Israel Driving Theory Test

Question:1

What is the meaning of the signs?

Directional, above the lanes before an interchange on an Inter –urban road or a Motorway (Freeway).

Directional, to a central area or town.

Directional, to lanes before a junction, and positioned on the left.

Directional to lanes before a junction and placed on the right.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:2

A vehicle driver must slow down when he:

Overtakes on a two-way road.

Arrives to the beginning of a steep uphill climb.

Overtakes on a one-way road.

Drives down a steep or long descent.

Category : Safety

Question:3

How do you give a signal for braking?

By turning on the four direction indicators.

By putting out the right hand through the left window.

By the brake lights.

By putting out the right hand through the right window.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:4

What is the meaning of the following traffic sign?

No entry for tractors.

Give right of way to tractors driving in this road section,

Beware! Work vehicles and tractors crossing.

Stop! Only agricultural vehicles are permitted to go through.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:5

In an automatic gearbox, what is a driver required to do before shifting from the P gear to any other gear?

Apply the brakes firmly.

Step firmly on the accelerator.

Step firmly on the clutch pedal.

Step on the brake and the clutch pedals simultaneously. And then shift to the required gear.

Category : Safety

Question:6

How should a driver conduct himself when another vehicle suddenly emerges in his driving lane from the opposite direction, heading towards him?

Swerve to the left and drive on the opposite lane, which is currently free.

Honk and signal the other driver to get back to his lane.

Slow down, pull as far right as possible and even pull onto the “hard shoulder” if necessary.

Turn on his high beam and signal the other driver to get back to his lane.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:7

When pedestrians are forced to walk on the road way, on which side of it should they walk?

Next to the right “hard shoulder”.

Next to the left sidewalk.

Next to the road’s left edge, when they are facing the incoming traffic.

Next to the road’s right edge.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:8

What is the main function of the auxiliary brake (hand/parking brake)?

To assist new drivers in downhill braking.

To make sure that the vehicle doesn’t move while parked.

The auxiliary brake (hand/parking brake) has no function and it shouldn’t be used at all.

To enhance the braking capacity of the service/leg brake.

Category : Know Your Vehicle

Question:9

What are the elements that contribute to vehicle skidding?

The old age of the vehicle.

Road visibility conditions.

Every element that prevents direct contact between the tire and the roadway, such as: water, oil, mud, gravel, etc.

Any element which affects the drivers alertness.

Category : Safety

Question:10

“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:11

What is the meaning of the following traffic sign?

It is obligatory to stop for customs inspection

Slow down for passport control.

It is obligatory to stop if you have somrthing to declare only.

No need to stop for custom controls (This is a duty-free facility).

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:12

A registration document shall not be provided or renewed for a rescue and towing vehicle with an all up weight of up to 16,000 kg:

The law doesn’t restrict the renewal of the registration document of such a vehicle.

More than 10 years after its manufacture date.

More than 8 years after its manufacture date.

More than 19 years after its manufacture date.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:13

Is it obligatory to obey the directions and signals of a policeman, even when a certain direction or signal is opposed to the traffic signs?

Yes, except for directions which contradict a stop sign.

Yes, it is obligatory to obey with full caution.

No, it is not obligatory to obey

Yes, except for directions which contradict a no-entry sign.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:14

When is it permitted to pass more than one vehicle during one overtaking maneuver?

It is permitted in a straight and level roadway only, and prohibited in any other type of road.

Never: You are lawfully obliged to overtake only one vehicle during an overtaking maneuver, and to return to the right lane.

When overtaking is not restricted, and there is enough space in the overtaking lane for safe completion of the overtaking maneuver.

It is permitted when you overtake small vehicles only, and prohibited when you overtake big vehicles.

Category : Safety

Question:15

Explain the term “independent brake”:

A device which causes the braking system to operate each wheel independently.

It is a device operated by the driver during continuous and steep descents.

A device within the braking system that brakes each wheel independently when the vehicle is slipping.

A spring loaded device that operates the braking system independently, and that starts operating when the air pressure in the braking system drops below its required level.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:16

Define “commercial vehicle”:

A motor vehicle used or designed to carry goods.

A motor commercial vehicle designed to transport people or carry goods for hire, provided that it is indicated in its registration document.

A motor vehicle used or designed to carry passengers and goods.

A motor vehicle used or designed to carry goods, and weighing over 8,000 kg only.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:17

Is a vehicle driver allowed to exceed the speed limit while overtaking?

Yes, in a non-urban road only.

No.

Yes, in a freeway only.

Yes, when overtaking a motorcycle.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:18

What is the meaning of the following traffic sign?

Careful, electric bus ahead.

Careful! Local train ( or tram) crosses in both direction on the road ahead.

Careful, railway crossing.

Passenger train station.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:19

When is it recommended to check tire pressure?

After driving, when the tires are hot.

Only before the vehicle’s annual test.

The manner of checking air pressure is of no significance.

Before driving, when the tires are cold.

Category : Know Your Vehicle

Question:20

What is signified when a traffic light displays red and yellow lights simultaneously?

Cross the intersection quickly.

Prepare to drive when the green light appears.

When turning right give right-of-way to pedestrians.

The traffic light will shortly display red light only.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:21

When traffic signs or road marking have an orange color:

They mark that you are in a road works site.

These are traffic signs or markings on hazardous road sections for which no specific traffic sign was determined.

These are temporary traffic signs on a non-urban road only, which are valid for a maximum period of three months.

They are painted with special colors, designed to emphasize the signs during special weather conditions.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:22

When you are driving inside a tunnel which is marked with traffic sign 633:

You should turn on the front lights.

You should turn on the fog lights.

You are permitted to change lanes.

You are permitted to overtake other vehicles.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:23

A license of a new driver shall be extended for two years as a new driver license, if the driver was convicted of the following offence:

Not stopping where a “right of way” signpost is placed.

Not placing a “new driver” sign on the vehicle’s rear window.

Driving a motor vehicle without valid insurance.

Not stopping before a level crossing, when stopping is imperative.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:24

What is “preventive maintenance” of a vehicle?

Maintenance that prevents the vehicle from driving properly.

Intermittent and unplanned maintenance, at the driver’s own discretion only.

Regular and planned maintenance to ensure the proper function of the vehicle and its systems.

Maintenance of unexpected vehicle failures.

Category : Know Your Vehicle

Question:25

When the hand (parking) brake light on the dashboard is turned on while driving:

It means that the handbrake is operated and should be released, because it activates the brakes.

It means that the handbrake is not operated and should be activated.

It means that the handbrake is ok. The light indicator is malfunctioning and should be replaced.

Everything is ok. It is a check light that should be on for as long as the handbrake is properly functioning.

Category : Know Your Vehicle

Question:26

At what distance from a pedestrian crossing is it prohibited to stand a vehicle?

Within twelve meters before the pedestrian crossing and twelve meters after the pedestrian crossing.

Within twenty meters before and after the pedestrian crossing.

On the pedestrian crossing and within twelve meters after it.

On the pedestrian crossing and within twelve meters before it.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:27

What is the danger caused by fueling the vehicle while its engine is running?

There is no danger in keeping the engine running during vehicle fueling.

Combustion of fuel fumes by a spark.

When the engine is kept running, fuel consumption is increased.

Engine overheating might flare-up the fuel.

Category : Safety

Question:28

Who is responsible for a vehicle emitting smoke above statutory levels?

The vehicle’s treating garage.

The driver and the vehicle’s manufacturer.

The vehicle’s driver.

The owner of the gas station that sold the fuel.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:29

Is it permitted to stop any vehicle other than a taxi where the following signpost is placed?

It is absolutely forbidden.

No, except for stopping in order to unload passengers.

Yes, if there are no taxies parked there.

Yes, for the purpose of loading passengers only.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:30

What is the legal definition of a “road”

Any place that is open for public passage, except for city streets

Asphalt or concrete paved road ways only.

The term “road” has no legal definition

Any rail, street, alley, square, passage, bridge and any other open space in which the public has a right to pass through

Category : Rules and Regulations

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