Israel Driving Theory Test

Question:1

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:2

Within what distance of a bus stop is it forbidden to stop a vehicle?

Within a distance of twelve meters before the station’s signpost and twelve meters after the signpost, unless otherwise marked.

Within a distance of twenty meters after the bus station’s signpost only.

Within twenty meters before and twenty meters after the bus stop’s sign, unless otherwise marked.

Within a distance of twenty meters before the bus station’s signpost only.

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Question:3

How should a driver conduct himself when noticing a “security vehicle”?

Slow down, divert to the road’s right edge and continue driving normally.

Divert his vehicle to the right, as close as possible to the road’s edge, give right-of-way and stop if necessary a distance from an intersection.

Mount the sidewalk and stop there.

Drive closely behind the security vehicle and keep a constant distance of two seconds from it.

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Question:4

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”.

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Question:5

Is it permitted to make changes in the vehicle’s design or type?

The Owner of the vehicle is permitted to make changes in it as he pleases.

Yes, but provided that the owner of the vehicle notifies about it in advance and in writing to the vehicle’s manufacturer or agency.

Yes, but only if the change is made by a licensed garage.

Yes, but only with a written pre-approval of the Licensing Authority.

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Question:6

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:7

How should you behave at the following intersection (the red vehicle is not an emergency vehicle)?

Enter the intersection. You have right of way in the intersection (3)

Give right of way to the private vehicle (1), and to the truck (2).

Give right of way to the private vehicle (1).

Allow the big vehicle to drive (2). Big vehicles always get right of way.

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Question:8

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:9

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.

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Question:10

The following picture shows a pavement. Which of the following sentences is correct?

Motorcycles are permitted to use the pavement instead of the road.

The pavement is designed for pedestrians only.

Private passenger vehicles are always permitted to park temporarily on the pavement, when there is no parking space on the road.

Bicyclists are permitted to ride on the pavement as well.

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Question:11

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.

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Question:12

Is a motorcyclist permitted to park in a bus station?

It is prohibited to park within a distance of 12 meters before the station and 15 meters after it.

Yes, if he parks the motorcycle on the sidewalk.

It is prohibited to park within the limits of a marked bus station.

Yes, if he parks the motorcycle in parallel to the sidewalk.

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Question:13

How should you conduct yourself when exiting premises, a gas station or an access road to a house?

You should give right-of-way to vehicles coming from the left only.

The “right-of-way” rules in such an exit are identical to those that apply to an intersection.

You should give right-of-way to vehicles coming from the right only.

Give right of way to any vehicles approaching the road you are entering and pedestrians on the pavement.

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Question:14

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.

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Question:15

What should you do when the electric signaling system is out of order?

Signal with your left hand, as stated by law.

You may continue driving until the closest garage without giving signals - even where signaling is obligatory.

You may continue driving during “light time”. At any other time you may not.

Stop driving.

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Question:16

When pedestrians are forced to walk on the road way, on which side of it should they walk?

Next to the right “hard shoulder”.

Next to the left sidewalk.

Next to the road’s left edge, when they are facing the incoming traffic.

Next to the road’s right edge.

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Question:17

Under which conditions is a vehicle allowed to deviate from its line of driving?

Provided that no risk or disturbance is caused to any passerby.

It is allowed to deviate only in a roadway which is free of traffic.

In slow speed and by deviating sharply.

It is absolutely prohibited to deviate from the driving lane.

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Question:18

Is it permitted to drive a motor vehicle on an urban road while its high-beam headlights are on?

Yes.

No, unless the road is not properly lit and provided that other drivers are not blinded.

No.

Only during day time.

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Question:19

When is a driver of a motor vehicle required to dip the vehicle’s lights?

When driving backwards.

When entering a premises.

While searching for a parking spot.

When the vehicle is standing.

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Question:20

When is it forbidden for a person to drive any type of vehicle?

When he did not rest at least 8 hours before driving

When his physical or mental state might endanger other road-users

Before taking a medication and during the following 24 consecutive hours

As long as the driver holds a valid driver’s license, there is no law that prohibits him from driving

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Question:21

A vehicle examiner or a policeman carrying a traffic examiner certificate who finds technical flaws in a vehicle, may:

Summon the vehicle owner for an inquiry at the Israel Garage Association.

Notify the driver that the vehicle is taken off the road and take away the vehicle’s registration documents.

He is not permitted to do anything. An examiner or a policeman is not authorized to examine a vehicle on the road.

Send the vehicle to a Licensing Facility to undergo an additional semiannual test.

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Question:22

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:23

Is it permitted to stop a vehicle on a freeway?

Yes, but pnly in order to board passengers.

Yes, but only in order to drop passengers.

Yes, but only at the side of the road, for driver refreshment purposes.

No, except for stopping on the “hard shoulder” when the vehicle malfunctions and it is impossible to continue driving,

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Question:24

When entering a curve and driving through it a driver is required to:

Accelerate at the entry to the curve and slow down in the middle of it.

Accelerate to ensure smooth turning.

Slow down and maintain a constant speed

Stay close to the middle of the roadway to ensure vehicle stability.

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Question:25

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:26

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:27

When is it prohibited to stop or park a vehicle?

Besides blue-white painted curbstones?.

When the vehicle is parked in the left lane of a one-way urban road.

When the vehicle obstructs the traffic or blocks a road sign.

When the vehicle is not locked.

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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 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.

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Question:30

When are you permitted to pass another vehicle on its right side?

When a vehicle is driving slower than you on the left lane in front of you.

When you are driving in a right-turn-only lane.

Only when you are driving a motorcycle.

Only when you are driving in a left-turn-only lane.

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