Israel Driving Theory Test

Question:1

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:2

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:3

One of the differences between manual and automatic transmission vehicles is that:

Fuel consumption is usually lower for manual transmission vehicles.

Manual transmission vehicles are noisier.

Acceleration capacity is lower for manual transmission vehicles.

Manual transmission vehicles have no clutch pedal.

Category : Know Your Vehicle

Question:4

What is the meaning of the following traffic sign?

Entry is permitted for commercial motor vehicles with an overall weight which exceeds the weight indicated in the sign.

No entry for commercial motor vehicles with an overall weight which exceeds the weight indicated in the sign.

No entry for any type of vehicle that has a higher all up weight than what is indicated in the sign.

Entry is permitted for all motor vehicles.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:5

What is the meaning of the signs?

Directional, above the lanes before an interchange on an Inter –urban road or a Motorway (Freeway).

Directional, to a central area or town.

Directional, to lanes before a junction, and positioned on the left.

Directional to lanes before a junction and placed on the right.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:6

What is indicated by the following traffic sign?

Roundabout ahead.

Active fountain.

It is also permitted to drive against the direction of traffic.

The driver must make a U-turn.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:7

How should a driver turn left from a two-way road (A) to a one-way road (B)?

From lanes 1 or 2 to lanes 5, 6 or 7..

From lane 2 to lanes 5, 6 or 7..

From lane 1 to lane 5.

From lane 2 to lane 5.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:8

The ability to control the vehicle in order to prevent accidents:

Improves the faster you drive.

Is higher the slower you drive.

Depends on the size of the tires.

Is not dependent on speed at all.

Category : Safety

Question:9

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:10

What are the characteristics of a mountain road?

Many pedestrians and animals.

Wide and unmarked roadways.

Mountain roads are never paved.

Narrow and winding roadway, sharp curves, bends and sudden slopes.

Category : Safety

Question:11

What might happen to a vehicle when its wheels get locked?

The vehicle will lose its steering ability.

The vehicle will lose its braking ability.

Overheating of the engine.

The steering ability is not influenced.

Category : Know Your Vehicle

Question:12

How should vehicle drivers conduct themselves while driving on a road with a narrow and steep hill..

The driver of the descending vehicle shall, if required, stop his vehicle and make way for the ascending vehicle

The driver of the ascending vehicle shall, if required, stop his vehicle and allow the descending vehicle to continue driving.

First one to arrive is first to enter into the narrow section.

It is sufficient that they both deviate to the right, onto the roadway’s edge, to prevent collision.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:13

What is the significance of the head rests on the vehicle’s seats during an accident from behind?

They can prevent neck and back pains during long drives.

They reduce forward and backward head jolting (whiplash).

They can reduce and prevent passenger knee injuries during frontal collision.

They can reduce and prevent passenger leg injuries during vehicle roll-over.

Category : Know Your Vehicle

Question:14

Is a policeman permitted to stop a vehicle that carries freight in an unlawful manner?

Yes, a policeman is permitted to stop the vehicle until the freight is unloaded or until the matter is lawfully settled.

No, unless the freight endangers other road users.

Yes, but only if the vehicle’s overall weight is 20% higher than the statutory weight.

No, only a police officer ranked superintendent or higher may stop a vehicle.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:15

“Beer is not considered as an alcoholic drink”:

Correct. Beer is regarded as an alcoholic drink, but it doesn’t influence driving at all.

Incorrect. The influence of beer is similar to that of any other alcoholic drink.

Correct. Beer is not regarded as an alcoholic drink.

Correct, but the influence of beer is different than that of other alcoholic drinks.

Category : Safety

Question:16

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:17

What should we do when driving behind a vehicle that is giving a direction indicator signal?

Stay close to the right of the road.

Continue driving without slowing down. It has nothing to do with you.

Continue driving at an accelerated speed, to minimize the conflict period.

We should allow the driver of the vehicle in front to perform the action he signaled for, by slowing down and stop if required.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:18

What is the meaning of the light appearing in the following traffic light (non-flashing yellow)?

Continue driving, because the light is about to change to green.

Stop before the intersection, unless you cannot stop safely.

Continue driving, because the traffic light is about to turn green.

You are permitted to drive straight, right and left.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:19

What is the meaning of the following traffic sign?

Road for motor vehicles only.

You have right of way in the road that crosses.

No through road (cul-de-sac) to your right.

Special entrance to schools or kindergartens.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:20

Who is permitted to summon a vehicle to undergo a technical examination?

A Municipal Inspector, an employee of the Public Works Department, and a policeman carrying a policeman certificate.

An examiner of the Licensing Authority as well as a policeman carrying a traffic examiner certificate.

Any manager of a licensed garage.

The Director of the Standardization Department in the Israel Bureau of Standards.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:21

What is the meaning of the following road sign?

It is a direction sign to destinations on a freeway (motorway).

It is a warning sign on leaving a freeway.

It is a direction to destinations on an urban road.

It is a direction sign before an interchange on an inter-urban road.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:22

You are driving vehicle no.3. to whom will you give the right of way?

To the bus (2) only.

To the Motor-cyclist (1) and the Bus (2).

To none. You (3) have right of way.

To the vehicle that is closest to the intersection.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:23

What is the relation between the vehicles speed and the vehicle’s stopping distance?

The higher the vehicle’s speed is, the shorter is its stopping distance.

There is no relation between them. The stopping distance is constant and does not depend on the vehicle’s speed.

The slower the vehicle’s speed is, the longer is the braking distance.

The higher the vehicle’s speed is, the longer is its stopping distance.

Category : Safety

Question:24

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:25

Why is it necessary to use the handbrake for parking only?

The parking brake cannot be used as an emergency brake.

Because its handle or lever is not convenient to operate.

Because its life span is short and shouldn’t be wasted on regular braking.

Because the parking brake doesn’t work on all the wheels and it doesn’t have much power.

Category : Know Your Vehicle

Question:26

The auxiliary (parking/hand) brake may also be used:

To reduce wear and tear of the braking system.

As an emergency brake .

To prevent the vehicle from moving only.

To assist drivers while driving in reverse.

Category : Know Your Vehicle

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

What is the speed limit for private vehicles on the following road section?

80 k.p.h.

50 k.p.h.

90 k.p.h.

Less than 50 k.p.h.

Category : Safety

Question:29

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:30

The following road sign remains valid until:

Until the nearest intersection or until an urban area entry sign.

An “end of urban road” sign.

A road sign that cancels it.

Until the nearest intersection with traffic lights.

Category : Traffic Signs

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