Israel Driving Theory Test

Question:1

Upon completion of the two year “new driver” period, a regular driver’s license will not be given to a “new driver” who was convicted of:

Driving above the maximum speed limit.

Not stopping next to a “danger” warning sign.

Driving a motor vehicle while having a temporary insurance policy.

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

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Question:2

Which trailer can be towed by a class B driver’s license holder using a vehicle that is approved for towing?

When the all-up weight is not more than 1,500kilos

A trailer with an overall permissible weight of more than 1,500 kg.

A trailer with an overall permissible weight of no more than 2,000 kg.

None. A holder of such a license is absolutely forbidden to tow a trailer.

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Question:3

Are you permitted to pass another vehicle on its right side?

Yes, when you drive in a bus lane.

Yes, when your driving speed is faster than that of the other vehicle.

Yes, when the other vehicle driving in front gives a right-turn signal.

Yes, when the other vehicle drives slowly.

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Question:4

When a vehicle is forced to stop on an inter-urban road and the driver or one of the passengers is about to exit the vehicle:

The driver must wear a vest when exiting the vehicle, only if other vehicles are on the road.

The first person to get out of the vehicle must wear a standard fluorescent vest when exiting the vehicle or stepping out of it.

No obligation applies to this situation. Wearing a vest is obligatory on an urban road only.

Only the driver is obliged to wear a vest, and not any other person exiting the vehicle.

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Question:5

When a vehicle stops before a level crossing:

It is permitted to overtake it, unless there is an unbroken separation line,

It is permitted to overtake it, unless the roadway’s width is less than 6 meters.

It is forbidden to overtake it.

It is only permitted to overtake it in case of a level crossing with a barrier.

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Question:6

Under what conditions can a person be denied the right to obtain or renew his driver’s license?

If the applicant for a driver’s license is illiterate.

If he served a prison term of one year due to drunk driving prior to the submission of his license application.

If he is a new immigrant from a country which doesn’t have customary traffic rules.

If he is disqualified from driving or if he suffers from health problems which might endanger himself or others..

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Question:7

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:8

Is it permitted to take one hand off the wheel or handlebar while driving?

Yes, only for tuning the vehicle’s radio or operating the lighter

No, except for changing gears and operating the direction indicator, or in order to assure the vehicles proper function.

Not for any reason

Yes, for using a cellular phone

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Question:9

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:10

Is it obligatory to install wastebaskets in a private passenger car?

Yes, it is obligatory to install a wastebasket type that was approved by the Licensing Authority.

Yes, it is obligatory in a commercial vehicle only.

No, it is obligatory in a public vehicle only.

There is no such obligation.

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Question:11

Who is responsible for a vehicle emitting smoke above statutory levels?

The vehicle’s treating garage.

The driver and the vehicle’s manufacturer.

The vehicle’s driver.

The owner of the gas station that sold the fuel.

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Question:12

When crossing an intersection with one lane in each driving direction:

You are allowed to overtake, but you must finish the overtaking after the intersection.

You are allowed to overtake carefully vehicles with more than two wheels.

You are only allowed to overtake a slow vehicle.

It is prohibited to overtake and it is prohibited to try to overtake within the intersection’s boundaries, except if you are overtaking a two-wheeler.

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Question:13

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:14

When a driver’s blood alcohol concentration exceeds lawful levels, will he be regarded as a drunk driver?

No, the term “drunk” was not defined by the law.

No, only someone behaving as a drunkard shall be regarded as a drunk driver.

Yes, he will be regarded as a drunk driver even if he has not committed any other violation.

No, a person who is not affected by a small quantity of alcohol shall not be regarded as a drunk driver, regardless of the amount of alcohol.

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Question:15

How many vehicles is it permitted to tow by a commercial vehicle with an all up weight exceeding 2,200 kg?

Two vehicles.

One vehicle, unless approved otherwise by the Licensing Authority.

Only a tractor is permitted to tow another vehicle. A small commercial vehicle is prohibited to do so.

There is no restriction on the number of vehicles that can be towed.

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Question:16

Is it permitted to drive a motor vehicle on an urban road while its high-beam headlights are on?

Yes.

No, unless the road is not properly lit and provided that other drivers are not blinded.

No.

Only during day time.

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Question:17

A police officer may revoke a driver’s license for a period of thirty days:

When the driver endangers the life of a person on a pedestrian crossing

An arrest warrant was issued against the vehicle’s owner

When the driver committed an offence of holding a driver’s license that has been expired for more than ten days

When the passenger on the driver’s side did not wear a seatbelt

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Question:18

Which vehicles are required to be equipped with a reflective traffic vest?

All motor vehicles except for motorcycles.

All motor vehicles except for tractors.

All motor vehicles.

All motor and non-motor vehicles.

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Question:19

At what minimal distance from a residential building or a public structure is it permitted to park a vehicle transporting hazardous materials?

400 meters.

300 meters when the vehicle is loaded; 50 meters when the vehicle is empty.

At least 50 meters.

200 meters.

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Question:20

Who is held responsible for safety in a vehicle that drives in reverse?

The owner of the vehicle even if he is not the current driver.

The driver.

The person guiding the driver while he drives backwards.

Everybody near a vehicle that drives backwards.

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Question:21

What should you do if a vehicle suddenly approaches you while you are being overtaken by another vehicle?

Make a complete abrupt stop in the right lane.

Deviate as far as possible to the right and do not increase your speed.

Honk to warn the overtaking driver.

Drive faster to exit the danger area.

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Question:22

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

It is permitted to drive the vehicle up to one week after it is taken off the road.

It is prohibited to drive the vehicle without an authorization from the insurance company.

The vehicle is prohibited from driving, unless it is permitted, according to the non-use form, to drive to a nearby garage.

It is permitted to drive the vehicle unlimitedly (if it doesn’t cause any traffic safety risk) but not on road ways.

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Question:23

When is a driver required to drive on the “hard shoulder” - where the “shoulder” is asphalt-paved and free of traffic - in order to allow another vehicle to overtake him?

When the vehicle drives very slowely for any reason.

Only when the vehicle is forced to drive slowly on a steep uphill climb, and disturbs the free traffic.

When a driver of a motor vehicle is forced to drive very slowly due to the freight he’s carrying or to the steepness of the road, and he delays the traffic behind him.

Never. It is prohibited to drive on the “hard shoulders”; hence, a vehicle that delays the traffic behind it should pull into the “hard shoulder” and stop, to allow the traffic congestion behind him to open up.

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Question:24

How is a driver required to drive near a group of children?

Stop completely for as long as the children are near the road.

Continue driving in normal speed, provided that the pavements are wide.

Slow down, be prepared to stop and even stop if necessary..

Continue driving in normal speed, provided that he uses the horn to warn the children.

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Question:25

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:26

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:27

From which side are we permitted to overtake another vehicle?

It is permitted from either its right or left side.

From its right side, provided that we maintain reasonable speed.

Only from its right side.

Only from its left side.

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Question:28

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:29

When a driver gives “right of way”, it means that:

He merges with traffic without causing an accident

He allows other drivers to continue driving without causing them to change their speed or to stop

He barely manages to push into the traffic flow

He enters the traffic flow in the same speed as the other vehicles.

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Question:30

In the following picture:

You always have right of way (2).

You should give right of way to the red vehicle (1) in the roundabout.

The driver of the red vehicle should give you right-of-way.

You have right-of-way in any case, because you come from the right.

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