18

Are you permitted to pass another vehicle on its right side?

Yes, when you drive in a bus lane.

Yes, when your driving speed is faster than that of the other vehicle.

Yes, when the other vehicle driving in front gives a right-turn signal.

Yes, when the other vehicle drives slowly.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:19

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.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:20

On a single lane two-way road, when the lanes are divided by an unbroken separation line:

Stopping and parking are unrestricted, unless any appropriate road sign is placed.

Parking and stopping are prohibited, even on the “hard shoulder”.

Stopping and parking are permitted in parallel to the sidewalk only.

Stopping is permitted for buses only.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:21

Is a taxi driver exempt from wearing a seat belt while driving?

Yes, but only on urban roads, also when there are no passengers in the taxi.

Yes, but only on interurban roads.

Yes, but only on urban roads, when there are passengers in the taxi.

Yes, but only if it is specifically indicated by a traffic sign.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:22

While overtaking or passing by another vehicle:

It is permitted to pass the speed limit for a moment, if necessary.

You should drive precisely at the same speed as the overtaken vehicle.

It is prohibited to drive over the speed limit.

You should drive 10 k.p.h slower than the overtaken vehicle.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:23

Who has the authority to revoke a driving license?

A court of law, the Israel Police, the Road Safety Medical Institute.

A court of law and the Israel Police only.

The Licensing Authority, a court of law, the Israel Police.

The Licensing Authority and a court of law only.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:24

Is it permitted to repair a vehicle on the road?

Only if it close to a garage.

Only if the repair is related to the vehicle’s electricity system.

The type of repair is not important, as long as the vehicle is not left standing there for more than 12 hours.

Only a simple repair, provided that no inconvenience is caused to other road users, and the vehicle should not be left standing there for more than 24 hours.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:25

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.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:26

Define “one way street”

Any path in which vehicle traffic is allowed in one direction only

Any roadway in which vehicle traffic is allowed in one direction only

Any roadway in which only motor vehicle traffic is allowed in one direction only

Any roadway in which vehicle traffic is allowed in both directions

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:27

Who is responsible for a vehicle parked in a prohibited area?

The vehicle’s owner as listed in its registration document, regardless of who was driving the vehicle at the time the offense was committed.

The vehicle’s owner as listed in its registration document, unless he can prove the identity of any other driver who committed the offense.

Complaint would only be filed when it is made clear who was driving the vehicle at the time the offense was committed.

The rental agency if the vehicle was rented from it.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:28

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.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:29

A policeman wrote you a traffic report due to “deviation from your lane”, and there are no lanes marked on the roadway. Is it justified?

No, if lanes are not marked you may drive in any part of the road.

No, you cannot “deviate” from an unmarked lane.

No, you are permitted by law to deviate from your lane without any restriction.

Yes, a lane can be either marked or unmarked.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:30

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.

Category : Rules and Regulations

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Theory test for public Service Vehicles