Israel Driving Theory Test

Question:1

According to the “point system”, when a driver incurs 12 to 22 points:

He shall be summoned to attend a corrective driving course and to undergo an exam.

He shall be required to undergo a medical check-up and a theory examination.

His driver’s license shall be revoked for a period of thirty days.

He shall be required to undergo a theory examination and his driver’s license shall be revoked.

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Question:2

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.

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Question:3

Who determines the fare of a special taxi ride?

The Minister of Transport.

The Minister of Finance – in a special order.

The Minister of Industry, Trade and Labor.

The National Taxi Association.

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Question:4

When is it permitted to overtake another vehicle on its rights side?

When there are few lanes in your direction of driving .

When the right lane is clear and you are in a hurry, and the overtaken vehicle is driving slowly.

When you can complete the overtaking maneuver quickly..

When the other vehicle is driving in a left-turn lane and giving a left signal.

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Question:5

Under what conditions can a person drive a motor vehicle?

The driver must have a valid license for the same class of vehicle.

According to the conditions, laid down in the annual test.

The driver should be the registered owner or have legal control.

According to the conditions laid down in the Manufacturer’s manual.

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Question:6

You are driving in vehicle no. 3. To which of the following vehicles are you required to give right-of-way?

To the blue vehicle (1).

To the red vehicle (2).

To the red vehicle (2) first and then to the blue vehicle (1).

To neither of them: You have right-of-way over all the rest (3).

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Question:7

Is a bus driver permitted to drive with one of its doors open?

It is only permitted when the air-conditioning system malfunctions.

It is only permitted when there are no passengers on the bus.

It is only permitted when approaching a level crossing.

Driving with an open door is forbidden.

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Question:8

Driver of a “tour vehicle” must be:

First degree graduate in Land of Israel Studies and holder of class D or D1 driving license.

A driver approved by the Ministry of Transportation and holder of type D or D1 driving license.

A certified tour guide approved by the Ministry of Environmental Protection and holder of type D or D1 driving license.

A certified tour guide approved by the Ministry of Tourism, and holder of type D or D1 driving license.

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Question:9

What is the correct way of driving downhill?

By shifting to neutral gear, to save on fuel.

By shifting to one of the gears and continuously stepping on the clutch pedal.

By shifting to high gear and continuously stepping on the brake pedal.

By driving in one of the gears.

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Question:10

Is it permitted to make changes in the vehicle’s design or type?

The Owner of the vehicle is permitted to make changes in it as he pleases.

Yes, but provided that the owner of the vehicle notifies about it in advance and in writing to the vehicle’s manufacturer or agency.

Yes, but only if the change is made by a licensed garage.

Yes, but only with a written pre-approval of the Licensing Authority.

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Question:11

How should you behave at the following intersection (the red vehicle is not an emergency vehicle)?

Enter the intersection. You have right of way in the intersection (3)

Give right of way to the private vehicle (1), and to the truck (2).

Give right of way to the private vehicle (1).

Allow the big vehicle to drive (2). Big vehicles always get right of way.

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Question:12

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.

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Question:13

What should a driver of an overtaken vehicle do?

He should continue driving without changing his speed and driving lane.

An overtaken vehicle should take no interest in the overtaking vehicle, and should continue driving normally.

Deviate as much as possible to the road’s edge, without changing his speed.

Stop at the side of the road and allow the traffic to pass him.

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Question:14

Is it permitted to stop a vehicle opposite to a bus stop?

It is absolutely forbidden.

Yes, only during day light and for the purpose of loading passengers.

Yes, provided that the roadway’s width is at least twenty meters.

Yes, provided that the roadway’s width is at least twelve meters.

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Question:15

Whilst driving, it is permitted to take one hand off the wheel for the following purpose only:

Receiving a mobile phone call.

Change gears.

Reading or sending an SMS Message.

Adjusting the passenger seat besides the driver.

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Question:16

Is it permitted to smoke in a bus?

Yes – within the limits of urban roads only.

Yes – but only in the back of the bus.

No – and it is even obligatory to place a “no smoking” sign inside the bus.

Yes – but only when the air-conditioning system doesn’t work.

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Question:17

What is the maximum number of passengers a minibus driver with a taxi driver’s license is permitted to carry

Up to eight passengers and two children under 5 years.

Up to sixteen passengers besides the driver.

According to the number of seats in the taxi.

Up to seven passengers and two children under 5 years.

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Question:18

Is it permitted to make changes in the vehicle or driver’s documentation?

It is permitted only to highlight writings that were erased or made unclear over time

It is permitted only to add or change an address, in the main post office branch

It is permitted only to add the zip code of a residence address, in the main post office branch

No. Only the Licensing Authority is allowed to change details in these documents.

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Question:19

How should you conduct yourself at an exit from a premises or from an access road to a house, when you are about to cross the sidewalk (pavement)?

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

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

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

The rule “first to come, first to go” applies to an exit from a premises or from an access road to a house. The pedestrians will wait.

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Question:20

According to the law, how frequently should the brakes of a public vehicle be checked?

At least once every six months, in a licensed garage.

At least once every 12 months, in a licensed garage.

At least once a year during the summer, in a licensed garage.

At least once a year during the winter, in a licensed garage.

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Question:21

What is a taxi cab roof-sign?

A box in which the taxi meter is placed, and which must be lighted while the taxi is driving.

A device that registers the details of the bus ride on a disc.

A box used for storing a first aid bag.

A device installed on the roof of a taxi cab, which can be lighted, and is used for identification purposes.

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Question:22

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:23

What should we do when driving behind a vehicle that is giving a direction indicator signal?

Stay close to the right of the road.

Continue driving without slowing down. It has nothing to do with you.

Continue driving at an accelerated speed, to minimize the conflict period.

We should allow the driver of the vehicle in front to perform the action he signaled for, by slowing down and stop if required.

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Question:24

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:25

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.

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Question:26

What is the responsibility of a vehicle owner as regards to an offence committed by his vehicle?

Absolute responsibility, unless he can prove that another person drove the vehicle at that time.

If he doesn’t drive the vehicle, he bears no responsibility.

The vehicle owner is only held responsible if he is present in the vehicle while another person is driving it.

The vehicle owner is responsible for it even if the vehicle is stolen.

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Question:27

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

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Question:28

What is the largest banknote a bus driver is obliged to change for a fare?

For every note.

Only for notes lesser than 20 Nis.

From any note given by a passenger to pay for the ride.

Up to ten times the price of the fare.

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Question:29

What does the law state regarding the sale of tickets or change-giving by the driver of a public vehicle?

It is permitted to sell tickets or give change while the bus or taxi is moving.

It is forbidden to sell tickets or give change while the bus or taxi is moving.

It is permitted to sell tickets or give change, but only if the driver has an automatic ticket sale machine.

It is permitted to give change to passengers while the vehicle is moving.

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Question:30

You are driving vehicle no. 3. According to the rules of giving right of way, in what order should the vehicles enter the intersection which you approach (the red vehicle is not an emergency vehicle)?

The red vehicle (2) the vehicle I am driving (3), the cyclist (1).

The cyclist (1), the red vehicle (2), the vehicle I am driving (3).

The vehicle I am driving (3), the red vehicle (2), the cyclist (1).

The vehicle I am driving (3) the cyclist (1), the red vehicle (2).

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