Israel Driving Theory Test

Question:1

Under which conditions is it allowed to deviate from a driving lane?

At a slow speed and by deviating sharply.

Provided that no risk or disturbance is caused to any other road user.

Only after signaling and looking at the mirrors.

It is absolutely prohibited to deviate from the driving lane.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:2

The lawful “point system for traffic offenses” is:

A system for issuing demerit points to drivers who are convicted of committing traffic offences once every five years.

A system for issuing demerit points to drivers who were convicted of committing offences against the traffic regulations.

A system through which courts are notified about vehicle improper functioning.

A system for registering convictions in criminal offences.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:3

What risks should be taken into account on the following roadway?

Vehicles are parked adjacently to each other and pedestrians cannot cross between them.

There is no risk in the following roadway.

Sudden appearance of pedestrians or children from between the parked cars.

Traffic policeman writes tickets to drivers who parked on the right of the roadway,

Category : Safety

Question:4

What is the meaning of the following traffic sign?

Steep escent for the next 2,500 meters.

Steep escent starts in 2,500 meters.

Steep and winding descent for the next 2,500 meters.

Steep descent starts in 2,500 meters.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:5

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:6

Under which conditions is it permitted to cross railway tracks?

You are only permitted to cross after giving right-of-way to the vehicles that drive away from the crossing, and without causing any disturbance to them.

When a “stop” sign or a “red” traffic light are placed in your direction of driving.

When the barrier starts to lift..

When the railway-crossing is free, with its barrier lifted, and you can be cross it safely.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:7

What is a driver obliged to do when an emergency vehicle on duty appears behind him?

Slow down and deviate to the right if the road has only one lane.

Stop on the right side of the road, away from the intersection, and allow the emergency vehicle to pass.

Slow down and allow the emergency vehicle to pass.

No action is required when an emergency vehicle approaches from behind.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:8

What is the meaning of the following traffic sign?

A marking of a narrow part of the road or for an obstacle.

The road is widening.

Direction posts: End of the road.

Wide bridge ahead.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:9

Which vehicle is regarded as a “commercial vehicle”?

All vehicles besides private vehicles and passenger vehicles.

Any vehicle used to support the livelihood of its owner or driver.

A vehicle used or designed to transport freight for hire, for the purpose of the vehicle owner’s business and trade.

Vehicles used to carry goods for hire only.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:10

What does the following traffic sign symbolize?

Rest point for drivers.

KKL (Jewish National Fund) memorial

Camping site or night parking lot.

Archeological excavation site.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:11

What is a “Tachograph”?

A device installed by the vehicle’s owner under in accordance with the importer’s instructions, and traces the number of rounds of the wheels.

A device in a vehicle which has a disc that traces and records time, distance, driving speed and driver work hours.

A device that is installed in a vehicle in accordance with the importer’s instructions and that traces the vehicle’s speed in order to save on fuel.

A device that is installed in a vehicle and that registers vehicle-related technical data and allows the detection of technical malfunctions while driving.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:12

You want to carry a container on a trailer. What should be the all up weight of the trailer in order to carry a container?

At least 14,000 kg.

At least 12,000 kg.

At least 15,000 kg.

At least 10,000 kg.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:13

What is “all up weight”?

A vehicle’s own weight, plus the weight of the people and freight that the vehicle is permitted to drive or carry, as approved by the Licensing Authority.

It is fixed weight: 3,500 kg for light freight; 12,000 kg for medium freight; 15,000 kg for heavy freight.

A vehicle’s own weight plus the weight of the freight that the vehicle is permitted to carry, as approved by the Licensing Authority, excluding the weight of the driver and passengers.

A vehicle’s own weight minus the weight of the people and freight it is permitted to drive or carry, as approved by the Licensing Authority.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:14

What should you do when you are about to start driving after stopping or parking at the side of the roadway?

You should signal with your left hand and swiftly merge with traffic. .

You should, before starting to drive, signal and then get on the road quickly.

Make a left-signal and drive. The other vehicle should give you right-of-way.

You should signal appropriately and ensure that you can merge with the traffic without endangering other road users.

Category : Safety

Question:15

Define “built dividing area”:

A separation area which divides the road lengthwise by means of an elevated structure above the road way

The area along a roadway, in which road users can stop, park their vehicles or stand in for refreshment

Any area that is marked on the road on which it is forbidden to drive

Any part of the road (pavement, hard shoulder, traffic island) which is elevated above the road way.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:16

What is a driver required to do after crossing a flooded road section?

Stop at the side of the road and wait until the braking system dries up completely.

Make a strong and sudden brake and check if the brakes are responding.

Drive slowly and press gently and intermittently on the brake pedal, to ensure that the brakes function properly.

Continue driving normally, because there is no connection between water and the braking system’s efficiency.

Category : Safety

Question:17

Is it permitted to park, in an urban area, vehicles transporting hazardous materials with an all up weight of more than 3,500 kg?

Yes, only when the tanks are empty.

Yes, provided that nobody smokes next to it.

Yes, but only at a distance of more than 400 meters from public or residential buildings.

It is absolutely forbidden to park this type of vehicle on an urban road.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:18

Who is permitted to drive a “security vehicle” or a “rescue vehicle”?

Any person who received a permit from the Israel Fire and Rescue Commissioner.

Any person who received a permit to do so from the Licensing Authority.

Any person who received a permit from the Ministry of Health.

Any person who received a license from the Ministry of Defense.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:19

What does the Carrier Service Law determine?

Freight transportation arrangements to and from the port.

The law determines the all up weight of transportation vehicles.

The law determines maximum tariffs for ground transportation.

The law states that transport services by a commercial vehicle with an all up weight exceeding 10,000 kg shall not be provided without a "carrier license".

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:20

What law is applied to a driver of a hand propelled vehicle?

Only two-wheelers are allowed to be powered by persons who don’t have a driver’s license.

Same as that applying to a vehicle driver.

Only private passenger vehicles are allowed to be powered by persons who don’t have a driver’s license.

Only all-terrain vehicles are allowed to be powered by persons who don’t have a driver’s license.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:21

When a policeman instructs a driver to bring his vehicle for weighing – who is required to pay the weighing expenses if an irregular weight is found?

The State of Israel.

The policeman.

The driver.

The driver, but the Ministry of Industry, Trade and Labor gives the driver a 50% refund if the weight is found to be legal.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:22

Who is required to hold the vehicle’s registration papers?

The driver while driving, even if he’s not the vehicle’s owner.

The garage that conducts regular treatments of the vehicle.

The vehicle’s owner, even when he’s not driving it.

The vehicle’s insurance company.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:23

You are driving on a two-way road and in front of you drives a vehicle that signals with its left indicator:

You may immediately overtake it from its right, by pulling into the “hard shoulder”.

You should take into consideration that the vehicle before you might deviate to the left and you should allow it to do so.

You shouldn’t overtake it on a narrow roadway, but you may overtake it from its left side on a wide road.

You may overtake after using the horn to warn him. The signal he gives doesn’t oblige you.

Category : Safety

Question:24

What is a “security vehicle”?

A fire-fighting vehicle only.

Any ambulance, police vehicle, fire fighting vehicle, or any other security vehicle that gives a red or blue light and makes a siren sound.

A Red Magen David Ambulance only.

Any Israel Police vehicle.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:25

Is a policeman permitted to stop a vehicle that carries freight in an unlawful manner?

Yes, a policeman is permitted to stop the vehicle until the freight is unloaded or until the matter is lawfully settled.

No, unless the freight endangers other road users.

Yes, but only if the vehicle’s overall weight is 20% higher than the statutory weight.

No, only a police officer ranked superintendent or higher may stop a vehicle.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:26

Within which distance from a tunnel is it prohibited to overtake?

Fifty meters before the entry to the tunnel and up to fifty meters after the exit from the tunnel.

There is no overtaking restriction around a tunnel.

100 meters before the entry to the tunnel and up to 100 meters after the exit from the tunnel.

From the entry until the exit of the tunnel.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:27

What are the vehicles “emergency lights”?

The simultaneous flashing of all the vehicle’s indicators.

Warning light placed on the vehicle’s roof.

Warning triangle with lights on it.

Additional brake light at the height of the window.

Category : Know Your Vehicle

Question:28

What will be the result of moderate driving, without performing heavy engine accelerations?

Savings in the vehicle’s electricity consumption.

Engine fuel consumption savings.

Driving becomes longer than necessary.

Engine oil consumption savings.

Category : Know Your Vehicle

Question:29

Why is it important to have a wide field of vision through the helmet?

To allow people with poor eyesight to drive motorcycles as well.

To determine safety distances and driving speed and to reduce response times.

To increase motorcycle control in urban roads.

To prevent tiredness on long rides during the day and especially during the night.

Category : Safety

Question:30

The use of which safety restraints is obligatory when driving children less than eight years of age?

A three-point safety belt only.

A safety seat or a booster.

A safety belt only.

A waist belt only.

Category : Rules and Regulations

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