Israel Driving Theory Test

Question:1

The law requires a trailer with an all up weight of more than 4,000 kg to have:

An "additional license plate" to be installed on the trailers rear.

License plates which are twice the size of regular plates.

A trailer in such a weight doesnt require license plates at all.

An "additional license plate" to be installed on the trailers front.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:2

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:3

Who is responsible for a vehicle emitting smoke above statutory levels?

The vehicle’s treating garage.

The driver and the vehicle’s manufacturer.

The vehicle’s driver.

The owner of the gas station that sold the fuel.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:4

What is the main risk of driving in reverse?

Causing damage to the vehicle’s tires, when approaching the sidewalk or sharp objects.

The presence of road users in the driver’s “blind spots” and the chance of hitting them.

Lack of control over a slow and steady driving speed due to gear restrictions.

Causing damage to the steering system, because the wheel is used oppositely to its normal use while driving forward.

Category : Safety

Question:5

What should you do when driving on a narrow roadway and you are suddenly approached by a vehicle from the opposite direction?

Honk and signal with your hands for the driver to return to his lane.

Slow down and swerve as far to the right as possible, but don’t pull off the road.

Slow down, move as far to the right as possible and, if necessary, pull off the road.

Turn on your high beam and signal the other driver to return to his lane.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:6

What is the risk of using the GPS navigation system while driving?

There is no risk in using the GPS navigation system while driving. It is only beneficial.

Disruption of the engine management systems.

Driver distraction.

Fast draining of the vehicle’s battery.

Category : Know Your Vehicle

Question:7

How will you stand a vehicle on a downhill road?

Engage the parking brake, turn the front wheels towards the road’s edge and shift into reverse gear (manual car only).

Turn the front wheels towards the road’s edge and shift into forward gear (In an automatic car – P).

Engage the handbrake and turn the front wheels towards the center of the road.

Turn on the parking lights, turn the front wheels towards the road’s edge and shift into reverse gear.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:8

The following illustration shows an intersection with traffic signs. What is the correct manner of making a turn from street C to street A?

From lane 5 to lane 3.

From lane 5 to lane 4.

From lane 6 to lane 4.

From lane 5 to lane 3 or to lane 4.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:9

A panoramic mirror:

Is hard to adjust.

Does not correctly reflect the distance of the objects seen in it.

Is very flexible.

Is very expensive.

Category : Safety

Question:10

Does the vehicle’s engine have an effect on safe driving?

No, the engine has no effect on safe driving.

Yes, but the engine’s affect on safety is reflected only when a vehicle starts driving and accelerates.

Yes, especially for escaping emergency situations.

No, the engine’s effect is only reflected while driving in reverse.

Category : Know Your Vehicle

Question:11

Which of the following three vehicles is not in the correct lane, according to the traffic sign?

All three are driving according to the law.

The light (private) vehicle (1).

The fire-engine (2).

The purple pickup truck (3).

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:12

What does the following road marking (double yellow broken line) indicate?

Bicycle lane.

Separation between the roadway and its “hard shoulder”.

Road works in place.

Public transport lane.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:13

How should you use the gearbox while driving on a continuous descent?

The gearbox should be in high gear.

The gearbox selector should be in a low gear.

The gear used while driving on a continuous descent is of no importance, as long as the brakes function properly.

The gearbox handle should be in neutral gear.

Category : Know Your Vehicle

Question:14

Describe the following situation:

Children playing on the roadway. I shall honk to warn them and pass them from their left.

Children playing on the roadway. In order not to disturb them, I shall pass them from their right.

Children playing on the road. I will take every necessary precaution so as not to endanger them.

I noticed children playing. I shall honk so that they clear the roadway and don’t disturb me.

Category : Safety

Question:15

When is it not obligatory to inform the police station about the hitting of another vehicle or property in the absence of its owners?

When the accident’s impact is mild and the damage caused to the vehicle or to the property is not serious.

When a car assessor, which is recognized for this purpose by the police, is called.

When the incident is informed to the insurance company within the lawfully stated date and time.

When a policeman happens to arrive to the scene and is informed about the incident’s details.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:16

In your opinion, is the truck positioned correctly within the curve?

When driving on a sharp curve, it is required to stay in it as shortly as possible; hence his position is correct.

In sharp curves it is necessary to “cut” through the curve, in order to reduce the centrifugal force (the force that acts on the vehicle while it turns).

When there is no other vehicle in the curve it is possible to be positioned anywhere within it.

No, the truck driver is not keeping to the right of the road and his position presents a risk to any vehicle coming from the opposite direction.

Category : Safety

Question:17

What would you do if your driving lane is obstructed?

Quickly cross the obstruction from either its right or left.

Drive slowly and disregard the road signs that are posted in the place.

Cross the obstruction from the right only, and vehicles approaching from your front are supposed to give you right-of-way.

Obey the signals that are given by a policeman, a signaler or a road sign.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:18

Which of the following traffic signs should be placed where parking and stopping at the side of the road are prohibited?

817

434

432

433

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:19

For how long should a driver place a “new driver” sign on his rear window?

For a period of two years or for as long as he is a new driver

For a period of nine months

For a period of six months

For a period of three months

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:20

If a vehicle stops on a road without a pavement when is there an obligation to wear a reflective traffic vest?

If one of the passengers wore a vest and stepped out of the vehicle before the driver, then the driver is not required to wear a vest.

When the driver or a passenger alights from a vehicle on an inter-urban road.

If the vehicle has two vests, two persons are permitted to step out of the vehicle wearing vests.

The driver must wear a reflective vest upon stepping out of the vehicle.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:21

What is the meaning of the following traffic sign?

Give right-of-way to the traffic that crosses ahead.

Non-specific danger.

Give right-of-way to any vehicles that approaches the intersection.

Stop and give right-of-way to approaching vehicles from your opposite direction.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:22

Which of the following is an emergency vehicle?

A Red Magen David Ambulance, an Israel Police vehicle, IDF vehicle, Fire-fighting vehicle, integrated policing vehicle or any other vehicle approved by the Authority, when it sounds its emergency signals and operates flashing lights and sounds an alarm signal.

Any ambulance, IDF vehicle, fire-fighting vehicle or other commercial vehicle that was authorized to function as an emergency vehicle by the Licensing Authority

Every vehicle of the Israel Police or the IDF and vehicles that are used for regular security missions in borderline settlements

A vehicle of the Israel Police or the IDF and a fire-fighting vehicle only

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:23

In what condition should the driver and vehicle’s document be kept?

The law doesn’t provide any explicit reference to this issue

It is enough if they are stainless and have a clear photo.

They should be kept at home, clean and readable at all times.

They should always be kept inside the car, clean and readable

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:24

What is the meaning of the following traffic sign?

Passage for engine wheelchairs only.

Parking for vehicles of handicapped people who have the sticker that is indicated in the sign.

Stopping place for handicap vehicles only.

Parking for all handicap vehicles.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:25

”When you drink alcohol, it will take you more time to recover from dazzling(blinding)”. Correct or incorrect?

Incorrect.

It is correct for young people only.

It is correct for people wearing eyeglasses only.

Correct.

Category : Safety

Question:26

When crossing an intersection with one lane in each driving direction:

You are allowed to overtake, but you must finish the overtaking after the intersection.

You are allowed to overtake carefully vehicles with more than two wheels.

You are only allowed to overtake a slow vehicle.

It is prohibited to overtake and it is prohibited to try to overtake within the intersection’s boundaries, except if you are overtaking a two-wheeler.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:27

What danger might be caused due to low air pressure in one of the front wheels?

The steering wheel might be pulled to the direction of the wheel with the higher air pressure.

There is no danger, as long as the pressure level is at least half of the required pressure.

There is no risk. The air pressure in the front wheels is of no importance.

The steering wheel might be pulled to the direction of the wheel with the lower air pressure.

Category : Know Your Vehicle

Question:28

“The law doesn’t prohibit driving under the influence of (prohibited) intoxicating drugs”:

Correct, since the law doesn’t prohibit the use of intoxicating drugs.

Incorrect. The law explicitly mentions that it is prohibited to drive under the influence of a certain quantity of intoxicating drugs in the driver’s blood.

Incorrect. It is explicitly prohibited by the law to drive under the influence of intoxicating drugs.

Correct. The law only prohibits driving under the influence of alcohol.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:29

For what reason do the following road signs have a different shape than other signs?

To enable pedestrians to notice road signs that are posted opposite their direction of walking.

Because these two road signs are less important than other signs.

To make them more recognisable to drivers, and so that they can also be seen and interpreted correctly even under poor visibility conditions.

Because these two road signs are more important than other signs.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:30

What gap should be maintained from the vehicle that is driving in front of us?

A gap of thirty meters, in order to allow safe stoppage.

A gap of forty meters, in order to prevent an accident.

A gap of at least three seconds.

A gap which always allows us to stop and prevent a collision..

Category : Rules and Regulations

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Theory test for trucks (lorry)