Israel Driving Theory Test

Question:1

Define “own weight”:

The vehicle’s weight including all accessories plus fuel, water and oil, excluding driver and freight.

The vehicle’s weight with freight and with the driver, including the weight of the all accessories plus fuel.

The vehicle’s volume including all accessories plus fuel, water and oil, excluding driver and freight.

The vehicle’s weight including all accessories plus fuel, water and oil, including driver and freight.

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Question:2

Can a driver refuse to undergo a Breathalyzer test after being requested to do so by a policeman?

Yes, he is allowed to refuse, because the policeman represents the health care system and not the law.

A driver is forbidden to refuse a policeman’s request to undergo a “breath test” or to give a blood/urine/saliva sample for testing.

Yes, he is allowed to refuse, because the test contradicts the Basic Law: Human Dignity and Liberty.

Yes, he is allowed to refuse, because of the Protection of Privacy Law.

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Question:3

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.

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Question:4

When is it permitted to drive in reverse?

When it is required from a traffic-related point of view.

When it is required for personal reasons, even if driving in reverse is not essential.

Only when the roadway is wider than 4 meters.

It is always permitted, as long as we are always seen by other drivers.

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Question:5

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

To none of them. You have right-of-way on the straight road (3).

To the motorcyclist (1) and to the cyclist (2).

To the cyclist only (2).

To the motorcyclist only (1).

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Question:6

When crossing an intersection with one lane in each driving direction:

You are allowed to overtake, but you must finish the overtaking after the intersection.

You are allowed to overtake carefully vehicles with more than two wheels.

You are only allowed to overtake a slow vehicle.

It is prohibited to overtake and it is prohibited to try to overtake within the intersection’s boundaries, except if you are overtaking a two-wheeler.

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Question:7

What are you (vehicle no. 3) required to do when approaching the following intersection (the red vehicle is not an emergency vehicle)?

You have right of way because you are crossing in a straight line (3).

Enter the intersection before the garbage truck (2), as it must yield (you [3] are coming from its right).

Give right of way to the tractor coming from the right only (1).

Give right of way to the crossing tractor (1) and truck (2).

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Question:8

What is a reasonable vehicle speed?

On paved roads – 80KpH; on dirt roads – 40KpH.

The maximum speed the vehicle can reach under the existing circumstances.

A reasonable speed which, considering all the road conditions, and road signs allows the driver to control the vehicle

Any speed, as long as the driver fully controls the vehicle.

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Question:9

Under what condition is it permissible to install additional lamps to those already installed in a vehicle?

With the approval of the Licensing Authority only.

It is allowed to install additional symmetric lamps.

Provided that they comply with the new European standard.

Provided that they are installed by a certified electrician.

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Question:10

When are you required to turn on the direction indicators and signal?

When you approach a railway crossing or a pedestrian crossing.

Only before a sharp curve.

Only when you make left hand turns in intersections.

When you are about to start driving or to turn your vehicle, or to deviate from your lane.

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Question:11

Four parking spaces for handicapped drivers are marked, one next to the other, in Herzel Street. All four spaces are currently free:

Drivers that do not display the handicap card showing the same sign as The road sign, even if they are free at the moment cannot use the parking spaces

Non-handicapped drivers are permitted to use the handicapped parking spaces for a short while, as long as they leave a phone number in which they can be reached at any moment.

Non-handicapped drivers are permitted to use the handicapped parking spaces for a short while, as long as at least half of these spaces are free.

Non-handicapped drivers are permitted to use the handicapped parking spaces for a moment, as long as they stay in the vehicle while it is parked.

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Question:12

After parking your car besides the pavement, on the right side of an urban road:

You should verify that the passenger sitting in the left back seat gets out very carefully from the car to the road.

You should verify that the maximal distance between the car and the pavement is one meter.

Before getting out of the car, you should verify that this will not disturb any road user.

If the street is not lit, you should turn on the parking lights.

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Question:13

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.

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Question:14

Which is the correct lane for turning left?

It doesn’t matter which lane.

Always the right lane.

The left hand lane.

The lane that is more open.

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Question:15

Is it permitted to drive under the influence of sedatives?

Absolutely not, unless it is indicated otherwise in the medication’s prescription.

Yes, sedatives have no affect on driving.

It is permitted to take sedation pills half an hour before driving.

Only if the driver tends to be influenced by a certain medication.

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Question:16

It prohibited to overtake before a pedestrian crossing:

Always.

Only on a non-urban road.

Only on a two-way urban road.

Only when a “pedestrian crossing ahead” sign is placed.

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Question:17

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.

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Question:18

When driving near a group of children, the driver is required to:

Slow down and, if needed, stop the vehicle.

Make a complete stop for as long as the children are close to the roadway.

Continue driving in normal speed, provided that he uses the horn to warn them.

Continue driving in normal speed, if the group of children is accompanied by a teacher or a guide.

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Question:19

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.

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Question:20

When a driver is approaching a high point or a place in which his field of vision is obstructed, he should:

Continue driving in normal speed.

Turn on the four winkers (distress lights) to warn other drivers.

Drive faster and use the road’s “hard shoulders”.

Slow down and drive at a reasonable speed, which corresponds with his field of vision.

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Question:21

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.

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Question:22

Is the Licensing Authority permitted to summon a holder of a driver’s license to attend a driving education course?

Yes it may, but only within a period of two years from the date in which the driver’s license was obtained.

No, it is not permitted to do so.

Yes, it is Legally permitted to do so.

No, only the Israel Police can instruct to summon a holder of a driver’s license to attend a driving education course

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Question:23

What does the law state as regards to a vehicle driver refusing to undergo a Breathalyzer test at the request of a policeman?

He shall not be allowed to continue holding a driver’s license without performing an alcohol test.

Actual revocation of his driver’s license for a period of at least five years.

Actual revocation of his driver’s license for a period of at least two years and a permanent suspended revocation.

He shall be considered a drunk driver.

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Question:24

On a single lane two-way road, when the lanes are divided by an unbroken separation line:

Stopping and parking are unrestricted, unless any appropriate road sign is placed.

Parking and stopping are prohibited, even on the “hard shoulder”.

Stopping and parking are permitted in parallel to the sidewalk only.

Stopping is permitted for buses only.

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Question:25

From the answers before you, where especially should a driver slow down?

Whilst driving on an inter-urban road with a built centre divider.

Whilst driving on an inter-urban road without a built centre divider.

At the entrance to and whilst driving through a tunnel.

Whilst driving on an inter-urban road.

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Question:26

Where should vehicles drive in a road divided by a Central divider?

In case of a three-lane roadway – on the left lane

In case of a two-way roadway – on the roadway’s left side

On the right of the Central divider - unless otherwise marked

On the left of the Central Divider.

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Question:27

How should those involved in a road accident, which resulted in property damage only, conduct themselves?

Exchange identifying details and wait for the rescue forces without moving any of the involved vehicles.

Clear their vehicles away from the roadway, without delay, and exchange identifying details.

Report to the police and wait for its instructions.

Call the rescue forces and wait at the place of the accident without moving any of the involved vehicles.

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Question:28

What is the correct manner for leaving a vehicle standing in a roadway?

There is no restriction on how to leave a vehicle standing in a roadway.

Parallel to the road’s edge or according to the road’s marking.

Perpendicularly to the road’s edge.

In an angle of no more than thirty degrees from the kerb.

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Question:29

How is a driver required to drive near a group of children?

Stop completely for as long as the children are near the road.

Continue driving in normal speed, provided that the pavements are wide.

Slow down, be prepared to stop and even stop if necessary..

Continue driving in normal speed, provided that he uses the horn to warn the children.

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Question:30

Is it permitted to drive a vehicle (other then an electric vehicle) on the sidewalk?

It is prohibited to clean the sidewalk with a motorcycle.

Yes, but only for the purpose of cleaning the sidewalk.

Yes, but only vehicles towing a trailer.

Yes, but only non-motor vehicles.

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