Israel Driving Theory Test

Question:1

What does the law state regarding the operation of a radio on a bus?

The driver should adjust the radio station according to the wish of the majority of passengers.

The driver must turn off the passenger loudspeakers and turn down the radio’s volume at the request of any passenger.

The driver must turn off the speakers on an urban road only.

The driver should comply with the request of the majority of passengers.

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Question:2

The depth of the grooves in a tire (pneumatic-air pressure) which comes in contact with the road should not be less than:

2mm, excluding the spare tire.

2cm, including the spare tire.

2cm, excluding the spare tire.

2mm, including the spare tire.

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Question:3

Is it permitted to park a bus that is designed to transport a maximum of 16 passengers in a parking place of another vehicle?

No.

Yes, but only in the central station that operates the route service.

Yes, if there is no road sign at place directing otherwise.

Yes, but only by using a pubic vehicle parking ticket.

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Question:4

On which of the following commercial vehicles and work vehicles is it obligatory to have a compression brake (retarder)?

On all of them, regardless of weight.

On a vehicle weighing at 8,000 kg or more.

On a vehicle weighing at least 12,000 kg.

On a vehicle weighing weighing 4,500 kg or more.

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Question:5

When is it forbidden for a person to drive any type of vehicle?

When he did not rest at least 8 hours before driving

When his physical or mental state might endanger other road-users

Before taking a medication and during the following 24 consecutive hours

As long as the driver holds a valid driver’s license, there is no law that prohibits him from driving

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Question:6

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.

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Question:7

What is a “desert vehicle”:

A front-wheel drive commercial vehicle, which is indicated as a desert vehicle within the driving license.

A public vehicle with front –wheel and rear-wheel drive and a standard chassis, which is indicated as a desert vehicle within its registration document.

Any private vehicle with front-wheel and rear-wheel drive which is indicated as a desert vehicle within its registration document.

A commercial vehicle which is indicated as a desert vehicle within its registration document.

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Question:8

When are we not obligated to drive a private passenger car in the right lane?

When another vehicle overtakes us from the left.

When you pass another vehicle from its right side.

When the right lane is designated for another type of road users (e.g. public transportation lane).

When another vehicle that is driving on the left side of the road signals about its intention to start drive.

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Question:9

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.

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Question:10

What must a driver do when approaching a railway crossing?

Continue driving normally. You don’t have to slow down.

Stop, open the vehicle’s windows and listen

Stop at a distance of at least one meter before the railway.

Slow down to a speed which will allow him to stop before the crossing.if necessary.

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Question:11

What is the meaning of this sign?

Flashing orange light warning of an approaching level crossing.

Flashing orange light at road works.

Constant (not flashing) Orange light when traffic lights are not working.

Constant (not flashing) orange light warning of an approaching forked junction.

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Question:12

What type of vehicle is obliged to have its inside lights turned-on during “light time”?

Taxis.

None: Inside lights in vehicles should not be turned-on. The light reflects in the front windshield and disturbs the driver.

Any commercial vehicle transporting passengers for hire.

Buses.

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Question:13

When is it permitted to turn left, from a lane other than the left lane?

It is permitted when two or more left turn lanes are marked on the roadway.

It is only permitted from a one-way road to another one-way road.

It is permitted in an intersection with traffic lights only.

It is prohibited to turn.

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Question:14

“Reasonable speed” is a speed:

That is adjusted to the road conditions and circumstances and does not exceed the speed limit.

The speed limit on that road, under all circumstances.

That the vehicle passengers wish to drive at. The passengers are always right.

That is adjusted to the conditions and circumstances, and always exceeds speed limit.

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Question:15

Is it obligatory to obey the directions and signals of a military policeman in uniform?

No, only for the purpose of stopping a vehicle

Yes, equally to a civil policeman

No, only as regards to the presentation of a driver’s license

Usually not

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Question:16

How is a driver required to conduct himself when approaching schools or playgrounds?

Avoid entering the street, except at night time.

Continue driving normally and pay attention to the pedestrian crossings only.

Honk continuously to warn children not to jump to the road.

Slow down and become more alert.

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Question:17

What is the legal definition of a “road”

Any place that is open for public passage, except for city streets

Asphalt or concrete paved road ways only.

The term “road” has no legal definition

Any rail, street, alley, square, passage, bridge and any other open space in which the public has a right to pass through

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Question:18

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:19

Under what condition would a bus driver permit a passenger to carry luggage on the bus?

That it is one unit, not longer than 3 meters.

That the freight is packed in a safety wrapping.

That the freight is related to the passenger’s livelihood.

That it doesn’t disturb or harm the passengers.

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Question:20

When the vehicle in front of you signals about its intention to turn left:

It is prohibited to pass the vehicle from its rights side.

You may overtake it from the left side only.

It is prohibited to pass it from either side.

It is permitted to pass the vehicle on its right side.

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Question:21

How should we behave whilst driving downhill?

Shift into a high gear and keep the clutch pedal pressed for greater safety.

Shift into neutral gear, in order to save fuel.

Shift into one of the drive gears and keep the clutch pedal pressed.

Whilst driving down hill we must make sure that one of the gears is engaged.

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Question:22

Can a person drive a vehicle immediately after taking medications which have effect on his fitness to drive?

No, unless 4 hours pass from the time he takes the medication

Yes, if these medications do not affect his level of driving

No.

Yes, when the medication has a lasting harmful effect

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Question:23

When are we not obligated to drive on the far right side of the right lane?

When turning right.

When approaching an intersection.

When turning left from a single-lane, two-way road.

Before a roundabout.

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Question:24

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

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Question:25

When is it permitted to park on the left side of the road?

In any urban road.

In any one-way road.

In any road, provided that the deviation to the left is performed carefully.

Only in a one-way roadway which is not part of a road that has a separation area.

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Question:26

Do traffic light instructions have priority over “right-of-way giving” signs?

No, In legal terms, the instructions of a traffic light and the instructions of traffic signs are of equal effect

No, but a stop sign has priority over a green light for traffic moving in the same direction

Yes, traffic light instructions have priority over any type of traffic sign, except for a flashing yellow light

Sometimes. Traffic light instructions have priority in an urban way only

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Question:27

Is a taxi driver permitted to take an additional passenger during a taxi ride that was ordered by another passenger?

Only at night, according to the definition of tariff 2.

Yes, but only with the consent of the passenger that ordered the ride and without extra payment until the destination that was determined.

Yes, but without payment.

Yes, provided that the additional passenger pays half of the fare.

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Question:28

Which of the following types of vehicles is prohibited to cross a railroad?

A restricted vehicle with a maximum speed of 40 k.p.h.

A taxi carrying children on a special road trip ride, if there is no asphalt or cement road at a distance of 20 meters before the tracks.

All vehicles carrying, or designed to carry, at least 11 passengers besides the driver, if there is no asphalt or cement road at a distance of 20 meters before the tracks.

A commercial vehicle transporting, or designed to transport, hazardous materials, and vehicles in a length of 18 meters or more.

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Question:29

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:30

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.

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Theory test for public Service Vehicles