Israel Driving Theory Test

Question:1

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:2

When is it obligatory to place a warning triangle?

Only when a malfunctioning vehicle is left unsupervised.

Only when a malfunctioning vehicle is left standing for more than 24 hours.

Whenever it is necessary to abandon a vehicle on the road.

Only when a malfunctioning vehicle is left standing on an urban road.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:3

Is it permitted to re- fuel a vehicle while its motor is running?

Absolutely not.

Yes, in case of self-fueling.

Yes, if the vehicle is equipped with a fire extinguisher.

Yes, when the vehicle stands next to a fire extinguishing station.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:4

When is it permitted to use the horn for giving a warning signal in an urban road?

It is only allowed to use an air horn.

It is always allowed to use the horn, provided that the signal is given in a continuous and uniform manner.

It is only allowed to use the horn in order to avoid imminent danger that cannot be prevented in any other way.

It is always allowed to use the horn in an urban road.

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Question:5

Is it obligatory to wear safety belts in a utility vehicle?

Yes, it is obligatory on freeways only, for both the driver and the passengers

Yes, it is obligatory on any type of road, for both the driver and all the passengers

Yes, but it is only obligatory on dirt roads, for both the driver and the passengers

No, it is not obligatory to wear safety belts

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:6

When approaching a narrow bridge, you are required to:

Slow down while approaching and crossing the bridge.

Always cross the bridge at maximum speed to clear the road for vehicles coming from the opposite direction.

Always stop before the bridge, for safety reasons, and then cross it quickly.

Accelerate when you approach the bridge only.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:7

When you are driving behind a “security vehicle”, you should:

Drive at a distance of at least 50 meters behind it.

Drive at a distance of at least 100 meters behind it.

Drive at a distance of at least 200 meters behind it.

Drive at a distance of at least 150 meters behind it.

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Question:8

When are we not obligated to drive in the right lane?

Whilst overtaking another vehicle.

When another vehicle overtakes us from the left on a two-lane roadway.

When we pass another vehicle from its right side.

When another vehicle in front of us signals about its intention to start driving on the roadway’s left side.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:9

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:10

Is a vehicle driver allowed to exceed the speed limit while overtaking?

Yes, in a non-urban road only.

No.

Yes, in a freeway only.

Yes, when overtaking a motorcycle.

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Question:11

What should a driver verify (according to the law) before making a U-turn on a straight road section?

That the vehicle doesnt carry any hazardous material.

That he starts turning from the farthest right lane.

That the turn is not made before a hill on the road.

That he starts turning from the farthest left lane.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:12

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:13

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.

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Question:14

When you approach a pedestrian crossing that is marked on the road:

Overtaking is prohibited.

Careful overtaking is permitted in one-way road ways.

Overtaking is prohibited in urban roads. In inter-urban roads it is permitted.

Overtaking is permitted.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:15

Where inside a vehicle should the reflective traffic vest be placed?

In the trunk.

The law doesn’t refer to the vest’s holding place.

In the driver’s compartment, except for motorcycles.

Only on the driver’s seat rest.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:16

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.

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Question:17

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,

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Question:18

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:19

Under what conditions can a person be denied the right to obtain or renew his driver’s license?

If the applicant for a driver’s license is illiterate.

If he served a prison term of one year due to drunk driving prior to the submission of his license application.

If he is a new immigrant from a country which doesn’t have customary traffic rules.

If he is disqualified from driving or if he suffers from health problems which might endanger himself or others..

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:20

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:21

Is the Licensing Authority allowed to revoke or suspend an existing driver’s license?

No, only the Israel Police is allowed to do so.

Yes, the Authority is allowed to do so, on the grounds of driving competence and medical fitness.

No, only a court of law is allowed to do so.

Yes, the Authority is allowed to revoke a driver’s license at its own discretion and for any reason.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:22

When you exit a dirt road on to a paved road.

There is no obligation to give right of way. It depends on the good will of the driver exiting the dirt road.

Give right of way to vehicle traffic on the roadway only when it is a two-way roadway.

Give right of way to vehicles coming from your right side only and then drive. Incoming traffic from your left side should yield.

Give right of way to vehicle traffic on the paved road from all directions.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:23

To which of the following should you give right-of-way when making a left turn in an intersection where no road sign is placed?

To a vehicle coming from the left only.

To a vehicle coming from in front of you only.

To the fastest vehicle.

To a vehicle coming from the front and from the right.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:24

Is it permitted to drive on the sidewalk in order to pass a road obstacle?

Yes. It is permitted to bypass the obstacle only through the sidewalk, if it is simpler.

Yes. It is permitted to drive on the sidewalk very carefully and in first gear.

No. It is prohibited to drive on the sidewalk in order to pass an obstacle.

Yes. It is permitted to drive on the sidewalk, but only if the roadway is in a bad condition.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:25

What is the legal definition of a “road”

Any place that is open for public passage, except for city streets

Asphalt or concrete paved road ways only.

The term “road” has no legal definition

Any rail, street, alley, square, passage, bridge and any other open space in which the public has a right to pass through

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:26

For how long is it permitted to leave a broken-down vehicle on a road or in a public place?

It should be cleared away as soon as possible, no later than 48 hours.

Until the rescue vehicle arrives, provided that it doesn’t exceed a period of one week.

It should be moved away as soon as possible, no later than 24 hours.

For the period in which it is being repaired, provided that it doesn’t exceed 72 hours.

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Question:27

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:28

You are driving vehicle no. 3. According to the rules of giving right of way, in what order should the vehicles enter the intersection which you approach (the red vehicle is not an emergency vehicle)?

The red vehicle (2) the vehicle I am driving (3), the cyclist (1).

The cyclist (1), the red vehicle (2), the vehicle I am driving (3).

The vehicle I am driving (3), the red vehicle (2), the cyclist (1).

The vehicle I am driving (3) the cyclist (1), the red vehicle (2).

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Question:29

Is it permissible to stop a vehicle next to another vehicle that is parking at the side of the road?

Yes, in an urban road only.

It is absolutely forbidden.

Yes, during “light time” only.

Yes, when the lane’s width exceeds 2.5 meters.

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Question:30

How should drivers conduct themselves while driving opposite one another in a narrow and flat road?

The driver of the bigger vehicle shall increase his speed and pass the narrow part first.

According to the accepted conduct in that road.

The driver of the bigger vehicle shall stop and allow the other vehicle to continue driving through the narrow part.

Slow down and divert their vehicle to the roadway’s edge, , to avoid collision.

Category : Rules and Regulations

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