Israel Driving Theory Test

Question:1

Who of the following is entitled to enter the intersection first?

The motor-cyclist (1). You (2) should give him right-of-way.

In this event there is no generalisation and there is no importance in the order of entry into the junction.

You (2). The motor-cyclist (1) will always go in last.

The vehicle continuing to drive straight (you)

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:2

What is a “vehicle non-use notice” (taking a vehicle off the road)?

A vehicle non-use notice given to the vehicle owner by a manager of an authorized garage, following the detection of a malfunction in the vehicle

A vehicle non-use notice given to the driver by a policeman, a car assessor or a driving examiner due to a malfunction of the vehicle or damage caused by an accident.

A vehicle non-use notice given to the vehicle owner by a driving examiner, following the detection of a malfunction in the vehicle

A vehicle non-use notice given to the driver by a policeman when the driver commits a traffic offence

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Question:3

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:4

Is it permitted to drive downhill on neutral gear?

It is allowed to shift to neutral gear while driving a public vehicle, a bus or a taxi downhill in a non-urban road only.

It is absolutely forbidden. the gears must always be selected and operated .

It is allowed to shift to neutral gear in any non-urban road which is moderately sloped, in order to save fuel.

It is possible to drive in neutral gear in a moderate slope, where there is no risk of brake overheating, in order to save fuel.

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Question:5

Define “stop line”:

A line drawn on either full or half width across the road marking a stopping point for vehicles.

A line along the road, marking the point in which a vehicle must stop, in junctions with traffic lights only.

A line along the road, marking the point in which a vehicle must stop, before a railway crossing

A junction-line along the road, either full or partial, marking the point in which a vehicle must stop near a pavement

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Question:6

Which vehicles are permitted to pass other vehicles on their right side?

Vehicles driving on a bus lane.

It is only permitted when the roadway’s width exceeds 12 meters.

Only slow vehicles on an urban road.

Only motorcycles, when the roadway’s width exceeds 6 meters.

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Question:7

Sudden braking is permitted when:

It is the only way to prevent an accident.

The driver or any of the passengers suddenly want to get off the vehicle.

The driver wants to make a U-turn.

The driver realizes he is lost.

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Question:8

In an intersection without traffic lights, are you required to give right of way to vehicles coming from your opposite direction when you are about to turn left?

Only when these vehicles are turning right.

Always.

Only when these vehicles are turning left.

Only when theses vehicles continue driving straight.

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Question:9

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:10

What should we do when driving behind a vehicle that is giving a direction indicator signal?

Stay close to the right of the road.

Continue driving without slowing down. It has nothing to do with you.

Continue driving at an accelerated speed, to minimize the conflict period.

We should allow the driver of the vehicle in front to perform the action he signaled for, by slowing down and stop if required.

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Question:11

How should you conduct yourself at an exit from a premises or from an access road to a house, when you are about to cross the sidewalk (pavement)?

Stop always and give right-of-way to the vehicles that are come from the left and approaching the exit.

Slow down and even stop if required, in order to allow pedestrians to cross safely.

Stop always and give right-of-way to the pedestrians that are crossing the road.

The rule “first to come, first to go” applies to an exit from a premises or from an access road to a house. The pedestrians will wait.

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Question:12

Define “to dip the lights”:

Turning off the high beam and turning on the fog lights

Changing the height of the parking beam

Reverting from low beam to high beam.

Reverting from high beam to low beam.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:13

On a narrow roadway, when two vehicles from opposite directions cannot pass together at the same time:

Right of way is given to a vehicle transporting more than 8 passengers.

Whoever arrives first has right of way.

The faster vehicle has right of way.

Both vehicles must keep as much as possible to the right and even pull into the “hard shoulders”.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:14

What is the meaning of a “vehicle non-use notice” (taking a vehicle off the road)?

It is permitted to drive the vehicle up to one week after it is taken off the road.

It is prohibited to drive the vehicle without an authorization from the insurance company.

The vehicle is prohibited from driving, unless it is permitted, according to the non-use form, to drive to a nearby garage.

It is permitted to drive the vehicle unlimitedly (if it doesn’t cause any traffic safety risk) but not on road ways.

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Question:15

A policeman wrote you a traffic report due to “deviation from your lane”, and there are no lanes marked on the roadway. Is it justified?

No, if lanes are not marked you may drive in any part of the road.

No, you cannot “deviate” from an unmarked lane.

No, you are permitted by law to deviate from your lane without any restriction.

Yes, a lane can be either marked or unmarked.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:16

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.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:17

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:18

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:19

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:20

Vehicles of handicapped people (paraplegic handicap tag holders) are permitted to use a bus lane:

Only in order to get to the garage.

Even when the handicapped person is not in the vehicle.

Also when an escort is driving the vehicle for the handicapped person.

Only when the handicapped person is the driver.

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Question:21

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:22

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

On an inter-urban road.

In a congested area.

Whilst driving on a main road.

Whilst driving on an inter city road without a built central divider.

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Question:23

On a narrow two-way road with an unbroken separation line dividing the two lanes, how would you conduct yourself when a horse drawn wagon drives before you and the opposite traffic lane is open?

Continue driving slowly behind the wagon.

Try to overtake the wagon from its right side and drive on the “hard shoulders”.

Overtake the wagon in accordance with all traffic rules, but only if the road ahead is open.

Overtake the wagon to prevent traffic delay.

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Question:24

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 4.

From lane 1 or from lane 2 to lane 4.

From lane 2 to lane 3.

From lane 2 to lane 4.

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Question:25

When is it permitted to use floodlights?

Only when the vehicle stops, provided that they are not directed at another vehicle or along the length of the road.

For security purposes only and during “light time”.

Only by a security vehicle during fence patrol.

It is forbidden to use floodlights on the road, except for fire fighting vehicles.

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Question:26

When are we not obligated to drive a private passenger car in the right lane?

When another vehicle overtakes us from the left.

When you pass another vehicle from its right side.

When the right lane is designated for another type of road users (e.g. public transportation lane).

When another vehicle that is driving on the left side of the road signals about its intention to start drive.

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Question:27

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:28

How should you behave on the road ahead of you?

Drive on the right lane only.

After the signposts, you may use all the lanes.

Use one of the two right hand lanes.

Stop under the green arrow.

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Question:29

According to the traffic sign placed on the right, How would you conduct yourself on the road ahead?

Pay special attention to vehicles merging from the right.

Carefully merge with the vehicles driving on your left.

Give right of way to vehicles merging from the right.

Give right of way to the vehicles on the right turn.

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Question:30

Define “motor vehicle”:

A vehicle propelled by a diesel engine only

A vehicle propelled by a gasoline engine only.

A vehicle, propelled by any power or mechanical means.

A vehicle with at least two wheels.

Category : Rules and Regulations

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