Israel Driving Theory Test

Question:1

How does the vehicle’s Electronic Stability Program (ESP) System function during dangerous driving conditions?

It checks the tires’ air pressure and activates the hand-brake in order to slow down the vehicle’s speed.

It controls the engine’s power only.

It controls the steering wheel.

It activates the brakes on on all weels seperately and controls the engine’s power.

Category : Know Your Vehicle

Question:2

Is it obligatory to obey the directions and signals of a policeman in uniform?

Yes, always, while taking extra precautions

No, only to the directions of a traffic policeman

No, only if the policeman is on duty

Yes, only as regards to traffic directions

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:3

“Permitted load” on a commercial vehicle is:

The maximum weight of the cargo (in Kg) that is permitted to be loaded on the vehicle

The weight of the cargo plus the vehicle’s own weight

The all up weight of a transport vehicle

The vehicle’s own weight, including: water, oil, fuel and the weight of the driver

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:4

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:5

In which cases are you legally obliged to slow down?

When the road is obstructed, or having poor visibility or sharp bends.

Before and during overtaking, for increased safety.

In a place that is shaded by a boulevard of high trees.

When you approach a place in which delinquent activity might take place.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:6

The following illustration shows an intersection with traffic signs. What is the correct manner of making a turn from street A to street C?

From lane 1 to lane 3.

From lane 2 to lane 3.

From lane 2 to lane 5.

From lanes 1 or 2 to lane 3 or to lane 4.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:7

What are you required to do when the following road sign is placed?

Slow down and follow the accepted right-of-way rules and the traffic signs that are placed at the intersection.

Cross the intersection quickly, while paying attention to vehicles approaching the intersection from your right.

Slow down and give right-of-way to vehicles coming from your right only.

Always stop before the intersection and cross it when it is free of traffic only.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:8

What is the first action taken by drivers before crossing an intersection?

Checking and identifying the lanes after crossing the intersection, mainly in our direction of driving.

Looking beyond the intersection to identify the entry lanes to the opposite directions and the traffic in them

Making sure that the intersection is clear and that it can be crossed safely.

Entering the intersection.

Category : Safety

Question:9

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:10

What should be the initial actions taken by a driver after entering the vehicle and before starting to drive?

Checking the position of the gear handle.

Buckling the seatbelt.

Starting-up and warming the vehicle.

Adjusting the seat, steering wheel, mirrors and head rests.

Category : Safety

Question:11

What should a driver do when one of the vehicle’s two headlights is malfunctioning during the night?

He shouldn’t continue driving, and he cannot continue driving before the malfunction is fixed.

He shouldn’t continue driving only if the low beam is malfunctioning.

He shouldn’t continue driving only if the high beam is malfunctioning.

He can continue driving until the nearest garage.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:12

What is the meaning of the following traffic signs?

The road is becoming wider.

The number of lanes on the road is increasing.

Left or right turn ahead.

It is permitted to stop on the left side of the road.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:13

Driving down a long steep hill on a n Inter-urban road

Go to a higher gear to complete the gradient quickly.

Travel in Neutral.

Brake for a few seconds so as not to drive too fast

Sow down, change down to a lower gear according to the gradient

Category : Safety

Question:14

How should a driver conduct himself when another vehicle suddenly emerges in his driving lane from the opposite direction, heading towards him?

Swerve to the left and drive on the opposite lane, which is currently free.

Honk and signal the other driver to get back to his lane.

Slow down, pull as far right as possible and even pull onto the “hard shoulder” if necessary.

Turn on his high beam and signal the other driver to get back to his lane.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:15

From which side are we permitted to overtake another vehicle?

It is permitted from either its right or left side.

From its right side, provided that we maintain reasonable speed.

Only from its right side.

Only from its left side.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:16

What is the meaning of the following road marking?

Two-way traffic ahead.

One-way traffic ahead.

Traffic islands (in different shapes), marked on the road in white.

Arrows for driving through the intersection – you may cross the intersection in the direction of the arrow only.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:17

What sign denotes the number of kilometers of the road?

629p.

611

612

630

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:18

A bus lane may also be used by vehicles of:

Holders of a handicap tag issued by the vehicle’s manufacturer.

Handicapped people, even when they are not inside the vehicle.

Paraplegic (wheel chair) tag holders.

Any handicapped person having a regular handicap tag.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:19

How are you required to conduct yourself in the following road conditions?

Stay in low gear while keeping to the right.

Turn on the high beam, because of the shadow on the roadway.

Enter the curve carefully and increase speed when going downhill.

Honk, because of the obstructed field of vision in the curve.

Category : Safety

Question:20

What is required from a driver that approaches the road signs appearing in the following picture?

To adjust his driving speed to 90 k.p.h, in accordance with the traffic sign.

To adjust to urban driving speed, give right of way to the vehicle on his right on the road and be careful of pedestrians.

Only to pay special attention to the presence of children on the road.

The driver should continue driving normally.

Category : Safety

Question:21

What is a “path”?

Part of a road, designated for pedestrians only.

Road - paved or otherwise - designated for two-wheelers only.

Part of a road, designated for bicycles only.

part of a road that is not a roadway and designated for specific users.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:22

How would you (vehicle no. 3) conduct yourself in the following intersection?

Give right of way to the motorcycle only (2).

Give right of way to the motorcyclist (2) and to the yellow bus (1).

Give right of way to the yellow bus only (1).

Drive forward carefully. The other drivers (of vehicles 1 and 2) must yield.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:23

What action can be taken by a policeman when he finds that a commercial vehicle has an excessive cargo weight?

Give the driver a notice that his vehicle is taken off the road for a period of 90 days.

Order the driver to go back immediately to the cargo loading point and unload all the cargo he carries.

Bring the vehicle’s owner to the nearest Licensing Office and revoke his driver’s license for a period of 30 days.

Give the driver a notice that his vehicle is taken off the road for a period of 30 days.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:24

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:

Driving above the maximum speed limit.

Not stopping next to a “danger” warning sign.

Driving a motor vehicle while having a temporary insurance policy.

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

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:25

What is the meaning of this sign?

Taxi rank. No entry to the street in which the sign is placed.

The end of the Taxi Rank.

The beginning of a public bus station.

Taxi rank. Parking and stopping is forbidden to all other vehicles.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:26

Which of the following is an emergency vehicle?

A Red Magen David Ambulance, an Israel Police vehicle, IDF vehicle, Fire-fighting vehicle, integrated policing vehicle or any other vehicle approved by the Authority, when it sounds its emergency signals and operates flashing lights and sounds an alarm signal.

Any ambulance, IDF vehicle, fire-fighting vehicle or other commercial vehicle that was authorized to function as an emergency vehicle by the Licensing Authority

Every vehicle of the Israel Police or the IDF and vehicles that are used for regular security missions in borderline settlements

A vehicle of the Israel Police or the IDF and a fire-fighting vehicle only

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:27

What are you required to do when the following road sign is placed?

Whoever drives straight shall continue driving and make sure that vehicles approaching the straight roadway give him right-of-way.

Always stop before the intersection and give right-of-way to vehicles which come from the right and intend to turn left.

Give right-of-way according to the accepted right-of-way rules and to the traffic signs that are placed at the junction.

Slow down and give right-of-way to vehicles approaching the intersection from your front.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:28

What is the meaning of red-yellow painted curbstones?

A marking to emphasize and indicate sidewalks of different heights,

Absolutely no stopping, except for the vehicle types that are permitted by the sign.

Parking is permitted with parking tickets.

Unrestricted parking for public vehicles is permitted.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:29

The vehicle coming from your opposite direction (1) started to turn to his left. How would you respond?

Turn right to avoid collision.

Maintain your current speed and take right of way.

Honk to warn the driver and maintain your driving speed.

Slow down or stop and allow the white vehicle in the intersection to complete the turn..

Category : Safety

Question:30

Is it obligatory to obey the directions of a Public Works Department employee in uniform?

No, unless he directs you to stop on the road’s “hard shoulders” only.

Yes, but on urban roads only.

Yes, wherever road pavement or maintenance works are conducted.

No, it is only obligatory to obey a policeman in uniform,

Category : Rules and Regulations

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