Israel Driving Theory Test

Question:1

What is the advantage of driving on the right side of the road?

It prevents the vehicle behind you from overtaking you.

You create a safety distance between yourself and oncoming vehicle traffic.

There is no advantage in driving on the right side of the road, except for one-way roads only.

You Stay within the permitted distance of no more than 40cm from the road’s edge.

Category : Safety

Question:2

Who is allowed to drive against traffic in a one-way street?

It is prohibited, except for a security vehicle on duty, or in accordance with a policeman’s directions

It is allowed for cyclists only

It is unconditionally prohibited, even when a policeman directs otherwise

It is allowed on holidays, when traffic is light and no disturbance is caused

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:3

How would you conduct yourself when approaching the intersection that is depicted in the following picture?

Stop anyway.

Always accelerate when entering the intersection, in order to avoid traffic disturbance.

Cross it safely.

Slow down and even stop if necessary in order to give right-of-way.

Category : Safety

Question:4

Is it obligatory to obey the directions and signals of a municipal inspector in uniform?

No. It is only obligatory to obey as regards to parking directions within city limits

No. It is only obligatory to obey as regards to the presentation of a driver’s license

Usually not

Yes, if the directions are related to traffic control.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:5

What is the meaning of the following traffic sign?

Parking on the sidewalk is permitted, provided that the sidewalk is wider than six meters.

Parking on the sidewalk is permitted for all vehicles, according to the sidewalk’s marking.

No parking on the sidewalk.

Parking on the sidewalk is permitted, according to the sidewalk’s marking, for private and commercial vehicles with an all up weight of up to 2,200 kg.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:6

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:7

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:8

In your opinion, why was a continuous line marked on the roadway?

Because of the limited field of vision ahead.

Because of the tree lines on both sides of the roadway.

Because there is a bus-stop bay on the right side of the roadway.

Because the roadway is narrow.

Category : Safety

Question:9

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

Give right-of-way in a narrow road.

Continue driving normally. You have right-of-way over opposing traffic.

Give a left signal and carefully cross to the left lane while glancing in the mirrors.

Slow down, keep to the right, and stay alert for oncoming traffic.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:10

When is it obligatory to operate the speed retarder while driving downhill?

Only when the slope rate is indicated in the “steep descent” sign.

In every downhill road section.

When the slope rate of the descent exceeds 6% and the length of the descent exceeds one kilometer.

When a “dangerous descent” sign is posted.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:11

Which type of motor vehicle is authorized to carry a freight container?

A work vehicle that is authorized to transport containers.

A commercial vehicle with an all up weight of more than 15,000 kg, on an urban road only.

A commercial motor vehicle with a minimum all up weight of 16,000 kg.

A commercial vehicle with an all up weight of more than 15,000 kg, on an inter-urban road only.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:12

What risks should be taken into account on the following roadway?

Vehicles are parked adjacently to each other and pedestrians cannot cross between them.

There is no risk in the following roadway.

Sudden appearance of pedestrians or children from between the parked cars.

Traffic policeman writes tickets to drivers who parked on the right of the roadway,

Category : Safety

Question:13

What might be the consequence of excessive brake use?

Overcooling of the brakes and increase of braking efficiency.

Overheating of the brakes and decrease of braking efficiency.

Excessive use of the brakes should cause no concern.

The power of the engine might be decreased and it might even stop working.

Category : Know Your Vehicle

Question:14

What is the meaning of the following road marking?

It is forbidden to turn left from the left lane.

You have right-of-way on the narrow road over opposite traffic.

Only driving forward is permitted.

Left lane reverts to turning left only.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:15

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:16

Which of the following is an emergency vehicle?

A Red Magen David Ambulance, an Israel Police vehicle, IDF vehicle, Fire-fighting vehicle, integrated policing vehicle or any other vehicle approved by the Authority, when it sounds its emergency signals and operates flashing lights and sounds an alarm signal.

Any ambulance, IDF vehicle, fire-fighting vehicle or other commercial vehicle that was authorized to function as an emergency vehicle by the Licensing Authority

Every vehicle of the Israel Police or the IDF and vehicles that are used for regular security missions in borderline settlements

A vehicle of the Israel Police or the IDF and a fire-fighting vehicle only

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:17

Who is permitted to transport hazardous materials?

Anybody who was trained to do it and obtained a permit from the body that trained him.

Anybody who successfully completed a heavy vehicle driving course.

Anybody who is permitted to drive a vehicle with an all up weight of more than 12,000 kg..

Only someone who was trained to do so and obtained a permit from the Ministry of Transportation.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:18

It is prohibited to overtake on a steep hill:

Only when there is a “danger” road sign.

When your field of vision is limited or obstructed.

Only when there is a “no overtaking” road sign.

Overtaking is permitted, provided that the weight of your car exceeds 4 tons.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:19

What is the meaning of the road-sign?

Number of a main road.

Number of a Motorway (Freeway).

Distance to the nearest Junction.

Distance to the nearest road.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:20

What is the meaning of this sign?

Taxi rank. No entry to the street in which the sign is placed.

The end of the Taxi Rank.

The beginning of a public bus station.

Taxi rank. Parking and stopping is forbidden to all other vehicles.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:21

What are we required to check and verify before starting-up the vehicle’s engine?

That the foot brake is pressed, the parking brake secured, the gear handle is in Neutral (N) and the clutch is pressed (in automatic vehicles – Parking (P))

The parking brake is released, the gear handle is in first gear and the clutch is pressed.

The parking brake is released, the gear handle is on Neutral (in automatic vehicles – N) and the clutch is pressed.

The parking brake is secured, the gear handle is on first gear (in automatic vehicles – D) and the clutch is pressed.

Category : Safety

Question:22

What is a “U-turn”?

Any turn not in a right angle is called a U-turn.

A turn in which the driver turns back to the direction he came from (turns and drives to the opposite direction)

Only a turn in which the driver drives in a roundabout and returns to the direction he came from.

A turn in which the driver makes a 360 degrees round.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:23

What is the main risk of driving in reverse?

Causing damage to the vehicle’s tires, when approaching the sidewalk or sharp objects.

The presence of road users in the driver’s “blind spots” and the chance of hitting them.

Lack of control over a slow and steady driving speed due to gear restrictions.

Causing damage to the steering system, because the wheel is used oppositely to its normal use while driving forward.

Category : Safety

Question:24

The following traffic sign is the only sign posted at an intersection. Is it permitted to turn left?

Yes, only during the day.

No.

Yes, only in the intersection.

Yes, in an intersection with traffic lights.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:25

What is the meaning of the following traffic sign?

U-Turn is permitted.

Sharp bend to the right.

Drive left only.

Winding road.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:26

“Permitted load” on a commercial vehicle is:

The maximum weight of the cargo (in Kg) that is permitted to be loaded on the vehicle

The weight of the cargo plus the vehicle’s own weight

The all up weight of a transport vehicle

The vehicle’s own weight, including: water, oil, fuel and the weight of the driver

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:27

Is the Licensing Authority permitted to summon a holder of a driver’s license to attend a driving education course?

Yes it may, but only within a period of two years from the date in which the driver’s license was obtained.

No, it is not permitted to do so.

Yes, it is Legally permitted to do so.

No, only the Israel Police can instruct to summon a holder of a driver’s license to attend a driving education course

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:28

What should you do when approaching a railway crossing and a warning signal is given before you reached the crossing:

Stop and don’t continue driving.

Slow down only when a signaler turns on a warning signal.

Slow down only if you see an approaching train.

Ignore the signal and continue driving. You were there before the signal.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:29

Which of the following road signs indicates a pedestrian crossing?

220

226

136

306

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:30

You are driving vehicle no. 3 before an intersection without traffic signs. According to the rules of giving right-of-way, in what order should vehicles that arrived at the same time enter the intersection?

You enter first (3), the garbage truck comes second (1), and the private vehicle is last (2).

The garbage truck enters first (1), second is the private vehicle (2), and you go last (3).

You enter first (3), second is the private vehicle (2), and the garbage truck is last (1).

The private vehicle will go in first (2), you go second (3), and the garbage truck is last (1).

Category : Rules and Regulations

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