Israel Driving Theory Test

Question:1

What effect does the distance between vehicles have on the overtaking process?

Short distance reduces the field of vision and increases the risk in overtaking.

The closer we are to the vehicle in front of us, the safer is the deviation while overtaking.

The distance between vehicles has no effect on the safety of overtaking.

The closer we are to the vehicle in front of us, the shorter and safer is the overtaking distance.

Category : Safety

Question:2

What are the risks of driving in high speeds?

Serious damage to the vehicles front tires and steering system.

Fast wear and tear of the engine.

There is risk in driving in high speeds.

Reduced ability of stopping the vehicle in time in order to prevent an accident, and even loss of control over the vehicle.

Category : Safety

Question:3

When is it recommended to check the tire air pressure?

When the tires are hot.

When the tires are cold.

Once a year.

Before every periodic treatment.

Category : Know Your Vehicle

Question:4

What are you required to do when the brake-check lamp lights up while driving?

Continue driving normally until the vehicle’s periodic treatment.

Stop the vehicle and don’t resume driving.

Continue driving slowly until the garage.

Continue driving normally until the garage.

Category : Know Your Vehicle

Question:5

When is it required to check the vehicle’s air polluting emissions?

Vehicles cause no pollution; hence there is no need to perform a check.

Once a month, in every garage specializing in car electronics only.

Once every half a year, at the treating garage.

In the vehicle’s annual test at a licensing facility.

Category : Know Your Vehicle

Question:6

On which of the following trailers and semi-trailers is it obligatory to install an independent brake?

Trailers and semi-trailers with an all up weight of 8,000 kg or more.

Trailers and semi-trailers with an all up weight that exceeds 19,000 kg.

It is obligatory to install an independent brake on every trailer and semi-trailer, regardless of weight.

Trailers and semi-trailers with an all up weight that exceeds 3,000 kg.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:7

What does it mean when a yellow arrow pointing straight ahead is marked on the road?

All vehicles are permitted to drive straight, but right-of-way should be given to buses.

Every vehicle carrying at least six passengers is permitted to continue straight forward.

Only public vehicles are permitted to continue driving straight ahead at the coming intersection.

Private vehicles are permitted to carefully drive straight.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:8

Until where do the following road signs remain valid?

Until the nearest traffic light, provided that the light is green.

Until the nearest bus station.

The validity of the sign expires when approaching a densely populated area.

Until the nearest junction or until another “speed limit” or “end of speed limit” sign is placed.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:9

Is a taxi permitted to stop and load or unload passengers within the limits of the following traffic sign?

Yes, but on an urban road only, and provided that no traffic disturbance is caused.

No.

No, except during the night.

Yes, when a “bus station” sign is placed.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:10

What is the responsibility of the controller of the vehicle as regards to the work and rest hours of the vehicle’s driver?

The controller of the vehicle must not permit the vehicle’s driver to exceed statutory work hours.

The controller of the vehicle is not responsible for the work and rest hours of the vehicle’s driver. The driver is solely responsible for it.

The controller of the vehicle may, under the approval of the safety officer, instruct the driver to exceed statutory driving hours.

The controller of the vehicle is responsible, yet the safety officer of a vehicle fleet may adjust the work and rest hours to meet the requirements, regardless of the law.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:11

What is the meaning of the following traffic sign?

Refreshment station.

First aid station.

Private ambulance station.

Ambulance parking only.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:12

Is it permitted to stand or park a vehicle on the sidewalk (pavement)?

No, except in a regulated place marked with a sign..

It is absolutely forbidden.

Yes, it is permitted on an interlocking-stone-surface sidewalk.

Yes, it is permitted on a sidewalk with a minimum width of 3 meters.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:13

How can we overcome the problem of tiredness while driving?

Have an adequate rest before driving and take rest breaks during the journey.

A short break and a heavy meal will drive the tiredness away for a long time.

Drive slowly until the tiredness passes away.

Physical exercise will drive the tiredness away for many hours.

Category : Safety

Question:14

What is required from the chains that are installed between the towing vehicle and the trailer?

They should allow the trailer to make a 90 degree or more turn in relation to the towing vehicle.

They should ground the electric charge (static electricity) that is accumulated in the vehicle while driving.

They should prevent a 90 degrees angle (the letter “L”) between the towing vehicle and the trailer.

Their links should be at least 12 mm thick.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:15

When is it permitted to drive on a pavement?

It is permitted to drive on the sidewalk when one wants to cross it in order to enter/exit a yard or building.

It is absolutely prohibited to drive on the sidewalk.

It is permitted to drive on the sidewalk when it is free of pedestrians.

It is permitted to drive on the sidewalk when the road is blocked or obstructed

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:16

When is it permitted to drive in reverse?

When it is required from a traffic-related point of view.

When it is required for personal reasons, even if driving in reverse is not essential.

Only when the roadway is wider than 4 meters.

It is always permitted, as long as we are always seen by other drivers.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:17

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:18

Is it permitted to change the size of tires on a vehicle?

Only if it is approved in advance by the Licensing Authority in the Ministry of Transportation.

Yes, to any size the driver wants, provided that all the vehicle’s wheels are replaced with new ones.

Yes, if the change is approved by the insurance company.

Absolutely not.

Category : Know Your Vehicle

Question:19

What is the meaning of the following traffic sign?

Nature reserve.

Licensed night parking lot.

Rural hotel ahead.

Youth hostel.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:20

How should a driver conduct himself if one of his tires punctures while driving?

Release his grip of the steering wheel and gradually brake the vehicle.

Hold the steering wheel firmly and gradually brake the vehicle.

Release his grip of the steering wheel and strongly brake the vehicle.

Hold the steering wheel firmly and strongly brake the vehicle.

Category : Safety

Question:21

While driving during “lighting up time” in a vehicle with an overall width of 220 cm, is it obligatory to turn-on the “Extremity“ side lights?

Yes.

No, the side lights are to be used for warning when the vehicle malfunctions and stands on the road.

Yes, but only from November 1st until March 31st of the following year

No, the side lights should only be turned-on while the vehicle is standing for any reason.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:22

In the illustration you can see a wide road. What number in the picture illustrates a Center reservation (divider)

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:23

Is it permitted to take one hand off the wheel or handlebar while driving?

Yes, only for tuning the vehicle’s radio or operating the lighter

No, except for changing gears and operating the direction indicator, or in order to assure the vehicles proper function.

Not for any reason

Yes, for using a cellular phone

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:24

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:25

According to the picture, how are you required to conduct yourself when driving on the roadway?

Ignore the vehicle coming out of the dirt road and take right of way.

Pay attention to the vehicle coming out of the dirt road.

Give right of way to the vehicle coming out of the dirt road.

Continue driving without doing anything special.

Category : Safety

Question:26

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:27

What does the law state about the non-use of a vehicle for a period of more than one month?

The vehicle should be placed in a licensed garage.

The Local Authority should be informed.

The Police should be informed.

The Licensing Authority should be informed.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:28

How would you avoid danger when starting to drive?

By observing correctly the road and the traffic on it, before starting to drive.

By giving a signal immediately as you start to drive.

By starting to drive in high speed and quickly merging into traffic.

By driving fast in reverse.

Category : Safety

Question:29

Is it permitted to transport cargo in a private vehicle?

Yes, inside the vehicle, in the trunk(boot) or on the roof-rack..

It is absolutely forbidden.

Yes, provided that the weight of the cargo is no more than 1,000 kg.

Yes, only on the rooftop cargo carrier.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:30

What is the meaning of the following road marking?

It marks the line of the road’s edge, where curbstones are absent.

Driving is prohibited between the yellow lines.

Parking is allowed on the left side of the line, on a freeway.

Parking is allowed on the right side of the line, on a freeway.

Category : Traffic Signs

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