Israel Driving Theory Test

Question:1

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

Prepare for a possible braking, deviation or stopping due to falling rocks.

Dangerous descent, shift to low gear.

Stop and take another (alternative) road.

Drive faster to avoid falling rocks.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:2

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:3

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:4

What is the meaning of the following road marking?

An area in which parking is prohibited for all vehicles.

Vehicle parking spaces – parking is permitted according to the markings only.

Parking and stopping places for two-wheelers.

Stopping places for non-motor vehicles only.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:5

What is a “pedestrian crossing”:

A suspended bridge or a tunnel designated for roadway crossing by pedestrians.

Every place on the roadway in which pedestrians usually cross.

A place in which school children cross.

A roadway section that is designated, by marking or by traffic sign, to permit pedestrian to cross the road. .

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:6

What is a driver required to do when the loading of the braking system’s air tanks takes longer than a reasonable time?

Drive to a garage to repair the malfunction.

Reduce the engine’s RPM, to make the work of the compressor more efficient.

Check the system’s fuel filter and, if required, clean it.

Wait until the tanks are filled up, and ignore the problem.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:7

Is it obligatory to wear a helmet while driving an ATV?

It is obligatory to wear a helmet when the ATV doesn’t have a safety frame

No, it is not obligatory to wear a helmet

Yes, the driver and all passengers must wear a helmet while driving

It is obligatory to wear a helmet on a roadway only

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:8

What conduct can be expected from the vehicles in the following picture?

To slow down at the entry to the sharp curve and keep driving on the far right of the roadway.

Only the dark vehicle is obliged to slow down before entering the curve.

The white vehicle shall stop on the right side of the road and give right of way to the dark vehicle.

The dark vehicle shall stop on the right side of the road and allow the white vehicle to proceed.

Category : Safety

Question:9

What should a driver do when he intends to turn right?

The driver should honk and continue turning without any further note. The cyclist is the one that should be careful.

Take into account the chance that there will be a cyclist to his right during the turn, and take measures to avoid hitting him.

The driver should plan his turn according to the traffic rules, without taking note of the cyclist.

The driver should stop his vehicle before the turn and wait until the cyclist signals that he can pass.

Category : Safety

Question:10

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:11

What is the meaning of the following traffic sign?

Two-way traffic ahead.

Entrance to a one-way street.

Pass the place that is marked with a signpost from its right.

Drive straight ahead only.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:12

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:13

Is it permitted to overtake, or to try overtaking, another vehicle within a distance of 100 meters before a railway crossing?

Yes, if the overtaken vehicle is a motorcycle .

Yes, provided that a train is neither seen nor heard.

Yes, if the overtaken vehicle is a tractor.

It is absolutely forbidden.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:14

What is the correct way to stand or leave an over-210-centimeters-wide motor vehicle during “light time”?

The four indicator lights and the portable lamp should be turned on and a warning triangle should be placed.

The vehicle’s side and width projection light should be turned on, unless the road’s lighting is sufficient for observing the vehicle.

The vehicle’s side light should be turned on, and the portable lamp should be flickering.

There is no provision of law for this type of vehicle, but only for over-280-centimeters-wide vehicles.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:15

What is the difference between the two signs?

Both signs belong to the group of obligatory signs and warn the driver of animals on the road.

Sign 146 warns of wild animals in the area. Sign 411 forbids the entry of animals harnessed or un-harnessed.

Both signs belong to the information group and warn the driver of animals on the road.

Sign 146 forbids the entry of animals harnessed or un-harnessed. 411 warns of wild animals on the road.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:16

According to the law, while driving at night and in good weather conditions – what is the minimal distance that should be covered by the vehicle’s headlights?

The range of the headlights is not defined by law, and it is determined at the discretion of the vehicle’s manufacturer.

100 meters for the high beam, and 30 meters for the low(dipped) beam.

120 meters for the high beam, and 50 meters for the low beam.

150 meters for the high beam, and 60 meters for the low beam.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:17

When are you required to check engine oil level?

After starting-up the engine in the morning.

Before starting-up the engine and on a straight surface.

At the end of a drive and on a straight surface.

After starting-up the engine and on a straight surface.

Category : Know Your Vehicle

Question:18

How is a driver required to conduct himself when approaching schools or playgrounds?

Avoid entering the street, except at night time.

Continue driving normally and pay attention to the pedestrian crossings only.

Honk continuously to warn children not to jump to the road.

Slow down and become more alert.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:19

What is the duty of a person who owns or has control of a vehicle?

Not to permit to anyone to drive, who doesn’t have a valid license for the type of vehicle.

To register any person who drives his vehicle in the vehicle travel log

To allow any person who asks him to drive his vehicle.

To make sure that photocopies of the driver’s license and insurance policy only are carried in the vehicle

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:20

What are you required to do when you come across this traffic sign?

Pass the signpost on the left only.

You are permitted to pass the place marked by the signpost on the right or left.

Pass the signpost from the right. Only public transportation drivers are permitted to pass the signpost on the left.

Give right-of-way to crossing traffic in the roundabout.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:21

Where would you stop according to the following picture:

At least 10 meters before the junction.

Before the signpost.

Where you can see the traffic crossing your path.

In any case – before the pedestrian crossing.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:22

Where would you load heavy freight on a truck’s freight platform?

The positioning of the heavy freight is non-significant.

From the rear axle to the direction of the driver’s compartment.

In the front part of the freight trunk.

Behind the rear axle.

Category : Safety

Question:23

What is the correct sentence according to the following picture?

The road tanker driver doesn’t keep to the right of the roadway, even though he can not see the vehicles coming from the opposite direction.

The road tanker driver is driving far from the “soft shoulders” and in this way avoids risks.

The marking on the roadway is not clear enough.

The road tanker driver is driving correctly in the middle of the road, so that he can see better the vehicles coming from the opposite direction.

Category : Safety

Question:24

What might be the cause of loss of control of a vehicle?

Driving too fast and not wearing seatbelts.

Driving too fast, lack of vigilance and being unfamiliar with the vehicle.

Driving too fast and having non-functional head rests.

Driving at a reasonable speed and being unfamiliar with the vehicle’s mechanisms only.

Category : Safety

Question:25

What is the duty of a driver after sensing that some of the freight he is carrying had fallen-onto the roadway

Inform about it to the police. The municipality or the Public Works Department is responsible to clear it away.

Inform the insurance company.

Inform the police and the insurance company.

Stop immediately, and make sure that the falling freight is cleared away immediately.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:26

When is a blue warning light displayed on the dashboard?

All answers are correct.

When the high beam is turned on.

When the low beam is turned on.

When the parking lights are turned on.

Category : Know Your Vehicle

Question:27

Explain the term “service brakes”:

A braking system that acts on all the wheels of a vehicle and allows slowing the vehicle down or stopping it in all road conditions.

An auxiliary (parking/hand) brake system, designed to prevent accidents, which only acts on the wheels of the rear axle.

A braking system that only slows the vehicle down during very steep descents, but is not used for stopping.

A braking system that is working at times of danger only and brakes the vehicle until making a complete stop.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:28

How should you continue driving according to the following marking?

You are permitted to drive straight (ahead) or left.

You are permitted to drive left only.

You are permitted to turn left from all lanes.

You are permitted to drive right only.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:29

What does the following traffic sign symbolize?

Rest point for drivers.

KKL (Jewish National Fund) memorial

Camping site or night parking lot.

Archeological excavation site.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:30

The Points system of the Licensing Authority:

Is additional to any other punishment that is imposed by a court of law on a driver that committed a traffic offense

Allows a police officer to disqualify a driver’s license following any traffic offense that is committed by the driver.

Can only be exercised by a court of law.

Is exercised only if no punishment was imposed on the driver by a court of law/

Category : Rules and Regulations

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