Israel Driving Theory Test

Question:1

Which of the following vehicles are permitted to drive on the road’s “hard shoulders”?

Only taxis, in order to bypass vehicles that stand in an intersection.

No one is allowed, in to use the “hard shoulders”.

Non-motor vehicles, tractors and speed-restricted vehicles.

Only private vehicles and motorcycles are permitted to drive on the “hard shoulder”, and only in order to give right-of-way to buses.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:2

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:3

Which norms of conduct are required from bus drivers and conductors?

They must behave politely and courteously.

They should assist babies and old people and ensure they have a place to sit.

They should speak quietly.

They should behave according to the accepted social rules of courtesy in their place of residence.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:4

When a vehicle is forced to stop on an inter-urban road and the driver or one of the passengers is about to exit the vehicle:

The driver must wear a vest when exiting the vehicle, only if other vehicles are on the road.

The first person to get out of the vehicle must wear a standard fluorescent vest when exiting the vehicle or stepping out of it.

No obligation applies to this situation. Wearing a vest is obligatory on an urban road only.

Only the driver is obliged to wear a vest, and not any other person exiting the vehicle.

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Question:5

What would you do if your driving lane is obstructed?

Quickly cross the obstruction from either its right or left.

Drive slowly and disregard the road signs that are posted in the place.

Cross the obstruction from the right only, and vehicles approaching from your front are supposed to give you right-of-way.

Obey the signals that are given by a policeman, a signaler or a road sign.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:6

The following penalties may be imposed by a court of law on a driver convicted of committing a traffic offence:

Revoking a driver’s license, prison term, fine and other lawful penalties.

Fine or only suspended prison term.

Revoking a driver’s license or only suspended prison term.

Fine, active prison term or only suspended prison term.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:7

What is the fare for carrying a wheelchair in a taxi?

It should be carried free of charge.

Half of tariff 1.

Half of the route service fare.

It should be free of charge if the handicapped person is not on the taxi.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:8

It is prohibited to overtake before a pedestrian crossing:

Anywhere, neither in urban roads nor in inter-urban roads.

In any type of road, except in urban two-lane roads.

When a “pedestrian crossing” blue sign is at place.

Only when a “pedestrian crossing ahead” road sign is placed.

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Question:9

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.

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Question:10

When an intersection is posted with both traffic signs and traffic lights, the instructions of which has the priority over the other?

Traffic signs always have priority (a traffic light might malfunction)

A stop sign has priority over a non-flickering traffic light

A “right-of-way giving” sign has priority over a non-flickering traffic light

Traffic light signals (except for a flashing yellow light) have priority over a right-of-way sign

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:11

Define “play street”:

A main road joined by side roads.

A road designed for children’s games, pedestrians and vehicles, sign posted at the entrance with the “play street” sign.

A street designated for children’s games, into which only pedestrians and two wheeled vehicles are permitted to enter.

A street in which different types of vehicles may drive side by side

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:12

Driving downhill in neutral gear:

Is permitted and not dangerous.

Is permitted but dangerous.

Is forbidden and very dangerous.

There is no legal reference to it.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:13

Is it permitted to park a vehicle on the left side of a two-way street?

Yes, provided that it is parked close to the sidewalk.

It is forbidden.

Yes - in a street with at least three lanes.

Yes - in a street that is wider than 8 meters.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:14

Vehicles of handicapped people (paraplegic handicap tag holders) are permitted to use a bus lane:

Only in order to get to the garage.

Even when the handicapped person is not in the vehicle.

Also when an escort is driving the vehicle for the handicapped person.

Only when the handicapped person is the driver.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:15

What rule applies to the transportation of packages on a bus?

It is permitted to transport freight which is relevant to the passenger’s livelihood.

It is permitted to transport packages when they are not disturbing or harmful to the passengers.

It is permitted to transport packages when it is determined by the license holder to use half the space of the bus for freight transportation.

It is permitted to transport packages with hazardous materials, provided that they are well packed and placed in the luggage compartment of the bus.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:16

Is a policeman authorized to require a vehicle driver to undergo a blood test for the presence of alcohol or intoxicating drugs?

Yes. A policeman is authorized to require a blood test if he has reasonable suspicion that the driver is under the influence of alcohol or intoxicating drugs.

No. A policeman is not authorized to require the performance of any test without a court order.

No. A policeman is not authorized to require a driver to perform a blood test for determining alcohol or intoxicating-drug levels..

No. A policeman is not authorized to require a driver to perform any type of test, at any given time or place.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:17

How should you (vehicle no. 3) behave while you turn right in the following intersection?

Enter (3) the center of the intersection in order to prevent the blue vehicle from hitting the cyclist..

Allow the cyclist to continue riding and turn right behind him.

Overtake the cyclist, quickly and carefully, while he is waiting.

Honk loudly to the cyclist (1), so that he will allow you to complete the right turn.

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Question:18

Which vehicles are required to be equipped with a reflective traffic vest?

All motor vehicles except for motorcycles.

All motor vehicles except for tractors.

All motor vehicles.

All motor and non-motor vehicles.

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Question:19

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.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:20

At what distance from a pedestrian crossing is it prohibited to stand a vehicle?

Within twelve meters before the pedestrian crossing and twelve meters after the pedestrian crossing.

Within twenty meters before and after the pedestrian crossing.

On the pedestrian crossing and within twelve meters after it.

On the pedestrian crossing and within twelve meters before it.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:21

Is the Licensing Authority permitted to summon a holder of a driver’s license to attend a driving education course?

Yes it may, but only within a period of two years from the date in which the driver’s license was obtained.

No, it is not permitted to do so.

Yes, it is Legally permitted to do so.

No, only the Israel Police can instruct to summon a holder of a driver’s license to attend a driving education course

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:22

Is it obligatory to obey the directions of a Public Works Department employee in uniform?

No, unless he directs you to stop on the road’s “hard shoulders” only.

Yes, but on urban roads only.

Yes, wherever road pavement or maintenance works are conducted.

No, it is only obligatory to obey a policeman in uniform,

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:23

Is it permitted to stop a vehicle in a one-lane two-way roadway that is divided by a continuous white line?

Yes, during “light time” only.

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

Yes, in an urban road only.

It is absolutely forbidden.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:24

When driving on a two-way road and visibility is poor:

You should horn while overtaking to warn the overtaken vehicle.

It is permitted to overtake, unless a “no overtaking” sign is placed.

You should turn on the parking lights while overtaking.

It is forbidden to overtake.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:25

Which of the following items should be placed on a school transport vehicle?

Only flashing lamps and signs; and a permit of the Licensing Authority should be indicated within the vehicle’s registration documents.

Waste belts and appropriate signs in the front and in the back only. Nothing else.

Only a “children transportation” sign in the front or in the back.

Only flashing lamps; and a permit of the Licensing Authority should be indicated within the vehicle’s registration documents.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:26

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:27

When is it permitted to use floodlights?

Only when the vehicle stops, provided that they are not directed at another vehicle or along the length of the road.

For security purposes only and during “light time”.

Only by a security vehicle during fence patrol.

It is forbidden to use floodlights on the road, except for fire fighting vehicles.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:28

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.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:29

Define “motor vehicle”:

A vehicle propelled by a diesel engine only

A vehicle propelled by a gasoline engine only.

A vehicle, propelled by any power or mechanical means.

A vehicle with at least two wheels.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:30

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

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