Israel Driving Theory Test

Question:1

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:2

Which vehicle should be equipped with a fire extinguisher?

All vehicles, except for private vehicles, tractors, motorcycles and tri-motorcycles.

Every private vehicle.

A tractor.

Every vehicle with an overall weight of up to 3,500 kg.

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Question:3

What is a “U-turn”?

Any turn not in a right angle is called a U-turn.

A turn in which the driver turns back to the direction he came from (turns and drives to the opposite direction)

Only a turn in which the driver drives in a roundabout and returns to the direction he came from.

A turn in which the driver makes a 360 degrees round.

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Question:4

Under what conditions is it obligatory to operate a “speed retarder” while driving downhill?

When a “warning sliding” sign is placed on the road.

When the slope rate of the decent exceeds 6% and the length of the decent is more than one kilometer.

When the vehicle is equipped with a speed retarder and a sign warning about a dangerous descent is placed on the road.

If a vehicle is equipped with a speed retarder, it should always be operated, also while driving on plane surfaces.

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Question:5

How will you stand a vehicle on a downhill road?

Engage the parking brake, turn the front wheels towards the road’s edge and shift into reverse gear (manual car only).

Turn the front wheels towards the road’s edge and shift into forward gear (In an automatic car – P).

Engage the handbrake and turn the front wheels towards the center of the road.

Turn on the parking lights, turn the front wheels towards the road’s edge and shift into reverse gear.

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Question:6

Mark the correct sentence:

It is prohibited to park a vehicle on a pedestrian crossing or within a distance of 12 meters before it.

It is permitted to park vehicles on a pedestrian crossing on a non-urban road only.

It is prohibited to park vehicles within a distance of 20 meters before and after a pedestrian crossing.

It is prohibited to park vehicles on a pedestrian crossing and within a distance of 20 meters before it.

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Question:7

In a student transport vehicle, it is prohibited to drive students:

While they are standing.

While sitting.

Without an accompanying guide.

Unless they are all sitting and facing the driver.

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Question:8

How should vehicle drivers conduct themselves while driving on a road with a narrow and steep hill..

The driver of the descending vehicle shall, if required, stop his vehicle and make way for the ascending vehicle

The driver of the ascending vehicle shall, if required, stop his vehicle and allow the descending vehicle to continue driving.

First one to arrive is first to enter into the narrow section.

It is sufficient that they both deviate to the right, onto the roadway’s edge, to prevent collision.

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Question:9

Is it permitted to put chairs into a bus or a taxi, other than the vehicle’s fixed seats?

Yes, but only if the chairs are padded.

Yes, but only on beach rides.

No.

Yes, but only if they are screwed into the vehicle’s body.

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Question:10

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:11

Where should a panoramic mirror be installed in a bus?

In the back of the bus, so that the driver can see all the passengers.

In the front of the bus, so that the driver can see all the passengers.

In the center of the bus, so that the driver can see all the passengers.

There is no need for a panoramic mirror, as the bus already has enough mirrors.

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Question:12

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:13

What is the maximum passenger capacity allowance in a desert vehicle?

As indicated in the vehicle’s registrations.

At least eight passengers.

As indicated in the insurance policy.

As indicated in the driver’s license.

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Question:14

When a white unbroken separation line is marked on the roadway, is it permitted to overtake a vehicle that is lawfully driving on the road’s “hard shoulders”?

Yes, but provided that the overtaken vehicle is a motorcycle.

No, it is prohibited to overtake.

Yes, but provided that the overtaking vehicle doesn’t cross the unbroken white line with any of its wheels.

Yes, but only if the overtaking vehicle is slow.

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Question:15

When riding a bus, is it obligatory to obey the instructions of the bus service employees?

Yes, you must obey the orders of the service employees.

No, you don’t have to obey the instructions of the service employees.

No, you should only obey the instructions of policemen in uniform.

No, you must only obey the instructions of policemen and municipal inspectors.

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Question:16

What should you do when facing a structure, post or closed area, while driving on a two-way road?

You should continue driving according to size of the structure, post or closed area.

You are permitted to pass the place from either its right or left side

You should pass the place from its left side

You should pass on the right side, unless otherwise marked

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Question:17

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:18

How should one pass a structure or a post that obstructs a two-way road?

Pass it on the right, unless otherwise indicated by a signpost.

Pass it from the left only.

Pass it according to the road’s condition.

You may pass the obstruction from either side.

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Question:19

Is every taxi required to have an ABS anti-lock braking system?

No, only buses and private passenger cars must have it.

No, only buses and commercial vehicles must have it.

No, only city cabs must have it.

Yes.

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Question:20

Is the Authority permitted to suspend a taxi license?

No. The Authority is not permitted to suspend any license.

Yes, if the license holder does not attend after being summoned by the Authority.

No, only a court of law is permitted to suspend a taxi license.

Yes. The Authority is permitted to do so, but only by force of a court order.

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Question:21

When pedestrians are forced to walk on the road way, on which side of it should they walk?

Next to the right “hard shoulder”.

Next to the left sidewalk.

Next to the road’s left edge, when they are facing the incoming traffic.

Next to the road’s right edge.

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Question:22

A driver wishing to park his vehicle downhill shall:

Turn the front wheels towards the sidewalk and shift to reverse gear (in automatic vehicles – P).

Turn the front wheels towards the sidewalk and shift to first gear.

Turn the front wheels towards the sidewalk and shift to neutral gear (in automatic vehicles – N).

Turn the back wheels towards the sidewalk and shift to neutral gear.

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Question:23

Is it permitted to stop, stand or park a vehicle on a freeway (motorway)?

Yes, provided that the road edge is wide enough.

No, unless otherwise specifically sign-posted.

No, except for two-wheelers.

No, except for a public vehicle.

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Question:24

It is prohibited to stop or park a vehicle before and after a level crossing, within a distance of:

At least 30 meters.

At least 50 meters.

At least 25 meters.

At least 20 meters.

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Question:25

Define “built dividing area”:

A separation area which divides the road lengthwise by means of an elevated structure above the road way

The area along a roadway, in which road users can stop, park their vehicles or stand in for refreshment

Any area that is marked on the road on which it is forbidden to drive

Any part of the road (pavement, hard shoulder, traffic island) which is elevated above the road way.

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Question:26

A vehicle registration document shall not be issued for a bus or renewed for a bus:

More than 10 years after its manufacture date.

More than 15 years after its manufacture date.

More than 8 years after its manufacture date.

More than 20 years after its manufacture date.

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Question:27

Who is permitted to summon a vehicle to undergo a technical examination?

A Municipal Inspector, an employee of the Public Works Department, and a policeman carrying a policeman certificate.

An examiner of the Licensing Authority as well as a policeman carrying a traffic examiner certificate.

Any manager of a licensed garage.

The Director of the Standardization Department in the Israel Bureau of Standards.

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Question:28

Whom should a taxi driver approach when his taxi meter malfunctions?

The Licensing Office.

An appropriate garage.

A certified taxi-meter repair service provider.

The taxi owner.

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Question:29

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:30

Is a bus driver permitted to drive with one of its doors open?

It is only permitted when the air-conditioning system malfunctions.

It is only permitted when there are no passengers on the bus.

It is only permitted when approaching a level crossing.

Driving with an open door is forbidden.

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