Israel Driving Theory Test

Question:1

During “light time”, when are you permitted to use the vehicle’s high beam?

Only on a freeway.

On a non-urban road, when driving within a row of vehicles.

On an urban road with street lights and on a non-urban road.

On an inter-urban roadway, when allowed by traffic conditions and there is no vehicle ahead of you.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:2

It is prohibited to overtake on a steep hill:

Only when there is a “danger” road sign.

When your field of vision is limited or obstructed.

Only when there is a “no overtaking” road sign.

Overtaking is permitted, provided that the weight of your car exceeds 4 tons.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:3

How would you conduct yourself according to the content of the following traffic sign?

The road is narrow and has no “hard shoulders” used for escaping in case of danger; drive in the middle of the road.

The road is narrow and has no “hard shoulders” used for escaping in case of danger; drive on the left side of your lane.

The road is narrow and has no “hard shoulders” used for escape in case of danger; slow down and stay alert to what occurs on the road.

You are required to drive as fast as possible to help the vehicle stay stable.

Category : Safety

Question:4

Can a short refreshment break whilst driving lessen the driver’s tiredness?

Yes, after a break of a few minutes you can drive continuously for many hours.

Yes, a short break would drive the tiredness away completely.

No, a short break is an ineffective way to fight tiredness.

Yes, for a short time.

Category : Safety

Question:5

Before starting to drive, what action needs to be taken by the driver before moving the automatic transmission selector?

Release the clutch pedal, to connect between the engine and the gear box.

Step on the accelerator, to start driving immediately.

Release the parking brake, to release the gearbox lock.

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

Category : Safety

Question:6

What is the meaning of the following traffic sign?

In the intersection ahead only left U-turn is permitted.

Give right-of-way to traffic crossing your path within the roundabout and pass the roundabout from its right side.

You have right-of-way in the roundabout, and pass the roundabout from its right.

Pass the place that is marked in the signpost from its left only.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:7

What is the penalty for driving whilst disqualified?

A fine of 80,000 NIS

6 yrs in jail and 2 yrs on probation.

None, if the driver presents a valid driver’s license within 7 days

Up to 3 years in jail, plus other penalties.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:8

What might be the cause of loss of control of a vehicle?

Driving too fast and not wearing seatbelts.

Driving too fast, lack of vigilance and being unfamiliar with the vehicle.

Driving too fast and having non-functional head rests.

Driving at a reasonable speed and being unfamiliar with the vehicle’s mechanisms only.

Category : Safety

Question:9

Is a policeman permitted to instruct the driver of a freight carrying vehicle to bring the vehicle to a weighing station?

Yes, but only if the driver doesn’t have a bill of lading.

Yes, a policeman is permitted to instruct the driver of a freight carrying vehicle to bring the vehicle for weighing at the closest possible place.

Yes, provided that the weighing station is less than 3km away.

Yes, provided that the instructions are of a traffic policeman.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:10

What should you do when facing a structure, post or closed area, while driving on a one-way roadway?

On an urban road - from either its right or left side; on a highway – always from its right side.

You should pass the place from its left side

You should pass the place from its right side only

You are permitted to pass the place from either its right or left side, unless otherwise marked

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:11

When you see the following traffic sign before you:

Trucks are permitted to drive from your opposite direction.

You are entering a road with two lanes to each direction.

You are on a one-way road, which serves as a two-way road for vehicles with an overall weight of up to 3,500 kg.

You are entering a road section in which the traffic from the opposite direction is public transport only or any other vehicle permitted according to the sign.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:12

What is the meaning of the following traffic sign?

Parking for non-motor vehicles only.

Soldier pick-up station, for passenger loading and unloading only.

No stopping of vehicles, except for the purpose of passenger loading and unloading.

Vehicle parking area.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:13

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:14

Is a policeman allowed to detain without a warrant a driver who committed an offence in front of him?

Not under any condition

Yes, but only under a court certificate

Yes, if the driver doesn’t give his name and address or doesn’t present his license as required

Yes, only if the driver committed an offence that actually endangered road users

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:15

According to the following picture, what caused the poor field of vision?

A disruption in the field of vision can only be a result of blinding by another vehicle driving in the opposite direction.

The disruption is caused because the distance between the two vehicles is too small.

The fog caused the poor field of vision.

The disruption shown in the picture is inevitable, regardless of its cause.

Category : Safety

Question:16

Which traffic sign that is placed before an intersection requires drivers to give right-of-way?

301

504

308

310

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:17

To whom should you hand lost-and-found objects found in public vehicles?

Nobody. You should locate the owner and return the lost object to him.

To the dispatcher at the taxi station of the same route service.

To the police, or according to any pre-determined arrangements with the owner of the route service.

To the dispatcher at the bus station of the same route service.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:18

Under what conditions is it obligatory to operate a “speed retarder” while driving downhill?

When a “warning sliding” sign is placed on the road.

When the slope rate of the decent exceeds 6% and the length of the decent is more than one kilometer.

When the vehicle is equipped with a speed retarder and a sign warning about a dangerous descent is placed on the road.

If a vehicle is equipped with a speed retarder, it should always be operated, also while driving on plane surfaces.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:19

How can you reduce the effect of being blinded by a vehicle approaching from your opposite direction?

By properly adjusting the headlights beam, and flickering to the driver in front.

By not looking into the blinding light, and by slowing down and driving on the right of the road.

By turning on the windshield wipers.

By adjusting the inside mirror to "night" position.

Category : Safety

Question:20

What is the required air pressure of the vehicle’s spare tire?

The average air pressure of all the vehicle’s tires.

The pressure stated by the manufacturer

The air pressure of the spare tire is of no importance.

A pressure equaling the lowest pressure in the vehicle’s tires.

Category : Know Your Vehicle

Question:21

A minibus is designed to transport up to:

16 passengers apart from the driver.

12 passengers besides the driver.

16 passengers including the driver.

8 passengers besides the driver.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:22

Which of the following traffic signs warn about an intersection with traffic lights ahead?

122

114

702

705

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:23

How would you conduct yourself according to the picture?

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

Drive faster and honk gently.

Honk for warning and continue driving in normal speed.

Honk loudly to warn pedestrians.

Category : Safety

Question:24

What is the meaning of the following traffic sign?

Freeway without interchanges.

Entrance to a freeway.

Diagonal merging with a freeway.

End of freeway (Motorway)

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:25

What should you check when purchasing a new tire for your vehicle?

Only that the air pressure of the new tire is identical to that of the old tire.

Only that the size of the new tire is identical to that of the old tire.

Only that the shape of the tire’s sole (the tire’s surface) is identical to that of the old tire.

The tire’s manufacture date, to ensure it is not too old (over 6 years).

Category : Know Your Vehicle

Question:26

What limitations does a driver experience while driving in reverse?

Limited field of vision and uncomfortable vehicle operation.

An experienced driver has no limitations while driving in reverse.

It is hard to control the braking system while driving fast and needing to operate many systems.

Driving in reverse takes more time.

Category : Safety

Question:27

Which sign denotes a lane for Cyclists only. Cycle in the direction of the arrow?

804.

821.

720.

802.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:28

Where should a “new driver” sign be placed?

At the center of the vehicle rear window’s top edge, visible to other drivers from all sides

On the top edge of the vehicle’s left side window, visible to those driving on the left of the vehicle

On the bottom edge of the vehicle’s rear window, visible to those driving behind

On the bottom edge of the vehicle’s right side window, visible to those driving on the right of the vehicle

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:29

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:30

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

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