Israel Driving Theory Test

Question:1

On a narrow roadway, when two vehicles from opposite directions cannot pass together at the same time:

Right of way is given to a vehicle transporting more than 8 passengers.

Whoever arrives first has right of way.

The faster vehicle has right of way.

Both vehicles must keep as much as possible to the right and even pull into the “hard shoulders”.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:2

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

Question:3

Do the obligations and prohibitions which are imposed on commercial vehicles apply also to trucks?

Yes.

No. The obligations and prohibitions which are imposed on commercial vehicles also apply to integral commercial vehicles only.

Yes, except for the obligation to wear a safety belt.

No.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:4

What should you do if a vehicle suddenly approaches you while you are being overtaken by another vehicle?

Make a complete abrupt stop in the right lane.

Deviate as far as possible to the right and do not increase your speed.

Honk to warn the overtaking driver.

Drive faster to exit the danger area.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:5

When is a driver obliged to wear eyeglasses or contact lenses?

When his driver’s license states that he must wear them while driving.

Only when he is driving during lighting up time, and provided that this requirement is stated on his driver’s license

Only when he is driving during night time, provided that this requirement is stated on his driver’s license

While driving in limited visibility and when he is dazzeled.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:6

Under what terms is it permitted to transport hazardous materials?

The transportation should be approved by the Ministry of Internal Security.

The driver must have an adequate permit, and the vehicle must be new (less than four years).

A vehicle transporting a hazardous material must have a gasoline engine only.

The driver and the vehicle must have adequate permits to transport hazardous materials from the Licensing Authority.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:7

What are we required to ensure before starting to drive?

That the fuel and oil types are those required for the proper operation of the vehicle.

That we can operate and use the vehicle proficiently.

That the vehicle has spare bulbs and fuses.

That the vehicle received all the treatment necessary for its current maintenance.

Category : Safety

Question:8

When is it permitted to use the “white reversing light”?

While driving in reverse, combined with the reverse gear only.

While parking in a roofed parking lot.

When visibility is poor for any given reason.

During fog or pouring rain.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:9

When driving in reverse:

You must use another person to guide you.

You must use another person to guide you on highways..

You must use another person to guide you during "lighting up time".

You are permitted to use another person to guide you.

Category : Safety

Question:10

What are the specific risks and problems in crossing intersections?

Many and various contact points between the different types of vehicle through the intersection.

Crossing the intersections takes a long time; an upsetting fact for drivers.

The fact that vehicles approach the intersection from different directions causes no problem. The problem is only with pedestrians.

Specific risks and problems are present only in intersections with traffic lights.

Category : Safety

Question:11

What should you do when your driving lane is obstructed?

You should use the horn and cross the obstacle in front.

Go! You have “right of way” in the road that is in front of you.

You should pass through the sidewalk, if it is free.

You should give right-of-way to vehicles that are coming from the opposite side.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:12

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:13

What must a driver do when approaching a railway crossing?

Continue driving normally. You don’t have to slow down.

Stop, open the vehicle’s windows and listen

Stop at a distance of at least one meter before the railway.

Slow down to a speed which will allow him to stop before the crossing.if necessary.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:14

The license of a “New driver” will not be renewed as a regular drivers license, if he is convicted of:

Driving a motor vehicle without valid insurance.

Not placing a warning triangle before a malfunctioning vehicle that stands on the road.

Not stopping in an intersection where a “give right-of–way” signpost is placed.

Driving a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol or intoxicants.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:15

When is it permitted to overtake a vehicle on its right side?

When the other vehicle drives in the right lane and signals left.

When the other vehicle indicates and positions itself to turn left.

When there is an open lane to the right of the other vehicle.

When the other vehicle is in the central lane and signals right.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:16

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:17

The vehicle’s braking distance is the distance covered by the vehicle:

From the moment of identifying the risk until the vehicle starts to brake.

From the moment the driver identifies the risk ahead until the vehicle makes a complete stop.

From the moment the driver identifies the risk ahead until he starts stepping on the brake pedal.

From the moment the driver steps on the brake pedal until the vehicle comes to a complete stop.

Category : Safety

Question:18

What is the required air pressure of the vehicle’s spare tire?

The average air pressure of all the vehicle’s tires.

The pressure stated by the manufacturer

The air pressure of the spare tire is of no importance.

A pressure equaling the lowest pressure in the vehicle’s tires.

Category : Know Your Vehicle

Question:19

A “permanent crane” is:

A new fixture that is designed to elevate the axle while changing a punctured tire.

A fixture in the vehicle that prevent the vehicle from rolling-over during loading or unloading of an interchangeable box.

A fixture that is permanently installed in the vehicle and designed to lift or lower interchangeable crates..

A fixture that is permanently connected to the vehicle and designed to lift one side of a side-loading-platform.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:20

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:21

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:22

What is the meaning of the following road marking?

Parking area for public vehicles.

A marked traffic island in the center of the roadway.

No parking.in this area

A place where parking is permitted for a short time.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:23

What is the meaning of the following traffic sign?

Two-way traffic ahead.

You have right-of-way over vehicles approaching from the opposite direction.

The number of lanes is increasing.

You are permitted to use all lanes.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:24

A back seat passenger must wear a seatbelt. Who is held responsible if a back seat passenger doesn’t wear his seat-belt?

The driver only

The driver and the passenger

The passenger only

The owner of the vehicle

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:25

Why is it important to drive on the right side of the road?

It allows you to be assisted by the yellow line for driving in a straight line.

It qllows vehicle passengers to easily exit the vehicle.

Driving on the right side of the road is of no significance, except for one-way roadways.

In order to keep a distance from incoming traffic from the opposite direction, and reducing the risk of “head on” collision.

Category : Safety

Question:26

How would you conduct yourself when approaching an intersection that is preceded by a “stop” sign?

Stop and give right-of-way to any other vehicle that is entering or approaching the intersection from a different roadway.

Give right-of-way to any other vehicle that is entering or approaching the intersection from a different roadway.

You are only obliged to stop when vehicle traffic on the crossing road is approaching from your right.

You are only obliged to stop when a policeman instructs you to do so.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:27

There are no traffic signs placed in the following intersection, According to the rules of giving right-of-way, in what order should vehicles that arrived at the same time enter the intersection?

You enter first (3), then the red vehicle (2), and the green vehicle will enter last (1).

First enters the green vehicle (1), the red vehicle next (2) and you go last (3).

The green vehicle (1) first, then you (3), and the red vehicle will enter last (2).

The order is simple - first to arrive is last to drive.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:28

When you are standing with your vehicle before an intersection while the red light is on, and you notice a security vehicle behind you, with its siren on and its lights flashing:

You should get on the sidewalk (pavement) in order to clear the way for the security vehicle.

You are permitted to enter the intersection while the red light is on as well.

You are not allowed to enter the intersection while the red light is on.

You should enter the intersection while the red light is on.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:29

What is the correct order of actions while changing a wheel?

Release two nuts, lift the vehicle with the jack stand and then release the nuts completely.

Loosen the retaining/screw nuts, lift the vehicle with the jack stand, and then completely release all the nuts.

Lift the vehicle with the jack stand and then release the nuts completely.

Release the nuts completely and lift the vehicle with the jack stand.

Category : Know Your Vehicle

Question:30

Define “parking”

Stopping a vehicle for a defined period of time, in order to unload cargo, intermittently

Stopping the vehicle for more than thirty seconds

Standing a vehicle in order to load it with cargo only, intermittently

Standing a vehicle for an uninterrupted period of time, not for the purpose of immediate loading or unloading of passengers or loading or unloading of goods.

Category : Rules and Regulations

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