Israel Driving Theory Test

Question:1

What might be the effect of sand scattered on the road?

Vehicle skidding, due to reduced friction between the tires and the road.

Tire overheating, due to increased friction between the tires and the road.

Better braking force, due to increased friction between the tires and the road.

It might conceal important road signs.

Category : Safety

Question:2

What is the correct way to check the road when starting to drive and merging with traffic?

Glance in the mirrors and turn our head in the direction to which we intend to drive.

Look as far as possible ahead.

Glance at the rear view mirror and make sure that there are no vehicles behind us.

Plan our merging with vehicle traffic near us.

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

Under what conditions can a person drive a motor vehicle?

The driver must have a valid license for the same class of vehicle.

According to the conditions, laid down in the annual test.

The driver should be the registered owner or have legal control.

According to the conditions laid down in the Manufacturer’s manual.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:5

When the following road sign is placed:

Only buses are permitted to stop.

Passenger loading is permitted on holidays only.

Only taxis are permitted to stop.

Only unloading of workers is permitted.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:6

When and where are you required to turn on the direction indicator?

You should signal with the winker when you are 150 meters before the turn.

You should only signal before making right-hand and left-hand turns.

You should only signal when other passersby are near.

In such place and time that other road users can notice the given signal.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:7

Can an owner of a valid driver’s license for a particular group of vehicle drive any vehicle of the same group?

Yes, provided that the driver can operate and use it proficiently

Yes, holder of a valid driver’s license can drive any vehicle, unconditionally

Yes, provided that he holds a police certificate, testifying that he can operate the vehicle proficiently

Yes, provided that he had not been found guilty of any traffic offence

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:8

Which of the following traffic signs requires driving according to the road’s condition?

147

101

114

139

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:9

In which type of road is it obligatory to use the road’s farthest right side?

In a freeway

In a two-way road only

In any type of road

In a one-way road only

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:10

What is the meaning of the following traffic sign?

Beware! Dead spots.

Beware! Speed restriction bumps on the road ahead.

Beware ! Rough road.

Beware ! Obstacles on the road. .

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:11

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:12

Does drinking alcohol cause sleepiness?

Drinking alcohol causes sleepiness among young drivers only.

No.

Yes.

Only while driving during daytime.

Category : Safety

Question:13

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:14

How should one pass a structure or a post that obstructs a two-way road?

Pass it on the right, unless otherwise indicated by a signpost.

Pass it from the left only.

Pass it according to the road’s condition.

You may pass the obstruction from either side.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:15

What is the meaning of the following traffic sign?

Cross the roundabout from its left.

The drivers inside the roundabout should yield when you enter it.

Roundabout ahead.

No right-of-way in the next square.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:16

What is the correct sentence?

A driver must conduct himself in a way that doesn’t interfere with the right of any other person to fully use the road.

A vehicle owner is permitted to reserve for himself a parking space next to his place of work.

A driver approaching a pedestrian crossing is not always required to slow down.

The duty of care always requires slow driving.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:17

What should a driver do when he detects a safety failure in the steering wheel or brakes while driving?

Continue driving carefully until the nearest garage.

He should stop driving only if the failure is in the ignition or fuel system.

Stop driving immediately.

Identify the source of the problem and try to overcome it.

Category : Know Your Vehicle

Question:18

Is it permitted to perform an emergency brake for any reason other than to prevent a road accident?

Yes, in a dirt road only, at a distance of 200 meters from buildings.

Yes, after signaling a distress sign to the vehicle behind you.

Yes, for brake-testing, provided that it does not disturb or endanger any other road user.

Yes, in a paved road only, at a distance of 200 meters from buildings.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:19

When you are driving inside a tunnel which is marked with traffic sign 633:

You should turn on the front lights.

You should turn on the fog lights.

You are permitted to change lanes.

You are permitted to overtake other vehicles.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:20

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:21

Which traffic sign should be placed about 300 meters before a level crossing?

128

130

133

131

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:22

What is a driver required to do after crossing a flooded road section?

Stop at the side of the road and wait until the braking system dries up completely.

Make a strong and sudden brake and check if the brakes are responding.

Drive slowly and press gently and intermittently on the brake pedal, to ensure that the brakes function properly.

Continue driving normally, because there is no connection between water and the braking system’s efficiency.

Category : Safety

Question:23

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:24

You are driving vehicle no. 3. According to the rules of giving right-of-way, in what order should the vehicles enter the intersection?

The cyclist (2), the blue vehicle (1), the vehicle you are driving (3).

The vehicle you are driving (3), the motorcyclist (2), the blue vehicle (1).

The vehicle that continues driving straight will go first into the intersection.

The blue vehicle (1), the motorcyclist (2), the vehicle you are driving (3).

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:25

What effect does the distance between vehicles have on the overtaking process?

Short distance reduces the field of vision and increases the risk in overtaking.

The closer we are to the vehicle in front of us, the safer is the deviation while overtaking.

The distance between vehicles has no effect on the safety of overtaking.

The closer we are to the vehicle in front of us, the shorter and safer is the overtaking distance.

Category : Safety

Question:26

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:27

Are cyclists and pedestrians permitted to enter according to the following traffic signs?

Yes, provided that they act very carefully.

No.

Yes.

Yes, on the “hard shoulders” only.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:28

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:29

How should one drive while inside a “play street”?

The driver should avoid entering a play street while children are playing

Always in low gear and never driving in reverse.

The driver should honk and alert pedestrians that a vehicle has entered the street

The driver should allow pedestrians and children to carry on with their activities without endangering them

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:30

You may reduce your vehicle’s fuel consumption by:

Driving calmly within the speed limit and making sure that the tire pressure is correct.

Driving calmly within speed limit, using the lowest gear.

Driving as slow as possible and reducing the vehicle’s excess weight.

Driving as fast as possible and reducing the vehicle’s excess weight.

Category : Know Your Vehicle

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