Israel Driving Theory Test

Question:1

Is a taxi driver permitted to load passengers within the limits of signs that prohibit stopping or parking?

Yes, but only on an urban road.

He is permitted to stop only if instructed to do so by a policeman.

A taxi driver is permitted to stop on any type of road.

Only share-taxi drivers.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:2

What is the statutory obligation to slow down which applies to drivers?

To slow down when the vehicle is packed with passengers.

To slow down to a reasonable speed, at the driver’s discretion, without stopping.

To slow down before level crossings with a traffic light and with a barrier.

To slow down the vehicle and even stop whenever danger is anticipated.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:3

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:4

According to the law, what is the validity period of demerit points incurred by a driver?

When the driver has up to 20 demerit points: Two years from the date of the offence.

When the driver has less than 12 demerit points: Six years from the date of the offence.

There is no determined period of time. The point-accumulation period is not mentioned in the regulations.

It is unlimited. According to the new “point system”, accumulated demerit points are not erased.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:5

How should a driver conduct himself after hitting a parked vehicle in the absence of its owners?

Leave a note on the vehicle he hit with his personal details, the details of his vehicle and his insurance policy, and report to the police within 24 hours.

Wait until a representative of his insurance company arrives and report to the police within 48 hours.

Inform about the accident to the police station within 7 days.

Wait at the place until the owner of the vehicle arrives.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:6

How are you required to overtake a traffic island on a two-way roadway?

Always from the side having more traffic.

Always from the side of least traffic.

Always from its left side.

From its right side, unless instructed otherwise by any traffic sign.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:7

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).

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:8

Who is responsible for displaying information and fare lists in a taxi?

The dispatcher and the driver.

The owner should display the route map, briefing and fare, as instructed by the Licensing Authority.

The driver should display the route map, briefing and fare, as instructed by the Licensing Authority.

The owner and the driver are responsible to display the route map, and fare, as instructed by the Controller of Road Transport.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:9

Which types of taxi ride are permitted under a license issued by the Controller of Road Transport?

City ride, non-city ride and sightseeing ride.

“Sightseeing” ride, work ride and share ride.

Sharing ride, private ride and sightseeing ride.

“Special” ride, and special children ride.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:10

The license of a “new driver” shall not be renewed as a regular drivers license if he is convicted of the following offence:

Not obeying a red light or not giving right of way.

Driving a motor vehicle without valid insurance.

Not stopping by the stop line besides a traffic light.

Not placing a “new driver” sign on the vehicle’s rear window.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:11

Which of the following vehicles may enter the intersection first?

The cyclist (2).

The closest vehicle to the intersection.

The yellow bus (1)

The vehicle turning left (3).

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:12

Is it permitted to stop any type of vehicle where the following signpost is placed?

Yes, during day time only.

Yes, when there are many available parking spaces.

It is forbidden, except for a vehicle with a tag, as stated on the sign.

Any vehicle having a regular handicapped pass is allowed to park there when the spot is available.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:13

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:14

How frequently should a bus be disinfected?

Once every two years.

It must be disinfected shortly before its annual test.

Following its annual test.

Once a year.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:15

What is a taxi sightseeing ride?

A taxi ride in service of the Ministry of Defense.

Only a route service ride.

An exclusive taxi ride for the person who ordered it, for the purpose of touring, traveling or sightseeing.

A taxi ride in service of the Ministries of Tourism and Sports together.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:16

How do you give a signal for braking?

By turning on the four direction indicators.

By putting out the right hand through the left window.

By the brake lights.

By putting out the right hand through the right window.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:17

It is permitted to park a service route bus (not for the purpose of passenger loading / unloading):

According to the provisions of the route license, if such was determined by the Authority.

In every bus station.

In any place, according to the passengers’ request.

In every public parking lot.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:18

What is the maximum number of passengers permitted to ride a minibus?

As indicated in the vehicle’s registration documents.

As the number of seatbelts installed in the vehicle.

As the number of seats in the vehicle.

20 passengers besides the driver.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:19

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.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:20

Where should vehicles drive in a road divided by a continuous white line?

On the right side of the line only

On the right side of the line, but it is permitted to drive on the left side of the line for overtaking.

On the left side of the separation line

The greater part of the vehicle should be on the right side of the line

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:21

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:22

A policeman wrote you a traffic report due to “deviation from your lane”, and there are no lanes marked on the roadway. Is it justified?

No, if lanes are not marked you may drive in any part of the road.

No, you cannot “deviate” from an unmarked lane.

No, you are permitted by law to deviate from your lane without any restriction.

Yes, a lane can be either marked or unmarked.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:23

Is it permitted to carry animals on a bus?

Yes, but only on a seat.

Yes, unrestrictedly.

Yes, when their size enables them to be carried on the passenger’s knees or held in his hands.

No, except for blind people’s guide-dogs.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:24

According to the “point system”:

Only the traffic court is entitled to revoke a driver’s license.

Only a police officer is entitled to revoke a driver’s license and to require a driver to undergo examinations.

The Licensing Authority is not authorized to revoke a driver’s license.

The Licensing Authority is entitled to require a driver that incurred demerit points to undergo examinations, and it is also entitled to revoke his license.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:25

Is a bus driver permitted to stop at a place other than a station in order to disembark the Inspector?

Yes, in designated bus parking places.

He is only permitted to stop at a station that is indicated within the route service license.

Yes, where stopping is permitted for all other types of vehicles.

No, he should only stop at a station.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:26

Is it obligatory to turn-on the bus headlights during the day as well?

Yes, but only during winter, autumn and spring.

Yes, on city routes, when there are passengers on the vehicle.

No, except on intercity routes.

Yes, every year between November 1st and March 31st.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:27

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).

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:28

Which of the following is an emergency vehicle?

A Red Magen David Ambulance, an Israel Police vehicle, IDF vehicle, Fire-fighting vehicle, integrated policing vehicle or any other vehicle approved by the Authority, when it sounds its emergency signals and operates flashing lights and sounds an alarm signal.

Any ambulance, IDF vehicle, fire-fighting vehicle or other commercial vehicle that was authorized to function as an emergency vehicle by the Licensing Authority

Every vehicle of the Israel Police or the IDF and vehicles that are used for regular security missions in borderline settlements

A vehicle of the Israel Police or the IDF and a fire-fighting vehicle only

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:29

Which of the following vehicles must be equipped with a reverse-drive buzzer?

All commercial vehicles must be equipped with this buzzer.

Vehicles with an all up weight of 12,000 kg or less.

Vehicles with an all up weight of more than 4,000 kg.

Commercial vehicles and work vehicles with an all up weight of more than 15,000 kg, tractors and buses.

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Question:30

Which vehicles can you drive with class B ?

Private vehicles and commercial vehicles with an all up weight of up to 4,500 kg.

Private vehicles and commercial vehicles with an all up weight of up to 3,500 kg.

Public vehicles, including minibuses.

Motorcycles with an engine power of up to 14.6 horse-powers.

Category : Rules and Regulations

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Theory test for public Service Vehicles