Israel Driving Theory Test

Question:1

How is it required to mark freight that sticks out from the vehicle’s rear side?

With a white flag tied to the tip of the oversize freight.

With a red light-reflecting triangle. The length of each triangle side should be 60cm.

With a white light-reflecting triangle. The length of each triangle side should be 60cm.

With a red flag tied to the tip of the oversize freight.

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Question:2

What is the maximum permitted height (together with freight) of a vehicle with an all up weight of 15,000 kg or less?

3.5 meters, provided that it is in one unit.

Up to 4.80 meters.

4 meters.

Up to 4.40 meters.

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Question:3

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:4

What is the maximum freight height (from the road’s surface) that may be carried by a commercial vehicle with an all up weight of up to 8,000kg?

3.50 meters.

4.00 meters.

2.50 meters.

3.00 meters.

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Question:5

Is it permitted to drive passengers for hire in a private passenger car?

Yes, if a contract is signed between the driver and the passengers

Yes, if the vehicle is equipped with a standard chassis, approved by the Licensing Authority

No, except with a permission of the Tax Authorities

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Question:6

“Reasonable speed” is a speed:

That is adjusted to the road conditions and circumstances and does not exceed the speed limit.

The speed limit on that road, under all circumstances.

That the vehicle passengers wish to drive at. The passengers are always right.

That is adjusted to the conditions and circumstances, and always exceeds speed limit.

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Question:7

What is a “vehicle non-use notice” (taking a vehicle off the road)?

A vehicle non-use notice given to the vehicle owner by a manager of an authorized garage, following the detection of a malfunction in the vehicle

A vehicle non-use notice given to the driver by a policeman, a car assessor or a driving examiner due to a malfunction of the vehicle or damage caused by an accident.

A vehicle non-use notice given to the vehicle owner by a driving examiner, following the detection of a malfunction in the vehicle

A vehicle non-use notice given to the driver by a policeman when the driver commits a traffic offence

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Question:8

How would you seat a child more than three years and less than eight years of age inside a vehicle?

In a safety seat or in a booster that fits his height and weight.

Wearing any of the vehicle’s safety belts.

Only in the vehicle’s back seat.

Wearing a three-point safety belt.

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Question:9

Under what terms is it permitted to transport hazardous materials?

The transportation should be approved by the Ministry of Internal Security.

The driver must have an adequate permit, and the vehicle must be new (less than four years).

A vehicle transporting a hazardous material must have a gasoline engine only.

The driver and the vehicle must have adequate permits to transport hazardous materials from the Licensing Authority.

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Question:10

When is it obligatory to place a warning triangle?

Only when a malfunctioning vehicle is left unsupervised.

Only when a malfunctioning vehicle is left standing for more than 24 hours.

Whenever it is necessary to abandon a vehicle on the road.

Only when a malfunctioning vehicle is left standing on an urban road.

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Question:11

When driving behind a slow vehicle on a roadway while a continuous centre white line is marked to your left:

You are only permitted to overtake if the slow vehicle is a non-motor one.

You are permitted to overtake if the vehicle in front drives slow for a long time

You are permitted to overtake, unless a prohibitory sign is placed.

You are permitted to overtake, providing you do not cross the continuous centre line..

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Question:12

Is it permitted to overtake, or to try overtaking, another vehicle within a distance of 100 meters before a railway crossing?

Yes, if the overtaken vehicle is a motorcycle .

Yes, provided that a train is neither seen nor heard.

Yes, if the overtaken vehicle is a tractor.

It is absolutely forbidden.

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Question:13

Is it permitted to use any other means for signaling when the electric signaling system is not functioning?

It is required to give signal by hand, but only in good weather conditions.

It is required under these circumstances to give signal by hand.

No. You must use the direction indicator for signaling.

It is required to give signal by hand, but only at night.

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Question:14

The boundary of the intersection / junction is determined by:

The stop lines on each of the roads that meet in the intersection

The place in which traffic signs are posted before the intersection

The imaginary line drawn between the pavements or kerbs of each road meeting the junction.

The meeting of two or more pedestrian crossings in the intersection

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Question:15

Is it permitted to stand a vehicle less than twelve meters from a junction?

Yes, provided that the vehicle stands opposite to the direction of traffic.

Yes, in a two-lane road.

No, unless it is permitted by the Local Traffic Sign Authority, by means of an appropriate signpost or marking.

Yes, unless otherwise marked.

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Question:16

What is the responsibility of the controller of the vehicle as regards to the work and rest hours of the vehicle’s driver?

The controller of the vehicle must not permit the vehicle’s driver to exceed statutory work hours.

The controller of the vehicle is not responsible for the work and rest hours of the vehicle’s driver. The driver is solely responsible for it.

The controller of the vehicle may, under the approval of the safety officer, instruct the driver to exceed statutory driving hours.

The controller of the vehicle is responsible, yet the safety officer of a vehicle fleet may adjust the work and rest hours to meet the requirements, regardless of the law.

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Question:17

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.

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Question:18

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:19

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:20

Define “commercial vehicle”:

A motor vehicle used or designed to carry goods.

A motor commercial vehicle designed to transport people or carry goods for hire, provided that it is indicated in its registration document.

A motor vehicle used or designed to carry passengers and goods.

A motor vehicle used or designed to carry goods, and weighing over 8,000 kg only.

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Question:21

Is it permitted to open the vehicle’s doors while driving?

Yes, provided that you drive slowly.

It is absolutely forbidden.

Yes, when carrying a long cargo.

Yes, when there are no passengers in the vehicle.

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Question:22

What is a “private passenger car”?

A public motor vehicle, designed to carry eight passengers, licensed as a public vehicle

A private motor vehicle, designed to carry up to eight passengers, apart from the driver and stated on the vehicle license private vehicle.

A motor vehicle, designed to carry ten passengers, licensed as a private vehicle

A private motor vehicle, designed to carry at least twelve passengers, licensed as a private vehicle

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Question:23

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:24

Is it obligatory to install parking lights on a vehicle that also has Extremity (width) side lights?

Yes, the side lights have a different color and cannot replace the parking lights.

Yes, parking lights should be installed on all vehicles, regardless of side lights.

No.

Yes, it is obligatory - in case the side lights malfunction.

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Question:25

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.

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Question:26

What is a “speed retarder”?

An electric or hydraulic mechanism, independent of the vehicle’s braking system, which decelerates the vehicle when operated.

An electronic system which automatically operates the brakes while driving on a steep decent, thus preventing brake overheating and brake loss.

A system installed in the vehicle that assists in emergency braking and stops the vehicle on the spot.

An electric mechanism installed in the braking system that shuts-off the engine and helps the vehicle to maintain constant speed on all roads.

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Question:27

When is it permitted to turn on the “fog lights”?

Only while driving freeways.

Only when it is raining.

Only while driving in reverse.

In case of fog, heavy rain and snow only.

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Question:28

How should a driver involved in traffic accident with casualties conduct himself?

If he is not culpable of the accident and the other driver involved is later held responsible for it, then he shall clear his vehicle away from the roadway.

He shall clear his vehicle away from the roadway to prevent traffic disturbance and call the rescue forces.

He shall clear away from the road and inform the police about the accident.

He shall not move his vehicle, unless instructed to do so by a policeman or if the vehicle had to be used for medical evacuation purposes.

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Question:29

a “new driver” that is convicted of excessive speed.

The Licensing Authority must renew his license as a regular driver, without the “new driver” restriction.

The Licensing Authority will renew his license like that of any other driver, provided that he was not convicted of more than one offense during his “new driver” period.

The Licensing Authority will renew his license like that of any other driver, and it is not permitted to set any condition for license renewal.

The Licensing Authority may require him to undergo a driving test, and if he passes the test, he will be once again regarded as a "New driver" for a further period of two years.

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Question:30

What is the maximum number of passengers allowed in an combined commercial vehicle with an overall permissible weight of up to 3,500 kg?

As stated in the driver’s license, if at all.

One passenger next to the driver and three passengers in the back.

As stated on the vehicle license but not more than eight passengers, apart from the driver.

Two passengers next to the driver and four passengers in the back.

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