Israel Driving Theory Test

Question:1

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:2

What is the meaning of the following traffic sign?

End of overtaking restriction.

End of overtaking section.

End of urban road.

No overtaking for public vehicles only.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:3

What is the function of the vehicle’s dashboard( Control panel)

To control and receive information from the vehicle’s different systems.

The dashboard regulates the engine systems, and prevents tire wear.

To serve as an additional security measure during frontal collisions.

To control the sound system in the driver’s compartment only.

Category : Know Your Vehicle

Question:4

When you exit a dirt road on to a paved road.

There is no obligation to give right of way. It depends on the good will of the driver exiting the dirt road.

Give right of way to vehicle traffic on the roadway only when it is a two-way roadway.

Give right of way to vehicles coming from your right side only and then drive. Incoming traffic from your left side should yield.

Give right of way to vehicle traffic on the paved road from all directions.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:5

How many vehicles are allowed to be towed simultaneously by a motor vehicle?

One, unless otherwise approved by the Licensing Authority.

Two, provided that their overall length does not exceed fifteen meters.

Two, unless otherwise approved by the Licensing Authority.

Only one and there is no possibility to approve more than one.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:6

Which of the following traffic signs shall be placed in addition to traffic sign 216?

418

218

424

407

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:7

How would you shift to a lower gear while driving uphill in an automatic transmission vehicle, without moving the gear handle?

By taking the foot off the brake pedal without giving gas, in order to get the right speed.

By a sharp and quick pressure (“kick down”) on the accelerator, or by applying a designated electric switch.

By stepping firmly on the brake pedal.

By gradually stepping on the accelerator, until getting the desired result.

Category : Know Your Vehicle

Question:8

What effect does driving whilst keeping proper distance from the vehicle in front has on the vehicle’s fuel consumption and wear?

It is required to keep a proper distance to prevent accidents only, and it has no effect on the vehicle’s wear or fuel consumption.

The shorter is the distance kept from the vehicle in front, the lower are both brake wear and fuel consumption.

In order to keep proper distance from the vehicle in front you are required to constantly use the brakes, and therefore it causes quick brake wear.

When proper distance is kept – brake wear and engine fuel consumption are reduced,

Category : Safety

Question:9

What is the meaning of the following traffic sign?

Brief stopping is permitted but parking is prohibited.

A barrier before a level crossing.

Parking is allowed with parking tickets.

No Stopping and parking, except for buses.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:10

Until where does the following road sign remain valid?

Until the next intersection.

Until an “entrance to an urban road” road sign.

Until 150 meters following the place of the sign.

Until the nearest pedestrian crossing.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:11

It is prohibited to stop or park a vehicle before and after a level crossing, within a distance of:

At least 30 meters.

At least 50 meters.

At least 25 meters.

At least 20 meters.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:12

How are you required to conduct yourself according to the following road signs?

It is prohibited to drive slower than the speed indicated in the sign.

Slow down and keep to the right before entering the curve.

The last road sign is the determining one; drive 90 k.p.h.

Drive normally. The placement of the road signs is unlawful.

Category : Safety

Question:13

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:14

When is it lawfully required to perform a vehicle license test?

Every two years, for all vehicle types.

Every two years for commercial vehicles and every year for motorcycles.

Every two years for all types of private passenger vehicles, without any restriction on the vehicle’s age.

Every year or any other lawfully defined period.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:15

Parking at an angle on a roadway:

Is allowed when there are designated markings on the road.

Is forbidden, except for motor scooters and motorcycles.

Is forbidden, except for vehicles in a length of 3.5 meters or less.

Is only allowed in a wide roadway.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:16

What is the meaning of red-yellow painted curbstones?

A marking to emphasize and indicate sidewalks of different heights,

Absolutely no stopping, except for the vehicle types that are permitted by the sign.

Parking is permitted with parking tickets.

Unrestricted parking for public vehicles is permitted.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:17

When is it permitted to use floodlights?

Only when the vehicle stops, provided that they are not directed at another vehicle or along the length of the road.

For security purposes only and during “light time”.

Only by a security vehicle during fence patrol.

It is forbidden to use floodlights on the road, except for fire fighting vehicles.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:18

The vehicle coming from your opposite direction (1) started to turn to his left. How would you respond?

Turn right to avoid collision.

Maintain your current speed and take right of way.

Honk to warn the driver and maintain your driving speed.

Slow down or stop and allow the white vehicle in the intersection to complete the turn..

Category : Safety

Question:19

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:20

What is the meaning of the following traffic sign?

Mountain road.

Road-works ahead.

Uneven road surface

Speed bumps ahead.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:21

What are you required to do when the following road sign is placed?

Slow down and follow the accepted right-of-way rules and the traffic signs that are placed at the intersection.

Cross the intersection quickly, while paying attention to vehicles approaching the intersection from your right.

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

Always stop before the intersection and cross it when it is free of traffic only.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:22

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:23

Is a policeman authorized to require a vehicle driver to undergo a blood test for the presence of alcohol or intoxicating drugs?

Yes. A policeman is authorized to require a blood test if he has reasonable suspicion that the driver is under the influence of alcohol or intoxicating drugs.

No. A policeman is not authorized to require the performance of any test without a court order.

No. A policeman is not authorized to require a driver to perform a blood test for determining alcohol or intoxicating-drug levels..

No. A policeman is not authorized to require a driver to perform any type of test, at any given time or place.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:24

Is it permitted, in an urban road, to stop, stand or park a vehicle on the roadway or on the hard shoulder?

It is prohibited in any case to park on the hard shoulder.

Yes, provided that the vehicle remains under supervision.

Yes, when it is not prohibited by law or by any road sign, and when traffic is not disturbed.

Yes, always.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:25

When you approach a pedestrian crossing:

You are allowed to overtake in a one way road.

Do not overtake and do not try to overtake any other vehicle before the crossing.

You are allowed to overtake if there are no pedestrians on the crossing.

You are allowed to overtake before the pedestrian crossing in an urban road only.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:26

You are driving vehicle no. 3. In what order will vehicles enter the following intersection?

The vehicle on the left will go first (2), the vehicle on the right will go next (1), and you will go last (3).

You go first (3), the vehicle on the left is next (2), and the vehicle on the right is last (1).

The vehicle on the right (1), you go next (3), and the vehicle on the left is last (2).

You go first (3), the vehicle on the right is next (1), and the vehicle on the left is last (2).

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:27

What is the penalty for driving whilst disqualified?

A fine of 80,000 NIS

6 yrs in jail and 2 yrs on probation.

None, if the driver presents a valid driver’s license within 7 days

Up to 3 years in jail, plus other penalties.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:28

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

Drive in the middle of the road and turn-on the winker before each turn.

Drive faster in order to pass the place.

Slow down and move to the road’s left in the left curve.

Slow down, adjust your speed to the road’s conditions and keep to the right of the road.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:29

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:30

Which type of vehicle is allowed to stop or be left standing on the hard shoulder of an inter-urban road which is marked as a main road?

A work vehicle or a tractor.

A vehicle engaged in selling fruits and vegetables to passersby.

A vehicle engaged in public works and an I.D.F vehicle - for the purpose of fulfilling their duties.

A towing vehicle and a trailer, a truck tractor and a semi-trailer, with a maximum width of three meters.

Category : Safety

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