Israel Driving Theory Test

Question:1

When air bags are installed in a vehicle:

It is unnecessary to install seat belts in that vehicle.

The seat belts must be fastened at all times when the vehicle is in motion.

If the airbag system malfunctions, seat belts should not be worn.

The seat belts should only be worn when the air big system malfunctions.

Category : Know Your Vehicle

Question:2

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

Yes, it is obligatory to obey with full caution.

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

No, it is not obligatory to obey

Yes, except for directions which contradict a stop sign.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:3

What should you carefully check while purchasing a used tire for your vehicle?

Only that the size of the new tire is identical to that of the old tire.

Only that the shape of the tire’s sole (the tire’s surface) is identical to that of the old tire.

Only that the air pressure of the new tire is identical to that of the old tire.

The tire’s manufacture date, to ensure it is not too old (over 2 years).

Category : Know Your Vehicle

Question:4

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

You are not preventing other vehicles from overtaking

There is no advantage in keeping to the right side while driving.

It is easier to see the incoming traffic from your opposite direction.

It allows an increased response time while overtaking.

Category : Safety

Question:5

Why is it required to drive in low gear on a steep descent?

To save fuel and to reduce engine wear.

To use the engines compression in order to maintain a slow and constant driving speed without overusing the brakes.

To prevent tire wear.

To prevent overheating of the vehicle’s engine.

Category : Safety

Question:6

What is the function of the ABS System?

To shorten the life span of the tires.

To facilitate softer and milder braking on a wet roadway.

To maintain the vehicle’s steering and maneuvering abilities during emergency braking.

To facilitate softer and milder braking on a dry roadway.

Category : Know Your Vehicle

Question:7

What is the meaning of the following traffic sign?

Crossroad ahead.

Merging of a roadway having right-of-way with a side road to its right (turning to the side road is allowed).

You are approaching a side road merging from the right (turning right is prohibited). You have right-of-way over traffic coming from the side road.

Give right-of-way to traffic coming from the road that merges from the right.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:8

Which of the following vehicles are permitted to drive on the road’s “hard shoulders”?

Only taxis, in order to bypass vehicles that stand in an intersection.

No one is allowed, in to use the “hard shoulders”.

Non-motor vehicles, tractors and speed-restricted vehicles.

Only private vehicles and motorcycles are permitted to drive on the “hard shoulder”, and only in order to give right-of-way to buses.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:9

What is a driver required to do when one of his two headlights malfunctions during “light time”?

He must stop. It is forbidden to continue driving.

He should keep driving. It is permitted to continue driving slowly until the nearest garage.

It is forbidden to continue driving only if the high beam malfunctions.

It is forbidden to continue driving only if the low beam malfunctions.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:10

Define an “axle” of a vehicle:

The vehicle’s back beam to which the vehicle’s spare wheel is connected.

A shaft which transmits the rotary motion from the gearbox to the engine.

Shaft or system of shafts running the width of the vehicle attached to the wheels.

The vehicle’s front part, designed to absorb the impact of low-speed collisions

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:11

What is the meaning of the following traffic sign?

Crossroad ahead.

Level crossing, two tracks.

Level crossing, one track.

Road-Works site.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:12

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:13

Is a policeman allowed to detain without a warrant a driver who committed an offence in front of him?

Not under any condition

Yes, but only under a court certificate

Yes, if the driver doesn’t give his name and address or doesn’t present his license as required

Yes, only if the driver committed an offence that actually endangered road users

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:14

What is the correct manner of making a right-turn?

From the right lane to the right lane of the road you enter While driving in a reasonable speed and without causing any disturbance or danger

In a wide arc, from the roads right to any lane of the road you enter

From any lane to the far right lane of the road you enter

On any type of road - after giving an appropriate signal.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:15

How can a cellular phone be operated whilst driving?

Only by means of a “hands free device” that is installed in the vehicle and can be used without being held.

When the driver holds the phone with the right hand

Only by using earphones that are connected to both ears

It is absolutely forbidden to use a phone while driving

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:16

The ability to control the vehicle in order to prevent accidents:

Improves the faster you drive.

Is higher the slower you drive.

Depends on the size of the tires.

Is not dependent on speed at all.

Category : Safety

Question:17

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:18

What is the meaning of the following traffic sign?

No overtaking for buses

No overtaking of private vehicles.

No overtaking for commercial vehicles.

End of road section with an overtaking restriction.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:19

After parking your car besides the pavement, on the right side of an urban road:

You should verify that the passenger sitting in the left back seat gets out very carefully from the car to the road.

You should verify that the maximal distance between the car and the pavement is one meter.

Before getting out of the car, you should verify that this will not disturb any road user.

If the street is not lit, you should turn on the parking lights.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:20

How do you secure a parked automatic-transmission vehicle (except for a vehicle with a robotic gearbox)?

Shift into reverse gear (R) and secure the parking brake.

Shift into parking gear (P) and secure the parking brake.

Shift into neutral gear (N) and secure the parking brake.

Shift into first gear (1) and secure the parking brake.

Category : Safety

Question:21

What is the legal definition of a trailer?

A motor vehicle that is intended to be towed behind a motor vehicle.

A motorized trailer with a frontal part resting against the support surface of a towing vehicle.

A non-motorized vehicle that is intended to be towed behind a motor vehicle.

The legal definitions of a trailer and a semit-trailer are identical.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:22

What is the meaning of the following traffic signs?

You are merging with a roadway from the left. Give right-of-way and don’t turn left.

T-Intersection. It is allowed to turn to the side road.

Dead-end road ahead. Entry to this road is forbidden.

It is always required to make a complete stop and give right-of-way to merging traffic from the right.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:23

What is the meaning of the following traffic sign?

End of overtaking-restricted section.

Private passenger vehicles should not overtake trucks.

Buses should not be overtaken.

Trucks should not overtake private passenger vehicles.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:24

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:25

Who is permitted to drive a “security vehicle” or a “rescue vehicle”?

Any person who received a permit from the Israel Fire and Rescue Commissioner.

Any person who received a permit to do so from the Licensing Authority.

Any person who received a permit from the Ministry of Health.

Any person who received a license from the Ministry of Defense.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:26

What is a reasonable vehicle speed?

On paved roads – 80KpH; on dirt roads – 40KpH.

The maximum speed the vehicle can reach under the existing circumstances.

A reasonable speed which, considering all the road conditions, and road signs allows the driver to control the vehicle

Any speed, as long as the driver fully controls the vehicle.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:27

What is the meaning of the following road marking?

Two-way traffic ahead.

One-way traffic ahead.

Traffic islands (in different shapes), marked on the road in white.

Arrows for driving through the intersection – you may cross the intersection in the direction of the arrow only.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:28

What is the meaning of the following traffic light (intermittently flashing red light)?

Prepare to stop before the intersection with the traffic lights.

It is a special traffic light before a level crossing. Stop before the crossing and don’t proceed for as long as the light is flashing.

Stop before the intersection with the traffic lights.

Drive faster before the crossing.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:29

When entering a curve and driving through it a driver is required to:

Accelerate at the entry to the curve and slow down in the middle of it.

Accelerate to ensure smooth turning.

Slow down and maintain a constant speed

Stay close to the middle of the roadway to ensure vehicle stability.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:30

If a vehicle stops on a road without a pavement when is there an obligation to wear a reflective traffic vest?

If one of the passengers wore a vest and stepped out of the vehicle before the driver, then the driver is not required to wear a vest.

When the driver or a passenger alights from a vehicle on an inter-urban road.

If the vehicle has two vests, two persons are permitted to step out of the vehicle wearing vests.

The driver must wear a reflective vest upon stepping out of the vehicle.

Category : Rules and Regulations

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