Israel Driving Theory Test

Question:1

What are the most important conditions in order to safely pull onto the “hard shoulder”?

The only important condition is that it is permitted to stop on the “hard shoulder”.

That the hard shoulder and the road are in the same height and that the hard shoulder is wide enough.

That the hard shoulder is paved with asphalt or concrete.

That there are no color markings on the hard shoulder.

Category : Safety

Question:2

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.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:3

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:4

What danger might be caused due to low air pressure in one of the front wheels?

The steering wheel might be pulled to the direction of the wheel with the higher air pressure.

There is no danger, as long as the pressure level is at least half of the required pressure.

There is no risk. The air pressure in the front wheels is of no importance.

The steering wheel might be pulled to the direction of the wheel with the lower air pressure.

Category : Know Your Vehicle

Question:5

When is it allowed to use the horn?

Only to prevent imminent danger that cannot be prevented in any other way.

Only in an urban road, to prevent danger.

In every type of road, only for public vehicles, to prevent danger.

Only in a non-urban road, to prevent danger.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:6

Why is it important for the vehicle to have intact bumpers (fenders)?

To give the vehicle an aesthetic look.

To reduce damage during accidents.

To avoid relatively minor accidents.

To prevent damage during serious accidents.

Category : Know Your Vehicle

Question:7

When driving in reverse:

You must use another person to guide you.

You must use another person to guide you on highways..

You must use another person to guide you during "lighting up time".

You are permitted to use another person to guide you.

Category : Safety

Question:8

In order to start driving, what is the action the driver has to take before releasing the hand-brake in a vehicle with automatic transmission?

Apply the foot brake pedal, to prevent the vehicle from moving.

Shifting the gear handle from parking (P) to neutral (N).

Pushing the gearbox’s lock button while in parking (P).

Shifting the gear handle to neutral (N).

Category : Safety

Question:9

What are you required to do when the signal in the picture displays a flashing red light?

Always stop before the level crossing, and don’t continue driving until the flashing stops.

You may continue driving straight carefully after stopping first.

Proceed – it is permitted to drive straight when the road is clear.

Drive slowly while passing the crossing.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:10

Define “path”:

Part of the width of the road designated for pedestrians only.

A part of the road, designed for motorcycle traffic only.

Lane or part of a lane that is not a road and designated for specific users.

A part of the road, which was marked by the “Israel’s Paths” Company.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:11

When is a driver of a vehicle weighing more than 6,000 kg required to take a half hour brake?

After 4.5 hours of non-stop driving.

After 6 hours of non-stop driving.

After a maximum of 4 hours of non-stop driving.

After 5 hours of non-stop driving.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:12

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:13

The depth of the grooves in a tire (pneumatic-air pressure) which comes in contact with the road should not be less than:

2mm, excluding the spare tire.

2cm, including the spare tire.

2cm, excluding the spare tire.

2mm, including the spare tire.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:14

What should a motorcycle rider do when he steps on the foot brake, but the foot brake doesn’t function?

He should try to brake by strongly pressing the clutch handle.

He should try to brake by using the hand brake(front brake) and by shifting into low gear.

He should brake by shifting to lower gears only.

He should turn the handlebar to the right in order to brake through the change of the front wheel’s direction.

Category : Safety

Question:15

What is the meaning of the following traffic sign?

Careful, speed bumps ahead.

Careful, falling rocks.

Road works ahead.

Archeological works ahead.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:16

The license of a “New driver” will not be renewed as a regular drivers license, if he is convicted of:

Not stopping where a “give right-of–way” signpost is placed.

Illegal overtaking

Not placing a “new driver” sign on the vehicle’s rear window.

Driving a motor vehicle without valid insurance.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:17

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:18

What risk do riders of two-wheelers face while passing between two rows of cars that stand before an intersection?

There is no risk, as there is always enough space for two-wheelers to pass comfortably and safely.

The risk is that at the beginning of the row, next to the intersection, there is no more space left because there are many two-wheelers standing there.

They might hit pedestrians who are not using a regulated pedestrian crossing.

They might be hit by cigarette butts thrown by vehicle drivers.

Category : Safety

Question:19

What is the speed limit for private passenger cars after crossing the following road signs?

90 k.p.h.

70 k.p.h.

50 k.p.h.

110 k.p.h.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:20

What is the meaning of the following traffic sign?

Internal road in a Kibbutz or Moshav only.

End of urban area.

Entrance to an urban area.

Careful! public institutions.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:21

How can a driver handle the many tasks he needs to perform when approaching an intersection?

Warn other road users that he is approaching the intersection (by honking and signaling).

Ignore other road users; especially those smaller than him.

Drive faster in order to cross the intersection more quickly.

Slow down before the intersection, look around, and avoid engaging in any activity other than driving.

Category : Safety

Question:22

How should an additional passenger sit on a motorcycle?

The passenger should sit with both legs on the right side of the motorcycle.

The passenger should sit with both legs on the left side of the motorcycle.

The passenger should sit astride the motorcycle with his feet supported by the foot pedals..

The passenger can sit on the motorcycle however he chooses to.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:23

Is it permitted to park a vehicle on the left side of a two-way street?

Yes, provided that it is parked close to the sidewalk.

It is forbidden.

Yes - in a street with at least three lanes.

Yes - in a street that is wider than 8 meters.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:24

What is the purpose of the “hard shoulder” on freeways?

It is an escape place in case of danger.

It is a place to stop and talk on the cellular phone,

It is a place for parking and stopping for the purpose of driver refreshment.

It is a lane used for overtaking restricted vehicles, which illegally drive in the right lane

Category : Safety

Question:25

What is the meaning of this traffic sign?

Authorized parking space for public vehicles.

Beware, authorized shooting range location.

You are approaching a local train station.

City / Settlement / Region center.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:26

Who is authorized to give permission for carrying oversize freight on a vehicle with an all up weight of more than 15,000 kg?

A police officer only.

The Licensing Bureau.

The General Director of the Public Works Department only.

A traffic safety officer.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:27

In the following illustration you can see a wide road. Which of the numbers within the illustration marks a lane?

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:28

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:29

What does the following traffic sign indicate?

Play street.

No parking zone.

Area in which children are not allowed to play.

End of play street.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:30

Which class of license is required for driving a commercial motor vehicle with an all up weight of less than 12,000 kg?

A1.

C1.

Category : Rules and Regulations

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