Israel Driving Theory Test

Question:1

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:2

How would you shift to a lower gear while driving uphill in an automatic transmission vehicle, without moving the gear handle?

By taking the foot off the brake pedal without giving gas, in order to get the right speed.

By a sharp and quick pressure (“kick down”) on the accelerator, or by applying a designated electric switch.

By stepping firmly on the brake pedal.

By gradually stepping on the accelerator, until getting the desired result.

Category : Know Your Vehicle

Question:3

What is the all up weight of a vehicle that is required to have a braking system check at least once every half a year?

16,000 kg or more.

8,000 kg or more.

10,000 kg or more.

12,000 kg or more.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:4

What’s the correct manner for braking whilst riding a motorcycle?

The front and rear brakes should be operated together in order to slow-down and stop.

The rear brake should be operated and the engine used for slowing down.

Only the rear brake should be operated intermittently. The front brake should not be used.

The front and rear brakes should be operated intermittently.

Category : Safety

Question:5

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:6

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

Drive normally. The drivers from the opposite direction should give you right-of-way.

Stay on the right of road and pay attention to incoming traffic from the opposite direction.

Stay on the right lane because overtaking is prohibited.

Drive faster in the narrow road section.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:7

Driving downhill in neutral gear:

Is permitted and not dangerous.

Is permitted but dangerous.

Is forbidden and very dangerous.

There is no legal reference to it.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:8

What is the duty of a person who owns or has control of a vehicle?

Not to permit to anyone to drive, who doesn’t have a valid license for the type of vehicle.

To register any person who drives his vehicle in the vehicle travel log

To allow any person who asks him to drive his vehicle.

To make sure that photocopies of the driver’s license and insurance policy only are carried in the vehicle

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:9

A driver of a commercial vehicle that transports more then eight passengers and who is obliged to wear glasses or contact lenses must:

Hold an extra pair of the optical instrument, besides the pair he’s wearing.

Hold in the vehicle a spare pair of glasses or lenses apart from the pair he’s wearing.

Verify before driving the regularity and cleanliness of the optical instrument.

Perform a visual acuity test once every six months, according to requirements.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:10

It is obligatory to install on the rear of a commercial vehicle with an all up weight of 12,000 kg or more:

Two white light reflecting strips.

Two rectangular tables colored in red/white.

Two triangular yellow-light reflectors colored in red/white.

Two round yellow-light reflectors, colored in red/white.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:11

Is it permitted to drive downhill on neutral gear?

It is allowed to shift to neutral gear while driving a public vehicle, a bus or a taxi downhill in a non-urban road only.

It is absolutely forbidden. the gears must always be selected and operated .

It is allowed to shift to neutral gear in any non-urban road which is moderately sloped, in order to save fuel.

It is possible to drive in neutral gear in a moderate slope, where there is no risk of brake overheating, in order to save fuel.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:12

According to the law, how frequently should the brakes of a public vehicle be checked?

At least once every six months, in a licensed garage.

At least once every 12 months, in a licensed garage.

At least once a year during the summer, in a licensed garage.

At least once a year during the winter, in a licensed garage.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:13

What are you required to do according to the following traffic signs?

Turn leftt. Turn after the sign.

Drive left. Turn after the sign. A yellow arrow shows the direction of driving for restricted vehicles only.

Drive left. Turn after the sign.. A yellow arrow shows the direction of driving for private passenger cars only.

Drive right. Turn before the sign.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:14

What effective solution for tiredness is available to the driver?

Turning on the fog lights.

Stopping and resting.

Adjusting the speed to his level of tiredness (driving slower the more tired he is).

Turning on the wipers and solving a cryptic crossword.

Category : Safety

Question:15

Is it permitted to solicit a passenger to get on a taxi at the Ben Gurion Airport?

Only during daytime.

Only at night, by calling.

No.

Only by signaling.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:16

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:17

When the following road sign is placed:

Only buses are permitted to stop.

Passenger loading is permitted on holidays only.

Only taxis are permitted to stop.

Only unloading of workers is permitted.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:18

When pedestrians are forced to walk on the road way, on which side of it should they walk?

Next to the right “hard shoulder”.

Next to the left sidewalk.

Next to the road’s left edge, when they are facing the incoming traffic.

Next to the road’s right edge.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:19

Is it permitted to transport a freight container on a vehicle that is not equipped with twist locks?

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

No.

Yes, it is permitted to transport freight containers in every vehicle equipped with cables to safely attach the container to the vehicle.

Yes, containers can be transported in every vehicle that has a high front wall.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:20

How will you recognize brakes overheating?

Irregular shaking of the vehicle.

The engine will lose its pulling ability.

The engine’s oil pressure indicator will light up.

By a lessening of braking efficiency and a smell of burned material.

Category : Know Your Vehicle

Question:21

When is it obligatory to operate the speed retarder while driving downhill?

Only when the slope rate is indicated in the “steep descent” sign.

In every downhill road section.

When the slope rate of the descent exceeds 6% and the length of the descent exceeds one kilometer.

When a “dangerous descent” sign is posted.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:22

What is the meaning of the PTO power transfer “standard operating speed’?

It is the RPM of the power transfer exit and of its drive shaft.

The RPM in which the gearbox exit shaft rotates.

The RPM of the oil pump that moves the power transfer.

The RPM of the engine itself (the “fly wheel” exit).

Category : Safety

Question:23

Four parking spaces for handicapped drivers are marked, one next to the other, in Herzel Street. All four spaces are currently free:

Drivers that do not display the handicap card showing the same sign as The road sign, even if they are free at the moment cannot use the parking spaces

Non-handicapped drivers are permitted to use the handicapped parking spaces for a short while, as long as they leave a phone number in which they can be reached at any moment.

Non-handicapped drivers are permitted to use the handicapped parking spaces for a short while, as long as at least half of these spaces are free.

Non-handicapped drivers are permitted to use the handicapped parking spaces for a moment, as long as they stay in the vehicle while it is parked.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:24

Which of the following road signs permits U-turns only?

210

212

303

209

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:25

How should you behave at the following intersection (the red vehicle is not an emergency vehicle)?

Enter the intersection. You have right of way in the intersection (3)

Give right of way to the private vehicle (1), and to the truck (2).

Give right of way to the private vehicle (1).

Allow the big vehicle to drive (2). Big vehicles always get right of way.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:26

Who is responsible for a vehicle parked in a prohibited area?

The vehicle’s owner as listed in its registration document, regardless of who was driving the vehicle at the time the offense was committed.

The vehicle’s owner as listed in its registration document, unless he can prove the identity of any other driver who committed the offense.

Complaint would only be filed when it is made clear who was driving the vehicle at the time the offense was committed.

The rental agency if the vehicle was rented from it.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:27

In a vehicle with a manual (regular) gearbox, it is important to adjust the gears:

In old vehicles only.

In order to protect the tires.

In long descents.

In order to determine the driving speed.without strain on the engine.

Category : Safety

Question:28

What should be the initial actions taken by a driver after entering the vehicle and before starting to drive?

Checking the position of the gear handle.

Buckling the seatbelt.

Starting-up and warming the vehicle.

Adjusting the seat, steering wheel, mirrors and head rests.

Category : Safety

Question:29

The vehicle’s braking distance is the distance covered by the vehicle:

From the moment of identifying the risk until the vehicle starts to brake.

From the moment the driver identifies the risk ahead until the vehicle makes a complete stop.

From the moment the driver identifies the risk ahead until he starts stepping on the brake pedal.

From the moment the driver steps on the brake pedal until the vehicle comes to a complete stop.

Category : Safety

Question:30

Is every taxi required to have an ABS anti-lock braking system?

No, only buses and private passenger cars must have it.

No, only buses and commercial vehicles must have it.

No, only city cabs must have it.

Yes.

Category : Rules and Regulations

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