Israel Driving Theory Test

Question:1

What is a “breathalyzer test”?

A test of exhaled air by means of a device that provides information about a person’s blood alcohol level.

A stress test measuring the air quantity that enters the driver’s lungs while driving.

A test in which a person exhales into a device that gives information about his lung volume.

A test performed for new-driver applicants by a family doctor, at the requirement of the Licensing Authority.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:2

Is a policeman permitted to stop a vehicle that carries freight in an unlawful manner?

Yes, a policeman is permitted to stop the vehicle until the freight is unloaded or until the matter is lawfully settled.

No, unless the freight endangers other road users.

Yes, but only if the vehicle’s overall weight is 20% higher than the statutory weight.

No, only a police officer ranked superintendent or higher may stop a vehicle.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:3

What effect does driving whilst keeping proper distance from the vehicle in front has on the vehicle’s fuel consumption and wear?

It is required to keep a proper distance to prevent accidents only, and it has no effect on the vehicle’s wear or fuel consumption.

The shorter is the distance kept from the vehicle in front, the lower are both brake wear and fuel consumption.

In order to keep proper distance from the vehicle in front you are required to constantly use the brakes, and therefore it causes quick brake wear.

When proper distance is kept – brake wear and engine fuel consumption are reduced,

Category : Safety

Question:4

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

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

Drive, you have right of way in the intersection (3).

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

Give right of way to both vehicles (1, 2).

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:5

What class of license is required for driving buses or commercial vehicles with an all up weight of more than 3,500 kg?

A2.

A1.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:6

On which part of a road should a cyclist ride?

As close as possible to the road’s left edge, facing the incoming traffic.

As close as possible to the right hand side of the road.

Where all other vehicles are driving.

It is absolutely forbidden to ride bicycle on any part of a road.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:7

What is the minimum distance that it is permitted to park near a fire hydrant?

Two meters in any direction from the fire hydrant.

Six meters from either side of the fire hydrant.

Twelve meters from either side of the fire hydrant.

Twenty meters from either side of the fire hydrant.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:8

On a road designated for vehicle traffic, how is it required to stand a motorcycle with a sidecar during “light time” when the road is not lit?

With the head light or parking light on.

With the brake light on.

With the rear light and parking lights on.

With only the parking light on.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:9

What are you required to do when approaching a railroad barrier in a “down position” (meaning: horizontal)?

Continue driving carefully around or under the barrier.

Stop and turn the vehicle’s engine off.

No parking and stopping. Pass the barrier from its right.

Stop before it and do not continue driving.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:10

What is the meaning of the following traffic sign?

Bicycle traffic crossing ahead.

Careful! Two-wheeled motor vehicle.

Give right-of-way to bicyclists.

Bicycle path.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:11

What would you do if your driving lane is obstructed?

Quickly cross the obstruction from either its right or left.

Drive slowly and disregard the road signs that are posted in the place.

Cross the obstruction from the right only, and vehicles approaching from your front are supposed to give you right-of-way.

Obey the signals that are given by a policeman, a signaler or a road sign.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:12

Within which distance before and after a railway crossing is it allowed to stand or park a vehicle?

At least six meters from the crossing.

At least twenty meters from the crossing.

At least four meters from the crossing.

At least twelve meters from the crossing.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:13

What is the meaning of the following road marking (a continuous separation line)?

Separation area on a one-way roadway.

Separation between motor and non-motor vehicles.

Driving on the left of the line is prohibited.

Separation between a public transportation lane and other lanes.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:14

What is the meaning of alternating red-white colored curbstones?

It is permitted to stop but prohibited to park along the red-white marked area.

The marking is intended to emphasize separation areas, sidewalks and traffic islands, and it has no restrictive meaning.

Arranged parking space by means of parking tickets.

No stopping besides the curbstones, except for public transport that load or unload passengers.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:15

When is it permitted to park on the left side of the road?

In any urban road.

In any one-way road.

In any road, provided that the deviation to the left is performed carefully.

Only in a one-way roadway which is not part of a road that has a separation area.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:16

Is it permitted to drive a vehicle with a malfunctioning lighting system?

Yes, if one light is not functioning.

Yes, when the parking lights are malfunctioning.

No.

Yes, during day time only.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:17

What is the meaning of the following traffic sign?

Entry is permitted for commercial motor vehicles with an overall weight which exceeds the weight indicated in the sign.

No entry for commercial motor vehicles with an overall weight which exceeds the weight indicated in the sign.

No entry for any type of vehicle that has a higher all up weight than what is indicated in the sign.

Entry is permitted for all motor vehicles.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:18

It is permitted to park a service route bus (not for the purpose of passenger loading / unloading):

According to the provisions of the route license, if such was determined by the Authority.

In every bus station.

In any place, according to the passengers’ request.

In every public parking lot.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:19

How is the required distance for overtaking determined?

It only depends on the driving speed of the overtaken vehicle and not of the overtaking one.

It depends on the driving speeds of the overtaking and the overtaken vehicles

It only depends on the driving speed of the overtaking vehicle and not of the overtaken one.

It corresponds to the speed limit in that road section.

Category : Safety

Question:20

Who is permitted to drive a “security vehicle” or a “rescue vehicle”?

Any person who received a permit from the Israel Fire and Rescue Commissioner.

Any person who received a permit to do so from the Licensing Authority.

Any person who received a permit from the Ministry of Health.

Any person who received a license from the Ministry of Defense.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:21

Which of the vehicle’s systems might cause an uneven wear of the front tires?

The air conditioning system.

The steering system.

The braking system.

The electricity system.

Category : Know Your Vehicle

Question:22

Is it obligatory to turn-on the bus headlights during the day as well?

Yes, but only during winter, autumn and spring.

Yes, on city routes, when there are passengers on the vehicle.

No, except on intercity routes.

Yes, every year between November 1st and March 31st.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:23

What is a taxi sightseeing ride?

A taxi ride in service of the Ministry of Defense.

Only a route service ride.

An exclusive taxi ride for the person who ordered it, for the purpose of touring, traveling or sightseeing.

A taxi ride in service of the Ministries of Tourism and Sports together.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:24

What is the meaning of the following traffic sign?

Give right-of-way to all vehicles.

Be alert, speed camera ahead.

A hazardous place for which a specific road sign was not designated.

Careful! dangerous descent.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:25

What does the law state about carrying wheelchairs on taxis?

It is permitted, but the price for carrying a wheelchair is half the fare of a regular ride.

No fee is to be charged for carrying the wheelchair. However, a taxi driver is permitted to refuse carrying more than one wheelchair.

The Controller of Road Transport determines the price and terms for carrying wheelchairs.

The service station determines the terms and price for carrying wheelchairs.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:26

How would you conduct yourself when approaching an intersection with a yellow flashing traffic light?

Slow down and even stop if necessary - according to the surrounding traffic.

In any case – stop before the pedestrian crossing.

Speed up before the light turns red.

Slow down and give right-of-way to vehicles coming from your left only.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:27

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:28

What is the meaning of the following traffic sign?

Careful, electric bus ahead.

Careful! Local train ( or tram) crosses in both direction on the road ahead.

Careful, railway crossing.

Passenger train station.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:29

Is it permitted to drive a vehicle (other then an electric vehicle) on the sidewalk?

It is prohibited to clean the sidewalk with a motorcycle.

Yes, but only for the purpose of cleaning the sidewalk.

Yes, but only vehicles towing a trailer.

Yes, but only non-motor vehicles.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:30

How should oversize freight be marked from the vehicle’s front or rear sides?

It is not obligatory to mark oversize freight from the vehicle’s front, and the oversize freight from the rear shall be marked with a glittering red triangle.

Oversize freight from the vehicle’s front or rear that exceeds by more than 150cm should be marked with 2 glittering red triangles from each side.

The freight shall be marked from its front with a red triangle, and from its rear with a white triangle.

The freight shall be marked from its front with white light reflecting triangle, and from its rear with a white triangle with red light-reflecting margins.

Category : Rules and Regulations

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