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

When entering a curve and driving through it a driver is required to:

Accelerate at the entry to the curve and slow down in the middle of it.

Accelerate to ensure smooth turning.

Slow down and maintain a constant speed

Stay close to the middle of the roadway to ensure vehicle stability.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:3

When approaching a vehicle that unloads children, you should:

Slow down and drive cautiously at a low speed.

Honk and overtake the vehicle from its left side.

Pull into the “hard shoulders” and pass the vehicle from its right side.

Overtake it quickly to reduce danger.

Category : Safety

Question:4

Upon completion of the two year “new driver” period, a regular driver’s license will not be given to a “new driver” who was convicted of:

Not placing a “new driver” sign on the vehicle’s rear windshield.

Driving a motor vehicle without valid insurance.

Driving without an escort.

Not stopping next to a “falling rocks” sign.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:5

A driver of a vehicle carrying oversize freight that cannot be overtaken by other drivers is obliged to:

Continue driving at normal speed, on the right side of the road. He is prohibited to pull down to the “hard shoulders”.

Slow down, if possible, cross the road’s edge and even stop on the “hard shoulder”.

Drive faster, so he doesn’t disturb the vehicles behind him.

Stop his vehicle and signal to the other vehicles to pass him by.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:6

Do you (vehicle no. 3) have to give right-of-way to the cyclist (2) in the roundabout?

No, because the cyclist always yields to other vehicles.

No, it depends on my good will.

Yes, always

No, the rules of right-of-way in a roundabout do not apply to cyclists.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:7

What is the meaning of this road sign?

Parking in the section following the traffic sign is prohibited for all commercial vehicles.

Parking is prohibited for commercial vehicles with an all up weight of more than 8,000 kg.

Parking in the section following the traffic sign is prohibited for commercial vehicles with an all up weight of more than 4,000 kg.

Parking in the area following the traffic sign is prohibited for commercial vehicles with an all up weight of more than 10,000 kg.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:8

What is the normal pressure in a vehicle’s pneumatic (compressed air) braking system?

The maximum pressure the vehicle can generate.

As determined by the vehicle’s manufacturer.

The pressure in which the vehicle brakes efficiently.

As determined by local laws.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:9

What should a driver verify before lifting his car to change a wheel?

He must ensure, in all possible ways that the vehicle cannot move.

That the auxiliary (parking/hand) is secured until the wheel is taken off, and then released while the new wheel is installed.

That the auxiliary (parking/hand) brake is released until the wheel is taken off, and then tightened while the new wheel is installed.

That the auxiliary (parking/hand) is free and released, and that the vehicle is in low gear during the entire course of the wheel change.

Category : Know Your Vehicle

Question:10

Which vehicle should be equipped with a fire extinguisher?

All vehicles, except for private vehicles, tractors, motorcycles and tri-motorcycles.

Every private vehicle.

A tractor.

Every vehicle with an overall weight of up to 3,500 kg.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:11

Which vehicles are permitted to enter a freeway?

Only private motor vehicles.

Every motor and non-motor vehicle.

A motor vehicle which is permitted and capable of driving at the speed that is indicated on the road sign.

Every motor vehicle, except for heavy trucks which might disturb traffic due to their low speed.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:12

Which number marks the “wheelbase” of this vehicle?

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:13

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

418

218

424

407

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:14

What is the meaning of the following traffic sign?

Left curve followed by a right curve.

Rough road.

Drive in the center of the road.

Danger of skidding.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:15

When a vehicle is disqualified from use on the road:

It is forbidden to be on the road without authorization from the licensing authority.

It is forbidden to get back on the road without authorization of the insurance company

It is allowed to stay on the road for a period of up to seven days after being taken off the road.

It is allowed to stay on the road unlimitedly, as long as it doesn’t pose any traffic safety risk

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:16

What are you required to do when the following marking appears on the roadway?

You are prohibited to turn right on the roadway.

You are permitted to overtake very carefully on the left of the line.

No stopping in this road section, except for the “hard shoulders”.

Drive on the right side of the line, without crossing it.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:17

What is the function of a vehicle’s retarder?

Serve as an alternative to the service brakes (foot brake), in order to stop the vehicle when it is under imminent danger during an emergency.

Assist the parking brake (hand brake) while parking on a steep descent.

Balance the engine’s function and regulate the motor rotations,

To reduce the vehicle speed, without using the vehicle’s braking system, e.g. during a long descent.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:18

Is it permitted to make a right U-turn where the following road sign is placed?

No.

Yes, when no other sign is placed to prohibit it.

It is permitted, even when a “no U-turn” sign is placed.

Yes, in daylight only.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:19

What is the meaning of the following traffic sign?

Parking on the sidewalk is permitted, provided that the sidewalk is wider than six meters.

Parking on the sidewalk is permitted for all vehicles, according to the sidewalk’s marking.

No parking on the sidewalk.

Parking on the sidewalk is permitted, according to the sidewalk’s marking, for private and commercial vehicles with an all up weight of up to 2,200 kg.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:20

Which vehicles must be equipped with a fire extinguisher?

Only private passenger cars.

All motor vehicles, except for private passenger cars, tractors and motorcycles.

All motor vehicles.

Only two-wheelers.

Category : Safety

Question:21

What shoukd a driver check after driving through deep water on the road?

If the brakes work efficiently.

If the lights work.

If the engine works.

No need of any of the cheks.

Category : Safety

Question:22

What is the meaning of the following traffic sign?

Drive lright Turn after the sign.

Winding road.

Left turn followed by a right turn.

Drive to the right Turn before the sign.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:23

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

Give right-of-way in a narrow road.

Continue driving normally. You have right-of-way over opposing traffic.

Give a left signal and carefully cross to the left lane while glancing in the mirrors.

Slow down, keep to the right, and stay alert for oncoming traffic.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:24

What does it mean when a yellow arrow pointing straight ahead is marked on the road?

All vehicles are permitted to drive straight, but right-of-way should be given to buses.

Every vehicle carrying at least six passengers is permitted to continue straight forward.

Only public vehicles are permitted to continue driving straight ahead at the coming intersection.

Private vehicles are permitted to carefully drive straight.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:25

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

Give right-of-way to traffic crossing your path on the roundabout,

Drive right or left. A yellow arrow shows the direction of driving for public transportation only.

When you are driving in the roundabout, give right-of way to vehicles that approach the roundabout from its different ‘arms’.

Pass the place that is marked with a signpost from its left only.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:26

It is permitted to make a left U-turn:

Only from the farthest left lane in which you are permitted to drive.

From a left-turn lane or from any other lane which doesn’t have a prohibiting sign.

From every lane that is marked with left or right-turn arrows.

From a left-turn lane only.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:27

What is the meaning of the following traffic sign?

Level crossing 300 meters ahead.

Direction and warning posts at the side of the road.

Guardrail marking.

Railway barrier ahead at a work-site

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:28

How are you required to conduct yourself according to the occurrence that is depicted in the following picture?

The fruits on the road are of no significance to you.

The vehicle might slip while braking, as a result of the fruits on the road, only when the roadway is wet from rain; hence, you don’t need to slow down.

The fruits on the roadway cannot cause the vehicle to lose its grip of the roadway; hence, you don’t need to slow down.

Slow down and drive carefully. The road’s conditions, e.g. the fruits on the road, prevent a good grip on the road.

Category : Safety

Question:29

At what minimal distance from a residential building or a public structure is it permitted to park a vehicle transporting hazardous materials?

400 meters.

300 meters when the vehicle is loaded; 50 meters when the vehicle is empty.

At least 50 meters.

200 meters.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:30

Which vehicle must be equipped with “safety blocks”?

Any motor vehicle with an all up weight of more than 5,000kg, except for a bus.

Any motor vehicle, regardless of its weight, except for a bus.

Any vehicle with an all up weight of 3,500kg or less, except for a bus.

Only a vehicle with an all up weight of 4,000kg or less, including a bus.

Category : Rules and Regulations

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