Israel Driving Theory Test

Question:1

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.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:2

A license of a new driver shall be extended for two years as a new driver license, if the driver was convicted of the following offence:

Not stopping where a “right of way” signpost is placed.

Not placing a “new driver” sign on the vehicle’s rear window.

Driving a motor vehicle without valid insurance.

Not stopping before a level crossing, when stopping is imperative.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:3

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:4

Which type of vehicle is prohibited to overtake another overtaking vehicle?

Motorcycles.

Buses,(not including minibus), commercial vehicles and work vehicles with an all-up weight of more than 3,500 kg.

Motor vehicles with an all-up weight of more than 4,000 kg.

Commercial vehicles and work vehicles with an all-up weight of 3,500 kg or less.

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Question:5

How is a driver required to conduct himself when a vehicle stops before him on approaching a pedestrian crossing?

He is prohibited from overtaking the vehicle that stopped before the crossing.

He is permitted to overtake if the pedestrian crossing has a traffic light.

He is permitted to overtake the vehicle that stopped before the crossing.

He is prohibited to overtake the other vehicle on an urban road only.

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Question:6

Which of the following commercial vehicles must be equipped with an auxiliary brake?

Commercial vehicles with an all up weight exceeding 4,000 kg.

Commercial vehicles with an all up weight exceeding 6,000 kg.

Commercial vehicles with an all up weight exceeding 5,000 kg.

Diesel-engine vehicles with an all up weight exceeding 8,000 kg.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:7

Is it permitted, in an urban road, to stop, stand or park a vehicle on the roadway or on the hard shoulder?

It is prohibited in any case to park on the hard shoulder.

Yes, provided that the vehicle remains under supervision.

Yes, when it is not prohibited by law or by any road sign, and when traffic is not disturbed.

Yes, always.

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Question:8

Which of the following commercial vehicles must be equipped with mud protectors?

Every vehicle that its rear wheels are not protected by wings, except for tractors and speed restricted vehicles.

Only commercial vehicles with an all up weight of more than 4,000 kg.

Only freight carrying vehicles.

Every vehicle that is used for transportation in bulk.

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Question:9

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,

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:10

According to the “point system”:

Only the traffic court is entitled to revoke a driver’s license.

Only a police officer is entitled to revoke a driver’s license and to require a driver to undergo examinations.

The Licensing Authority is not authorized to revoke a driver’s license.

The Licensing Authority is entitled to require a driver that incurred demerit points to undergo examinations, and it is also entitled to revoke his license.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:11

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:12

After how many hours of rest is a driver of a commercial vehicle with an all up weight of 10,000 kg or more permitted to start working?

After a continuous break of 5 hours.

After a continuous break of 6 hours.

After a continuous rest break of 7 hours.

After a continuous break of 4 hours.

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Question:13

Who is allowed to drive against traffic in a one-way street?

It is prohibited, except for a security vehicle on duty, or in accordance with a policeman’s directions

It is allowed for cyclists only

It is unconditionally prohibited, even when a policeman directs otherwise

It is allowed on holidays, when traffic is light and no disturbance is caused

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:14

Are we permitted to ride or drive a vehicle when part of our body is sticking out of the vehicle?

It is forbidden, except on a motorbike.

It is only permitted for adult passengers.

Yes, when driving on dirt roads.

Yes, in a collector’s vehicle only.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:15

Are passengers permitted to get in or out of the off side of a vehicle?

Yes, if it doesn’t disturb the passengers.

It is absolutely forbidden.

No, except for the driver and except for the passenger sitting next to him when the vehicle is parked on the left of the road.

Yes, if it doesn’t put the passengers and the driver at risk.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:16

In a vehicle that has an overall width of 210 centimeters or more and that is lawfully equipped with side lamps:

The driver must turn-on the side lamps during “light time”.

The driver must turn-on the side lamps in an inter-urban road only.

The driver doesn’t have to turn-on the side lamps during ‘light time”.

It is allowed to drive at any time, even if the side lamps are out of order.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:17

Under which conditions is it permitted to carry a passenger, besides the driver, on an ATV (quad bike)?

Unconditionally, unrestrictedly

On a quad only

When one has a permit to do so from the Licensing Authority, indicated on the vehicle’s registration documents

Provided that the driver’s minimum age is 21 years

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:18

Is it obligatory to obey the directions and signals of a municipal inspector in uniform?

No. It is only obligatory to obey as regards to parking directions within city limits

No. It is only obligatory to obey as regards to the presentation of a driver’s license

Usually not

Yes, if the directions are related to traffic control.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:19

When and where are you required to turn on the direction indicator?

You should signal with the winker when you are 150 meters before the turn.

You should only signal before making right-hand and left-hand turns.

You should only signal when other passersby are near.

In such place and time that other road users can notice the given signal.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:20

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.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:21

Define “built dividing area”:

A separation area which divides the road lengthwise by means of an elevated structure above the road way

The area along a roadway, in which road users can stop, park their vehicles or stand in for refreshment

Any area that is marked on the road on which it is forbidden to drive

Any part of the road (pavement, hard shoulder, traffic island) which is elevated above the road way.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:22

What is the function of a vehicle’s retarder?

Serve as an alternative to the service brakes (foot brake), in order to stop the vehicle when it is under imminent danger during an emergency.

Assist the parking brake (hand brake) while parking on a steep descent.

Balance the engine’s function and regulate the motor rotations,

To reduce the vehicle speed, without using the vehicle’s braking system, e.g. during a long descent.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:23

When a white unbroken separation line is marked on the roadway, is it permitted to overtake a vehicle that is lawfully driving on the road’s “hard shoulders”?

Yes, but provided that the overtaken vehicle is a motorcycle.

No, it is prohibited to overtake.

Yes, but provided that the overtaking vehicle doesn’t cross the unbroken white line with any of its wheels.

Yes, but only if the overtaking vehicle is slow.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:24

A utility tractor is a tractor type that:

Has at least two wheels, an all up weight of not more than 1,500 kg, and is steered with a handlebar

Has four wheels, an unlimited all up weight, and is steered with a handlebar

Has at least three wheels and an all up weight of more than 12,000 kg

Has at least four wheels, an all up weight of not more than 1,500 kg, and is steered with a wheel

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Question:25

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.

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Question:26

Is it permitted for vehicle drivers to drive under the influence of drugs or alcohol?

Yes, when they need to drive in order to receive medical treatment only.

Yes, for short-distance drives back home.

Yes, in accordance with doctor’s orders only.

It is absolutely forbidden.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:27

A policeman may stop a vehicle and have it checked:

After the vehicle involuntarily swerved from its lane.

Due to the level of pollution emitted from the vehicle’s engine.

If he wants to esure that the vehicle’s oil consumption corresponds to the vehicle manufacturer’s manual.

If he wants to ensure that the vehicle’s fuel consumption corresponds to the vehicle manufacturer’s manual.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:28

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:29

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.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:30

When is it obligatory to operate the vehicle speed retarders?

When driving in a road section before which a “hairpin curve” sign is placed.

When driving in a road section before which a “danger of sliding” sign is placed.

When driving in a road section where a “dangerous descent” sign is placed.

When driving in a road section before which a “sharp curve” sign is placed.

Category : Rules and Regulations

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