Israel Driving Theory Test

Question:1

What is the meaning of the following road marking?

It marks the line of the road’s edge, where curbstones are absent.

Driving is prohibited between the yellow lines.

Parking is allowed on the left side of the line, on a freeway.

Parking is allowed on the right side of the line, on a freeway.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:2

In your opinion, is the truck positioned correctly within the curve?

When driving on a sharp curve, it is required to stay in it as shortly as possible; hence his position is correct.

In sharp curves it is necessary to “cut” through the curve, in order to reduce the centrifugal force (the force that acts on the vehicle while it turns).

When there is no other vehicle in the curve it is possible to be positioned anywhere within it.

No, the truck driver is not keeping to the right of the road and his position presents a risk to any vehicle coming from the opposite direction.

Category : Safety

Question:3

When is it forbidden to overtake, or to try overtaking, another vehicle?

In a distance of 300 meters before a railway crossing.

When visibility is poor or when the field of vision is obstructed or limited.

During night time.

When driving uphill.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:4

What is the meaning of the following traffic sign?

No entry for vehicles the width of which is less than the width indicated in the sign.

No entry for freight-carrying vehicles the width of which (vehicle and freight) exceeds the width indicated in the sign.

No entry only for commercial vehicles the width of which exceeds the width indicated in the sign.

No entry for non-motor vehicles only.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:5

What is the meaning of the following traffic sign?

Cross the roundabout from its left.

The drivers inside the roundabout should yield when you enter it.

Roundabout ahead.

No right-of-way in the next square.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:6

Why do we have to lean the motorcycle while turning?

To lesser the effect of the centrifugal force (a force acting on the motorcycle whilst turning).

To improve tire grip on a dry or wet roadway.

To completely annul the effect of the centrifugal force.

To improve our field of vision and our ability to respond to surprises on the road.

Category : Safety

Question:7

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:8

By driving correctly and moderately, and maintaining proper tire air pressure:

The tires’ life span is prolonged.

The engine’s fuel consumption is increased.

The vehicle can drive faster.

The engine’s oil consumption is increased.

Category : Know Your Vehicle

Question:9

How would you conduct yourself when approaching a vehicle standing on the “hard shoulder”?

Honk to the driver of the parked vehicle.

Slow down.

Drive faster.

Signal and move to the left lane.

Category : Safety

Question:10

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:11

What should a driver do when he intends to turn right?

The driver should honk and continue turning without any further note. The cyclist is the one that should be careful.

Take into account the chance that there will be a cyclist to his right during the turn, and take measures to avoid hitting him.

The driver should plan his turn according to the traffic rules, without taking note of the cyclist.

The driver should stop his vehicle before the turn and wait until the cyclist signals that he can pass.

Category : Safety

Question:12

How should vehicle drivers conduct themselves while driving on a road with a narrow and steep hill..

The driver of the descending vehicle shall, if required, stop his vehicle and make way for the ascending vehicle

The driver of the ascending vehicle shall, if required, stop his vehicle and allow the descending vehicle to continue driving.

First one to arrive is first to enter into the narrow section.

It is sufficient that they both deviate to the right, onto the roadway’s edge, to prevent collision.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:13

What is a bus driver obliged to do once he reaches his final destination?

Once the destination stop is announced he is permitted to leave the bus immediately, .without waiting.

He should stay on the bus until the last passenger comes off.

He may leave the bus, provided that he leaves the air-conditioning on.

He should leave the bus straight after shutting off the engine.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:14

Is it permitted to drive a vehicle when one of the wheels of its trailer or semi-trailer is not in contact with the road (due to the way in which it was connected or loaded to the vehicle)?

Yes, when loading heavy freight on the rear extension.

Yes, subject to the approval of a police officer and with proper escort.

Yes, if the cab is very high and the semi-trailer’s front wheels are lifted.

No.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:15

According to the traffic sign that is placed at the bus station, parking at the bus station is permitted on Saturdays and holidays:

For private vehicles only.

For motorcycles only.

For slow vehicles only.

For commercial vehicles only.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:16

When you are driving in a roadway and there is an unbroken separation line marked to your left accompanied by a broken line to its left:

You are forbidden to cross the separation line.

You are allowed to cross the lines, but vehicle traffic from the opposite side is forbidden to cross.

You are allowed to cross the lines with two wheels only.

You are allowed to cross the lines carefully.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:17

According to the law, what measures should a bus driver lawfully take before entering the bus?

Cleaning the mirrors and the rear windshield.

Cleaning the mirrors and the front and back windshields.

Checking if there are road users nearby only.

Performing a security check and a safety check.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:18

What is the meaning of the following traffic sign?

Promenade ahead.

Path for cyclists only.

Path for cyclists and pedestrians only.

Crossing for cyclists and pedestrians.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:19

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:20

a “new driver” that is convicted of excessive speed.

The Licensing Authority must renew his license as a regular driver, without the “new driver” restriction.

The Licensing Authority will renew his license like that of any other driver, provided that he was not convicted of more than one offense during his “new driver” period.

The Licensing Authority will renew his license like that of any other driver, and it is not permitted to set any condition for license renewal.

The Licensing Authority may require him to undergo a driving test, and if he passes the test, he will be once again regarded as a "New driver" for a further period of two years.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:21

Upon completion of the two year “new driver” period, a regular driver’s license will not be given to a “new driver” who was convicted of:

Driving above the maximum speed limit.

Not stopping next to a “danger” warning sign.

Driving a motor vehicle while having a temporary insurance policy.

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

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:22

Who is responsible for cleaning the interior of the bus?

The bus driver.

The owner of the vehicle.

The bus company’s dispatcher.

The holder of the vehicle.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:23

What is the meaning of the following road marking (where there is a lay-by and curbstones)?

A parking space for two-wheelers.

Stopping is permitted for certain types of vehicles, as indicated in the signpost in place.

Stopping in the marked area is permitted for all types of vehicles.

A place where stopping is permitted for non-motor vehicles only.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:24

Who is held responsible for safety in a vehicle that drives in reverse?

The owner of the vehicle even if he is not the current driver.

The driver.

The person guiding the driver while he drives backwards.

Everybody near a vehicle that drives backwards.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:25

Define “stop line”:

A line drawn on either full or half width across the road marking a stopping point for vehicles.

A line along the road, marking the point in which a vehicle must stop, in junctions with traffic lights only.

A line along the road, marking the point in which a vehicle must stop, before a railway crossing

A junction-line along the road, either full or partial, marking the point in which a vehicle must stop near a pavement

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:26

What risks should be taken into account on the following roadway?

Vehicles are parked adjacently to each other and pedestrians cannot cross between them.

There is no risk in the following roadway.

Sudden appearance of pedestrians or children from between the parked cars.

Traffic policeman writes tickets to drivers who parked on the right of the roadway,

Category : Safety

Question:27

How should one refer to a pedestrian crossing that is divided by a traffic island?

The pedestrian crossing should be considered as two separate crossings only when a garden separates between them.

A pedestrian crossing that is divided by a separation area in regarded as one long crossing.

There is no difference between a divided and a non-divided pedestrian crossing. They are both regarded as one crossing.

A pedestrian crossing that is divided by a traffic island shall be regarded as two separate pedestrian crossings.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:28

What is the first action taken by drivers before crossing an intersection?

Checking and identifying the lanes after crossing the intersection, mainly in our direction of driving.

Looking beyond the intersection to identify the entry lanes to the opposite directions and the traffic in them

Making sure that the intersection is clear and that it can be crossed safely.

Entering the intersection.

Category : Safety

Question:29

What risks are caused when you deviate abruptly between lanes?

The deviation might delay other drivers.

You might end up in a lane that you are not allowed to be in.

Risk of hitting a vehicle that you didn’t see before deviating.

It is risky when the deviation takes too long.

Category : Safety

Question:30

Why are you required to be more careful while driving after dark?

The duty of care only applies under conditions of fog and rain.

The duty of care applies only in case of blinding.

Because visibility (seeing and being seen) is limited.

You are not required to be extra cautious during the dark.

Category : Safety

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