Israel Driving Theory Test

Question:1

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

Yes, except in the case of a “stop” sign

No, it is not obligatory to obey

Yes, it is obligatory to obey, with full caution

Yes, except in the case of a “no-entry” sign

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Question:2

What is the correct way of driving downhill?

By shifting to neutral gear, to save on fuel.

By shifting to one of the gears and continuously stepping on the clutch pedal.

By shifting to high gear and continuously stepping on the brake pedal.

By driving in one of the gears.

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Question:3

Within which distance from a tunnel is it prohibited to overtake?

Fifty meters before the entry to the tunnel and up to fifty meters after the exit from the tunnel.

There is no overtaking restriction around a tunnel.

100 meters before the entry to the tunnel and up to 100 meters after the exit from the tunnel.

From the entry until the exit of the tunnel.

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Question:4

What is “night time”?

The period of time in which it is required to turn on the vehicle’s parking lights

A period of heavy fog only

The period of time that starts 15 minutes following sunset and ends 15 minutes before sunrise

The period of time between sunset and the following sunrise.

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Question:5

What is a “pedestrian crossing”?

A part of the pavement that is marked for pedestrian crossing

A part of the road designated and marked for pedestrians to cross.

A part of the road edge that is marked for pedestrian crossing

A part of the road that is marked for pedestrian crossing, including the pavement

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Question:6

What does the law state about the non-use of a vehicle for a period of more than one month?

The vehicle should be placed in a licensed garage.

The Local Authority should be informed.

The Police should be informed.

The Licensing Authority should be informed.

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Question:7

The following illustration shows a wide road. Which number in it marks a road?

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Question:8

Define “ATV (All Terrain Vehicle)”:

A vehicle that has at least four wheels, with the rider sitting astride the vehicle and steering with handlebars.

A vehicle that has at least four wheels and is steered with a wheel.

A vehicle that has at least two wheels, with the rider sitting astride the vehicle and steering with handlebars.

A vehicle that has at least four wheels and is steered with a wheel. The driver sits on it with both legs on one side of the seat.

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Question:9

Which number marks the “wheelbase” of this vehicle?

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Question:10

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:11

If the roadway is marked with an unbroken separation line accompanied by a dotted line to its left:

An unbroken line with a dotted line to its left mark a separation area.

It is forbidden to cross these lines.

A dotted line may only appear on the right side of a white separation line.

It is permitted to cross the unbroken line for overtaking only.

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Question:12

Is a driver obliged to show a policeman the vehicle’s original documents?

Yes, at a time and place to be determined by the policeman

No, a certified photocopy is sufficient

No, a photocopy signed by the vehicle’s owner is sufficient

Yes, at the time determined by the vehicle’s driver

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Question:13

Is it permitted to stop a vehicle opposite to a bus stop?

It is absolutely forbidden.

Yes, only during day light and for the purpose of loading passengers.

Yes, provided that the roadway’s width is at least twenty meters.

Yes, provided that the roadway’s width is at least twelve meters.

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Question:14

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:15

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

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Question:16

Is a policeman permitted to stop a vehicle that carries freight in an unlawful manner?

Yes, a policeman is permitted to stop the vehicle until the freight is unloaded or until the matter is lawfully settled.

No, unless the freight endangers other road users.

Yes, but only if the vehicle’s overall weight is 20% higher than the statutory weight.

No, only a police officer ranked superintendent or higher may stop a vehicle.

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Question:17

Following a “level crossing” sign that is placed about a 100 meters before the crossing, how would you conduct yourself when a slow vehicle is driving before you?

You are permitted to overtake it.

You are permitted to overtake it only when the road ahead is clear.

You are prohibited from overtaking until after the level crossing.

You are permitted to overtake it only when its speed doesn’t exceed 35 k.p.h.

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Question:18

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

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Question:19

Which vehicle should be equipped with a fire extinguisher?

All vehicles, except for private vehicles, tractors, motorcycles and tri-motorcycles.

Every private vehicle.

A tractor.

Every vehicle with an overall weight of up to 3,500 kg.

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Question:20

What is the statutory length limit of the vehicle in the picture?

14.10 meters.

13.75 meters.

18.75 meters.

15.50 meters.

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Question:21

What is a “breathalyzer test”?

A test of exhaled air by means of a device that provides information about a person’s blood alcohol level.

A stress test measuring the air quantity that enters the driver’s lungs while driving.

A test in which a person exhales into a device that gives information about his lung volume.

A test performed for new-driver applicants by a family doctor, at the requirement of the Licensing Authority.

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Question:22

According to the traffic sign placed on the right, How would you conduct yourself on the road ahead?

Pay special attention to vehicles merging from the right.

Carefully merge with the vehicles driving on your left.

Give right of way to vehicles merging from the right.

Give right of way to the vehicles on the right turn.

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Question:23

A bus lane may also be used by vehicles of:

Holders of a handicap tag issued by the vehicle’s manufacturer.

Handicapped people, even when they are not inside the vehicle.

Paraplegic (wheel chair) tag holders.

Any handicapped person having a regular handicap tag.

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Question:24

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:25

The “hard shoulders” are not designed for vehicle traffic, except for:

Hand propelled vehicles, tractors and slow moving vehicles, which delay the traffic behind them.

Private vehicles and motorcycles, in order to give right of way to buses.

All vehicles are prohibited to drive on the “hard shoulders”.

Taxis, in order to overtake other vehicles.

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Question:26

How should you behave when leaving a private yard a petrol station or an entrance to a properity or a house ?

The rule “first to come, first to go” should be exercised at an exit from a premises or from a gas station. The pedestrians will wait.

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

Stop and give right-of-way to the pedestrians that are crossing the intersection.

Stop and give right-of-way to the vehicles that are coming from the left and approaching the exit.

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Question:27

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:28

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:29

When approaching a narrow bridge, you are required to:

Slow down while approaching and crossing the bridge.

Always cross the bridge at maximum speed to clear the road for vehicles coming from the opposite direction.

Always stop before the bridge, for safety reasons, and then cross it quickly.

Accelerate when you approach the bridge only.

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Question:30

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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