Israel Driving Theory Test

Question:1

What is the function of the vehicle’s auxiliary (parking/hand) brake?

To secure the vehicle from moving or going downhill..

To assist the driver during a “hill start” only.

Its use prevents wear of the service brakes (foot brake)?

To enhance the braking force of the vehicle’s brakes.

Category : Know Your Vehicle

Question:2

What is the meaning of the following traffic sign?

Road works - drive in the direction of the appropriate arrow.

Lane is closed. No driving in the lane under the traffic sign.

Merge with the traffic in the adjacent lane, from either right or left.

A hairpin turn, either left or right.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:3

You are driving vehicle no. 3. According to the rules of giving right of way, in what order should the vehicles enter the intersection which you approach (the red vehicle is not an emergency vehicle)?

The red vehicle (2) the vehicle I am driving (3), the cyclist (1).

The cyclist (1), the red vehicle (2), the vehicle I am driving (3).

The vehicle I am driving (3), the red vehicle (2), the cyclist (1).

The vehicle I am driving (3) the cyclist (1), the red vehicle (2).

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:4

When would the following vehicles be able to continue driving?

Only when the barrier is completely opened and a green light is shown by the traffic light.

You should only refer to the barrier and not to the traffic light.

When the light in the traffic light changes to a steady yellow.

Immediately as the barrier starts to open and a flickering red light is shown by the traffic light.

Category : Safety

Question:5

How should you turn left from a road on which the following sign is placed?

You should start turning from the central lane.

From the left side, unless otherwise signposted.

You should turn from the far right lane.

It is forbidden to turn left. You are only allowed to drive forward.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:6

It is allowed to make a U-turn:

Only when there is an unbroken white line.

From every lane, unless it is prohibited by a specific road sign.

Only in an intersection with traffic lights, where a left turn is permitted.

Only in an intersection without traffic lights where a left turn is permitted.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:7

Which of the following commercial vehicles must be equipped with a speed “Governor”?

Commercial vehicles with an all up weight of up to 10,000 kg.

It is obligatory to install a speed limiter in every commercial vehicle.

Commercial vehicles with an all up weight of up to 8,000 kg.

Vehicles with an all up weight of more than 12,000 kg, truck tractors and work vehicles.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:8

According to the law, what is the maximum allowed length of the bus in the following picture?

13.5 meters.

18.5 meters.

11 meters.

12 meters.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:9

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:10

The ability to control the vehicle in order to prevent accidents:

Improves the faster you drive.

Is higher the slower you drive.

Depends on the size of the tires.

Is not dependent on speed at all.

Category : Safety

Question:11

Where is a proper place to install plates with the details of the taxi owner and of the driver?

On the frame-head between the doors, on the right side only.

On the inner part of the taxi’s left and right door frame-heads.

Both of them should be installed to the right of the dashboard, in front of the glove compartment.

From both sides of the dashboard.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:12

Is it obligatory to obey the directions and signals of an authorized municipal inspector, even when a certain direction or signal is opposed to the traffic signs?

Yes, except in the case of a “stop” sign

No, it is not obligatory to obey

Yes, it is obligatory to obey, with full caution

Yes, except in the case of a “no-entry” sign

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:13

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:14

A cement mixer is:

There is no proper definition for cement mixers.

An off-road vehicle.

a commercial truck.

A special-purpose vehicle.

Category : Safety

Question:15

What is a vehicle’s “stopping distance”?

The distance covered by the vehicle as of the moment in which the driver reacts to the risk until he steps on the brake pedal.

The required distance for stopping at a certain speed.

The distance covered by the vehicle from the beginning of braking until the vehicle stops.

The distance covered by the vehicle from the time that the driver identifies the risk ahead of him until the vehicle stops.

Category : Safety

Question:16

What is a driver obliged to do when an emergency vehicle on duty appears behind him?

Slow down and deviate to the right if the road has only one lane.

Stop on the right side of the road, away from the intersection, and allow the emergency vehicle to pass.

Slow down and allow the emergency vehicle to pass.

No action is required when an emergency vehicle approaches from behind.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:17

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:18

How would you drive your motorcycle when you are forced to cross an oil slick on the road?

Slow down gently using the front brake during the entire time of crossing.

Slow down gently using the rear brake during the entire time of crossing.

Keep driving straight ahead without braking or accelerating and squeeze the clutch operating lever.

Slow down sharply with an even distribution between the rear and front brakes, until you pass the oil slick.

Category : Safety

Question:19

What is the meaning of the following traffic sign?

Careful, speed bumps ahead.

Careful, falling rocks.

Road works ahead.

Archeological works ahead.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:20

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:21

You are driving vehicle no. 3. According to the rules of giving right-of-way, in what order should the vehicles enter the intersection?

The vehicle you are driving goes in first (3), and the red private vehicle will follow (1).

The cyclist will go in first (2), and the vehicle you are driving will follow (3).

The red private vehicle will go in first (1), and the cyclist will follow (2).

The cyclist enters first (2), and the red private vehicle will follow (1).

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:22

Who is permitted to summon a vehicle to undergo a technical examination?

A Municipal Inspector, an employee of the Public Works Department, and a policeman carrying a policeman certificate.

An examiner of the Licensing Authority as well as a policeman carrying a traffic examiner certificate.

Any manager of a licensed garage.

The Director of the Standardization Department in the Israel Bureau of Standards.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:23

What is a “desert vehicle”:

A front-wheel drive commercial vehicle, which is indicated as a desert vehicle within the driving license.

A public vehicle with front –wheel and rear-wheel drive and a standard chassis, which is indicated as a desert vehicle within its registration document.

Any private vehicle with front-wheel and rear-wheel drive which is indicated as a desert vehicle within its registration document.

A commercial vehicle which is indicated as a desert vehicle within its registration document.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:24

In the following picture:

You always have right of way (2).

You should give right of way to the red vehicle (1) in the roundabout.

The driver of the red vehicle should give you right-of-way.

You have right-of-way in any case, because you come from the right.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:25

The reaction distance is the distance covered by the vehicle:

From the moment the driver eases off his step on the accelerator until the vehicle stops.

From the moment the driver notices the danger until he starts to apply the action he decided to take.

From the moment the driver steps on the brakes until the vehicle stops.

From the moment the driver notices the danger until the vehicle makes a complete stop.

Category : Safety

Question:26

What does the following traffic sign symbolize?

Rest point for drivers.

KKL (Jewish National Fund) memorial

Camping site or night parking lot.

Archeological excavation site.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:27

What should a tractor driver do when he obstructs the traffic behind him on a road?

Drive on the right lane of the road,only

Drive on the right side of the road and even on the hard shoulder if it is required and safe

He is permitted to drive on the left lane or on the right hard shoulder only.

Always drive on the hard shoulder.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:28

What is a “booster seat”?

A seat that is designed for transporting small children, restrained by the safety belt of the vehicle.

A standard seat that is designed for transporting children until 18 years of age

A seat that is designed for a driver whose height is less than 160 cm and whose age is more than 18 years

A seat that is designed for transporting children on bicycles only while the children are restrained by a safety belt.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:29

What is the meaning of the following traffic sign?

You are on a roadway that has right-of-way.

No vehicle parking.

Slow down and prepare for stopping.

End of road that has right-of-way.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:30

How do you give a signal for braking?

By turning on the four direction indicators.

By putting out the right hand through the left window.

By the brake lights.

By putting out the right hand through the right window.

Category : Rules and Regulations

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