Israel Driving Theory Test

Question:1

What are the risks of driving continuously for many hours?

Engine power decreases, and that reduces the braking capacity.

Severe tiredness and a tendency to fall asleep.

A healthy driver faces no danger in driving continuously for many hours.

Heating and accelerated wear and tear of the front tires.

Category : Safety

Question:2

According to the following road sign, is a motorcycle permitted to overtake a private passenger car?

Yes, but only on a one-way road.

No.

Yes, during day-time only.

Yes.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:3

How should you continue driving according to the following marking?

You are permitted to drive straight (ahead) or left.

You are permitted to drive left only.

You are permitted to turn left from all lanes.

You are permitted to drive right only.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:4

In an automatic gearbox, what is a driver required to do before shifting from the P gear to any other gear?

Apply the brakes firmly.

Step firmly on the accelerator.

Step firmly on the clutch pedal.

Step on the brake and the clutch pedals simultaneously. And then shift to the required gear.

Category : Safety

Question:5

Is a policeman permitted to demand of a vehicle driver to perform a “Breathalyzer test”?

No. A policeman is not entitled to require a vehicle driver to perform an “alcohol test”, except under a court order.

Yes, a policeman may ask a driver to perform a "Breathalyzer test" at any time.

No. A policeman is not entitled to require a vehicle driver to perform any type of tests, except for an alcohol breath test.

Yes, but only if the policeman reasonably suspects that the vehicle driver’s health condition is not well.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:6

Is a taxi owner or driver permitted to change the taxi’s ride fare?

Yes, after due notice of 26 days in advance.

Yes, up to 15% above the determined tariff.

Yes, 24 hours before the new tariff enters into force.

No.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:7

Upon completion of the two year “new driver” period, a regular driver’s license will not be given to a “new driver” who was convicted of:

Driving a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol or intoxicating drugs.

Not stopping next to a “stop” sign before an intersection.

Not placing a warning triangle while his malfunctioning vehicle was left standing on the road.

Driving a motor vehicle without valid insurance.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:8

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:9

What effect does driving whilst keeping proper distance from the vehicle in front has on the vehicle’s fuel consumption and wear?

It is required to keep a proper distance to prevent accidents only, and it has no effect on the vehicle’s wear or fuel consumption.

The shorter is the distance kept from the vehicle in front, the lower are both brake wear and fuel consumption.

In order to keep proper distance from the vehicle in front you are required to constantly use the brakes, and therefore it causes quick brake wear.

When proper distance is kept – brake wear and engine fuel consumption are reduced,

Category : Safety

Question:10

What does the law state about the non-use of a vehicle for a period of more than one month?

The vehicle should be placed in a licensed garage.

The Local Authority should be informed.

The Police should be informed.

The Licensing Authority should be informed.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:11

Why is it prohibited to install stiff and protruding accessories inside the passenger compartment?

Because these accessories might injure the passengers and the driver during an accident.

To prevent any chance of damaging the vehicle’s tires.

To avoid undermining the passengers’ field of vision while driving backwards.

Because they disturb the vehicle’s reception of radio transmissions,

Category : Know Your Vehicle

Question:12

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:13

When is it obligatory to operate the vehicle’s different types of decelerators or retarders ?

When driving on a road section before which a “sharp curve” sign is placed.

When driving on a road section before which a “danger of slipping” sign is placed.

When driving on a road section before which a “hairpin curve” sign is placed.

When driving on a road section before which a “dangerous descent” sign is placed.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:14

What is the main function of the auxiliary brake (hand/parking brake)?

To assist new drivers in downhill braking.

To make sure that the vehicle doesn’t move while parked.

The auxiliary brake (hand/parking brake) has no function and it shouldn’t be used at all.

To enhance the braking capacity of the service/leg brake.

Category : Know Your Vehicle

Question:15

Which of the following road sign prohibits making a left U-turn?

212

209

208

207

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:16

What is the meaning of the following traffic sign?

Caution, bicycle traffic ahead.

Path for bicycles only.

One-way lane for bicycles.

End of bicycle lane.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:17

When is a driver required to drive on an asphalt paved hard shoulder?

When driving a commercial motor vehicle with an overall permissible weight of more than 10,000 Kg.

When driving a motor vehicle that is forced to drive at a slow speed due to the cargo it is carrying or to the slope of the road.

When driving a bus with an overall permissible weight of more than 10,000 Kg.

Never. The law prohibits driving on the road’s edges.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:18

An efficient Braking System with ABS:

How braking cancels the ABS.

Hard braking will cut out the engine.

Hard braking causes stopping on the spot.

Hard braking causes vibrations and noise.

Category : Know Your Vehicle

Question:19

What are the provisions for driving in a straight line, without swerving?

Glancing at the separation line and keeping a constant distance from it.

Focusing on the furthest possible object you can see.

Driving while constantly following the roadway’s delineating yellow line.

Keeping to the right of the road, while maintaining a constant distance from the right yellow line.

Category : Safety

Question:20

The auxiliary (parking/hand) brake may also be used:

To reduce wear and tear of the braking system.

As an emergency brake .

To prevent the vehicle from moving only.

To assist drivers while driving in reverse.

Category : Know Your Vehicle

Question:21

When is a driver required to drive on the “hard shoulder” - where the “shoulder” is asphalt-paved and free of traffic - in order to allow another vehicle to overtake him?

When the vehicle drives very slowely for any reason.

Only when the vehicle is forced to drive slowly on a steep uphill climb, and disturbs the free traffic.

When a driver of a motor vehicle is forced to drive very slowly due to the freight he’s carrying or to the steepness of the road, and he delays the traffic behind him.

Never. It is prohibited to drive on the “hard shoulders”; hence, a vehicle that delays the traffic behind it should pull into the “hard shoulder” and stop, to allow the traffic congestion behind him to open up.

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

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:24

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:25

What should a bus driver check after the passengers boarded the bus and before starting to drive?

That all the passengers paid the fare in full.

That all the passengers are seated.

That the fare is paid in full during the ride.

That the bus doors are closed.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:26

The driver’s reaction distance is the distance covered by the vehicle:

From the moment the driver steps on the brake pedal until the vehicle makes a complete stop.

From the moment the driver identifies the danger ahead until the moment he begins to react to the danger.

From the initial reaction until the end of the vehicle’s braking.

From the moment the driver identifies the risk ahead until the vehicle makes a complete stop.

Category : Safety

Question:27

Which of the following sentences is correct as regards to the transportation of passengers carrying loaded weapons?

It is only permitted for soldiers wearing uniform.

It is absolutely forbidden to enter loaded weapons into buses.

It is prohibited to drive passengers carrying loaded weapons, except for personnel on official duty.

It is only permitted for policemen on duty.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:28

How would you conduct yourself when a “stop” sign is placed on the right side of a two-lane one-way roadway?

Stop on either of the two lanes.

Stop if you intend to turn left only.

Stop if you are on the right lane only.

Stop if you are on the left lane only.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:29

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

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

Must ensure that he carries on him a pair of eyeglasses or contact lenses while driving during the night.

Must ensure that he carries on him a pair of eyeglasses or contact lenses while driving during the day.

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

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:30

A round shaped traffic-sign is:

An instruction sign.

A direction sign.

A warning sign.

An information sign.

Category : Traffic Signs

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