Israel Driving Theory Test

Question:1

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:2

How would a tractor and its trailer maintain low speed during a long and steep descent?

By driving in low gear and relying on the engine’s compression braking .

By regulating the speed with the brakes.

By using the trailer’s brakes and locking the differential.

By operating the engine brake and driving in low gear.

Category : Safety

Question:3

A paraplegic is driving it the city and is in a hurry to a scheduled medical examination :

He is prohibited to use the bus lane as well as to exceed the speed limit.

He is permitted to exceed the speed limit.

He is permitted to exceed the speed limit while driving in a bus lane only.

He is permitted to use the bus lane, but is prohibited from exceeing the speed limit.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:4

What is the meaning of the following symbol?

Paid parking lot for buses only.

Bus-repair parking lot.

Night parking lot for buses only.

"Park and go".

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:5

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

When you approach railway tracks – honk, open a window and listen to the train’s noise.

Always stop before railway tracks, look to the right and to the left and continue driving.

Slow down and prepare to stop if necessary before the railway tracks.

Cross the railway tracks quickly.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:6

Is it permitted to drive passengers for hire in a private passenger car?

Yes, if a contract is signed between the driver and the passengers

Yes, if the vehicle is equipped with a standard chassis, approved by the Licensing Authority

No, except with a permission of the Tax Authorities

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:7

What are you (vehicle no. 3) required to do when approaching the following intersection (the red vehicle is not an emergency vehicle)?

You have right of way because you are crossing in a straight line (3).

Enter the intersection before the garbage truck (2), as it must yield (you [3] are coming from its right).

Give right of way to the tractor coming from the right only (1).

Give right of way to the crossing tractor (1) and truck (2).

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:8

What is the maximum number of passengers allowed in an combined commercial vehicle with an overall permissible weight of up to 3,500 kg?

As stated in the driver’s license, if at all.

One passenger next to the driver and three passengers in the back.

As stated on the vehicle license but not more than eight passengers, apart from the driver.

Two passengers next to the driver and four passengers in the back.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:9

How can you be safe while driving on a congested road?

By sticking close to the vehicle in front.

By keeping distance from your front only.

When driving on a congested road, no special attention should be given to the issue of safety.

Make sure to make a peripheral check, keep a safe distance in all directions and drive at a reasonable speed.

Category : Safety

Question:10

The speed limit of private passenger cars on urban roads (unless indicated otherwise on any traffic sign) is:

50 k.p.h.

80 k.p.h.

Up to 40 k.p.h.

50 k.p.h on a one-way road and 60 k.p.h on a two-way road.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:11

A panoramic mirror:

Causes the objects that reflect in it to look smaller and farther.

Is very expensive and therefore used only in buses.

Increases the size of reflecting objects.

Precisely reflects the objects mirrored in it (without increasing or decreasing their size).

Category : Safety

Question:12

For how long is it permitted to leave a broken-down vehicle on a road or in a public place?

It should be cleared away as soon as possible, no later than 48 hours.

Until the rescue vehicle arrives, provided that it doesn’t exceed a period of one week.

It should be moved away as soon as possible, no later than 24 hours.

For the period in which it is being repaired, provided that it doesn’t exceed 72 hours.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:13

What is the meaning of the following traffic sign?

No overtaking permitted for commercial vehicles with an all up weight of more than 4,000 kg but may overtake a Motorcycle

No overtaking or bypassing of motor vehicles for any vehicle with an all up weight of more than eight tons.

A commercial vehicle with an all up weight of at least 14 tons is permitted to overtake or bypass a motor vehicle with more than 2 wheels.

No overtaking for vehicles with an all up weight of more than 12 tons.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:14

When traffic sign 401 is placed at an entry to a road, which traffic sign should be placed at the entry from the opposite side of the same road?

618

307

401

402

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:15

When you squeeze the motorcycle’s clutch lever:

You disconnect the engine from the gearbox.

You connect between the engine and the gearbox.

The motorcycle stops on the place.

The engine’s fuel consumption increases.

Category : Know Your Vehicle

Question:16

What characterizes the following road?

It is a play street. You should adjust your speed appropriately, up to a maximum of 40 k.p.h.

The absence of pedestrians on the roadway; hence there is no risk of being surprised by them. All is in order.

It is an urban road with parked vehicles, and pedestrians might emerge from between the parked vehicles.

The roadway looks very wide and no surprises are expected.

Category : Safety

Question:17

The license class that is required for driving a motorcycle with an engine power of more than 33 horse-powers (25 KW) is:

A1.

A2.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:18

When approaching a junction with no traffic signs and you wish to turn right, whilst another vehicle approaches the junction from your opposite direction, you should:

Continue driving carefully.

Stop and give right of way to the approaching vehicle.

Slow down and, if needed, stop and give right of way.

In any case, stop.

Category : Safety

Question:19

It is prohibited to drive too close to the vehicle in front of you:

During the dark only.

Only when the weight of the vehicle in front is more than 4 tons.

On a steep descent and only after a “dangerous descent” sign.

Because it might brake suddenly.

Category : Safety

Question:20

In which cases are you obliged to slow down?

You are only obliged to slow down in case of busy traffic.

When encountering or overtaking an animal.

There is no obligation to slow down. There is an obligation to drive carefully.

You are obliged to slow down in an urban road only.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:21

What are you required to do when the signal in the picture displays a flashing red light?

Always stop before the level crossing, and don’t continue driving until the flashing stops.

You may continue driving straight carefully after stopping first.

Proceed – it is permitted to drive straight when the road is clear.

Drive slowly while passing the crossing.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:22

Is it permitted for vehicle drivers to drive under the influence of drugs or alcohol?

Yes, when they need to drive in order to receive medical treatment only.

Yes, for short-distance drives back home.

Yes, in accordance with doctor’s orders only.

It is absolutely forbidden.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:23

What is the maximum freight height permitted for a vehicle carrier that has three loading surfaces, one over the other?

5.20 meters.

5.00 meters.

4.20 meters.

4.80 meters.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:24

When is a driver obliged to signal?

When he approaches a level crossing with a barrier.

When he intends to change his driving lane.

When he arrives to a long uphill drive.

When he arrives to a steep descent.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:25

What is the certified “authority” for issuing bus operation permits?

The district licensing authority.

The Israel Police Commissioner.

The Director of the Vehicle Department in the Ministry of Transportation.

The Inspector of Transport.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:26

Define “connected truck”:

A motor vehicle towing another motor vehicle.

A rigid motor vehicle connected to a trailer .

A vehicle for carrying long freights.

A truck tractor connected with a semi-trailer.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:27

Who is permitted to repair vehicle safety part failures?

Every driver having know-how and experience in the field of vehicle mechanics.

Every professional in any vehicle repair garage.

Every driver, as long as he follows the manufacturer’s manual.

A qualified mechanic at a licensed garage only.

Category : Know Your Vehicle

Question:28

The following illustration shows an intersection with traffic signs. What is the correct manner of making a turn from street A to street C?

From lane 2 to lane 4

From lane 2 to lane 3.

From lane 1 to lane 3.

From lane 2 or from lane 1 to lane 4.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:29

Where are you required to stop when the following traffic sign is placed?

At the center of the intersection, where the best field of view is located.

If a stop line is marked – stop immediately after the line.

Stop wherever you want before the intersection.

If a stop line is marked – stop before and close to the line. If a stop line is not marked – stop at the line of the junction.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:30

Why is it required to install a safety frame in a tractor?

To protect operator from high falling objects.

To protect operator during a collision accident.

To protect the operator./driver in the event that the tractor rolls over.

To protect operator while working between trees and branches.

Category : Rules and Regulations

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