Israel Driving Theory Test

Question:1

How many vehicles are allowed to be towed simultaneously by a motor vehicle?

One, unless otherwise approved by the Licensing Authority.

Two, provided that their overall length does not exceed fifteen meters.

Two, unless otherwise approved by the Licensing Authority.

Only one and there is no possibility to approve more than one.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:2

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:3

How can you reduce the effect of being blinded by a vehicle approaching from your opposite direction?

By properly adjusting the headlights beam, and flickering to the driver in front.

By not looking into the blinding light, and by slowing down and driving on the right of the road.

By turning on the windshield wipers.

By adjusting the inside mirror to "night" position.

Category : Safety

Question:4

What should a driver do after parking his vehicle?

Turn on all the winkers.

Ensure that the vehicle remains immobile and cannot move

Place a warning triangle.

Place a “We’ll be back soon” sign.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:5

“Alcohol slows down the driver’s ability to respond”: Correct or incorrect?

Correct.

Incorrect. There is no connection between the drinking alcohol and the driver’s ability to respond.

Incorrect. Alcohol improves the ability to concentrate.

Incorrect. Alcohol improves your mood.

Category : Safety

Question:6

You are driving a vehicle that approaches the cyclist in the picture from behind. What risk might be posed by the cyclist ?

There is no risk. Pass the cyclist quickly.

The cyclist might pull onto the roadway or otherwise trip and fall into it.

The cyclist rides on the sidewalk (pavement) and therefore the bicycles pose no risk.

The cyclist is an adult and poses no risk.

Category : Safety

Question:7

How should you (vehicle no. 3) behave while you turn right in the following intersection?

Enter (3) the center of the intersection in order to prevent the blue vehicle from hitting the cyclist..

Allow the cyclist to continue riding and turn right behind him.

Overtake the cyclist, quickly and carefully, while he is waiting.

Honk loudly to the cyclist (1), so that he will allow you to complete the right turn.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:8

What is required from the chains that are installed between the towing vehicle and the trailer?

They should allow the trailer to make a 90 degree or more turn in relation to the towing vehicle.

They should ground the electric charge (static electricity) that is accumulated in the vehicle while driving.

They should prevent a 90 degrees angle (the letter “L”) between the towing vehicle and the trailer.

Their links should be at least 12 mm thick.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:9

Who is required to hold the vehicle’s registration papers?

The driver while driving, even if he’s not the vehicle’s owner.

The garage that conducts regular treatments of the vehicle.

The vehicle’s owner, even when he’s not driving it.

The vehicle’s insurance company.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:10

When is a vehicle affected by centrifugal force?

While driving in a straight line, even when the road is horizontal.

While driving around curves and turns.

While driving straight in steep uphill climbs.

While driving straight in steep descents.

Category : Safety

Question:11

When is it required to check the vehicle’s air polluting emissions?

Vehicles cause no pollution; hence there is no need to perform a check.

Once a month, in every garage specializing in car electronics only.

Once every half a year, at the treating garage.

In the vehicle’s annual test at a licensing facility.

Category : Know Your Vehicle

Question:12

How would you start the engine of an automatic transmission vehicle?

Make sure the gear handle is in (D) and the hand brake is released.

Make sure the hand brake is applied, and the gear selector is in (P) or (N).

The selected gear is of no significance. Just make sure that the hand brake is not released.

Make sure the gear selector is in (R) and the hand brake is released.

Category : Safety

Question:13

How can we avoid danger when we start driving and when we merge with traffic?

Danger can be prevented by turning on all the distress signals and warn other drivers while merging with traffic.

Danger can be prevented by driving diagonally and at a higher speed while merging with traffic.

By quickly entering the lane in which traffic is flowing.

By giving an appropriate signal with the winker, looking in all directions and waiting until no one is obstructed.before driving.

Category : Safety

Question:14

What should the driver verify before starting-up the engine?

That the hand (parking) brake is released.

That the hand (parking) brake is on.

There is nothing the driver must do before starting-up the engine.

That the vehicle has a sufficient amount of windshield cleaning fluid in the appropriate compartment.

Category : Safety

Question:15

The license of a “New driver” will not be renewed as a regular drivers license, if he is convicted of:

Driving a motor vehicle without valid insurance.

Not placing a warning triangle before a malfunctioning vehicle that stands on the road.

Not stopping in an intersection where a “give right-of–way” signpost is placed.

Driving a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol or intoxicants.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:16

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:17

In an automatic gearbox, what is a driver required to do before shifting from the P gear to any other gear?

Apply the brakes firmly.

Step firmly on the accelerator.

Step firmly on the clutch pedal.

Step on the brake and the clutch pedals simultaneously. And then shift to the required gear.

Category : Safety

Question:18

When is it prohibited to stop or park a vehicle?

Besides blue-white painted curbstones?.

When the vehicle is parked in the left lane of a one-way urban road.

When the vehicle obstructs the traffic or blocks a road sign.

When the vehicle is not locked.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:19

What are the tedious driving conditions described in the following picture?

Wet road, poor visibility and heavy traffic.

Due to the weather conditions the traffic sign is not clear.

A camera is installed in the intersection; therefore it is not permitted to cross when the light is red.

The traffic congestion in the intersection does not oblige us to be overly careful.

Category : Safety

Question:20

While braking and slowing down, what force of nature is applied on the vehicle?

No force of nature affects the vehicle while it is braking or slowing down.

The force of inertia, i.e. the force which causes the vehicle to continue moving.

The centrifugal force, i.e. the force applied on the vehicle when it is turning.

The lift force, i.e. the force that pulls the vehicle upwards.

Category : Safety

Question:21

What risks are expected whilst driving on a mountain road?

Engine heating due to excessive use of the brakes.

Loss of braking ability and head-on collision. Difficulty yo pull off the road.

Tire overheating.

Loosening of a wheel due to the roads steep slope.

Category : Safety

Question:22

What should a driver of an overtaken vehicle do?

He should continue driving without changing his speed and driving lane.

An overtaken vehicle should take no interest in the overtaking vehicle, and should continue driving normally.

Deviate as much as possible to the road’s edge, without changing his speed.

Stop at the side of the road and allow the traffic to pass him.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:23

What is the consequence of tyre pressure that is too low?

Low tire air pressure has no effect on driving.

Increased driving noise.

Increased fuel consumption and air pollution.

Easy-to-turn steering wheel.

Category : Know Your Vehicle

Question:24

What vehicle features should be adjusted in order to ensure a comfortable and safe sitting position?

The side mirrors and the radio stations.

The seat’s position, the angle of the back rest, and the steering wheel position.

The head rests and the position of the pedals.

The seat’s position and the air flow direction from the vents.

Category : Safety

Question:25

Under what conditions will the Licensing Authority approve change of ownership of a vehicle?

After the seller pays and presents a certification from the Pledge Registrar.

After the Authority is satisfied that all fees and taxes are paid, that all foreclosures and liens are removed, and that there are no further restrictions.

After the buyer of the vehicle pays the lawful fee including property tax for the parking spot.

Only after the Pledge Registrar certifies that the vehicle is free of any foreclosure or encumbrance.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:26

Where would you stand your vehicle after being required to pull onto the “hard shoulder”?

Across the canal that is adjacent to the road’s edge.

No more than 40cm from the road’s edge.

With its two left wheels on the road.

As far as possible from the edge of the road.

Category : Safety

Question:27

How would you conduct yourself when approaching an intersection that is preceded by a “stop” sign?

Stop and give right-of-way to any other vehicle that is entering or approaching the intersection from a different roadway.

Give right-of-way to any other vehicle that is entering or approaching the intersection from a different roadway.

You are only obliged to stop when vehicle traffic on the crossing road is approaching from your right.

You are only obliged to stop when a policeman instructs you to do so.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:28

What is the definition of an “obsolete vehicle” in regard to private passenger cars?

A private passenger car is not included in the definition of an “obsolete vehicle”.

A private passenger car that was manufactured more than 19 years ago.

A private passenger car that was manufactured more than 15 years ago.

A vehicle that does not meet the compelling Israeli standard.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:29

“restricted (Calm) zone” is a zone:

With a sign posted speed limit of 25 k.p.h.

With a sign posted speed limit of 40 k.p.h.

Designed for slow vehicles only.

With a sign posted speed limit of 30 k.p.h.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:30

Is it permitted to stop any vehicle other than a taxi where the following signpost is placed?

It is absolutely forbidden.

No, except for stopping in order to unload passengers.

Yes, if there are no taxies parked there.

Yes, for the purpose of loading passengers only.

Category : Traffic Signs

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