Israel Driving Theory Test

Question:1

How would you conduct yourself when approaching an intersection with a yellow flashing traffic light?

Slow down and give right-of-way to vehicles approaching from the opposite direction.

Stop until the traffic light turns green.

Slow down and follow the “right-of-way” rules and the traffic signs that are placed in the intersection.

You have right-of-way towards the pedestrians on the zebra crossing, and therefore you should proceed normally to the intersection.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:2

Where is the following road sign placed?

In the intersection.

After the intersection.

A reasonable before the intersection.

No importance as to where the sign is placed

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:3

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:4

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:5

How should a vehicle driver conduct himself after hitting another vehicle or property in the absence of its owner?

Report about the incident to the nearest police station and wait for the arrival of a police investigator.

Leave his identifying details in a clearly visible place and report to the nearest police station within 24 hours.

Leave the place quickly and report about the incident’s details at a later stage.

Leave his vehicle at the site of the accident without moving it and wait for the arrival of a police examiner.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:6

What is the correct order of actions while reducing the vehicle’s speed?

Slowing down by stepping on the clutch pedal and shifting to higher gear.

Slowing down and shifting to lower gear.

The order of actions is of no importance during vehicle deceleration.

Shifting to lower gear and stepping on the clutch pedal.

Category : Safety

Question:7

What is the meaning of the following traffic sign?

Steep escent for the next 2,500 meters.

Steep escent starts in 2,500 meters.

Steep and winding descent for the next 2,500 meters.

Steep descent starts in 2,500 meters.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:8

When is it permitted to park on the left side of the road?

In any urban road.

In any one-way road.

In any road, provided that the deviation to the left is performed carefully.

Only in a one-way roadway which is not part of a road that has a separation area.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:9

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:10

To whom should a holder of a driver’s license or vehicle registration report a change of address within 15 days?

The Ministry of the Interior.

The Ministry of transportation.

The Israel Police.

The court.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:11

What is an “interchangeable crate?

A box or fixed loading platform designed for freight loading and unloading.

crate, box or any other means for carrying goods, designed to be loaded on or off the vehicle with a permanent crane

A wooden box designed to transport citrus fruit in bulk, which can be replaced by other boxes.

A transport fixture for fluids that can be taken off the vehicle’s chassis and be left with or without freight.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:12

How does driving on the right side of the road affect drivers field of vision?

Keeping to the right improves the field of vision of the drivers in the vehicles behind you.

Driving on the right reduces the view angle of those driving behind you.

There is no connection between driving on the right and the field of view.

The field of vision is not affected: A comfortable field of view can only be created by doubling the required distance between vehicles.

Category : Safety

Question:13

Is it permitted to drive on a separation area?

Yes, but only in order to cross it.

No, unless otherwise marked by a traffic sign.

Yes, always.

Yes, when the separation area is paved.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:14

What will be the result of moderate driving, without performing heavy engine accelerations?

Savings in the vehicle’s electricity consumption.

Engine fuel consumption savings.

Driving becomes longer than necessary.

Engine oil consumption savings.

Category : Know Your Vehicle

Question:15

Is it obligatory to obey the directions of a Public Works Department employee in uniform?

No, unless he directs you to stop on the road’s “hard shoulders” only.

Yes, but on urban roads only.

Yes, wherever road pavement or maintenance works are conducted.

No, it is only obligatory to obey a policeman in uniform,

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:16

What is the meaning of the following traffic sign?

No entry for vehicle carriers.

No entry for vehicles, including trolleys.

No entry for horse drawn vehicles and non-harnessed animals.

Entry is permitted for horsemen only.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:17

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:18

What is the meaning of the following traffic sign?

If you see the train’s lights, stop 20 meters before the crossing and don’t try to overtake.

Overtaking is prohibited, from the signpost until after the level crossing.

Stop at a distance of one meter at least before the tracks and check whether another vehicle is trying to overtake you.

Drive faster and cross the railway tracks as quickly as possible. Complete the overtaking maneuver after the crossing.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:19

According to the following picture you are obliged to:

Stop.

Slow down.

Accelerate.

Honk.

Category : Safety

Question:20

Is it obligatory to install parking lights on a vehicle that also has Extremity (width) side lights?

Yes, the side lights have a different color and cannot replace the parking lights.

Yes, parking lights should be installed on all vehicles, regardless of side lights.

No.

Yes, it is obligatory - in case the side lights malfunction.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:21

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

Drive normally. The drivers from the opposite direction should give you right-of-way.

Stay on the right of road and pay attention to incoming traffic from the opposite direction.

Stay on the right lane because overtaking is prohibited.

Drive faster in the narrow road section.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:22

Is it obligatory to install wastebaskets in a private passenger car?

Yes, it is obligatory to install a wastebasket type that was approved by the Licensing Authority.

Yes, it is obligatory in a commercial vehicle only.

No, it is obligatory in a public vehicle only.

There is no such obligation.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:23

In your opinion, is the truck positioned correctly within the curve?

When driving on a sharp curve, it is required to stay in it as shortly as possible; hence his position is correct.

In sharp curves it is necessary to “cut” through the curve, in order to reduce the centrifugal force (the force that acts on the vehicle while it turns).

When there is no other vehicle in the curve it is possible to be positioned anywhere within it.

No, the truck driver is not keeping to the right of the road and his position presents a risk to any vehicle coming from the opposite direction.

Category : Safety

Question:24

What is the meaning of the following traffic sign?

Road works ahead.

Careful! Speed humps ahead.

Pedestrians ahead.

Careful! Rough road ahead.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:25

Define “to dip the lights”:

Turning off the high beam and turning on the fog lights

Changing the height of the parking beam

Reverting from low beam to high beam.

Reverting from high beam to low beam.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:26

Under which conditions is it permitted to make a U-turn?

Making a U-turn is only allowed in a roadway that has at least three lanes.

It is permitted everywhere, but the turn must be made without any maneuvering.

When no traffic disturbance is caused and no passerby is at risk, provided that there is no road sign that prohibits making a U-turn.

A U-turn is permitted in an intersection only.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:27

Which identifying details must be provided by a vehicle driver involved in a road accident with casualties?

His name. ID card number and telephone number,

If the vehicle’s number plates are intact and readable, there’s no need to provide any details.

His name, address, driver’s license number, vehicle’s registered number and name of vehicle’s owner.

Driver’s license number and vehicle’s registered number only.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:28

What action can be taken by a policeman when he finds that a commercial vehicle has an excessive cargo weight?

Give the driver a notice that his vehicle is taken off the road for a period of 90 days.

Order the driver to go back immediately to the cargo loading point and unload all the cargo he carries.

Bring the vehicle’s owner to the nearest Licensing Office and revoke his driver’s license for a period of 30 days.

Give the driver a notice that his vehicle is taken off the road for a period of 30 days.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:29

Is the Licensing Authority allowed to revoke or suspend an existing driver’s license?

No, only the Israel Police is allowed to do so.

Yes, the Authority is allowed to do so, on the grounds of driving competence and medical fitness.

No, only a court of law is allowed to do so.

Yes, the Authority is allowed to revoke a driver’s license at its own discretion and for any reason.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:30

What is the responsibility of a vehicle owner as regards to an offence committed by his vehicle?

Absolute responsibility, unless he can prove that another person drove the vehicle at that time.

If he doesn’t drive the vehicle, he bears no responsibility.

The vehicle owner is only held responsible if he is present in the vehicle while another person is driving it.

The vehicle owner is responsible for it even if the vehicle is stolen.

Category : Rules and Regulations

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