Israel Driving Theory Test

Question:1

What is the legal definition of “lighting up time”

The time period of natural lighting conditions, when there is no need to have the vehicle lights turned on

The night time or any other time of the day in which visibility conditions are poor due to weather conditions.

The time period in which the vehicle’s lights must be turned on while driving in a freeway

The night time period, between sunset and sunrise

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Question:2

Under what condition is it permissible to install additional lamps to those already installed in a vehicle?

With the approval of the Licensing Authority only.

It is allowed to install additional symmetric lamps.

Provided that they comply with the new European standard.

Provided that they are installed by a certified electrician.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:3

Is it obligatory to mark oversize freight on a vehicle?

No. A vehicle with oversize freight should only be marked if the freight sticks out from the vehicle’s rear side.

Yes, it is obligatory to mark the oversize freight, but only during “light time”.

No. When a vehicle is standing on the road, its oversize freight doesn’t cause any risk; hence, it is not obligatory to mark it.

Yes, it is always obligatory to mark oversize freight.

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Question:4

What is the duty of a person who owns or has control of a vehicle?

Not to permit to anyone to drive, who doesn’t have a valid license for the type of vehicle.

To register any person who drives his vehicle in the vehicle travel log

To allow any person who asks him to drive his vehicle.

To make sure that photocopies of the driver’s license and insurance policy only are carried in the vehicle

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Question:5

When is it forbidden to overtake, or to try overtaking, another vehicle?

In a distance of 300 meters before a railway crossing.

When visibility is poor or when the field of vision is obstructed or limited.

During night time.

When driving uphill.

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Question:6

Under which conditions is the driver of a utility vehicle (mule) allowed to carry a passenger with him?

It is allowed, without any condition

It is allowed, provided that the driver’s minimum age is 21 years

It is allowed on a farm utility vehicle (mule) only

When he has a permit to do so from the Licensing Authority

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Question:7

Which is the correct lane for turning left?

It doesn’t matter which lane.

Always the right lane.

The left hand lane.

The lane that is more open.

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Question:8

What is a “Tachograph”?

A device installed by the vehicle’s owner under in accordance with the importer’s instructions, and traces the number of rounds of the wheels.

A device in a vehicle which has a disc that traces and records time, distance, driving speed and driver work hours.

A device that is installed in a vehicle in accordance with the importer’s instructions and that traces the vehicle’s speed in order to save on fuel.

A device that is installed in a vehicle and that registers vehicle-related technical data and allows the detection of technical malfunctions while driving.

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Question:9

Whilst driving, it is permitted to take one hand off the wheel for the following purpose only:

Receiving a mobile phone call.

Change gears.

Reading or sending an SMS Message.

Adjusting the passenger seat besides the driver.

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Question:10

Who has the authority to revoke a driving license?

A court of law, the Israel Police, the Road Safety Medical Institute.

A court of law and the Israel Police only.

The Licensing Authority, a court of law, the Israel Police.

The Licensing Authority and a court of law only.

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Question:11

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:12

What is the minimum distance that it is permitted to park near a fire hydrant?

Two meters in any direction from the fire hydrant.

Six meters from either side of the fire hydrant.

Twelve meters from either side of the fire hydrant.

Twenty meters from either side of the fire hydrant.

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Question:13

The speed limit of private passenger cars on urban roads (unless indicated otherwise on any traffic sign) is:

50 k.p.h.

80 k.p.h.

Up to 40 k.p.h.

50 k.p.h on a one-way road and 60 k.p.h on a two-way road.

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Question:14

On a roadway with curbstones, how should we park uphill a commercial vehicle with an all up weight of more than 5,000kg?

Turn the wheels towards the center of the road, shift to reverse gear and place safety shoes under the rear wheels.

Turn the wheels towards the curbstones and place safety shoes under the rear wheels.

Properly brake the wheels, place safety shoes under the wheels and leave the vehicle in neutral gear.

Turn the front wheels towards the center of the road, shift to forward drive gear and place safety shoes behind the rear wheels.

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Question:15

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:16

What is a reasonable vehicle speed?

On paved roads – 80KpH; on dirt roads – 40KpH.

The maximum speed the vehicle can reach under the existing circumstances.

A reasonable speed which, considering all the road conditions, and road signs allows the driver to control the vehicle

Any speed, as long as the driver fully controls the vehicle.

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Question:17

Is it permitted to drive an un-roadworthy vehicle?

Yes, if the malfunction doesn’t involve the vehicle’s brake system

It is forbidden to drive an un-roadworthy vehicle that cannot be fully controlled

Yes, if the malfunction involves the vehicle’s lighting system only

Yes, if the malfunction involves the vehicle’s steering system only

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Question:18

Is a policeman permitted to demand of a vehicle driver to perform a “Breathalyzer test”?

No. A policeman is not entitled to require a vehicle driver to perform an “alcohol test”, except under a court order.

Yes, a policeman may ask a driver to perform a "Breathalyzer test" at any time.

No. A policeman is not entitled to require a vehicle driver to perform any type of tests, except for an alcohol breath test.

Yes, but only if the policeman reasonably suspects that the vehicle driver’s health condition is not well.

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Question:19

How should a driver conduct himself after hitting a parked vehicle in the absence of its owners?

Leave a note on the vehicle he hit with his personal details, the details of his vehicle and his insurance policy, and report to the police within 24 hours.

Wait until a representative of his insurance company arrives and report to the police within 48 hours.

Inform about the accident to the police station within 7 days.

Wait at the place until the owner of the vehicle arrives.

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Question:20

When another vehicle drives in the turning left only lane:

It is permited to pass it from its right side only if it is a slow vehicle

It is permitted to pass it on its rights side.

It is allowed to pass it from its right side with a private passenger car only.

It is prohibited to pass it from its right side.

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Question:21

What should you check before beginning to make a right-turn?

That the left mirror is adjusted correctly.

That there is no vehicle driving on my right.

That no vehicle is parked on the left side of the road.

That there is no vehicle driving on my left.

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Question:22

Is it obligatory to obey the directions and signals of a military policeman, even when a certain direction or signal is opposed to the traffic signs?

Yes, it is obligatory to obey with full caution.

Yes, except for directions which contradict a no-entry sign.

No, it is not obligatory to obey

Yes, except for directions which contradict a stop sign.

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Question:23

What is the minimal gap that you should legally maintain from the vehicle in front of you?

The distance traveled in at least three second of driving (the 21…22…23 count system)

At least twenty two meters.

The distance traveled in two seconds of driving.

The distance traveled in one second of driving.

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Question:24

In case of a driver incurring 36 demerit points or more:

The Licensing Authority is not authorized to revoke his license based on the point system.

Only a court of law is allowed and authorized to revoke his license.

The Licensing Authority shall revoke his driver’s license for a period of three months and he will be required to undergo a theory exam..

The Licensing Authority may recommend a court of law to permanently revoke his license

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Question:25

What is “all up weight”?

A vehicle’s own weight, plus the weight of the people and freight that the vehicle is permitted to drive or carry, as approved by the Licensing Authority.

It is fixed weight: 3,500 kg for light freight; 12,000 kg for medium freight; 15,000 kg for heavy freight.

A vehicle’s own weight plus the weight of the freight that the vehicle is permitted to carry, as approved by the Licensing Authority, excluding the weight of the driver and passengers.

A vehicle’s own weight minus the weight of the people and freight it is permitted to drive or carry, as approved by the Licensing Authority.

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Question:26

Is it permitted to drive through a railway crossing when the barrier is moving downwards or upwards?

It is permitted to drive through, as long as you drive carefully.

It is allowed for as long as the barrier doesn’t reach its bottom position and locks.

It is allowed when the barrier starts to rise.

No.It is prohibited for as long as the barrier is in movement to any direction or when it is horizontally positioned.

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Question:27

When you exit a dirt road on to a paved road.

There is no obligation to give right of way. It depends on the good will of the driver exiting the dirt road.

Give right of way to vehicle traffic on the roadway only when it is a two-way roadway.

Give right of way to vehicles coming from your right side only and then drive. Incoming traffic from your left side should yield.

Give right of way to vehicle traffic on the paved road from all directions.

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Question:28

The Points system of the Licensing Authority:

Is additional to any other punishment that is imposed by a court of law on a driver that committed a traffic offense

Allows a police officer to disqualify a driver’s license following any traffic offense that is committed by the driver.

Can only be exercised by a court of law.

Is exercised only if no punishment was imposed on the driver by a court of law/

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Question:29

When is it obligatory to operate the speed retarder while driving downhill?

Only when the slope rate is indicated in the “steep descent” sign.

In every downhill road section.

When the slope rate of the descent exceeds 6% and the length of the descent exceeds one kilometer.

When a “dangerous descent” sign is posted.

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Question:30

Is it permitted to drive under the influence of sedatives?

Absolutely not, unless it is indicated otherwise in the medication’s prescription.

Yes, sedatives have no affect on driving.

It is permitted to take sedation pills half an hour before driving.

Only if the driver tends to be influenced by a certain medication.

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