Israel Driving Theory Test

Question:1

Is it permitted to drive a vehicle while one of the doors is open?

No, unless the air-conditioning is out of order.

Yes, when there are no passengers in the vehicle.

Yes, when carrying oversized cargo.

It is absolutely forbidden.

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Question:2

What is a “booster seat”?

A seat that is designed for transporting small children, restrained by the safety belt of the vehicle.

A standard seat that is designed for transporting children until 18 years of age

A seat that is designed for a driver whose height is less than 160 cm and whose age is more than 18 years

A seat that is designed for transporting children on bicycles only while the children are restrained by a safety belt.

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Question:3

Is it permitted to stop a vehicle in a one-lane two-way roadway that is divided by a continuous white line?

Yes, during “light time” only.

Yes, when the lane’s width exceeds 2.5 meters.

Yes, in an urban road only.

It is absolutely forbidden.

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Question:4

The license of a private minibus states that the minibus may carry 16passengers apart from the driver. What is the maximum amount of passengers a "B" license may carry?

12 passengers, excluding the driver.

14 passengers, excluding the driver.

16 passengers, including the driver.

Eight passengers, excluding the driver.

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Question:5

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:6

Is it obligatory to wear safety belts in a utility vehicle?

Yes, it is obligatory on freeways only, for both the driver and the passengers

Yes, it is obligatory on any type of road, for both the driver and all the passengers

Yes, but it is only obligatory on dirt roads, for both the driver and the passengers

No, it is not obligatory to wear safety belts

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Question:7

The license of a “new driver” shall not be renewed as a regular drivers license if he is convicted of the following offence:

Not obeying a red light or not giving right of way.

Driving a motor vehicle without valid insurance.

Not stopping by the stop line besides a traffic light.

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

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Question:8

What types of vehicles are permitted to park in a bus station, besides the bus itself?

Private vehicles, on Sabbaths and holidays only, according to the instructions of the road sign that is placed at the bus station.

Private vehicles, during night time, according to the instructions of the road sign that is placed in the bus station.

All types of vehicles, during night time, according to the instructions of the road sign that is placed in the bus station.

Motorcycles, on Sabbaths and holidays only, according to the instructions of the road sign that is placed in the bus station.

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Question:9

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:10

How should one drive while inside a “play street”?

The driver should avoid entering a play street while children are playing

Always in low gear and never driving in reverse.

The driver should honk and alert pedestrians that a vehicle has entered the street

The driver should allow pedestrians and children to carry on with their activities without endangering them

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Question:11

Who is required to hold the vehicle’s registration papers?

The driver while driving, even if he’s not the vehicle’s owner.

The garage that conducts regular treatments of the vehicle.

The vehicle’s owner, even when he’s not driving it.

The vehicle’s insurance company.

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Question:12

If a vehicle stops on a road without a pavement when is there an obligation to wear a reflective traffic vest?

If one of the passengers wore a vest and stepped out of the vehicle before the driver, then the driver is not required to wear a vest.

When the driver or a passenger alights from a vehicle on an inter-urban road.

If the vehicle has two vests, two persons are permitted to step out of the vehicle wearing vests.

The driver must wear a reflective vest upon stepping out of the vehicle.

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Question:13

Is it permitted to load or unload passengers on a freeway (motorway)?

Only in day light.

Only for a public vehicle.

Yes, provided that the road edges are wide.

It is absolutely forbidden.

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Question:14

A driver of a commercial vehicle that transports more then eight passengers and who is obliged to wear glasses or contact lenses must:

Hold an extra pair of the optical instrument, besides the pair he’s wearing.

Hold in the vehicle a spare pair of glasses or lenses apart from the pair he’s wearing.

Verify before driving the regularity and cleanliness of the optical instrument.

Perform a visual acuity test once every six months, according to requirements.

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Question:15

What is the first thing a driver should verify before driving an unfamiliar vehicle?

The identity of the vehicle’s owner and that the vehicle is not stolen.

That he is proficient in operating and using the controls of the vehicle.

That there are work tools, proper spare (reserve) tire, warning triangle and air compressor.

That the vehicle had gone through proper servicing on time.

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Question:16

You are driving in vehicle no. 3. To which of the following vehicles are you required to give right-of-way?

To the blue vehicle (1).

To the red vehicle (2).

To the red vehicle (2) first and then to the blue vehicle (1).

To neither of them: You have right-of-way over all the rest (3).

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Question:17

How is a driver required to conduct himself when approaching schools or playgrounds?

Avoid entering the street, except at night time.

Continue driving normally and pay attention to the pedestrian crossings only.

Honk continuously to warn children not to jump to the road.

Slow down and become more alert.

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Question:18

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:19

Within which distance before and after a railway crossing is it allowed to stand or park a vehicle?

At least six meters from the crossing.

At least twenty meters from the crossing.

At least four meters from the crossing.

At least twelve meters from the crossing.

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Question:20

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:21

What is the legal definition of a “road”

Any place that is open for public passage, except for city streets

Asphalt or concrete paved road ways only.

The term “road” has no legal definition

Any rail, street, alley, square, passage, bridge and any other open space in which the public has a right to pass through

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Question:22

Define “one way street”

Any path in which vehicle traffic is allowed in one direction only

Any roadway in which vehicle traffic is allowed in one direction only

Any roadway in which only motor vehicle traffic is allowed in one direction only

Any roadway in which vehicle traffic is allowed in both directions

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Question:23

When does the law require a driver to “reduce the speed of a vehicle”?

When the driver approaches speed limit.

Before completing an overtaking maneuver in a two-way road.

Reduction of speed is required when there is imminent danger to life or property.

When the driver is tired.

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Question:24

Where should vehicles drive in a road divided by a Central divider?

In case of a three-lane roadway – on the left lane

In case of a two-way roadway – on the roadway’s left side

On the right of the Central divider - unless otherwise marked

On the left of the Central Divider.

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Question:25

Reverse lights:

Should not be installed in any vehicle other than a private passenger car.

Are only turned on when the driver shifts into reverse gear, and only for as long as the reverse gear is activated.

Are turned on by a separate switch, and should be accompanied by a warning buzz.

Are used during “light time” only.

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Question:26

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

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Question:27

What action can be taken by a policeman when he finds that a commercial vehicle has an excessive cargo weight?

Give the driver a notice that his vehicle is taken off the road for a period of 90 days.

Order the driver to go back immediately to the cargo loading point and unload all the cargo he carries.

Bring the vehicle’s owner to the nearest Licensing Office and revoke his driver’s license for a period of 30 days.

Give the driver a notice that his vehicle is taken off the road for a period of 30 days.

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Question:28

What is a driver of a vehicle carrying oversize freight required to do when due to road conditions he cannot be overtaken by other drivers?

Drive until the nearest parking bay or bus station bay and stop to allow other vehicles to overtake him.

Turn on the four distress winkers, and continue driving on the right of the road way.

Swerve his vehicle as far to the right of the roadway as possible, but avoid pulling into the “hard shoulder” because the vehicle’s weight might cause the “shoulder” to collapse.

Slow down and, if necessary, pull into the “hard shoulder” and even stop, to allow the vehicles behind him to overtake safely.

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Question:29

You are driving vehicle no. 3 before an intersection without traffic signs. According to the rules of giving right-of-way, in what order should vehicles that arrived at the same time enter the intersection?

You enter first (3), the garbage truck comes second (1), and the private vehicle is last (2).

The garbage truck enters first (1), second is the private vehicle (2), and you go last (3).

You enter first (3), second is the private vehicle (2), and the garbage truck is last (1).

The private vehicle will go in first (2), you go second (3), and the garbage truck is last (1).

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Question:30

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 3,500kg?

3.5 meters.

3.0 meters.

4.0 meters.

2.5 meters.

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