Israel Driving Theory Test

Question:1

Is it obligatory to obey the directions and signals of a military policeman in uniform?

No, only for the purpose of stopping a vehicle

Yes, equally to a civil policeman

No, only as regards to the presentation of a driver’s license

Usually not

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:2

What is the correct way for pulling onto a “hard shoulder” which is lower than the road?

Quickly pulling onto the “hard shoulder” and quickly stopping after a very short distance.

Slowing down to a low speed and gradually moving onto the “hard shoulder”.

There is no "correct way": It is prohibited to pull onto a lower hard shoulder.

Quickly pulling onto the “hard shoulder” and then slowing down gradually.

Category : Safety

Question:3

What is the difference between the two signs?

Both signs belong to the group of obligatory signs and warn the driver of animals on the road.

Sign 146 warns of wild animals in the area. Sign 411 forbids the entry of animals harnessed or un-harnessed.

Both signs belong to the information group and warn the driver of animals on the road.

Sign 146 forbids the entry of animals harnessed or un-harnessed. 411 warns of wild animals on the road.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:4

Driving at night with the high beam can cause:

It doesn’t disturb other drivers.

The dazzling ( blinding )of other drivers.

Damage to the vehicle’s lighting system, particularly to the headlights.

There is no statutory restriction on the use of the high beam while driving.

Category : Safety

Question:5

What is the meaning of the following traffic sign?

The sign indicates the speed limit ahead, and it applies to all vehicles.

End of special speed limit.

Special speed limit for restricted vehicles only.

It is prohibited to drive slower (in k.p.h) than indicated in the sign.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:6

What is the meaning of the following traffic sign?

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

It is prohibited to stop within a distance of 120 meters before the railway tracks.

A distance of about 70 meters to an approaching level crossing.

Approach to a level crossing. Approx 200metres before the crossing

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:7

What is the meaning of the following traffic sign?

You have reached a section where fast vehicles should drive on the right lane and slow vehicles should drive on the left lane.

You have reached the end of a special speed section.

You have reached a section where parking is permitted on both sides of the road.

You have reached a section where speed limit is temporarily changed from 50 k.p.h to 30 k.p.h.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:8

What are the “blind spots”?

Elements obstructing the driver’s rear view.

The areas around a vehicle in which its driver cannot notice other road users – neither by looking nor by glancing at the mirrors.

The area in front of the vehicle only in which the driver can spot pedestrians.

The area behind the vehicle only in which the driver cannot notice other vehicles - neither by looking nor by glancing at the mirrors or by any other means.

Category : Safety

Question:9

Define level crossing:

A place where a road and a railroad meet on a freeway.

A place where a road and a railroad meet at different levels.

A place where a road and a railroad meet or cross at the same level.

Any place where a railroad can be crossed

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:10

What is the meaning of the sign?

Portable flashing caution sign situated before a road works.

Portable flashing sign upon leaving an inter-urban road to enter a motorway (freeway).

Portable flashing sign for advertising to drivers.

Portable flashing sign before entering an airport.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:11

In which cases are you legally obliged to slow down?

When the road is obstructed, or having poor visibility or sharp bends.

Before and during overtaking, for increased safety.

In a place that is shaded by a boulevard of high trees.

When you approach a place in which delinquent activity might take place.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:12

When a traffic light displays a stable (not flashing) yellow light:

It indicates that the flashing yellow light is about to appear. You should drive faster and clear the intersection immediately.

It indicates that the flashing green light is about to appear. You should drive faster and clear the intersection immediately.

It indicates that the red light is about to appear. You should prepare to stop or clear the intersection immediately.

It indicates that the stable (not flashing) green light is about to appear and you would be able to continue driving.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:13

What is the meaning of the following traffic sign?

You may pass the marked place from either its right or left.

Pass the place that is marked with a signpost from its right.

No right or left turn.

It is prohibited to drive forward.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:14

In a work vehicle:

It is prohibited to transport passengers but it is permitted to carry freight.

It is prohibited to carry freight but it is permitted to carry up to 6 passengers in the vehicle’s trunk.

It is permitted to transport passengers and to carry freight.

It is prohibited to carry freight or transport passengers, except in the driver’s compartment.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:15

What conduct can be expected from the vehicles in the following picture?

To slow down at the entry to the sharp curve and keep driving on the far right of the roadway.

Only the dark vehicle is obliged to slow down before entering the curve.

The white vehicle shall stop on the right side of the road and give right of way to the dark vehicle.

The dark vehicle shall stop on the right side of the road and allow the white vehicle to proceed.

Category : Safety

Question:16

Which vehicles are obliged to have “safety shoes”?

Every motor vehicle with an all up weight of at least 5,000 kg, except for buses.

All commercial vehicles regardless of weigh, except for buses.

Every vehicle with an all up weight of up to 3,500 kg, except for buses.

Every vehicle with an all up weight of up to 4,000 kg, including buses.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:17

“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:18

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:19

For what reason do the following road signs have a different shape than other signs?

To enable pedestrians to notice road signs that are posted opposite their direction of walking.

Because these two road signs are less important than other signs.

To make them more recognisable to drivers, and so that they can also be seen and interpreted correctly even under poor visibility conditions.

Because these two road signs are more important than other signs.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:20

How would you keep your vehicle balanced when approaching a curve in the roadway?

You should slow down before entering the curve, and accelerate when coming out of it.

You should shift into high gear.

You should shift into neutral gear.

You should drive faster before entering the curve.

Category : Safety

Question:21

What is the meaning of the following traffic sign?

4-wheeled vehicles only are permitted to use the roadway or the lane.

Designated lane for trams, buses, taxis and vehicles that transport at least the number of passengers that is indicated in the sign.

All vehicles are permitted to use the roadway or the lane, except for trams and electric buses.

A lane prohibited for public transportation.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:22

What are you required to do when during a night drive you are confronted with a vehicle that doesn’t dip its lights and blinds you?

Slow down and keep as much as possible to the right.

Turn on the high beam to overcome the blinding effect of the other vehicle.

Drive faster to shorten the duration of being blinded.

Keep driving with a low beam at your current course and speed

Category : Safety

Question:23

What is the effect of driving at a high speed during an accident?

The driver’s response time is significantly shortened, and safety is enhanced.

High speed does not influence the outcome of the accident.

It causes greater force of collision and a more severe impact on humans and damage to property.

The driver’s response time is lengthened, and safety is thus enhanced.

Category : Safety

Question:24

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

Use the brakes only.

Slow down and shift to low gear. Refrain from prolonged brake use.

Drive faster in the ascent by shifting to high gear.

Drive faster and shift to high gear.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:25

What should you do when your driving lane is blocked by the double-parked silver vehicle (marked with a circle)?

Slow down, allow the vehicle coming from the opposite direction to pass undisturbed, and then overtake the parked vehicle.

Signal with your headlight to the vehicle coming from the opposite direction and swerve quickly to the opposite lane, before it arrives

Stop behind the silver vehicle and wait for a policeman or an inspector.

Overtake the silver vehicle through the gap between it and the vehicle coming from the opposite direction.

Category : Safety

Question:26

When a rear camera is installed in a vehicle:

It displays the dead spots behind the vehicle.

It displays the dead spots around the vehicle.

It displays the dead spots in the vehicle’s front side.

It displays the dead spots behind the vehicle, while driving forward only.

Category : Safety

Question:27

When a vehicle is forced to stop on an inter-urban road and the driver or one of the passengers is about to exit the vehicle:

The driver must wear a vest when exiting the vehicle, only if other vehicles are on the road.

The first person to get out of the vehicle must wear a standard fluorescent vest when exiting the vehicle or stepping out of it.

No obligation applies to this situation. Wearing a vest is obligatory on an urban road only.

Only the driver is obliged to wear a vest, and not any other person exiting the vehicle.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:28

Driving on a wet road creates:

A danger of skidding and turning-over, as speed increases

A danger of sliding and rolling-over, which can be prevented by driving faster.

A longer response distance.

Vehicle roll-over due to slow speed.

Category : Safety

Question:29

The danger of skidding on a wet road is greater:

The deeper are the grooves in the tires.

The more worn-out are the tires.

The higher is the tire air pressure.

The heavier is the vehicle.

Category : Safety

Question:30

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

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