Israel Driving Theory Test

Question:1

What is the responsibility of a vehicle owner as regards to an offence committed by his vehicle?

Absolute responsibility, unless he can prove that another person drove the vehicle at that time.

If he doesn’t drive the vehicle, he bears no responsibility.

The vehicle owner is only held responsible if he is present in the vehicle while another person is driving it.

The vehicle owner is responsible for it even if the vehicle is stolen.

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Question:2

The lawful “point system for traffic offenses” is:

A system for issuing demerit points to drivers who are convicted of committing traffic offences once every five years.

A system for issuing demerit points to drivers who were convicted of committing offences against the traffic regulations.

A system through which courts are notified about vehicle improper functioning.

A system for registering convictions in criminal offences.

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Question:3

When is it allowed to leave a vehicle standing in a position that is not parallel to the sidewalk (angular parking)?

It is absolutely forbidden.

In an urban road only.

When there is an angular marking on the roadway, and according to the marking.

In an urban road, on weekends only.

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Question:4

Which of the following three vehicles is not in the correct lane, according to the traffic sign?

All three are driving according to the law.

The light (private) vehicle (1).

The fire-engine (2).

The purple pickup truck (3).

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Question:5

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.

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Question:6

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:7

Under which conditions is it allowed to deviate from a driving lane?

At a slow speed and by deviating sharply.

Provided that no risk or disturbance is caused to any other road user.

Only after signaling and looking at the mirrors.

It is absolutely prohibited to deviate from the driving lane.

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Question:8

Under which conditions is it permitted to drive in reverse

Only with the condition that the driver is guided by a person that stands behind the car and is visible to him.

Only if the vehicle is close to the sidewalk.

Provided it is necessary and that no risk, interruption or disturbance is caused to any other road-user.

Driving in reverse is absolutely forbidden.

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Question:9

Which class of license is required for driving a tractor?

Class D.

Class B.

Class 1.

Class C.

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Question:10

Can a “blood alcohol test” by means of a breathalyzer device be considered admissible evidence in a court of law?

No, only a blood test is admissible evidence in a court of law.

No, only a saliva test is accepted as accurate evidence in a court of law.

Yes.

No, only an alcohol test which is performed in a hospital is admissible evidence.

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Question:11

When is it permitted to stop a vehicle on a bridge or inside a tunnel?

It is permitted when the roadway has two lanes or more.

It is permitted during “light time” only.

During day time only.

It is absolutely forbidden.

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Question:12

Who is required to hold the vehicle’s registration papers?

The driver while driving, even if he’s not the vehicle’s owner.

The garage that conducts regular treatments of the vehicle.

The vehicle’s owner, even when he’s not driving it.

The vehicle’s insurance company.

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Question:13

It is prohibited to stop or park a vehicle before and after a level crossing, within a distance of:

At least 30 meters.

At least 50 meters.

At least 25 meters.

At least 20 meters.

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Question:14

The Points system of the Licensing Authority:

Is additional to any other punishment that is imposed by a court of law on a driver that committed a traffic offense

Allows a police officer to disqualify a driver’s license following any traffic offense that is committed by the driver.

Can only be exercised by a court of law.

Is exercised only if no punishment was imposed on the driver by a court of law/

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Question:15

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:16

On a roadway with curbstones, how should we park uphill a commercial vehicle with an all up weight of more than 5,000kg?

Turn the wheels towards the center of the road, shift to reverse gear and place safety shoes under the rear wheels.

Turn the wheels towards the curbstones and place safety shoes under the rear wheels.

Properly brake the wheels, place safety shoes under the wheels and leave the vehicle in neutral gear.

Turn the front wheels towards the center of the road, shift to forward drive gear and place safety shoes behind the rear wheels.

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Question:17

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:18

Where in a vehicle should a fire extinguisher be placed?

Next to the battery, in a closed and locked place.

On the vehicle’s roof, having easy access, to enable quick operation

In a visible place with easy access to enable quick operation.

Next to the fuel tank, in a closed and locked place.

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Question:19

You are approaching a tunnel with a road sign displayed in front of you and want to overtake a slow vehicle driving ahead of you:

It is forbidden to overtake, or to try overtaking, within a distance of 100 meters before the tunnel.

If the tunnel is sufficiently lit, it is also permitted to overtake inside the tunnel.

It is forbidden to overtake,inside the tunnel or to try overtaking, within a distance of 50 meters before or after the tunnell

It is forbidden to overtake, and to try overtaking, within a distance of 250 meters before the tunnel.

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Question:20

What should you do when driving on a narrow roadway and you are suddenly approached by a vehicle from the opposite direction?

Honk and signal with your hands for the driver to return to his lane.

Slow down and swerve as far to the right as possible, but don’t pull off the road.

Slow down, move as far to the right as possible and, if necessary, pull off the road.

Turn on your high beam and signal the other driver to return to his lane.

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Question:21

What is the minimum distance that it is permitted to park near a fire hydrant?

Two meters in any direction from the fire hydrant.

Six meters from either side of the fire hydrant.

Twelve meters from either side of the fire hydrant.

Twenty meters from either side of the fire hydrant.

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Question:22

When a vehicle is disqualified from use on the road:

It is forbidden to be on the road without authorization from the licensing authority.

It is forbidden to get back on the road without authorization of the insurance company

It is allowed to stay on the road for a period of up to seven days after being taken off the road.

It is allowed to stay on the road unlimitedly, as long as it doesn’t pose any traffic safety risk

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Question:23

Which of the following vehicles are permitted to drive on the road’s “hard shoulders”?

Only taxis, in order to bypass vehicles that stand in an intersection.

No one is allowed, in to use the “hard shoulders”.

Non-motor vehicles, tractors and speed-restricted vehicles.

Only private vehicles and motorcycles are permitted to drive on the “hard shoulder”, and only in order to give right-of-way to buses.

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Question:24

When are you obliged to stop before a railway crossing?

When a “railway crossing” sign is placed.

When a “right of way for crossing traffic” sign is placed.

You don’t have to stop. Stop at your own discretion when a train is seen and is approaching.

When the train is seen, heard or sounds a warning signal.

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Question:25

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:26

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

From lane 2 to lane 4.

From lane 2 to lane 3 or to lane 4.

From lane 1 to lane 4.

From lane 1 to lane 3 or to lane 4.

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Question:27

What should you do when facing a structure, post or closed area, while driving on a one-way roadway?

On an urban road - from either its right or left side; on a highway – always from its right side.

You should pass the place from its left side

You should pass the place from its right side only

You are permitted to pass the place from either its right or left side, unless otherwise marked

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Question:28

What is the first thing a driver should verify before driving an unfamiliar vehicle?

The identity of the vehicle’s owner and that the vehicle is not stolen.

That he is proficient in operating and using the controls of the vehicle.

That there are work tools, proper spare (reserve) tire, warning triangle and air compressor.

That the vehicle had gone through proper servicing on time.

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Question:29

What should you do when facing a structure, post or closed area, while driving on a two-way road?

You should continue driving according to size of the structure, post or closed area.

You are permitted to pass the place from either its right or left side

You should pass the place from its left side

You should pass on the right side, unless otherwise marked

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Question:30

When is it permitted to make a left U-turn in an intersection without traffic lights?

Only vehicles driving on more than two wheels are permitted to make the U-turn.

Only when the turn can be made from the right side of the road, and can be completed without stopping.

Only when the vehicle is directed by another person.

When no obstruction to traffic is caused, field of vision is clear and there is no prohibiting road sign.

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