Israel Driving Theory Test

Question:1

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:2

Does the vehicle’s engine have an effect on safe driving?

No, the engine has no effect on safe driving.

Yes, but the engine’s affect on safety is reflected only when a vehicle starts driving and accelerates.

Yes, especially for escaping emergency situations.

No, the engine’s effect is only reflected while driving in reverse.

Category : Know Your Vehicle

Question:3

Is it permitted to stop, stand or park a vehicle on a freeway (motorway)?

Yes, provided that the road edge is wide enough.

No, unless otherwise specifically sign-posted.

No, except for two-wheelers.

No, except for a public vehicle.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:4

What are the specific risks and problems in crossing intersections?

Many and various contact points between the different types of vehicle through the intersection.

Crossing the intersections takes a long time; an upsetting fact for drivers.

The fact that vehicles approach the intersection from different directions causes no problem. The problem is only with pedestrians.

Specific risks and problems are present only in intersections with traffic lights.

Category : Safety

Question:5

Can the details specified in the bill of lading serve as proof of the freight’s weight?

Yes, the freight’s weight indication in the bill of lading serves as proof of the correct weight, within a margin of 20% above or below the indicated weight.

Yes.

No, the weight indicated in the bill of lading is not a final, solid and accepted fact.

Yes, but only for freights in a maximum weight of 10,000 kg.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:6

When you exit a dirt road on to a paved road.

There is no obligation to give right of way. It depends on the good will of the driver exiting the dirt road.

Give right of way to vehicle traffic on the roadway only when it is a two-way roadway.

Give right of way to vehicles coming from your right side only and then drive. Incoming traffic from your left side should yield.

Give right of way to vehicle traffic on the paved road from all directions.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:7

Vehicles of handicapped people (paraplegic handicap tag holders) are permitted to use a bus lane:

Only in order to get to the garage.

Even when the handicapped person is not in the vehicle.

Also when an escort is driving the vehicle for the handicapped person.

Only when the handicapped person is the driver.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:8

Which of the following traffic signs requires giving right of way in a roundabout?

301

307

303

121

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:9

When can reasonable speed exceed the maximum speed limit?

When overtaking a vehicle that is parked at the side of the road.

While overtaking a driving vehicle.

Never. It is against the law.

When overtaking a vehicle that is driving in the maximum permitted speed.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:10

How would you (vehicle no. 3) conduct yourself in the following intersection?

You (3) have right of way over the other vehicles.

The first one to arrive at the intersection enters it.

Give right of way to the motorcyclist (1)

Give right of way to the red vehicle (2).

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:11

What is the meaning of the light appearing in the following traffic light (non-flashing yellow)?

Continue driving, because the light is about to change to green.

Stop before the intersection, unless you cannot stop safely.

Continue driving, because the traffic light is about to turn green.

You are permitted to drive straight, right and left.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:12

How would you conduct yourself on the following road section?

Stop before the container in case pedestrians are crossing from its other side.

Drive faster to avoid a possibility of pedestrians crossing after the container.

Slow down and honk a few times before passing the line of the container.

The close garbage container obstructs your field of vision; hence you have to slow down.

Category : Safety

Question:13

What is the required driving distance between the escorting vehicle and the vehicle carrying oversize freight?

Not more than 150 meters.

The escorting vehicle shall keep a minimum distance of 100 meters from the freight carrying vehicle.

A distance in which the driver of the freight carrying vehicle can see the escorting vehicle in his mirrors while driving on a two-way roadway.

A distance in which the two vehicles can maintain eye contact at all times.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:14

What is the function of the vehicle’s Electronic Stability Program (ESP) System?

To control the engine’s fuel consumption.

To prevent the wheels from locking.

To reduce the danger of skidding.

To reduce the emission of burnt gases from the engine.

Category : Know Your Vehicle

Question:15

The white vehicle’s driver is merging into traffic. how would you behave?

Honk to the driver of the parked vehicle.

Slow down

Drive faster.

Signal and move to the left lane.

Category : Safety

Question:16

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:17

Assuming that the vehicles in the following picture are functioning properly – Which traffic offence was committed according to the picture?

Standing and stopping between two lanes.

Not driving on the designated lane for your direction of driving.

Standing in a position that is unparallel to the separation area.

Standing and stopping on a traffic island and preventing the free flow of traffic.

Category : Safety

Question:18

On a semi-trailer, what is the required distance, , between the driver’s cab and the front wall of the trailer?

A distance allowing free movement of the braking system’s air pipes, and not more than 50cm.

The distance depends on the length of the cab and the position of the fifth wheel and should not be less than 400 cm.

A distance in which both can move in all directions without touching each other, and that allows free movement of the connectors during maximal turn.

The distance between the trailer and the cab should not be more than 150 cm.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:19

What is a “rigid veicle”?

A vehicle body which exceeds the size of a normal vehicle.

A vehicle body in which the driver’s compartment is separated from the trunk.

A vehicle body with a partition between the driver’s seat and the passengers.

A vehicle body in which the driver’s compartment and the trunk comprise one unit.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:20

Which road sign would follow road sign 710?

708

716

709

711

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:21

What should a driver of an overtaken vehicle do?

He should continue driving without changing his speed and driving lane.

An overtaken vehicle should take no interest in the overtaking vehicle, and should continue driving normally.

Deviate as much as possible to the road’s edge, without changing his speed.

Stop at the side of the road and allow the traffic to pass him.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:22

On a narrow two-way road with an unbroken separation line dividing the two lanes, how would you conduct yourself when a horse drawn wagon drives before you and the opposite traffic lane is open?

Continue driving slowly behind the wagon.

Try to overtake the wagon from its right side and drive on the “hard shoulders”.

Overtake the wagon in accordance with all traffic rules, but only if the road ahead is open.

Overtake the wagon to prevent traffic delay.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:23

Which vehicles must be equipped with chains or cables and lamps during lighting up time?

Every vehicle which carries oversize freight and which requires the approval of a police officer.

A more than 120cm wide trailer or semi-trailer, without floor and walls, which is designed to carry long freights.

Vehicles in which the freight sticks out of the loading platform.

Vehicles with an overall length of more than 20 meters and a width of more than 3 meters.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:24

A certain restriction is shown in the following picture. What is the reason for the restriction?

Overtaking is restricted due to limited field of vision.

Overtaking is restricted due to speed limit.

Overtaking is restricted for commercial vehicles only, due to traffic congestion.

The restriction is within the speed limit.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:25

“Keeping a safe distance from the vehicle in front affects fuel consumption and vehicle wear and tear”. Correct or incorrect?

Incorrect: The distance has no influence on vehicle wear or fuel consumption.

Correct: Keeping distance prevents brake wear and excessive fuel consumption due to frequent acceleration and braking.

Incorrect: Using the breaks and the accelerator in order to regulate wind flow is important for increasing the driver’s alertness.

Incorrect: Keeping proper distance from the vehicle in front of you causes brake wear.

Category : Know Your Vehicle

Question:26

When is it obligatory to hold a police authorization for transporting a long freight?

When the length of the freight exceeds 15 meters.

Holding an authorization of a police officer is not obligatory for this type of transport.

An authorization is only obligatory in the transportation of hazardous materials.

When the length of the vehicle plus the freight it carries exceeds 20 meters.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:27

When a policeman instructs a driver to bring his vehicle for weighing – who is required to pay the weighing expenses if an irregular weight is found?

The State of Israel.

The policeman.

The driver.

The driver, but the Ministry of Industry, Trade and Labor gives the driver a 50% refund if the weight is found to be legal.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:28

What is a driver of a vehicle carrying oversize freight required to do when due to road conditions he cannot be overtaken by other drivers?

Drive until the nearest parking bay or bus station bay and stop to allow other vehicles to overtake him.

Turn on the four distress winkers, and continue driving on the right of the road way.

Swerve his vehicle as far to the right of the roadway as possible, but avoid pulling into the “hard shoulder” because the vehicle’s weight might cause the “shoulder” to collapse.

Slow down and, if necessary, pull into the “hard shoulder” and even stop, to allow the vehicles behind him to overtake safely.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:29

Under what condition is it permissible to install additional lamps to those already installed in a vehicle?

With the approval of the Licensing Authority only.

It is allowed to install additional symmetric lamps.

Provided that they comply with the new European standard.

Provided that they are installed by a certified electrician.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:30

What is the meaning of the following traffic sign?

End of 30 k.p.h zone.

Recommended speed of at least 50 k.p.h.

Beginning of 30 k.p.h zone.

An area of at least 30 k.p.h.

Category : Traffic Signs

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