Israel Driving Theory Test

Question:1

Which vehicles are permitted to enter a freeway?

Only private motor vehicles.

Every motor and non-motor vehicle.

A motor vehicle which is permitted and capable of driving at the speed that is indicated on the road sign.

Every motor vehicle, except for heavy trucks which might disturb traffic due to their low speed.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:2

“restricted (Calm) zone” is a zone:

With a sign posted speed limit of 25 k.p.h.

With a sign posted speed limit of 40 k.p.h.

Designed for slow vehicles only.

With a sign posted speed limit of 30 k.p.h.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:3

How is a driver required to conduct himself when a vehicle stops before him on approaching a pedestrian crossing?

He is prohibited from overtaking the vehicle that stopped before the crossing.

He is permitted to overtake if the pedestrian crossing has a traffic light.

He is permitted to overtake the vehicle that stopped before the crossing.

He is prohibited to overtake the other vehicle on an urban road only.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:4

Is it permitted to get on or off a moving vehicle?

It is absolutely forbidden.

No, except if it doesn’t cause any risk.

Yes, as part of a sports activity, and only for adults passengers.

Yes, with the approval of a police officer.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:5

When are you obliged to signal before moving out of your lane for the purpose of overtaking?

You are not obliged to signal before deviating, if there are no other vehicles near you.

You should signal at a reasonable distance before you begin to move out.

You should signal at least five meters before deviating from your lane.

You should first change lanes and then signal.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:6

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).

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:7

In which vehicles are the driver and passengers required to wear seat belts?

In every vehicle that is equipped with seat belts.

In a private vehicle only.

In every vehicle with more than two wheels that drives passengers.

In a vehicle with an overall permissible weight of up to 3,500kg only.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:8

Is it permitted to stop a vehicle alongside a pedestrian guardrail?

No, unless there is a signpost indicating otherwise.

It is permitted within the area of a high school only.

It is allowed in an urban road.

It is permitted within the area of an elementary school only.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:9

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:10

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:11

You are driving vehicle no. 3 before an intersection without traffic signs. According to the rules of giving right-of-way, in what order should vehicles that arrived at the same time enter the intersection?

You enter first (3), the garbage truck comes second (1), and the private vehicle is last (2).

The garbage truck enters first (1), second is the private vehicle (2), and you go last (3).

You enter first (3), second is the private vehicle (2), and the garbage truck is last (1).

The private vehicle will go in first (2), you go second (3), and the garbage truck is last (1).

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:12

To whom should a holder of a driver’s license or vehicle registration report a change of address within 15 days?

The Ministry of the Interior.

The Ministry of transportation.

The Israel Police.

The court.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:13

When is a bus prohibited from crossing a railroad?

When there is a “level crossing” warning sign.

When there is no asphalt or cement road that leads to the level crossing, at a distance of at least 20 meters before the nearest track.

When a “stop” sign is placed before the tracks.

When a “right of way” sign is placed before the tracks.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:14

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

Whilst driving on an inter-urban road with a built centre divider.

Whilst driving on an inter-urban road without a built centre divider.

At the entrance to and whilst driving through a tunnel.

Whilst driving on an inter-urban road.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:15

When should the taxi roof-sign give an “Available” signal?

Only during the winter and when there are passengers in the taxi.

Only during the day and when there are passengers in the taxi.

Only on holidays

Whenever there are no passengers in the taxi.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:16

What is a lane?

A roadway designated for motor-vehicle traffic only.

Part of a road’s width, designed to accommodate one line of vehicles, not including two-wheelers.

Any marking of two parallel lines on the roadway.

A passage in a private road in which vehicle traffic is prohibited.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:17

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.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:18

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.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:19

What is a “pedestrian crossing”:

A suspended bridge or a tunnel designated for roadway crossing by pedestrians.

Every place on the roadway in which pedestrians usually cross.

A place in which school children cross.

A roadway section that is designated, by marking or by traffic sign, to permit pedestrian to cross the road. .

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:20

To whom should you hand lost-and-found objects found in public vehicles?

Nobody. You should locate the owner and return the lost object to him.

To the dispatcher at the taxi station of the same route service.

To the police, or according to any pre-determined arrangements with the owner of the route service.

To the dispatcher at the bus station of the same route service.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:21

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.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:22

A bus lane may also be used by vehicles of:

Holders of a handicap tag issued by the vehicle’s manufacturer.

Handicapped people, even when they are not inside the vehicle.

Paraplegic (wheel chair) tag holders.

Any handicapped person having a regular handicap tag.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:23

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

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:24

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:25

A paraplegic is driving it the city and is in a hurry to a scheduled medical examination :

He is prohibited to use the bus lane as well as to exceed the speed limit.

He is permitted to exceed the speed limit.

He is permitted to exceed the speed limit while driving in a bus lane only.

He is permitted to use the bus lane, but is prohibited from exceeing the speed limit.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:26

What are the terms for operating a taxi at the “Ben-Gurion” airport?

The taxi will only operate in coordination with the passenger in need of a ride, including relevant arrival and departure times.

Every taxi driver is permitted to transport passengers from the Ben-Gurion airport.

No permit is required for transporting passengers from the Ben-Gurion airport. Picking up time should be accurately coordinated in advance with passengers.

Only a taxi having a permit from the Licensing Authority can operate in the Ben-Gurion Airport, and only in accordance with the permit’s terms, including taxi stopping and parking.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:27

When you exit a dirt road on to a paved road.

There is no obligation to give right of way. It depends on the good will of the driver exiting the dirt road.

Give right of way to vehicle traffic on the roadway only when it is a two-way roadway.

Give right of way to vehicles coming from your right side only and then drive. Incoming traffic from your left side should yield.

Give right of way to vehicle traffic on the paved road from all directions.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:28

Is a driver obliged to show a policeman the vehicle’s original documents?

Yes, at a time and place to be determined by the policeman

No, a certified photocopy is sufficient

No, a photocopy signed by the vehicle’s owner is sufficient

Yes, at the time determined by the vehicle’s driver

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:29

What should a driver do after parking his vehicle?

Turn off the engine, place a warning triangle and lock the vehicle’s doors.

Engage the parking brake,Turn off the engine, and remove the key from the ignition switch. .

Remove the key from the ignition switch, place a warning triangle and pull the handbrake.

Place the parking tag on the left side of the windshield, in a place that is clearly visible to the municipal inspector.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:30

What is considered to be a reasonable driving speed?

Any driving speed of a reasonable driver.

Any speed that is determined at the discretion of a reasonable driver.

Statutory speed, which takes account of the road condition, the surroundings and the traffic, and in which the driver stays in full control of the vehicle.

Any speed in which the driver stays in full control of the vehicle.

Category : Rules and Regulations

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Theory test for public Service Vehicles