Israel Driving Theory Test

Question:1

What is the meaning of the following traffic sign?

Entrance to a freeway. (Motorway)

Suspension bridge over a freeway.

Freeway interchange ahead.

Exit from a freeway.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:2

the law demands that a pillion passenger on a motorcycle will:

place both feet on a support either side of a motorcycle

the passenger will be over 6 yrs. old

the passenger will be over 10yrs. old

the passenger will be over 12 yrs. old.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:3

Who is responsible for the entry and exit of bus passengers?

The vehicle owner.

The route service owner.

The dispatcher.

The bus driver.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:4

What is the maximum freight height (when the freight is in one unit) permitted on a commercial vehicle with an all up weight of more than 15,000kg (without a permit from a police officer)?

3.50 meters.

4.80 meters.

4.20 meters.

3.80 meters.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:5

What is the meaning of the following traffic sign?

Passage for engine wheelchairs only.

Parking for vehicles of handicapped people who have the sticker that is indicated in the sign.

Stopping place for handicap vehicles only.

Parking for all handicap vehicles.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:6

According to the traffic signs appearing in the picture, the road that turns to the left is:

A restricted non-urban road.

A freeway.

A inter-urban road.

Not a main road.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:7

Is it permitted to stop or park a vehicle after a pedestrian crossing?

It is only allowed at night.

No.

Yes.

It is forbidden within a distance of twelve meters after the pedestrian crossing.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:8

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:9

The “Overall height” of a vehicle is measured:

From the floor of the box until the highest point of the truck.

From the road’s surface until the vehicle’s highest point (including all its fixtures, and when it is loaded)..

From the road’s surface until the vehicle’s highest point (including all its fixtures, and when it is not loaded).

From the road’s surface until the roof of the drivers compartment.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:10

Is every taxi required to have an ABS anti-lock braking system?

No, only buses and private passenger cars must have it.

No, only buses and commercial vehicles must have it.

No, only city cabs must have it.

Yes.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:11

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:12

Define “own weight”:

The vehicle’s weight including all accessories plus fuel, water and oil, excluding driver and freight.

The vehicle’s weight with freight and with the driver, including the weight of the all accessories plus fuel.

The vehicle’s volume including all accessories plus fuel, water and oil, excluding driver and freight.

The vehicle’s weight including all accessories plus fuel, water and oil, including driver and freight.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:13

Who is required to have an escort as a ”new driver” while driving a private passenger car?

Anybody receiving for the first time a driver’s license for private passenger cars, and is younger than 30 years of age.

Anybody receiving for the first time a driver’s license for private passenger cars, and is younger than 21 years of age.

Anybody receiving for the first time a driver’s license for private passenger cars or a C1 class license for light trucks.

Anybody receiving for the first time a driver’s license for private passenger cars, and is younger than 24 years of age.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:14

What is “night time”?

The period of time in which it is required to turn on the vehicle’s parking lights

A period of heavy fog only

The period of time that starts 15 minutes following sunset and ends 15 minutes before sunrise

The period of time between sunset and the following sunrise.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:15

How would you seat a child less than three years of age inside a vehicle?

Wearing a three-point safety belt.

In a safety seat that fits his height and weight.

Wearing any of the vehicle’s safety belts.

Wearing a waist belt.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:16

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:17

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:18

What is the risk in shifting gears while driving a heavy vehicle down a steep descent?

There is no risk in shifting gears, and gears are not so important, as long as one of them is operated.

Shifting gears while driving down a steep descent is not dangerous.

There is no danger. By shifting from low gear to high gear while driving on a steep descent, the vehicle can drive faster.

There is a risk that the gear would not shift and the vehicle would stay in neutral gear.

Category : Safety

Question:19

What is the speed limit on an urban road for a private passenger car (if not indicated otherwise by any road sign)?

40 k.p.h.

70 k.p.h.

50 k.p.h.

60 k.p.h.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:20

What is the most important principle when turning right in an intersection?

To start and to complete the turn close to the right edge of the road.

To stay away from the road’s right edge.

To turn as far as possible from the right sidewalk.

To enter and exit the intersection in a wide arc to the center of the roadway.

Category : Safety

Question:21

On an urban road, what is the speed limit (in k.p.h) for a commercial vehicle with an all up weight of more than 12,000 kg?

50 k.p.h.- even if there is a road sign permitting to drive at a higher speed.

50 k.p.h.- if there is a road sign permitting to drive at a higher speed, the vehicle is permitted to drive at the speed indicated in the sign.

60 k.p.h.- even if there is a road sign permitting to drive at a higher speed.

60 k.p.h.- if there is a road sign permitting to drive at a higher speed, the vehicle is permitted to drive at the speed indicated in the sign.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:22

Is it permitted for a bus, which uses a public transportation lane, to overtake an overtaking vehicle?

Yes, but only on inter-urban roads.

Yes.

Yes, but only if there are no passengers on the bus.

Yes, but only if it overtakes a commercial vehicle.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:23

What is the driver required to check before starting to drive?

That none of the dashboard’s (control panel)warning lights are turned on.

Engine air pressure, cleanliness of windshields and proper function of the air-conditioning system.

The driver is only supposed to drive the vehicle. All checks should be performed in a garage only.

Level of windshield cleaning fluid and proper function of the lighting system only.

Category : Safety

Question:24

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

A distance of about 250 meters to an approaching level crossing.

You should always stop at a distance of one meter before the level crossing.

Slow down and stop. Railway tracks 50 meters ahead.

Slow down and prepare to stop before the level crossing, if necessary.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:25

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:26

What risk do riders of two-wheelers face while passing between two rows of moving cars before an intersection?

Being hit by a car that suddenly swerves from its lane to the passage in which the motorcycle is proceeding.

There is no risk, as there is always enough space for two-wheelers to pass comfortably and safely.

The rider might scare drivers who are short-tempered anyway.

The risk is that at the beginning of the row, next to the intersection, there is no more space left because there are many two-wheelers standing there.

Category : Safety

Question:27

While driving on a road with two lanes in your direction of driving:

You are always permitted to drive on the left lane only.

You are obliged to drive in the right lane, unless you are overtaking or turning left.

You are permitted to drive on the right or left lane, according to the type of the vehicle.

You may drive on either lane, as long as you don’t cause any risk to traffic.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:28

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:29

When is it obligatory to operate the vehicle’s different types of decelerators or retarders ?

When driving on a road section before which a “sharp curve” sign is placed.

When driving on a road section before which a “danger of slipping” sign is placed.

When driving on a road section before which a “hairpin curve” sign is placed.

When driving on a road section before which a “dangerous descent” sign is placed.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:30

What are the terms for operating a taxi at the “Ben-Gurion” airport?

The taxi will only operate in coordination with the passenger in need of a ride, including relevant arrival and departure times.

Every taxi driver is permitted to transport passengers from the Ben-Gurion airport.

No permit is required for transporting passengers from the Ben-Gurion airport. Picking up time should be accurately coordinated in advance with passengers.

Only a taxi having a permit from the Licensing Authority can operate in the Ben-Gurion Airport, and only in accordance with the permit’s terms, including taxi stopping and parking.

Category : Rules and Regulations

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