Israel Driving Theory Test

Question:1

Are you required to give right-of-way to the cyclist?

No, because a non-motor vehicle should give right-of-way to a motor vehicle.

No, because bicycles are not given right-of-way.

No, because right-of-way is given to the vehicle that continues driving straight.

Yes, because the cyclist approaches from the right (1).

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:2

Who is a “road user”?

A person who uses the road for standing or running only

A person who uses the road for riding a motor vehicle only

A person who uses the road for bicycle riding only

A person who uses the road for driving, traveling, riding, walking, standing or any other purpose

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:3

Is a motorcyclist permitted to drive on the sidewalk?

Yes, as long as pedestrians are not disturbed by it.

Yes, in order to cross it and enter premises.

Never.

Yes, when road traffic is congested.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:4

How can a cellular phone be operated whilst driving?

Only by means of a “hands free device” that is installed in the vehicle and can be used without being held.

When the driver holds the phone with the right hand

Only by using earphones that are connected to both ears

It is absolutely forbidden to use a phone while driving

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:5

Is it permitted to perform an emergency brake for any reason other than to prevent a road accident?

Yes, in a dirt road only, at a distance of 200 meters from buildings.

Yes, after signaling a distress sign to the vehicle behind you.

Yes, for brake-testing, provided that it does not disturb or endanger any other road user.

Yes, in a paved road only, at a distance of 200 meters from buildings.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:6

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.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:7

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:8

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:9

When you approach a pedestrian crossing that is marked on the road:

Overtaking is prohibited.

Careful overtaking is permitted in one-way road ways.

Overtaking is prohibited in urban roads. In inter-urban roads it is permitted.

Overtaking is permitted.

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Question:10

What should a driver do after parking his vehicle?

Turn on all the winkers.

Ensure that the vehicle remains immobile and cannot move

Place a warning triangle.

Place a “We’ll be back soon” sign.

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Question:11

What should you do when approaching a railway crossing and a warning signal is given before you reached the crossing:

Stop and don’t continue driving.

Slow down only when a signaler turns on a warning signal.

Slow down only if you see an approaching train.

Ignore the signal and continue driving. You were there before the signal.

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Question:12

What should a driver of an overtaken vehicle do?

He should continue driving without changing his speed and driving lane.

An overtaken vehicle should take no interest in the overtaking vehicle, and should continue driving normally.

Deviate as much as possible to the road’s edge, without changing his speed.

Stop at the side of the road and allow the traffic to pass him.

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Question:13

In the following picture:

You always have right of way (2).

You should give right of way to the red vehicle (1) in the roundabout.

The driver of the red vehicle should give you right-of-way.

You have right-of-way in any case, because you come from the right.

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Question:14

Which changes in health condition must be reported to the Licensing Authority?

The driver doesn’t have to report anything to the Licensing Authority, but only to the Ministry of Health

Any detection of the following conditions: heart disease or any limitation of the nervous system, bones, eye-sight and hearing

The driver doesn’t have to report anything to the Licensing Authority. The report shall be made by the treating physician of the driver

A driver doesn’t have to report about changes in his health, except in case of a neurological problem

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Question:15

What is the meaning of this sign?

Flashing orange light warning of an approaching level crossing.

Flashing orange light at road works.

Constant (not flashing) Orange light when traffic lights are not working.

Constant (not flashing) orange light warning of an approaching forked junction.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:16

When a driving license includes certain restrictions:

These restrictions concern the motorcycle’s standard and not the manner of riding it.

The driver must obey these restrictions.

The restriction is just a recommendation which doesn’t obligate the driver.

The driver shall decide at his own discretion which restrictions should be taken into consideration.

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Question:17

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.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:18

Is it obligatory to obey the directions and signals of a policeman, even when a certain direction or signal is opposed to the traffic signs?

Yes, except for directions which contradict a stop sign.

Yes, it is obligatory to obey with full caution.

No, it is not obligatory to obey

Yes, except for directions which contradict a no-entry sign.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:19

What does the law state regarding the placing or leaving of objects on a road?

Objects which might disturb or endanger passersby or their vehicles should not be placed or left on a road.

Objects that are left on a road should be cleared away within 12 hours.

It is allowed to leave objects, but the Ministry of Environmental Protection should be immediately informed about every object that is placed on a road.

It is allowed to leave any object on a road, provided that it is marked with a reflector during “light time”.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:20

Is it obligatory to signal while deviating to the right or to the left from the driving lane?

It is not obligatory to signal while deviating from one lane to the other.

It is not obligatory to signal during an insignificant deviation from the lane.

It is obligatory to signal before any deviation from the driving lane, until it is completed.

It is not obligatory to signal if the deviation is significant and noticed by all drivers

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:21

What is a one-way street?

A street in which traffic movement is permitted in one direction only.

A road with only one lane.

A roadway in which one direction of traffic is open for all vehicles while the opposite direction is limited to public vehicles only.

A dead-end road.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:22

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

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:23

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:24

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:25

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.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:26

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:27

Is the Licensing Authority allowed to revoke or suspend an existing driver’s license?

No, only the Israel Police is allowed to do so.

Yes, the Authority is allowed to do so, on the grounds of driving competence and medical fitness.

No, only a court of law is allowed to do so.

Yes, the Authority is allowed to revoke a driver’s license at its own discretion and for any reason.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:28

Is a motorcycle or a motorcycle with sidecar permitted to drive by the side of another motorcycle in the same lane?

Yes, on an urban road only.

Yes, but only on a freeway and when they are in the same lane.

Yes, only for the purpose of lawfully overtaking or passing another vehicle.

Absolutely not, even whilst overtaking.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:29

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.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:30

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.

Category : Rules and Regulations

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Theory test for motorcycles