Israel Driving Theory Test

Question:1

Under what conditions is it obligatory to operate a “speed retarder” while driving downhill?

When a “warning sliding” sign is placed on the road.

When the slope rate of the decent exceeds 6% and the length of the decent is more than one kilometer.

When the vehicle is equipped with a speed retarder and a sign warning about a dangerous descent is placed on the road.

If a vehicle is equipped with a speed retarder, it should always be operated, also while driving on plane surfaces.

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Question:2

Define “Junction”:

A meeting point of two roads or more.

The area formed by the junction of two or more roads at different levels.

The area formed by the junction of a railroad and a roadway

The junction of two urban roadways, provided that they are both asphalt-paved.

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Question:3

Is a driver permitted to send an S.M.S message from his phone while driving?

The driver is permitted to send and read S.M.S messages, provided that he does it with care.

He is permitted to send S.M.S messages but not to read ones.

It is absolutely prohibited, and dangerous.

He is permitted to read S.M.S messages but not to send ones.

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Question:4

During “light time”, when are you permitted to use the vehicle’s high beam?

Only on a freeway.

On a non-urban road, when driving within a row of vehicles.

On an urban road with street lights and on a non-urban road.

On an inter-urban roadway, when allowed by traffic conditions and there is no vehicle ahead of you.

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Question:5

What is the definition of an “obsolete vehicle” in regard to private passenger cars?

A private passenger car is not included in the definition of an “obsolete vehicle”.

A private passenger car that was manufactured more than 19 years ago.

A private passenger car that was manufactured more than 15 years ago.

A vehicle that does not meet the compelling Israeli standard.

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Question:6

What is the maximum permitted freight height during bulk transportation?

The freight should be one meter lower than the height of the wall, to prevent freight dispersion over the road.

The freight’s height is not important as long as it is covered according to regulations.

The freight or any part of it should not be higher than the sides of the vehicle or ladders that were legally installed.

The freight’s height should not be more than 480 cm, and it should be covered.

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Question:7

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

When driving behind another vehicle and his high beam hits the rear part of the vehicle in front.

When the vehicle’s “fog light” is also turned-on.

Only while driving inside a tunnel.

When driving behind another vehicle and his “fog light” and “high beam” are turned-on at the same time.

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Question:8

How should we behave whilst driving downhill?

Shift into a high gear and keep the clutch pedal pressed for greater safety.

Shift into neutral gear, in order to save fuel.

Shift into one of the drive gears and keep the clutch pedal pressed.

Whilst driving down hill we must make sure that one of the gears is engaged.

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Question:9

What is the legal definition of a trailer?

A motor vehicle that is intended to be towed behind a motor vehicle.

A motorized trailer with a frontal part resting against the support surface of a towing vehicle.

A non-motorized vehicle that is intended to be towed behind a motor vehicle.

The legal definitions of a trailer and a semit-trailer are identical.

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Question:10

The all up width of a refrigeration unit commercial vehicle should not exceed:

2.60 meters.

2.50 meters.

3.40 meters.

2.55 meters.

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Question:11

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:12

What is the maximum permitted height - above the road’s surface -for a loaded commercial vehicle with an all up weight of between 3,501 and 8,000 kg?

3.50 meters.

4.00 meters.

3.00 meters.

2.50 meters.

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Question:13

When there is a “no left turn” sign in an intersection:

It is permitted to make a U-turn when there is an arrow pointing to the right only.

It is permitted to make a U-turn from any lane.

It is permitted to make a U-turn when no traffic disturbance is caused and when the U-turn is not prohibited by any traffic sign or marking.

It is permitted to make a U-turn for private vehicles only.

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Question:14

What should you do when approaching a pedestrian crossing that is being crossed by pedestrians?

Stop and give right-of-way to the pedestrians that cross the road from left to right only.

Slow down, honk and warn the pedestrians that you intend to continue driving.

Speed up and cross in front or behind them, without endangering them.

Always slow down and even stop if required, in order to allow the pedestrians to cross the roadway safely.

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Question:15

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:16

What is the statutory obligation to slow down which applies to drivers?

To slow down when the vehicle is packed with passengers.

To slow down to a reasonable speed, at the driver’s discretion, without stopping.

To slow down before level crossings with a traffic light and with a barrier.

To slow down the vehicle and even stop whenever danger is anticipated.

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Question:17

Can a driver refuse to undergo a Breathalyzer test after being requested to do so by a policeman?

Yes, he is allowed to refuse, because the policeman represents the health care system and not the law.

A driver is forbidden to refuse a policeman’s request to undergo a “breath test” or to give a blood/urine/saliva sample for testing.

Yes, he is allowed to refuse, because the test contradicts the Basic Law: Human Dignity and Liberty.

Yes, he is allowed to refuse, because of the Protection of Privacy Law.

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Question:18

What are you (vehicle no. 3) required to do when approaching the following intersection (the red vehicle is not an emergency vehicle)?

You have right of way because you are crossing in a straight line (3).

Enter the intersection before the garbage truck (2), as it must yield (you [3] are coming from its right).

Give right of way to the tractor coming from the right only (1).

Give right of way to the crossing tractor (1) and truck (2).

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Question:19

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.

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Question:20

When is the driver of a private vehicle exempt from wearing a seat belt?

While moving forward during parking maneuvering.

While driving in reverse.

While exiting a roofed parking.

While exiting a premises.

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Question:21

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:22

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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Question:23

In a work vehicle:

It is prohibited to transport passengers but it is permitted to carry freight.

It is prohibited to carry freight but it is permitted to carry up to 6 passengers in the vehicle’s trunk.

It is permitted to transport passengers and to carry freight.

It is prohibited to carry freight or transport passengers, except in the driver’s compartment.

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Question:24

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:25

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:26

When may a driver be in possession of only photocopies of his original vehicle documents?

Only a vehicle transport company is allowed to hold a photocopy of the vehicle registration

It is only permitted when the vehicle is owned by a corporation, and the photocopied documents’ validity is authorized by the safety officer’s signature and stamp on them.

When the vehicle is owned by a private person, and the photocopy is certified by the vehicle owner’s signature

Never. The driver must always be in possession of the original documents

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Question:27

While driving on a road with two lanes in your direction of driving:

You are always permitted to drive on the left lane only.

You are obliged to drive in the right lane, unless you are overtaking or turning left.

You are permitted to drive on the right or left lane, according to the type of the vehicle.

You may drive on either lane, as long as you don’t cause any risk to traffic.

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Question:28

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.

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Question:29

A “central divider” is:

An area in which parking is prohibited, unless a traffic sign only directs otherwise

An area allowing escape at a time of danger, marked by a specific traffic sign

An area intended for two-wheeler parking on an urban way, without requiring any specific traffic sign

An area intended for parking on an urban way

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Question:30

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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