Question:1

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.
Category : Rules and Regulations
Question:2

When is it obligatory to light the inside of the bus?


  • In any hour of the day.
  • During “light time” – but it is only permitted to turn on the lights next to the rear door.
  • During “lighting up time”.
  • It is up to the driver’s discretion whether or not to turn the passageway lights on during “light time”.
Category : Rules and Regulations
Question:3

Under which conditions is a vehicle allowed to deviate from its line of driving?

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  • Provided that no risk or disturbance is caused to any passerby.
  • It is allowed to deviate only in a roadway which is free of traffic.
  • In slow speed and by deviating sharply.
  • It is absolutely prohibited to deviate from the driving lane.
Category : Rules and Regulations
Question:4

Is it permitted to drive downhill on neutral gear?


  • It is allowed to shift to neutral gear while driving a public vehicle, a bus or a taxi downhill in a non-urban road only.
  • It is absolutely forbidden. the gears must always be selected and operated .
  • It is allowed to shift to neutral gear in any non-urban road which is moderately sloped, in order to save fuel.
  • It is possible to drive in neutral gear in a moderate slope, where there is no risk of brake overheating, in order to save fuel.
Category : Rules and Regulations
Question:5

Is it obligatory to obey the directions and signals of an authorized municipal inspector, even when a certain direction or signal is opposed to the traffic signs?


  • Yes, except in the case of a “stop” sign
  • No, it is not obligatory to obey
  • Yes, it is obligatory to obey, with full caution
  • Yes, except in the case of a “no-entry” sign
Category : Rules and Regulations
Question:6

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
Category : Rules and Regulations
Question:7

Can a bus driver prevent a passenger from entering the bus if he is wearing clothes that might contaminate the bus seats?


  • No. Only the company manager shall determine who is prohibited to enter the bus.
  • No. Only the dispatcher is permitted to do so.
  • No. Only the police can authorize to prevent a person from entering the bus.
  • Yes.
Category : Rules and Regulations
Question:8

A 17yr. old Israeli born citizen applies for a driving license.Which physician is certified to perform a medical examination for his application?


  • A physician who has been treating the license applicant for at least five years.
  • A physician who has been treating the license applicant for at least two years.
  • A physician who has been treating the license applicant for at least seven years.
  • A physician who has been treating the applicant for at least three years.
Category : Rules and Regulations
Question:9

When a vehicle is disqualified from use on the road:


  • It is forbidden to be on the road without authorization from the licensing authority.
  • It is forbidden to get back on the road without authorization of the insurance company
  • It is allowed to stay on the road for a period of up to seven days after being taken off the road.
  • It is allowed to stay on the road unlimitedly, as long as it doesn’t pose any traffic safety risk
Category : Rules and Regulations
Question:10

The “hard shoulders” are not designed for vehicle traffic, except for:


  • Hand propelled vehicles, tractors and slow moving vehicles, which delay the traffic behind them.
  • Private vehicles and motorcycles, in order to give right of way to buses.
  • All vehicles are prohibited to drive on the “hard shoulders”.
  • Taxis, in order to overtake other vehicles.
Category : Rules and Regulations
Question:11

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

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  • 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.
Category : Rules and Regulations
Question:12

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:13

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:14

Which of the following vehicles is allowed to drive against traffic on a one-way road?


  • Only security vehicles
  • Only private vehicles
  • Only vehicles with at least four passengers
  • Only bicycles and motorcycles
Category : Rules and Regulations
Question:15

Who is responsible to perform a security check on a bus?


  • The bus driver should do it before and during every ride.
  • A security check is performed by a qualified security.
  • The bus driver must perform a security check at the end of the ride only.
  • The bus driver must perform a security check before the beginning of the ride only.
Category : Rules and Regulations
Question:16

When is it permitted to drive on a pavement?


  • It is permitted to drive on the sidewalk when one wants to cross it in order to enter/exit a yard or building.
  • It is absolutely prohibited to drive on the sidewalk.
  • It is permitted to drive on the sidewalk when it is free of pedestrians.
  • It is permitted to drive on the sidewalk when the road is blocked or obstructed
Category : Rules and Regulations
Question:17

“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:18

Define “path”:


  • Part of the width of the road designated for pedestrians only.
  • A part of the road, designed for motorcycle traffic only.
  • Lane or part of a lane that is not a road and designated for specific users.
  • A part of the road, which was marked by the “Israel’s Paths” Company.
Category : Rules and Regulations
Question:19

What is the duty of a driver of a vehicle with an all up weight of more than 3,500 kg, while standing his vehicle on a inter-urban road during lighting-up time?


  • He must always place a warning triangle, and also place a portable light or turn on the four winkers (distress lights).
  • He must turn on the four winkers and the side lights.
  • He must place a warning triangle and turn on the right winker.
  • He must turn on the four winkers and place a portable light.
Category : Rules and Regulations
Question:20

What is the normal pressure in a vehicle’s pneumatic (compressed air) braking system?


  • The maximum pressure the vehicle can generate.
  • As determined by the vehicle’s manufacturer.
  • The pressure in which the vehicle brakes efficiently.
  • As determined by local laws.
Category : Rules and Regulations
Question:21

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.
Category : Rules and Regulations
Question:22

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:23

A “central divider” is:


  • An area in which parking is prohibited, unless a traffic sign only directs otherwise
  • An area allowing escape at a time of danger, marked by a specific traffic sign
  • An area intended for two-wheeler parking on an urban way, without requiring any specific traffic sign
  • An area intended for parking on an urban way
Category : Rules and Regulations
Question:24

What is the penalty for driving whilst disqualified?


  • A fine of 80,000 NIS
  • 6 yrs in jail and 2 yrs on probation.
  • None, if the driver presents a valid driver’s license within 7 days
  • Up to 3 years in jail, plus other penalties.
Category : Rules and Regulations
Question:25

Which types of vehicles must operate distress lights, or place a flashing yellow lamp, if forced to stand on a non-urban road during “light time”?


  • Commercial vehicles with an all up weight of more than 12,000 kg.
  • All vehicles, except for private vehicles and passenger transportation vehicles.
  • Commercial vehicles with an all up weight of more than 3,000 kg and buses only.
  • All motor vehicles with an all up weight of more than 3,500 kg, buses and working vehicles.
Category : Rules and Regulations
Question:26

Is it permitted for vehicle drivers to drive under the influence of drugs or alcohol?


  • Yes, when they need to drive in order to receive medical treatment only.
  • Yes, for short-distance drives back home.
  • Yes, in accordance with doctor’s orders only.
  • It is absolutely forbidden.
Category : Rules and Regulations
Question:27

When is a driver of a motor vehicle required to dip the vehicle’s lights?


  • When driving towards another vehicle that is driving on the same road or in an adjacent road.
  • When driving in a steep slope only.
  • When the vehicle in front of him turns right.
  • When the vehicle behind him turns right.
Category : Rules and Regulations
Question:28

Who is required to certify that the meter is properly functioning if its seal is disconnected?


  • Only a qualified service provider.
  • The taxi owner, who is required to sign the certification.
  • The Licensing Office near the driver’s place of residence.
  • The Controller of Road Traffic.
Category : Rules and Regulations
Question:29

Is a bus driver permitted to talk with the passengers while driving?


  • Yes, but only with security personnel on duty.
  • Yes, but only about matters relating to the journey and without turning his head away from the road.
  • A bus driver is strictly forbidden to talk with the passengers.
  • Yes, but only with the conductor or ticket seller.
Category : Rules and Regulations
Question:30

Are special taxis permitted to perform share-taxi rides?


  • Absolutely not.
  • Yes, through a corporation that has a license for that service route and under written approval from that corporation.
  • Yes, if the taxi ride’s destination is far from its station, in order to prevent an idle ride.
  • All taxis are permitted to perform share-taxi rides.
Category : Rules and Regulations

Theory test for public Service Vehicles

There are 30 questions you have 40 minutes to answer, at the end of the exam time The test result will be displayed