Israel Driving Theory Test

Question:1

Which seats on a route service bus are reserved for handicapped people?

It is not obligatory to reserve seats for handicapped people.

The two seats on the second row to the right of the driver.

The seat next to the bus exit.

One or two marked seats next to the bus entrance.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:2

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:3

What measure should be taken before the start of every bus ride?

Shutting off the engine and signaling with the left winker.

Signaling in the direction of the road.

Starting up the bus and signaling with the right winker.

Turning off the radio to allow maximum concentration.

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Question:4

One of the equipment requirements for a School bus is:

The installation of flickering lights that must flicker during the entire course of a school-children transportation ride.

The installation of flickering lights, operated whenever the emergency lights are on.

The installation of special flashing lights in the front and back, operated when the doors open.

The installation of flickering lights, operated only when the bus stops.

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Question:5

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:6

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.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:7

When is it prohibited to stop or park a vehicle?

Besides blue-white painted curbstones?.

When the vehicle is parked in the left lane of a one-way urban road.

When the vehicle obstructs the traffic or blocks a road sign.

When the vehicle is not locked.

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Question:8

Is a taxi owner or driver permitted to change the taxi’s ride fare?

Yes, after due notice of 26 days in advance.

Yes, up to 15% above the determined tariff.

Yes, 24 hours before the new tariff enters into force.

No.

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Question:9

What is “overall length”:

The general length of the vehicle, from the rear bumper until the center of the front wheel.

The distance between the front and rear edges of the chassis.

The distance between the vehicle’s most frontal point and the vehicle’s rear point.

The distance between the center of the most rear axle and the center of the most frontal axle.

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Question:10

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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Question:11

How should one refer to a pedestrian crossing that is divided by a traffic island?

The pedestrian crossing should be considered as two separate crossings only when a garden separates between them.

A pedestrian crossing that is divided by a separation area in regarded as one long crossing.

There is no difference between a divided and a non-divided pedestrian crossing. They are both regarded as one crossing.

A pedestrian crossing that is divided by a traffic island shall be regarded as two separate pedestrian crossings.

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Question:12

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.

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Question:13

You are driving vehicle no. 3. To which of the following vehicles would you give right-of-way?

To none of them. You have right-of-way on the straight road (3).

To the motorcyclist (1) and to the cyclist (2).

To the cyclist only (2).

To the motorcyclist only (1).

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Question:14

Is it permitted to stand a vehicle less than twelve meters from a junction?

Yes, provided that the vehicle stands opposite to the direction of traffic.

Yes, in a two-lane road.

No, unless it is permitted by the Local Traffic Sign Authority, by means of an appropriate signpost or marking.

Yes, unless otherwise marked.

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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

Four parking spaces for handicapped drivers are marked, one next to the other, in Herzel Street. All four spaces are currently free:

Drivers that do not display the handicap card showing the same sign as The road sign, even if they are free at the moment cannot use the parking spaces

Non-handicapped drivers are permitted to use the handicapped parking spaces for a short while, as long as they leave a phone number in which they can be reached at any moment.

Non-handicapped drivers are permitted to use the handicapped parking spaces for a short while, as long as at least half of these spaces are free.

Non-handicapped drivers are permitted to use the handicapped parking spaces for a moment, as long as they stay in the vehicle while it is parked.

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Question:17

What is a one-way street?

A street in which traffic movement is permitted in one direction only.

A road with only one lane.

A roadway in which one direction of traffic is open for all vehicles while the opposite direction is limited to public vehicles only.

A dead-end road.

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Question:18

How would you (vehicle no. 3) conduct yourself in the following turn?

Give right of way to the green vehicle (1).

Drive, you have right of way in the intersection (3).

Give right of way to the red vehicle (2).

Give right of way to both vehicles (1, 2).

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Question:19

When driving near a group of children, the driver is required to:

Slow down and, if needed, stop the vehicle.

Make a complete stop for as long as the children are close to the roadway.

Continue driving in normal speed, provided that he uses the horn to warn them.

Continue driving in normal speed, if the group of children is accompanied by a teacher or a guide.

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Question:20

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.

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Question:21

What is the minimum distance that it is permitted to park near a fire hydrant?

Two meters in any direction from the fire hydrant.

Six meters from either side of the fire hydrant.

Twelve meters from either side of the fire hydrant.

Twenty meters from either side of the fire hydrant.

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Question:22

The all up weight of a minibus shall not exceed:

5,000 kg.

3,500 kg.

6,000 kg.

4,000 kg.

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Question:23

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:24

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:25

Is a public vehicle permitted to drive on all the marked lanes?

No, it may only drive on bus lanes.

No, it may only drive on the right lane.

No, only on the left side of the road.

Yes, it may also drive on lanes that are not marked as bus lanes.

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Question:26

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:27

Who is a “road user”?

A person who uses the road for standing or running only

A person who uses the road for riding a motor vehicle only

A person who uses the road for bicycle riding only

A person who uses the road for driving, traveling, riding, walking, standing or any other purpose

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Question:28

When there is a “no left turn” sign in an intersection:

It is permitted to make a U-turn when there is an arrow pointing to the right only.

It is permitted to make a U-turn from any lane.

It is permitted to make a U-turn when no traffic disturbance is caused and when the U-turn is not prohibited by any traffic sign or marking.

It is permitted to make a U-turn for private vehicles only.

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Question:29

How would you mark a bus that needs to be left standing at night on an Inter-urban road?

Same as any other vehicle.

Marking is not obligatory, but it must be immediately towed away from the place.

By placing a warning triangle seen by approaching vehicles from a distance of at least 100 meters, as well as by operating the distress flashers (double indicators).

By placing a warning triangle seen by approaching vehicles from a distance of at least 50 meters, accompanied by a flickering yellow light seen from a distance of 100 meters.

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Question:30

It is permitted to make a left U-turn:

Only from the farthest left lane in which you are permitted to drive.

From a left-turn lane or from any other lane which doesn’t have a prohibiting sign.

From every lane that is marked with left or right-turn arrows.

From a left-turn lane only.

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Theory test for public Service Vehicles