Israel Driving Theory Test

Question:1

While driving on a road with two lanes in your direction of driving:

You are always permitted to drive on the left lane only.

You are obliged to drive in the right lane, unless you are overtaking or turning left.

You are permitted to drive on the right or left lane, according to the type of the vehicle.

You may drive on either lane, as long as you don’t cause any risk to traffic.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:2

Why is it required to keep a distance from our front, rear and sides?

To limit our field of vision and our ability to use the “hard shoulder”.

To avoid smoke and dirt from other vehicles.

To allow other two-wheelers to safely merge with traffic.

To ensure response time and space to avoid threats from other vehicles.

Category : Safety

Question:3

The following penalties may be imposed by a court of law on a driver convicted of committing a traffic offence:

Revoking a driver’s license, prison term, fine and other lawful penalties.

Fine or only suspended prison term.

Revoking a driver’s license or only suspended prison term.

Fine, active prison term or only suspended prison term.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:4

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

Slow down and obey the instructions of the workers and of all the road signs in the area.

Drive carefully, rough road ahead.

Cross the place quickly without disturbing passersby.

Driving permit should be obtained from the operating contractor.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:5

How would you (vehicle no. 2) conduct yourself in the following intersection?

Continue driving carefully, while keeping eye contact with the yellow vehicle (1) which should yield.

Wait and allow the yellow vehicle (1) to cross before you.

Stop (2) before entering the intersection and observe the condition of the traffic and of the traffic signs.

Give right of way to the yellow vehicle (1), because it is coming from your right.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:6

How would you handle the following situation?

Slow down and overtake the cyclist, whilst maintaining proper lateral distance from him and observing his movements.

Drive behind the cyclist until after the intersection and then honk and pass him quickly.

Honk to the cyclist until he clears away from your driving lane, and pass him as quickly as possible.

Drive faster and overtake the cyclist before entering the intersection in which overtaking is prohibited.

Category : Safety

Question:7

Is it permitted to drive under the influence of sedatives?

Only if the driver tends to be influenced by a certain medication.

Yes, sedatives have no affect on driving.

It is permitted to take sedation pills half an hour before driving.

Not if it is specifically indicated in the prescription or by the doctor.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:8

Which of the vehicle’s systems might cause an uneven wear of the front tires?

The air conditioning system.

The steering system.

The braking system.

The electricity system.

Category : Know Your Vehicle

Question:9

How can a cellular phone be operated whilst driving?

Only by means of a “hands free device” that is installed in the vehicle and can be used without being held.

When the driver holds the phone with the right hand

Only by using earphones that are connected to both ears

It is absolutely forbidden to use a phone while driving

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:10

Who is expected to approach from your opposite direction when the color of the arrow in the sign is yellow?

Only tour buses.

Vehicles transporting more than 2 passengers.

Only trains.

Public transportation vehicle or any other vehicle that is permitted according to the sign.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:11

A freight transporting vehicle shall be marked with a “Caution, wide load” sign when:

The freight width is more than 1.80 meters.

The freight width is more than 2.50 meters.

The freight width is more than 2.10 meters.

The freight width is less than 2.40 meters.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:12

Is a public vehicle permitted to drive on all the marked lanes?

No, it may only drive on bus lanes.

No, it may only drive on the right lane.

No, only on the left side of the road.

Yes, it may also drive on lanes that are not marked as bus lanes.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:13

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:14

How would you conduct yourself in the following situation?

Honk and bypass the children as if you are overtaking a parked vehicle.

Slightly swerve to the right and bypass the children quickly.

Glance at the mirrors, slow down and stop if required..

Don’t disturb the children, you are driving in a play street.

Category : Safety

Question:15

Is it obligatory to remove the meter from a taxi if its owner doesn’t have a valid taxi operation permit?

Yes.

No.

Yes, if three months passed since the scheduled date of the annual test and the test has not been made yet.

Yes, within 72 hours.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:16

What should you do when your driving lane is blocked by the double-parked silver vehicle (marked with a circle)?

Slow down, allow the vehicle coming from the opposite direction to pass undisturbed, and then overtake the parked vehicle.

Signal with your headlight to the vehicle coming from the opposite direction and swerve quickly to the opposite lane, before it arrives

Stop behind the silver vehicle and wait for a policeman or an inspector.

Overtake the silver vehicle through the gap between it and the vehicle coming from the opposite direction.

Category : Safety

Question:17

What should be the road positioning of a vehicle that escorts a vehicle carrying oversize freight?

The positioning of the escorting vehicle depends on the width of the freight rather than on the type of road.

On a one-way roadway he should drive before the freight carrying vehicle, and on a two-way roadway he should drive behind him.

On a two-way roadway he should drive before the freight carrying vehicle, and on a one-way roadway he should drive behind him.

The escorting vehicle should always drive before the freight carrying vehicle.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:18

Is the driver of a route service bus obliged to announce the stations along the route?

No. The driver is only obliged to announce about the arrival to the last station.

Yes, but only when entering secluded settlements.

Yes, but only on city rides.

Yes, if the bus doesn’t have a map of its route.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:19

When is a bus driver obliged to display an identifying document?

At the request of a policeman only.

Only when a municipal inspector files a complaint against him.

When an income tax clerk requests to see his stock of tickets.

Whenever required to do so by any bus passenger.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:20

When a driver’s blood alcohol concentration exceeds lawful levels, will he be regarded as a drunk driver?

No, the term “drunk” was not defined by the law.

No, only someone behaving as a drunkard shall be regarded as a drunk driver.

Yes, he will be regarded as a drunk driver even if he has not committed any other violation.

No, a person who is not affected by a small quantity of alcohol shall not be regarded as a drunk driver, regardless of the amount of alcohol.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:21

Is it obligatory to obey the directions and signals of a policeman in uniform?

Yes, always, while taking extra precautions

No, only to the directions of a traffic policeman

No, only if the policeman is on duty

Yes, only as regards to traffic directions

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:22

How would we mark a commercial vehicle with an all up weight of more than 3,500 kg that transports at least 11 passengers?

This commercial vehicle doesn’t require any special signing.

By placing a “passengers” sign in the front only.

By placing a “passengers” sign in the front and back.

With a “careful, children” sign.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:23

What is the meaning of the following road marking?

An area in which parking is prohibited for all vehicles.

Vehicle parking spaces – parking is permitted according to the markings only.

Parking and stopping places for two-wheelers.

Stopping places for non-motor vehicles only.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:24

Is it required to have a stretcher in every bus?

No, except in minibuses transporting up to 20 passengers.

No, except in buses driving on excursion or sightseeing tours.

No, except in buses driving on city rides.

No, except in buses driving on intercity rides..

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:25

What should you do to reduce the effect of dazzle (blinding) during the dark?

Pull down the sunshade.

Keep the windshield clean.

Blind back the driver approaching from the opposite direction.

Wear dark sunglasses.

Category : Safety

Question:26

Should every road user obey the traffic signs?

Yes, while on the sidewalk only.

Yes, every road user should obey the road signs.

No, only vehicle drivers should obey the traffic signs

Yes, while on the road way only.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:27

What should the driver verify before starting-up the engine?

That the hand (parking) brake is released.

That the hand (parking) brake is on.

There is nothing the driver must do before starting-up the engine.

That the vehicle has a sufficient amount of windshield cleaning fluid in the appropriate compartment.

Category : Safety

Question:28

Is it permitted to make a U-turn to the left where the following road sign is placed?

It is permitted in an intersection with traffic lights, and prohibited in an intersection without traffic lights.

Yes, unless another sign is placed to restrict this.

It is always permitted, even when a “no U-turn” sign is placed.

It is always forbidden.

Category : Traffic Signs

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.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:30

Which of the following vehicles must carry a fire extinguisher?

All motor vehicles, except for private passenger cars, tractors, motorcycles and motorcycle and side-car

All commercial vehicles, public buses and tractors.

All motor vehicles with more than two wheels.

Trucks and public buses only.

Category : Rules and Regulations

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