Israel Driving Theory Test

Question:1

Which documents should a driver be in possession of whilst driving?

Valid driving license, vehicle registration, compulsory insurance certificate and any other lawfully issued certificate

Driving license and vehicle registration only

Identity card, driving license, comprehensive insurance certificate and a certification of a towing arrangement for the vehicle

Identity card, driving license and a certificate testifying about the vehicle’s proper functioning signed by a manager of a garage

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:2

Which vehicle is regarded as a “commercial vehicle”?

All vehicles besides private vehicles and passenger vehicles.

Any vehicle used to support the livelihood of its owner or driver.

A vehicle used or designed to transport freight for hire, for the purpose of the vehicle owner’s business and trade.

Vehicles used to carry goods for hire only.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:3

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:4

What is a driver of a vehicle carrying oversize freight required to do when due to road conditions he cannot be overtaken by other drivers?

Drive until the nearest parking bay or bus station bay and stop to allow other vehicles to overtake him.

Turn on the four distress winkers, and continue driving on the right of the road way.

Swerve his vehicle as far to the right of the roadway as possible, but avoid pulling into the “hard shoulder” because the vehicle’s weight might cause the “shoulder” to collapse.

Slow down and, if necessary, pull into the “hard shoulder” and even stop, to allow the vehicles behind him to overtake safely.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:5

When is it recommended to check the tire air pressure?

When the tires are hot.

When the tires are cold.

Once a year.

Before every periodic treatment.

Category : Know Your Vehicle

Question:6

What are the preliminary actions a driver must perform while getting back up to the road from the “hard shoulder”?

Observing all traffic on the road, signaling appropriately and gradually moving back on the road.

Signaling appropriately and getting back to the road as quickly as possible.

Getting back to the road diagonally, as quickly as possible..

Putting the vehicle in a diagonal position and turning on the vehicle’s distress lights.

Category : Safety

Question:7

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:8

How should a driver turn left from a two-way road (A) to a one-way road (B)?

From lanes 1 or 2 to lanes 5, 6 or 7..

From lane 2 to lanes 5, 6 or 7..

From lane 1 to lane 5.

From lane 2 to lane 5.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:9

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

Slow down and even stop if necessary - according to the surrounding traffic.

In any case – stop before the pedestrian crossing.

Speed up before the light turns red.

Slow down and give right-of-way to vehicles coming from your left only.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:10

Is it permitted to drive a vehicle while one of the doors is open?

No, unless the air-conditioning is out of order.

Yes, when there are no passengers in the vehicle.

Yes, when carrying oversized cargo.

It is absolutely forbidden.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:11

What is “all up weight”?

A vehicle’s own weight, plus the weight of the people and freight that the vehicle is permitted to drive or carry, as approved by the Licensing Authority.

It is fixed weight: 3,500 kg for light freight; 12,000 kg for medium freight; 15,000 kg for heavy freight.

A vehicle’s own weight plus the weight of the freight that the vehicle is permitted to carry, as approved by the Licensing Authority, excluding the weight of the driver and passengers.

A vehicle’s own weight minus the weight of the people and freight it is permitted to drive or carry, as approved by the Licensing Authority.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:12

Who is allowed to drive against traffic in a one-way street?

It is prohibited, except for a security vehicle on duty, or in accordance with a policeman’s directions

It is allowed for cyclists only

It is unconditionally prohibited, even when a policeman directs otherwise

It is allowed on holidays, when traffic is light and no disturbance is caused

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:13

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:14

How would you conduct yourself when approaching a place, as described in the picture?

Hoot to those standing by the vehicle, and make it clear that you intend on continuing driving without interruption.

Slow down and pull into the right “hard shoulder” until the opposite lane is cleared.

Stop at the right side of the road and wait for the rescue forces to arrive.

Slow down and stop if necessary, and give right of way to the traffic coming from the opposite direction.

Category : Safety

Question:15

The required air pressure in the vehicle’s tires:

Is written on a sticker inside the vehicle.

Is written in the insurance policy.

Is written in the vehicle’s registration documents.

Is written in the insurance certificate.

Category : Know Your Vehicle

Question:16

Which of the following vehicles must carry a fire extinguisher?

All motor vehicles, except for private passenger cars, tractors, motorcycles and motorcycle and side-car

All commercial vehicles, public buses and tractors.

All motor vehicles with more than two wheels.

Trucks and public buses only.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:17

What should you do when your driving lane is blocked by the double-parked silver vehicle (marked with a circle)?

Slow down, allow the vehicle coming from the opposite direction to pass undisturbed, and then overtake the parked vehicle.

Signal with your headlight to the vehicle coming from the opposite direction and swerve quickly to the opposite lane, before it arrives

Stop behind the silver vehicle and wait for a policeman or an inspector.

Overtake the silver vehicle through the gap between it and the vehicle coming from the opposite direction.

Category : Safety

Question:18

In the following picture – where is it forbidden to stop or park a vehicle?

Within twelve meters before the stop line.

Within twenty meters before the stop line.

Within fifteen meters after the stop line.

Within twenty meters after the stop line.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:19

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:20

What is the meaning of the following traffic sign?

No entry for all motor vehicles.

Entry of motorcycles is permitted. .

No entry for bicycles.

No entry for motorcycles.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:21

How will a dirty front lamp influence night driving?

It will affect the field of vision.

The field of vision will grow.

It will cause a dazzeling (blinding).

Dirt will have no affect on the rider ability to recognize problems.

Category : Safety

Question:22

Which of the following accessories reduces passenger impact severity during an accident?

Seat belts, airbags and head rests.

Head rests and the brake and clutch pedals.

Rear windshield wipers and head rests.

Fog lights and orthopedic seats.

Category : Safety

Question:23

How would you ensure economic fuel consumption?

By shifting to the appropriate gear and maintaining a moderate driving speed of up to 90 k.p.h.

By driving in low gear and maintaining a driving speed of more than 120 k.p.h, without any aggressive accelerations or decelerations.

By shifting as much as possible to neutral gear while driving downhill.

By driving in low gear and maintaining a driving speed of more than 90 k.p.h.

Category : Know Your Vehicle

Question:24

Which of the following sentences is correct, as regards to the behavior of pedestrian near an intersection:

When pedestrians are using a pedestrian crossing, they are not obliged to take account of drivers approaching the intersection.

Pedestrians are at no risk near an intersection.

An intersection is the most dangerous place on the roadway, as drivers take no sufficient note of pedestrians but only of traffic lights.

The safest place for pedestrians to cross is the pedestrian crossing next to the intersection, because drivers are obliged to slow down in the area of the intersection.

Category : Safety

Question:25

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:26

What safety measures should be taken before lifting the vehicle with a jack stand?

You should prevent vehicle movement (by putting on the hand brake and placing blocks under the wheels) and loosen wheel retaining/screw nuts.

You should verify that the vehicle stands on a straight and horizontal surface.

You should shift the gear handle to neutral and release the parking brake.

You should first lift the vehicle from another corner, to verify that the jack stand is functioning properly.

Category : Know Your Vehicle

Question:27

What are you required to do if you detect a malfunction in the braking system while driving?

Slow down and try to accustom yourself to the situation and complete your drive safely.

Slow down and rely on the ABS System.

Continue driving very carefully and use the parking brake.

Stop driving immediately and ensure that the vehicle is towed to a garage and checked there.

Category : Know Your Vehicle

Question:28

Are cyclists permitted to enter a road, when the following traffic sign is placed at the entrance to the road?

No.

Yes, in inter-urban roads.

Yes, in an urban road only.

Yes, always.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:29

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:30

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

Warn pedestrians by honking loudly and turning on the headlights.

Continue driving and make sure that the pedestrians clear away from the roadway.

When youre driving and approaching this traffic sign, always slow down and even stop if necessary to allow pedestrians to safely cross the road.

Honk and warn the crossing pedestrians.

Category : Traffic Signs

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