Israel Driving Theory Test

Question:1

When is it permitted to perform an emergency stop?

After signaling a distress sign to the vehicle behind you only.

In order to prevent a road accident that cannot be prevented in any other way.

When the driving speed doesn’t fit with the road conditions.

When the road is distorted.

Category : Safety

Question:2

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:3

What is a “breathalyzer test”?

A test of exhaled air by means of a device that provides information about a person’s blood alcohol level.

A stress test measuring the air quantity that enters the driver’s lungs while driving.

A test in which a person exhales into a device that gives information about his lung volume.

A test performed for new-driver applicants by a family doctor, at the requirement of the Licensing Authority.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:4

Which of the following traffic signs requires drivers to stop and give right-of-way to other approaching vehicles from either direction?

309

308

302

303

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:5

What is the maximum permitted speed for driving an all-terrain vehicle?

30 KPH.

50 KPH in any type of road.

60 KPH in a freeway and 40 KPH in any other type of road.

40 KPH in any type of road.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:6

What risks should be taken into account on the following roadway?

Vehicles are parked adjacently to each other and pedestrians cannot cross between them.

There is no risk in the following roadway.

Sudden appearance of pedestrians or children from between the parked cars.

Traffic policeman writes tickets to drivers who parked on the right of the roadway,

Category : Safety

Question:7

What is the meaning of the following road marking?

Parking lot and bicycle parking arrangements.

Authorized parking lot for public vehicles ahead.

Pedestrian crossing.

Crossing for cyclists.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:8

What are the risks of driving a vehicle with a leaking engine exhaust system?

Engine over-heating.

The penetration of burnt gases to the passenger compartment, which might cause loss of consciousness.

It might harm nearby vehicles.

There is no risk in driving a vehicle with a leaking emission system.

Category : Know Your Vehicle

Question:9

“Drinking alcohol impairs the driver’s ability to estimate distances and speeds”: Correct or incorrect?

It is only correct for drivers wearing eyeglasses.

It is only correct for women

Drinking alcohol impairs the judgment of young drivers only.

Correct.

Category : Safety

Question:10

You step on the brake pedal and feel that the service brake (foot brake) is not working. What will you do?

Try to brake using the hand break.

Turn the stirring wheel quickly to the right to break by changing the direction of the wheels.

Use the horn and turn-on the lights to warn the driver in front of me.

Try to break by stepping on the clutch pedal.

Category : Safety

Question:11

Traffic sign 424 remains valid until the following sign is posted:

301

220

432

425

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:12

The correct vehicle tire size is:

The size that was determined by the vehicle’s manufacturer.

The size recommended by the tire professional in the garage (the tire repairman).

The size that was determined by the tire manufacturer.

The size that appears to be most suitable for the vehicle.

Category : Know Your Vehicle

Question:13

Explain the term “independent brake”:

A device which causes the braking system to operate each wheel independently.

It is a device operated by the driver during continuous and steep descents.

A device within the braking system that brakes each wheel independently when the vehicle is slipping.

A spring loaded device that operates the braking system independently, and that starts operating when the air pressure in the braking system drops below its required level.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:14

Is it permitted to tow more than one trailer?

Yes, but only with a permit of the Licensing Authority.

Yes, but only with a permit of the Controller of Road Transport.

Yes, but only with a permit of a policeman.

Yes, when carrying long freights it is permitted to tow more than one trailer, but it requires the approval of the safety officer.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:15

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:16

The “hard shoulders” are not designed for vehicle traffic, except for:

Hand propelled vehicles, tractors and slow moving vehicles, which delay the traffic behind them.

Private vehicles and motorcycles, in order to give right of way to buses.

All vehicles are prohibited to drive on the “hard shoulders”.

Taxis, in order to overtake other vehicles.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:17

Who is responsible for a vehicle parked in a prohibited area?

The vehicle’s owner as listed in its registration document, regardless of who was driving the vehicle at the time the offense was committed.

The vehicle’s owner as listed in its registration document, unless he can prove the identity of any other driver who committed the offense.

Complaint would only be filed when it is made clear who was driving the vehicle at the time the offense was committed.

The rental agency if the vehicle was rented from it.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:18

Is it permitted to get on or off a moving vehicle?

It is absolutely forbidden.

No, except if it doesn’t cause any risk.

Yes, as part of a sports activity, and only for adults passengers.

Yes, with the approval of a police officer.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:19

What is the meaning of the following traffic sign?

Mountain road.

Road-works ahead.

Uneven road surface

Speed bumps ahead.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:20

What is a “security vehicle”?

A fire-fighting vehicle only.

Any ambulance, police vehicle, fire fighting vehicle, or any other security vehicle that gives a red or blue light and makes a siren sound.

A Red Magen David Ambulance only.

Any Israel Police vehicle.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:21

What is considered as a proper vehicle maintenance frequency?

As required, and according to the pace in which malfunctions are detected in the vehicle.

At the discretion of the vehicle’s owner only.

The maintenance frequency recommended by the vehicle’s manufacturer.

As recommended by the insurance company.

Category : Know Your Vehicle

Question:22

What is the meaning of the following traffic sign?

Play street. No parking.

End of play street.

An area in which children are allowed to play when accompanied by an adult only.

Speed limit beyond this point is 30 k.p.h.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:23

What are the elements that contribute to vehicle skidding?

The old age of the vehicle.

Road visibility conditions.

Every element that prevents direct contact between the tire and the roadway, such as: water, oil, mud, gravel, etc.

Any element which affects the drivers alertness.

Category : Safety

Question:24

Is it obligatory to obey the directions of a policeman who has identified himself with an appropriate certificate?

No. you must only obey a traffic policeman who directs traffic in an intersection.

Yes, even if his directions contradict those of a road sign.

Generally not.

Yes, but only concerning traffic directions that are given within the intersection.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:25

The “Overall height” of a vehicle is measured:

From the floor of the box until the highest point of the truck.

From the road’s surface until the vehicle’s highest point (including all its fixtures, and when it is loaded)..

From the road’s surface until the vehicle’s highest point (including all its fixtures, and when it is not loaded).

From the road’s surface until the roof of the drivers compartment.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:26

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:27

How is a driver required to conduct himself when intending to overtake a school transport bus that stopped to pick-up and let down children?

Overtake the bus quickly, according to the customary overtaking stages.

Stop behind the bus and then overtake it.

Slow down and be prepared to stop.

Honk continuously and overtake.

Category : Safety

Question:28

A police officer may revoke a driver’s license for a period of thirty days:

When the driver endangers the life of a person on a pedestrian crossing

An arrest warrant was issued against the vehicle’s owner

When the driver committed an offence of holding a driver’s license that has been expired for more than ten days

When the passenger on the driver’s side did not wear a seatbelt

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:29

You are driving in vehicle no. 3. To which of the following vehicles are you required to give right-of-way?

To the blue vehicle (1).

To the red vehicle (2).

To the red vehicle (2) first and then to the blue vehicle (1).

To neither of them: You have right-of-way over all the rest (3).

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:30

“The law doesn’t prohibit driving under the influence of (prohibited) intoxicating drugs”:

Correct, since the law doesn’t prohibit the use of intoxicating drugs.

Incorrect. The law explicitly mentions that it is prohibited to drive under the influence of a certain quantity of intoxicating drugs in the driver’s blood.

Incorrect. It is explicitly prohibited by the law to drive under the influence of intoxicating drugs.

Correct. The law only prohibits driving under the influence of alcohol.

Category : Rules and Regulations

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Theory test for trucks (lorry)