Israel Driving Theory Test

Question:1

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:2

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:3

Are explosives or any other inflammables allowed to be transported in a bus?

These elements can be consciously entered into the bus, provided that they comply with a safety standard.

Only gasoline containers that comply with a safety standard are permitted inside the bus.

Yes, but only at the expense of the people sitting in the back seats of the bus.

No.

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Question:4

What is considered to be a reasonable driving speed?

Any driving speed of a reasonable driver.

Any speed that is determined at the discretion of a reasonable driver.

Statutory speed, which takes account of the road condition, the surroundings and the traffic, and in which the driver stays in full control of the vehicle.

Any speed in which the driver stays in full control of the vehicle.

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Question:5

What is a special taxi ride?

A ride under tariff 2 – holidays - plus 25%.

A ride under tariff 1.

Any ride on a route service.

An exclusive taxi ride for the individual who ordered it.

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Question:6

Where is a route service bus driver supposed to stop?

In any place requested by one of the passengers.

In any place which is close to the passengers requested destination, but only on the "hard shoulder".

In the stations that were approved by the Controller of Road Transport within the route service license.

In every station along the road, provided that it is a station of the route service provider.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:7

What is a driver required to do when one of his two headlights malfunctions during “light time”?

He must stop. It is forbidden to continue driving.

He should keep driving. It is permitted to continue driving slowly until the nearest garage.

It is forbidden to continue driving only if the high beam malfunctions.

It is forbidden to continue driving only if the low beam malfunctions.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:8

When driving on a two-way road and visibility is poor:

You should horn while overtaking to warn the overtaken vehicle.

It is permitted to overtake, unless a “no overtaking” sign is placed.

You should turn on the parking lights while overtaking.

It is forbidden to overtake.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:9

When are the driver and conductor allowed to refuse a passenger from getting onto the bus?

When the passenger wears a skiing or skating boots on his feet.

When he wants to ride the bus for only one stop.

When the passenger has a 100 Nis note and the bus fare is only 12 Nis.

When he wants to carry a dog or another animal on the bus.

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Question:10

In what condition should the driver and vehicle’s document be kept?

The law doesn’t provide any explicit reference to this issue

It is enough if they are stainless and have a clear photo.

They should be kept at home, clean and readable at all times.

They should always be kept inside the car, clean and readable

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:11

Is it obligatory to install parking lights on a vehicle that also has Extremity (width) side lights?

Yes, the side lights have a different color and cannot replace the parking lights.

Yes, parking lights should be installed on all vehicles, regardless of side lights.

No.

Yes, it is obligatory - in case the side lights malfunction.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:12

A driver’s license will not be renewed if it was expired for a period of more than:

Nine months, unless the license holder passes the required examinations and tests, as directed by the Licensing Authority

Four months, unless the license holder passes the required examinations and tests, as directed by the Licensing Authority

Six months, unless the license holder passes the required examinations and tests, as directed by the Licensing Authority

One year, unless the license holder passes the required examinations and tests, as directed by the Licensing Authority

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:13

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 or from lane 2 to lane 6.

From lane 1 or from lane 2 to lane 5.

From lane 2 to lane 5.

From lane 2 to lane 3.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:14

What does the law state as regards to fueling a vehicle which carries more than 11 passengers?

It is allowed to fuel the vehicle, provided that a fire extinguisher is located close by.

It is forbidden to fuel the vehicle while passengers are still on board.

It is allowed to fuel the vehicle when it stands next to a fire extinguishing station.

It is allowed by means of self-fueling.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:15

The Points system of the Licensing Authority:

Is additional to any other punishment that is imposed by a court of law on a driver that committed a traffic offense

Allows a police officer to disqualify a driver’s license following any traffic offense that is committed by the driver.

Can only be exercised by a court of law.

Is exercised only if no punishment was imposed on the driver by a court of law/

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Question:16

The all up weight of a minibus shall not exceed:

5,000 kg.

3,500 kg.

6,000 kg.

4,000 kg.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:17

How is a driver required to drive near a group of children?

Stop completely for as long as the children are near the road.

Continue driving in normal speed, provided that the pavements are wide.

Slow down, be prepared to stop and even stop if necessary..

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

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:18

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.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:19

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.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:20

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

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:21

Where is a route service bus driver required to stop in order to load and unload passengers?

On roads that are at least 12 meters wide.

Only at the stations that are indicated in the route license.

On roads wider than 12 meters.

At a place that can be seen by other road users from all directions.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:22

When an intersection is posted with both traffic signs and traffic lights, the instructions of which has the priority over the other?

Traffic signs always have priority (a traffic light might malfunction)

A stop sign has priority over a non-flickering traffic light

A “right-of-way giving” sign has priority over a non-flickering traffic light

Traffic light signals (except for a flashing yellow light) have priority over a right-of-way sign

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:23

Is it obligatory for vehicles to have a properly functioning speedometer?

No. It is not obligatory to have it functioning properly. It is enough if you drive according to speed limit.

Not always, only when a Techograph is installed in the vehicle.

No, it depends on the driver’s own discretion.

Yes, always.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:24

Are you obliged to vacate your bus seat for a handicapped person, when bus seats have been marked and reserved in advance?

Yes, a handicapped person’s spot on a bus is always assured.

Yes.

No.

Yes - on special rides only.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:25

How should you behave when leaving a private yard a petrol station or an entrance to a properity or a house ?

The rule “first to come, first to go” should be exercised at an exit from a premises or from a gas station. The pedestrians will wait.

Slow down and even stop if required, in order to allow the pedestrians to cross safely.

Stop and give right-of-way to the pedestrians that are crossing the intersection.

Stop and give right-of-way to the vehicles that are coming from the left and approaching the exit.

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Question:26

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:27

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:28

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.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:29

Is it permitted to drive an un-roadworthy vehicle?

Yes, if the malfunction doesn’t involve the vehicle’s brake system

It is forbidden to drive an un-roadworthy vehicle that cannot be fully controlled

Yes, if the malfunction involves the vehicle’s lighting system only

Yes, if the malfunction involves the vehicle’s steering system only

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:30

Where should vehicles drive in a road divided by a Central divider?

In case of a three-lane roadway – on the left lane

In case of a two-way roadway – on the roadway’s left side

On the right of the Central divider - unless otherwise marked

On the left of the Central Divider.

Category : Rules and Regulations

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