Israel Driving Theory Test

Question:1

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:2

Is it permitted to drive under the influence of sedatives?

Only if the driver tends to be influenced by a certain medication.

Yes, sedatives have no affect on driving.

It is permitted to take sedation pills half an hour before driving.

Not if it is specifically indicated in the prescription or by the doctor.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:3

On a narrow two-way road with an unbroken separation line dividing the two lanes, how would you conduct yourself when a horse drawn wagon drives before you and the opposite traffic lane is open?

Continue driving slowly behind the wagon.

Try to overtake the wagon from its right side and drive on the “hard shoulders”.

Overtake the wagon in accordance with all traffic rules, but only if the road ahead is open.

Overtake the wagon to prevent traffic delay.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:4

What system helps to stabilize the vehicle when it is skidding or in danger of rolling over?

The Electronic Stability Program (ESP) System

The engine’s fuel consumption control system.

The signaling system.

The speed control system.

Category : Know Your Vehicle

Question:5

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

Prepare to slow down, if necessary. Pay attention to traffic congestion and adjust your driving to the traffic and to the road’s conditions.

Continue driving and be alert about the conduct of other vehicles from your right.

Obey the instructions of road workers and proceed according to the markings.

Drive faster and overtake slow vehicles.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:6

When you approach an intersection and the a traffic light starts flashing green.

It is a sign that the traffic light is out of order and you should follow the instructions of the road signs that are placed there.

There is no difference between flickering-green and green light; hence, there is no need to pay special attention to it.

It is a sign that the green light is about to change in three seconds.

It is a sign that the light turned green a short time ago and you can continue driving.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:7

What is a “security vehicle”?

A fire-fighting vehicle only.

Any ambulance, police vehicle, fire fighting vehicle, or any other security vehicle that gives a red or blue light and makes a siren sound.

A Red Magen David Ambulance only.

Any Israel Police vehicle.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:8

According to the traffic sign that is placed at the bus station, parking at the bus station is permitted on Saturdays and holidays:

For private vehicles only.

For motorcycles only.

For slow vehicles only.

For commercial vehicles only.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:9

What is the meaning of the following traffic sign?

Winding road ahead.

Narrow and winding road ahead.

Bend to the right and then bend to the left.

Hairpin curve ahead.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:10

What is a “safety seat”:

A seat meeting specified standards installed on two-wheelers and designed for transporting children.

A seat, meeting specified standards, secured to the vehicle with a safety belt and used for transporting children with independent belts.

Any seat that is adjusted for driving children and elderly people and meets the standard which was set by the Ministry of Environmental Protection

A seat which is installed inside a vehicle during its manufacture-stage and is adjusted for driving children with a maximum age of 14 years

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:11

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:12

Under what condition is it permissible to install additional lamps to those already installed in a vehicle?

With the approval of the Licensing Authority only.

It is allowed to install additional symmetric lamps.

Provided that they comply with the new European standard.

Provided that they are installed by a certified electrician.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:13

It is allowed to make a U-turn:

Only when there is an unbroken white line.

From every lane, unless it is prohibited by a specific road sign.

Only in an intersection with traffic lights, where a left turn is permitted.

Only in an intersection without traffic lights where a left turn is permitted.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:14

What is a lane?

A roadway designated for motor-vehicle traffic only.

Part of a road’s width, designed to accommodate one line of vehicles, not including two-wheelers.

Any marking of two parallel lines on the roadway.

A passage in a private road in which vehicle traffic is prohibited.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:15

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:16

What should a driver do after parking his vehicle?

Turn on all the winkers.

Ensure that the vehicle remains immobile and cannot move

Place a warning triangle.

Place a “We’ll be back soon” sign.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:17

How would you mark a commercial vehicle with an all up weight of more than 12,500 kg?

With two light-reflecting stripes on the rear bumper.

It is not obligatory to mark a vehicle that doesn’t have a rear wall with light reflectors.

With two light-reflecting plates in the rear.

With 4 light-reflecting stripes, 2 vertical and 2 horizontal.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:18

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:19

What is the purpose of the “hard shoulder” on freeways?

It is an escape place in case of danger.

It is a place to stop and talk on the cellular phone,

It is a place for parking and stopping for the purpose of driver refreshment.

It is a lane used for overtaking restricted vehicles, which illegally drive in the right lane

Category : Safety

Question:20

Who is permitted to summon a vehicle to undergo a technical examination?

A Municipal Inspector, an employee of the Public Works Department, and a policeman carrying a policeman certificate.

An examiner of the Licensing Authority as well as a policeman carrying a traffic examiner certificate.

Any manager of a licensed garage.

The Director of the Standardization Department in the Israel Bureau of Standards.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:21

What should a driver do when one of the vehicle’s two headlights is malfunctioning during the night?

He shouldn’t continue driving, and he cannot continue driving before the malfunction is fixed.

He shouldn’t continue driving only if the low beam is malfunctioning.

He shouldn’t continue driving only if the high beam is malfunctioning.

He can continue driving until the nearest garage.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:22

How should you conduct yourself when exiting premises, a gas station or an access road to a house?

You should give right-of-way to vehicles coming from the left only.

The “right-of-way” rules in such an exit are identical to those that apply to an intersection.

You should give right-of-way to vehicles coming from the right only.

Give right of way to any vehicles approaching the road you are entering and pedestrians on the pavement.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:23

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:24

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:25

You are driving in a two-lane one-way street and try to overtake the vehicle driving in front of you. The main risk in deviating to the left is:

The crossing of an unbroken separation line.

An incoming vehicle driving in your opposite direction might appear on the lane to your left.

Disturbing a vehicle driving in the left lane.

Disturbing a vehicle driving behind you on your lane.

Category : Safety

Question:26

Which of the following types of vehicles must have a low rear collision protection bumper?

Commercial vehicles with a rear extension that covers 60% of the axle distance.

Commercial vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers with an all up weight of 3,500 kg or less.

Connected vehicles, integral commercial vehicles and semi-trailer trucks with an all up weight of more than 15,000 kg.

Commercial vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers, and work vehicles with an all up weight of more than 3,500 kg.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:27

What are you required to do when the following road marking appears on your left?

You are prohibited from crossing the unbroken separation line.

Slow down and move to the left of the road.

You should always drive on the right side of the lines.

You may cross the lines when the broken line is on the right of the continuous line.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:28

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:29

It is prohibited to park a vehicle less than a distance of:

15 meters after a stop sign.

15 meters after the intersection.

12 meters before a pedestrian crossing.

30 meters after a level crossing.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:30

A driver exiting a gas station must give right of way:

To vehicles approaching from his left only.

To vehicles driving fast.

To all approaching vehicles on the roadway, from all directions.

To vehicles approaching from his right only.

Category : Rules and Regulations

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