Israel Driving Theory Test

Question:1

When a traffic light displays a stable (not flashing) yellow light:

It indicates that the flashing yellow light is about to appear. You should drive faster and clear the intersection immediately.

It indicates that the flashing green light is about to appear. You should drive faster and clear the intersection immediately.

It indicates that the red light is about to appear. You should prepare to stop or clear the intersection immediately.

It indicates that the stable (not flashing) green light is about to appear and you would be able to continue driving.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:2

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:3

What is the meaning of the following traffic sign?

Follow the direction of the white arrow. Traffic in the opposite direction is prohibited.

You have right of way over on-coming traffic

Driving backwards is prohibited.

Give right-of-way in a narrow road to incoming traffic from the opposite direction.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:4

Can a minibus be regarded as a taxi?

A minibus is regarded as a taxi only when there is room for two passengers next to the driver.

A minibus is a taxi with all it implies.

A minibus is regarded as a taxi only when it is equipped with a meter.

A minibus is not regarded as a taxi.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:5

A passenger bus is required, among other things, to have:

A wheel pump.

Approved waste basket next to every door.

A drinking dispenser with plastic glasses.

A jack stand.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:6

Are motorcycles permitted to enter a road-section in which the following traffic sign is placed?

Entry is permitted on a two-way road only.

Yes, provided that they have no side-car.

Entry is prohibited on freeways only.

Entry is absolutely prohibited.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:7

What is a “path”?

Part of a road, designated for pedestrians only.

Road - paved or otherwise - designated for two-wheelers only.

Part of a road, designated for bicycles only.

part of a road that is not a roadway and designated for specific users.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:8

What are you required to do according to the following road sign?

Slow down and be ready to brake or turn to avoid the pedestrians in the vicinity.

Give right-of-way to traffic from the opposite direction.

Drive faster and cross the place quickly.

Honk continuously before the road sign.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:9

Which road sign would follow road sign 710?

708

716

709

711

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:10

Can a “blood alcohol test” by means of a breathalyzer device be considered admissible evidence in a court of law?

No, only a blood test is admissible evidence in a court of law.

No, only a saliva test is accepted as accurate evidence in a court of law.

Yes.

No, only an alcohol test which is performed in a hospital is admissible evidence.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:11

In the following picture:

You always have right of way (2).

You should give right of way to the red vehicle (1) in the roundabout.

The driver of the red vehicle should give you right-of-way.

You have right-of-way in any case, because you come from the right.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:12

What is the function of the tractor’s PTO (“Power Take Off”) power transfer?

To operate the oil pump of the hydraulic system.

To operate the front axle in tractors with four wheel drive.

To tow special equipment that requires smart and delicate support.

To move attachments and additional equipment operated by the tractor.

Category : Safety

Question:13

What is the risk in shifting gears while driving a heavy vehicle down a steep descent?

There is no risk in shifting gears, and gears are not so important, as long as one of them is operated.

Shifting gears while driving down a steep descent is not dangerous.

There is no danger. By shifting from low gear to high gear while driving on a steep descent, the vehicle can drive faster.

There is a risk that the gear would not shift and the vehicle would stay in neutral gear.

Category : Safety

Question:14

What is the relation between the vehicles speed and the vehicle’s stopping distance?

The higher the vehicle’s speed is, the shorter is its stopping distance.

There is no relation between them. The stopping distance is constant and does not depend on the vehicle’s speed.

The slower the vehicle’s speed is, the longer is the braking distance.

The higher the vehicle’s speed is, the longer is its stopping distance.

Category : Safety

Question:15

How should you conduct yourself when detecting an oily and slippery area on the roadway while making a turn?

You should always try to straighten the motorcycle as much as possible, even if you swerve from your lane as a result.

Brake sharply with both brakes and avoid brake-lock.

Accelerate to improve the road grip of the tires.

You should brake sharply even after entering the slippery area. At such a situation you have nothing to lose.

Category : Safety

Question:16

Which type of bulb would you use when required to change a bulb in the vehicle?

It is permitted to change a bulb in a certified licensing facility only.

A bulb, stipulated in the manufacturer’s manual.

It is prohibited to change a bulb without the permission of the treating garage.

The type of the bulb is unimportant, as long as it works.

Category : Know Your Vehicle

Question:17

Is it permitted to tow more than one trailer?

Yes, but only with a permit of the Licensing Authority.

Yes, but only with a permit of the Controller of Road Transport.

Yes, but only with a permit of a policeman.

Yes, when carrying long freights it is permitted to tow more than one trailer, but it requires the approval of the safety officer.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:18

You are driving a heavy truck down a steep and long descent. When should you shift to an appropriate low gear?

The gears are insignificant for slowing down, but you must use the speed retarders intelligently.

There is no need to shift to low gear. You should shift to high gear and regulate your speed with the speed retarder, to increase safety.

You should shift to low gear towards the end of the descent.

You should shift to low gear at the beginning of the descent.

Category : Safety

Question:19

Is it obligatory to use an appropriate lower gear on every steep descent?

No.

Only on steep descents of at least one kilometer.

Yes.

Only when a “descent ahead” sign is placed at the beginning of the descent.

Category : Safety

Question:20

What are you (vehicle no. 3) required to do when approaching the following intersection (the red vehicle is not an emergency vehicle)?

You have right of way because you are crossing in a straight line (3).

Enter the intersection before the garbage truck (2), as it must yield (you [3] are coming from its right).

Give right of way to the tractor coming from the right only (1).

Give right of way to the crossing tractor (1) and truck (2).

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:21

In a hybrid vehicle:

Tire wear is greater than that of regular vehicles because of the second engine.

Braking is harder because of the second engine.

Fuel consumption is higher than that of regular vehicles, because of the second engine.

Fuel consumption is lower than that of regular vehicles.

Category : Know Your Vehicle

Question:22

When you approach an intersection and the a traffic light starts flashing green.

It is a sign that the traffic light is out of order and you should follow the instructions of the road signs that are placed there.

There is no difference between flickering-green and green light; hence, there is no need to pay special attention to it.

It is a sign that the green light is about to change in three seconds.

It is a sign that the light turned green a short time ago and you can continue driving.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:23

To disconnect the engine from the wheels, you should:

Press the clutch pedal.

Step on the brake pedal and on the accelerator.

Shut-off the engine.

Press on the starter switch.

Category : Know Your Vehicle

Question:24

Is it obligatory to signal while deviating to the right or to the left from the driving lane?

It is not obligatory to signal while deviating from one lane to the other.

It is not obligatory to signal during an insignificant deviation from the lane.

It is obligatory to signal before any deviation from the driving lane, until it is completed.

It is not obligatory to signal if the deviation is significant and noticed by all drivers

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:25

What’s the type of the vehicle in the picture and what is its statutory all up length?

A veicle conected to a trailer with an all up weight of 16.50 meters.

A veicle conected to a trailer with an all up weight of 17.60 meters.

An articulated vehicle with an all up weight of 16.50 meters.

An articulated vehicle with an all up weight of 17.60 meters.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:26

During the night, where is it prohibited to park a commercial vehicle with an all up weight of more than 10,000 kg?

Wherever the local traffic sign authority placed a sign prohibiting this type of vehicle from parking or waiting.

In every road of less than 10 meter width.

All the answers are correct.

In two-way roads.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:27

What is a reasonable and safe motorcycle riding speed?

The speed in which the rider exceeds the motorcycle’s driving limits or the road’s designated speed limit.

The statutory speed limit.

It depends on the motorcycle’s mechanical condition, age and safety systems.

A speed in which the rider can identify all road details and in which he has full control of the motorcycle.

Category : Safety

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.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:29

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:30

How should one refer to a pedestrian crossing that is divided by a traffic island?

The pedestrian crossing should be considered as two separate crossings only when a garden separates between them.

A pedestrian crossing that is divided by a separation area in regarded as one long crossing.

There is no difference between a divided and a non-divided pedestrian crossing. They are both regarded as one crossing.

A pedestrian crossing that is divided by a traffic island shall be regarded as two separate pedestrian crossings.

Category : Rules and Regulations

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