Israel Driving Theory Test

Question:1

After parking your car besides the pavement, on the right side of an urban road:

You should verify that the passenger sitting in the left back seat gets out very carefully from the car to the road.

You should verify that the maximal distance between the car and the pavement is one meter.

Before getting out of the car, you should verify that this will not disturb any road user.

If the street is not lit, you should turn on the parking lights.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:2

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:3

From which side should a driver approach his vehicle before entering it?

From the vehicle’s front and he should face the traffic.

The direction from which he approaches the vehicle is meaningless, because other drivers are forbidden to endanger a driver that enters his vehicle.

From behind the vehicle while his back is turned to the traffic, and from the right door, where there is no danger from traffic.

From behind the vehicle while his back is turned to the traffic.

Category : Safety

Question:4

How can we minimize the risk of brake loss while driving on a mountain road?

It is advisable to use the brakes without utilizing the engine’s braking power.

Drive in anappropriate (low) gear and avoid excessive use of the brakes.

Don’t use the brakes much and stay on high gear.

Do not change gears along the mountain road.

Category : Safety

Question:5

When should the taxi roof-sign give an “Available” signal?

Only during the winter and when there are passengers in the taxi.

Only during the day and when there are passengers in the taxi.

Only on holidays

Whenever there are no passengers in the taxi.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:6

You are driving vehicle no. 3 before an intersection without traffic signs. According to the rules of giving right-of-way, in what order should vehicles that arrived at the same time enter the intersection?

You enter first (3), the garbage truck comes second (1), and the private vehicle is last (2).

The garbage truck enters first (1), second is the private vehicle (2), and you go last (3).

You enter first (3), second is the private vehicle (2), and the garbage truck is last (1).

The private vehicle will go in first (2), you go second (3), and the garbage truck is last (1).

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:7

Is a taxi driver permitted to smoke while driving?

No.

Yes, provided that the air-conditioner is turned off and the windows are open.

Yes, but only if all passengers consent.

Yes - on special rides only.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:8

What is the meaning of the following traffic signs?

No left turn for public vehicles only.

A turn at the nearest left or nearest right turn is not permitted.

No left or U-turn.

No left U-turn only.

Category : Traffic Signs

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

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

Slow down and follow the right-of-way rules at the crossing area.

Stop and give right-of-way to a light rail.

Continue driving normally. You have right-of-way in the crossing area.

Drive carefully and do not cross any light-rail track.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:11

According to the law, is there any significance to the manner in which the freight is arranged on the vehicle?

The load on the axles is not significant as long as the overall weight is within permitted levels.

Only the load on the rear axles should not exceed the permitted load according to traffic regulations.

Yes,it should be ensured that the freight is arranged and anchored to the vehicle so it doesn’t fall off.

The load on the axles may exceed the load that was determined by the vehicle’s manufacturer or by regulations by up to 20%.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:12

What is the connection between the leaning angle and the turning of a motorcycle and the motorcycle’s headlight?

The more a motorcycle is leaned or turned, the more its rider suffers from self-blinding.

When you turn or lean the motorcycle, the strength of its lights decrease due to battery fluid level.

The more the motorcycle is leaned or turned, the more its light beam is diverted from the desired direction of driving.

There is no connection, unless motorcycle maintenance is poor and its light adjustment is impaired.

Category : Safety

Question:13

What is the certified “authority” for issuing bus operation permits?

The district licensing authority.

The Israel Police Commissioner.

The Director of the Vehicle Department in the Ministry of Transportation.

The Inspector of Transport.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:14

What is the meaning of this sign?

Steep downhill slope about 2,500 meters ahead.

In 2,500 meters a steep uphill climb begins.

Steep downhill slope for 2,500 meters begins here.

The end of a 2,500-meters downhill slope section.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:15

Is it permitted to drive on the sidewalk in order to pass a road obstacle?

Yes. It is permitted to bypass the obstacle only through the sidewalk, if it is simpler.

Yes. It is permitted to drive on the sidewalk very carefully and in first gear.

No. It is prohibited to drive on the sidewalk in order to pass an obstacle.

Yes. It is permitted to drive on the sidewalk, but only if the roadway is in a bad condition.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:16

Which of the following items should be placed on a school transport vehicle?

Only flashing lamps and signs; and a permit of the Licensing Authority should be indicated within the vehicle’s registration documents.

Waste belts and appropriate signs in the front and in the back only. Nothing else.

Only a “children transportation” sign in the front or in the back.

Only flashing lamps; and a permit of the Licensing Authority should be indicated within the vehicle’s registration documents.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:17

What is a driver required to do when one of his two headlights malfunctions during “light time”?

He must stop. It is forbidden to continue driving.

He should keep driving. It is permitted to continue driving slowly until the nearest garage.

It is forbidden to continue driving only if the high beam malfunctions.

It is forbidden to continue driving only if the low beam malfunctions.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:18

What is the meaning of the light appearing in the following traffic light?

Stop – dont continue driving for as long as the red light is on.

You may continue driving after verifying that the intersection is clear.

Continue driving: Green light will appear shortly.

Drive faster before the intersection with the traffic lights, in order to cross it before the light changes.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:19

When visibility conditions are impaired:

Stay close to the vehicle in front, to be assisted by its lights.

Keep to the right of the road and drive faster until visibility conditions improve.

Drive slower and maintain a wider gap from the vehicle in front.

Maintain normal speed, but remain constantly alert in case an emergency brake is required.

Category : Safety

Question:20

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:21

How would we mark a vehicle that escorts a vehicle carrying oversize freight?

With a “careful, oversize freight” sign on the front of the escorting vehicle.

The escorting vehicle will turn-on its four winkers while driving, and place a “careful oversize freight” on its roof.

With “caution oversize freight” signs on the escorting vehicle’s front and on the back of the freight-carrying vehicle, and by mounting a flashing yellow light above the driver’s compartment.

With a flickering light and a “careful, oversize freight” sign on the front of the escorting vehicle.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:22

How would you choose appropriate shoes for riding a motorcycle?

You should choose high shoes made from a friction-resistant fiber material.

You should choose light and comfortable shoes enabling flexible riding.

You should choose high insulated shoes.

There are no rules to it: Any shoe or sandal is proper for the motorcycle’s safe operation.

Category : Safety

Question:23

What should you do when approaching a railway crossing and a warning signal is given before you reached the crossing:

Stop and don’t continue driving.

Slow down only when a signaler turns on a warning signal.

Slow down only if you see an approaching train.

Ignore the signal and continue driving. You were there before the signal.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:24

What is required from a driver that approaches the road signs appearing in the following picture?

To adjust his driving speed to 90 k.p.h, in accordance with the traffic sign.

To adjust to urban driving speed, give right of way to the vehicle on his right on the road and be careful of pedestrians.

Only to pay special attention to the presence of children on the road.

The driver should continue driving normally.

Category : Safety

Question:25

What is the meaning of the following traffic sign?

You have reached a section where fast vehicles should drive on the right lane and slow vehicles should drive on the left lane.

You have reached the end of a special speed section.

You have reached a section where parking is permitted on both sides of the road.

You have reached a section where speed limit is temporarily changed from 50 k.p.h to 30 k.p.h.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:26

Which of the following road signs prohibits vehicles to make a left-turn into a gas station?

431

428

205

429

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:27

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:28

When may a police officer revoke a driver’s license for a period of ninety days?

When the driver is involved in a car accident in which only property damage was caused

When the driver disobeys a stop sign

When a driver involved in an accident is reasonably suspected of causing the death of a person.

When the driver fails to give right of way.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:29

According to the law, what is the validity period of demerit points incurred by a driver?

When the driver has up to 20 demerit points: Two years from the date of the offence.

When the driver has less than 12 demerit points: Six years from the date of the offence.

There is no determined period of time. The point-accumulation period is not mentioned in the regulations.

It is unlimited. According to the new “point system”, accumulated demerit points are not erased.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:30

Can an owner of a valid driver’s license for a particular group of vehicle drive any vehicle of the same group?

Yes, provided that the driver can operate and use it proficiently

Yes, holder of a valid driver’s license can drive any vehicle, unconditionally

Yes, provided that he holds a police certificate, testifying that he can operate the vehicle proficiently

Yes, provided that he had not been found guilty of any traffic offence

Category : Rules and Regulations

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