Israel Driving Theory Test

Question:1

Is it obligatory to mark oversize freight on a vehicle?

No. A vehicle with oversize freight should only be marked if the freight sticks out from the vehicle’s rear side.

Yes, it is obligatory to mark the oversize freight, but only during “light time”.

No. When a vehicle is standing on the road, its oversize freight doesn’t cause any risk; hence, it is not obligatory to mark it.

Yes, it is always obligatory to mark oversize freight.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:2

“Drinking alcohol disrupts the coordination between limbs”: Correct or incorrect?

It depends on the driver.

Incorrect.

Correct.

It is sometimes correct.

Category : Safety

Question:3

What would you do to achieve safe driving down a continuous steep slope?

Use the engine’s braking power by shifting to a lower gear and make only partial use of the brakes

It is not recommended to drive in a sharp descent for a long time.

You should rely solely on the engine’s braking power.

You should step on the brake pedal firmly and continuously to maintain the desirable speed.

Category : Know Your Vehicle

Question:4

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:5

Under which conditions is it advised to turn on the lights during the day?

When the sun is behind the driver.

When the sun is in front of the driver.

When the sun is to the left of the direction of driving.

When the sun is to the right of the direction of driving.

Category : Safety

Question:6

How can we minimize the risk of brake loss while driving on a mountain road?

It is advisable to use the brakes without utilizing the engine’s braking power.

Drive in anappropriate (low) gear and avoid excessive use of the brakes.

Don’t use the brakes much and stay on high gear.

Do not change gears along the mountain road.

Category : Safety

Question:7

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:8

Is it permitted to park, in an urban area, vehicles transporting hazardous materials with an all up weight of more than 3,500 kg?

Yes, only when the tanks are empty.

Yes, provided that nobody smokes next to it.

Yes, but only at a distance of more than 400 meters from public or residential buildings.

It is absolutely forbidden to park this type of vehicle on an urban road.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:9

In which cases are you obliged to slow down?

You are only obliged to slow down in case of busy traffic.

When encountering or overtaking an animal.

There is no obligation to slow down. There is an obligation to drive carefully.

You are obliged to slow down in an urban road only.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:10

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:11

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:12

How should a driver involved in traffic accident with casualties conduct himself?

If he is not culpable of the accident and the other driver involved is later held responsible for it, then he shall clear his vehicle away from the roadway.

He shall clear his vehicle away from the roadway to prevent traffic disturbance and call the rescue forces.

He shall clear away from the road and inform the police about the accident.

He shall not move his vehicle, unless instructed to do so by a policeman or if the vehicle had to be used for medical evacuation purposes.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:13

What is the meaning of the sign?

End of parking area.

End of area where parking is not permitted.

Beginning of parking area for payment.

Beginning of parking for bicycles only.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:14

It is prohibited to stand or park a vehicle on a road, if the vehicle’s width is more than:

4.80 meters.

2.25 meters.

2.10 meters.

2.50 meters.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:15

A round shaped traffic-sign is:

An instruction sign.

A direction sign.

A warning sign.

An information sign.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:16

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:17

In a vehicle with a manual (regular) gearbox, it is important to adjust the gears:

In old vehicles only.

In order to protect the tires.

In long descents.

In order to determine the driving speed.without strain on the engine.

Category : Safety

Question:18

“Drinking alcohol impairs the driver’s ability to estimate distances and speeds”: Correct or incorrect?

It is only correct for drivers wearing eyeglasses.

It is only correct for women

Drinking alcohol impairs the judgment of young drivers only.

Correct.

Category : Safety

Question:19

What part of the vehicle reduces whiplash during collision?

The safety belts.

The rear bumper.

The head rests of the vehicle’s seats.

The air bags.

Category : Know Your Vehicle

Question:20

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

Question:21

Who should you give right of way to at an intersection without traffic signs?

To vehicles turning right or left.

To vehicles coming from your left.

To vehicles coming from your right.

To public vehicles.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:22

When is it permitted to turn on the fog lights?

Only in the dark.

Only in a condition of pouring rain, fog or snow.

Only during the winter.

Whenever the driver deems it fit.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:23

Which class of license is required to drive a motor vehicle with an overall permissible weight of up to 3,500kg?

A1.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:24

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:25

Is it permitted to repair a vehicle on the road?

Only if it close to a garage.

Only if the repair is related to the vehicle’s electricity system.

The type of repair is not important, as long as the vehicle is not left standing there for more than 12 hours.

Only a simple repair, provided that no inconvenience is caused to other road users, and the vehicle should not be left standing there for more than 24 hours.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:26

How can a correct grip of the steering wheel help to control the vehicle and to keep it stable?

The way you grip the wheel is only important in sharp turns and curves, when the vehicle moves in high speed.

Correct wheel grip is only important in big and heavy vehicles such as trucks and buses.

In a new-model vehicle, the way we hold the steering wheel is important while driving in sharp curves.

A correct grip of the steering wheel allows precise turning of the wheel, thus allowing control at all times.

Category : Safety

Question:27

Define “path”:

Part of the width of the road designated for pedestrians only.

A part of the road, designed for motorcycle traffic only.

Lane or part of a lane that is not a road and designated for specific users.

A part of the road, which was marked by the “Israel’s Paths” Company.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:28

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:29

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:30

Which of the roads in the following illustration is a one-way road?

Street A and street C.

Street B and street C.

Only street C.

Street A.

Category : Rules and Regulations

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