Israel Driving Theory Test

Question:1

When a vehicle is forced to stop on an inter-urban road and the driver or one of the passengers is about to exit the vehicle:

The driver must wear a vest when exiting the vehicle, only if other vehicles are on the road.

The first person to get out of the vehicle must wear a standard fluorescent vest when exiting the vehicle or stepping out of it.

No obligation applies to this situation. Wearing a vest is obligatory on an urban road only.

Only the driver is obliged to wear a vest, and not any other person exiting the vehicle.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:2

While overtaking or passing by another vehicle:

It is permitted to pass the speed limit for a moment, if necessary.

You should drive precisely at the same speed as the overtaken vehicle.

It is prohibited to drive over the speed limit.

You should drive 10 k.p.h slower than the overtaken vehicle.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:3

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.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:4

Is it permitted to drive under the influence of sedatives?

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

Yes, sedatives have no affect on driving.

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

Not if it is specifically indicated in the prescription or by the doctor.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:5

Is a motorcyclist permitted to drive at the side of another motorcycle?

No, he is only permitted to drive at the side of a private passenger car.

No, he is only permitted to drive at the side of a commercial vehicle transporting passengers.

No, but he is permitted to overtake it.

Absolutely not.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:6

What is the statutory obligation to slow down which applies to drivers?

To slow down when the vehicle is packed with passengers.

To slow down to a reasonable speed, at the driver’s discretion, without stopping.

To slow down before level crossings with a traffic light and with a barrier.

To slow down the vehicle and even stop whenever danger is anticipated.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:7

You are driving vehicle no. 3. According to the rules of giving right-of-way, in what order should the vehicles enter the intersection?

The cyclist (2), the blue vehicle (1), the vehicle you are driving (3).

The vehicle you are driving (3), the motorcyclist (2), the blue vehicle (1).

The vehicle that continues driving straight will go first into the intersection.

The blue vehicle (1), the motorcyclist (2), the vehicle you are driving (3).

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:8

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:9

Who is under obligation to be familiar with the traffic laws and obey them?

Only a pedestrian

Every road user.

Only a professional driver.

Only a driver.

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Question:10

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:11

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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Question:12

When is a driver obliged to signal?

When he approaches a level crossing with a barrier.

When he intends to change his driving lane.

When he arrives to a long uphill drive.

When he arrives to a steep descent.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:13

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

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:14

Who is responsible for keeping the vehicle roadworthy at all times?

The insurance company.

The vehicle’s manufacturer or importer.

The registered owner of the vehicle and the driver.

The Licensing Office.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:15

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:16

When is it permitted to overtake another vehicle on its rights side?

When there are few lanes in your direction of driving .

When the right lane is clear and you are in a hurry, and the overtaken vehicle is driving slowly.

When you can complete the overtaking maneuver quickly..

When the other vehicle is driving in a left-turn lane and giving a left signal.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:17

What would you do if your driving lane is obstructed?

Quickly cross the obstruction from either its right or left.

Drive slowly and disregard the road signs that are posted in the place.

Cross the obstruction from the right only, and vehicles approaching from your front are supposed to give you right-of-way.

Obey the signals that are given by a policeman, a signaler or a road sign.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:18

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 or from lane 2 to lane 6.

From lane 1 or from lane 2 to lane 5.

From lane 2 to lane 5.

From lane 2 to lane 3.

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Question:19

What is the correct manner of making a right-turn?

From the right lane to the right lane of the road you enter While driving in a reasonable speed and without causing any disturbance or danger

In a wide arc, from the roads right to any lane of the road you enter

From any lane to the far right lane of the road you enter

On any type of road - after giving an appropriate signal.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:20

When may a driver be in possession of only photocopies of his original vehicle documents?

Only a vehicle transport company is allowed to hold a photocopy of the vehicle registration

It is only permitted when the vehicle is owned by a corporation, and the photocopied documents’ validity is authorized by the safety officer’s signature and stamp on them.

When the vehicle is owned by a private person, and the photocopy is certified by the vehicle owner’s signature

Never. The driver must always be in possession of the original documents

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:21

The depth of the grooves in a tire (pneumatic-air pressure) which comes in contact with the road should not be less than:

2mm, excluding the spare tire.

2cm, including the spare tire.

2cm, excluding the spare tire.

2mm, including the spare tire.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:22

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.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:23

What is a “U-turn”?

Any turn not in a right angle is called a U-turn.

A turn in which the driver turns back to the direction he came from (turns and drives to the opposite direction)

Only a turn in which the driver drives in a roundabout and returns to the direction he came from.

A turn in which the driver makes a 360 degrees round.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:24

It is prohibited to stop, park or stand a vehicle on or before a pedestrian crossing, within a distance of:

20 meters from the crossing.

15 meters from the crossing.

12 meters from the crossing.

24 meters from the crossing.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:25

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:26

Is a motorcycle permitted to tow other vehicles?

Yes, but only during the dark and without endangering anyone

Yes.

No, a motor vehicle with 3 wheels or less is prohibited to tow.

Yes, when the towed vehicle is a two-wheeler.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:27

Which of the roads in the following illustration is a one-way road?

Street A and street C.

Street B and street C.

Only street C.

Street A.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:28

The following illustration shows a wide road. Which number in it marks a road?

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:29

Is it permitted to stop any type of vehicle where the following signpost is placed?

Yes, during day time only.

Yes, when there are many available parking spaces.

It is forbidden, except for a vehicle with a tag, as stated on the sign.

Any vehicle having a regular handicapped pass is allowed to park there when the spot is available.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:30

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).

Category : Rules and Regulations

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