Israel Driving Theory Test

Question:1

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:2

The boundary of the intersection / junction is determined by:

The stop lines on each of the roads that meet in the intersection

The place in which traffic signs are posted before the intersection

The imaginary line drawn between the pavements or kerbs of each road meeting the junction.

The meeting of two or more pedestrian crossings in the intersection

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:3

Is a driver permitted to send an S.M.S message from his phone while driving?

The driver is permitted to send and read S.M.S messages, provided that he does it with care.

He is permitted to send S.M.S messages but not to read ones.

It is absolutely prohibited, and dangerous.

He is permitted to read S.M.S messages but not to send ones.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:4

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:5

To whom should a holder of a driver’s license or vehicle registration report a change of address within 15 days?

The Ministry of the Interior.

The Ministry of transportation.

The Israel Police.

The court.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:6

What is a lane?

A roadway designated for motor-vehicle traffic only.

Part of a road’s width, designed to accommodate one line of vehicles, not including two-wheelers.

Any marking of two parallel lines on the roadway.

A passage in a private road in which vehicle traffic is prohibited.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:7

Is it permitted to drive under the influence of an intoxicating alcoholic drink?

Yes, provided that the driver doesn’t mix drinks.

Absolutely not.

Yes, but only after family gatherings and for short distances.

Yes, it is permitted.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:8

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

Question:9

Is a policeman allowed to detain without a warrant a driver who committed an offence in front of him?

Not under any condition

Yes, but only under a court certificate

Yes, if the driver doesn’t give his name and address or doesn’t present his license as required

Yes, only if the driver committed an offence that actually endangered road users

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:10

The following penalties may be imposed by a court of law on a driver convicted of committing a traffic offence:

Revoking a driver’s license, prison term, fine and other lawful penalties.

Fine or only suspended prison term.

Revoking a driver’s license or only suspended prison term.

Fine, active prison term or only suspended prison term.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:11

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

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:12

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:13

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:14

Define “one way street”

Any path in which vehicle traffic is allowed in one direction only

Any roadway in which vehicle traffic is allowed in one direction only

Any roadway in which only motor vehicle traffic is allowed in one direction only

Any roadway in which vehicle traffic is allowed in both directions

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:15

After parking your car besides the pavement, on the right side of an urban road:

You should verify that the passenger sitting in the left back seat gets out very carefully from the car to the road.

You should verify that the maximal distance between the car and the pavement is one meter.

Before getting out of the car, you should verify that this will not disturb any road user.

If the street is not lit, you should turn on the parking lights.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:16

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:17

Define an “axle” of a vehicle:

The vehicle’s back beam to which the vehicle’s spare wheel is connected.

A shaft which transmits the rotary motion from the gearbox to the engine.

Shaft or system of shafts running the width of the vehicle attached to the wheels.

The vehicle’s front part, designed to absorb the impact of low-speed collisions

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:18

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:19

A certain restriction is shown in the following picture. What is the reason for the restriction?

Overtaking is restricted due to limited field of vision.

Overtaking is restricted due to speed limit.

Overtaking is restricted for commercial vehicles only, due to traffic congestion.

The restriction is within the speed limit.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:20

Who is responsible for keeping the vehicle roadworthy at all times?

The insurance company.

The vehicle’s manufacturer or importer.

The registered owner of the vehicle and the driver.

The Licensing Office.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:21

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:22

According to the law what is the maximum permitted length of the bus?

18.75 met.

15.50 met.

13.75 met.

14.10 met

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:23

On a narrow roadway, when two vehicles from opposite directions cannot pass together at the same time:

Right of way is given to a vehicle transporting more than 8 passengers.

Whoever arrives first has right of way.

The faster vehicle has right of way.

Both vehicles must keep as much as possible to the right and even pull into the “hard shoulders”.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:24

When you approach a pedestrian crossing:

You are allowed to overtake in a one way road.

Do not overtake and do not try to overtake any other vehicle before the crossing.

You are allowed to overtake if there are no pedestrians on the crossing.

You are allowed to overtake before the pedestrian crossing in an urban road only.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:25

On a steep descent, when driving on a narrow roadway that doesn’t allow 2 vehicles to pass at the same time:

Both vehicles should pull into the “hard shoulders”.

Right of way should be given to commercial vehicles weighing more than 4 tons.

The vehicle driving uphill should stop.

The vehicle driving downhill should give way and stop if necessary.

Category : Rules and Regulations

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

A public minibus driver that is obliged to wear eyeglasses or any other optical instrument:

Must hold an extra pair of eyeglasses or contact lenses at the bus station.

Must wear the eyeglasses or the contact lenses while driving – at least during the day.

Must wear the eyeglasses or the contact lenses while driving – at least during the night.

Must hold with him an extra pair of eyeglasses or contact lenses while driving.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:28

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.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:29

How is the term “lighting up time” defined by law?

The night time or any other time when visibility is poor.

The night time or any other time in which visibility is normal.

The time period from sunset to sunrise only.

The time period from sunrise to sunset.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:30

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

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