Israel Driving Theory Test

Question:1

Explain the term “gross axle weight”:

The measured pressure at the tips of the chassis connected springs.

The own weight of each vehicle axle, including the wheels installed on it.

The overall weight of all the wheels installed on one axle against the road.

The own weight of the rear axle that includes the differential system.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:2

What is the minimum distance that it is permitted to park near a fire hydrant?

Two meters in any direction from the fire hydrant.

Six meters from either side of the fire hydrant.

Twelve meters from either side of the fire hydrant.

Twenty meters from either side of the fire hydrant.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:3

What is the meaning of the following road marking?

Paint tests on the roadway.

It is permitted to park on the side of the road with the broken line.

An unbroken separation line is about to start.

It is only permitted to cross the lines if the broken lines are marked on the right side of the continuous line.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:4

What is the function of the vehicle’s auxiliary (parking/hand) brake?

To secure the vehicle from moving or going downhill..

To assist the driver during a “hill start” only.

Its use prevents wear of the service brakes (foot brake)?

To enhance the braking force of the vehicle’s brakes.

Category : Know Your Vehicle

Question:5

When traffic sign 308 is placed at an entry to a section,of the road which traffic sign should be placed in the opposite side of that section?

504

145

307

622

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:6

Who is expected to approach from your opposite direction when the color of the arrow in the sign is yellow?

Only tour buses.

Vehicles transporting more than 2 passengers.

Only trains.

Public transportation vehicle or any other vehicle that is permitted according to the sign.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:7

When pedestrians are forced to walk on the road way, on which side of it should they walk?

Next to the right “hard shoulder”.

Next to the left sidewalk.

Next to the road’s left edge, when they are facing the incoming traffic.

Next to the road’s right edge.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:8

What is a “safety seat”:

A seat meeting specified standards installed on two-wheelers and designed for transporting children.

A seat, meeting specified standards, secured to the vehicle with a safety belt and used for transporting children with independent belts.

Any seat that is adjusted for driving children and elderly people and meets the standard which was set by the Ministry of Environmental Protection

A seat which is installed inside a vehicle during its manufacture-stage and is adjusted for driving children with a maximum age of 14 years

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:9

Is there any reference in the following road sign to the giving of right-of-way?

No. Only instruction signs refer to the giving of right-of-way.

No. The sign belongs to the instruction signs group and is not, as far as right-of-way rules are concerned, obligatory.

Yes. You should give right-of-way to vehicle traffic on the road ahead.

No. This is a warning sign which doesn’t come to replace any right-of-way sign.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:10

When is it permitted to use the horn for giving a warning signal in an urban road?

It is only allowed to use an air horn.

It is always allowed to use the horn, provided that the signal is given in a continuous and uniform manner.

It is only allowed to use the horn in order to avoid imminent danger that cannot be prevented in any other way.

It is always allowed to use the horn in an urban road.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:11

What is a “Tachograph”?

A device installed by the vehicle’s owner under in accordance with the importer’s instructions, and traces the number of rounds of the wheels.

A device in a vehicle which has a disc that traces and records time, distance, driving speed and driver work hours.

A device that is installed in a vehicle in accordance with the importer’s instructions and that traces the vehicle’s speed in order to save on fuel.

A device that is installed in a vehicle and that registers vehicle-related technical data and allows the detection of technical malfunctions while driving.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:12

When the roadway is divided by a broken line?

You are permitted to overtake restricted vehicles only.

You are permitted to overtake when the road is clear.

No overtaking until where the dotted line turns to an unbroken line.

No overtaking until where an “end of overtaking restriction” sign is placed.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:13

You arrived to an intersection that is not clear:(free)

Stop before the intersection and wait for traffic to clear.

You are permitted to turn left, even if the intersection is not clear.

If the traffic light is green you may enter the intersection, even when it is not clear.

Enter the intersection carefully and wait there for it to clear.

Category : Safety

Question:14

a “new driver” that is convicted of excessive speed.

The Licensing Authority must renew his license as a regular driver, without the “new driver” restriction.

The Licensing Authority will renew his license like that of any other driver, provided that he was not convicted of more than one offense during his “new driver” period.

The Licensing Authority will renew his license like that of any other driver, and it is not permitted to set any condition for license renewal.

The Licensing Authority may require him to undergo a driving test, and if he passes the test, he will be once again regarded as a "New driver" for a further period of two years.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:15

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

Slow down and be ready to brake or turn to avoid the pedestrians in the vicinity.

Give right-of-way to traffic from the opposite direction.

Drive faster and cross the place quickly.

Honk continuously before the road sign.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:16

Where is an ATV (All Terrain Vehicle) (Quad bike) allowed to drive?

On dirt roads and on roadways within the limits of a Moshav or Kibbutz

Only on a pavement within the limits of a Moshav or Kibbutz

On a freeway only

On on a roadway and only on an urban road.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:17

What is the legal definition of a “road”

Any place that is open for public passage, except for city streets

Asphalt or concrete paved road ways only.

The term “road” has no legal definition

Any rail, street, alley, square, passage, bridge and any other open space in which the public has a right to pass through

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:18

What is the difference between the following signs?

Sign 505 indicates a stop for private buses. Sign 506 indicates a Tramway stop.

Sign 505 indicates a Tramway Stop. Sign 506 indicates a stop for Public bus transport.

Sign 505 indicates a stop for Public Transport (Buses). Sign 506 indicates a stop for a Public Tramway.

Sign 505 indicates a public transport stop on a Motorway (Freeway). Sign 506 indicates a public transport stop.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:19

What should you check when purchasing a new tire for your vehicle?

Only that the air pressure of the new tire is identical to that of the old tire.

Only that the size of the new tire is identical to that of the old tire.

Only that the shape of the tire’s sole (the tire’s surface) is identical to that of the old tire.

The tire’s manufacture date, to ensure it is not too old (over 6 years).

Category : Know Your Vehicle

Question:20

What is the advantage of driving at a low speed during dangerous situations?

The driver’s reacting time is longer and he has enough time for making the right decisions.

The driver’s reacting, braking and stopping times are all longer, and therefore safety is improved.

The drrivers quicker reaction, braking and stopping times are all shorter.

The driver’s reacting time is longer and is sufficient for stopping.

Category : Safety

Question:21

What are the permitted driving directions according to the traffic signs in the following intersection?

Straight and right.

Straight and left.

Straight only.

Straight and a left U-turn.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:22

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:23

Upon parking your vehicle on the right of the road in an urban:

you must make sure that alighting from the vehicle will not cause a disturbance to any other road user

you must make sure that your rear seat passenger alights carefully

you must make sure that you distance from the kerb isnot more that 1 mtr.

you must put on your parking lights if there is no street lighting

Category : Safety

Question:24

How should a driver of a vehicle that was involved in a road accident with casualties conduct himself?

Drive to the police station and provide his Identifying details.

Inform the police about the accident within 72 hours.

Exchange identifying details with the rest of the people involved in the accident, and then there is no need to inform the police about the accident.

Provide casualties with first-aid to the best of his ability and training, call the rescue forces and wait in place until they arrive.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:25

When driving on a two-way road and visibility is poor:

You should horn while overtaking to warn the overtaken vehicle.

It is permitted to overtake, unless a “no overtaking” sign is placed.

You should turn on the parking lights while overtaking.

It is forbidden to overtake.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:26

When is a driver of a motor vehicle required to dip the vehicle’s lights?

When driving behind another vehicle and his high beam hits the rear part of the vehicle in front.

When the vehicle’s “fog light” is also turned-on.

Only while driving inside a tunnel.

When driving behind another vehicle and his “fog light” and “high beam” are turned-on at the same time.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:27

When you use the vehicle’s horn for signaling:

The signal shall be given at a fast and unchanging pace.

You are lawfully required to honk at least three times.

The signal should not be longer than needed.

The signal shall be given in a long and continuous manner.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:28

What is the meaning of the following traffic sign?

Bicycle traffic crossing ahead.

Careful! Two-wheeled motor vehicle.

Give right-of-way to bicyclists.

Bicycle path.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:29

What is the required conduct of a driver that exits a dirt road and intends to enter a paved road?

He should allow traffic from his right to continue driving undisturbed, and then enter the road.

He should enter the paved road: A vehicle exiting a dirt road has priority over vehicles driving on a paved road.

He should give way to all vehicles on the paved road, from right and left, and then enter the road.

He should honk, blink his lights and enter the paved road.

Category : Safety

Question:30

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

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