Israel Driving Theory Test

Question:1

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.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:2

What is a “private passenger car”?

A public motor vehicle, designed to carry eight passengers, licensed as a public vehicle

A private motor vehicle, designed to carry up to eight passengers, apart from the driver and stated on the vehicle license private vehicle.

A motor vehicle, designed to carry ten passengers, licensed as a private vehicle

A private motor vehicle, designed to carry at least twelve passengers, licensed as a private vehicle

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:3

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:4

During “lighting up time”, when weather conditions are good – from which distance is the yellow flashing light of the portable lamp supposed to be seen?

150 meters.

30 meters.

100 meters.

75 meters.

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Question:5

Up to which height is it permitted to load loose materials?

Up to the height of the rear door of the freight trunk.

Up to the height of the walls of the truck, including the vehicle’s ladders.

Up to the height of the rear window of the driver’s compartment.

Up to the height of the walls of the freight trunk, excluding the vehicle’s ladders.

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Question:6

When is it allowed to use the horn?

Only to prevent imminent danger that cannot be prevented in any other way.

Only in an urban road, to prevent danger.

In every type of road, only for public vehicles, to prevent danger.

Only in a non-urban road, to prevent danger.

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Question:7

When is it permitted to overtake another vehicle?

Only when the overtaken vehicle is a slow vehicle.

Only if the driver of the overtaken vehicle gives a signal to the driver of the overtaking vehicle.

Only when the overtaken vehicle is a motorcycle.

When the road is clear and you can overtake safely without causing danger to any other road user.

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Question:8

How many vehicles are allowed to be towed simultaneously by a motor vehicle?

One, unless otherwise approved by the Licensing Authority.

Two, provided that their overall length does not exceed fifteen meters.

Two, unless otherwise approved by the Licensing Authority.

Only one and there is no possibility to approve more than one.

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Question:9

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.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:10

Is a policeman permitted to stop a vehicle which is not lawfully loaded or marked?

No, a policeman is not permitted to prohibit the vehicle from driving.

Yes, but only on an urban road.

No, a traffic policeman may only reprimand the vehicle owner, warn him and write him a ticket.

Yes, a policeman may prohibit the vehicle from driving until the freight is lawfully arranged.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:11

A paraplegic is driving it the city and is in a hurry to a scheduled medical examination :

He is prohibited to use the bus lane as well as to exceed the speed limit.

He is permitted to exceed the speed limit.

He is permitted to exceed the speed limit while driving in a bus lane only.

He is permitted to use the bus lane, but is prohibited from exceeing the speed limit.

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Question:12

How should one pass a structure or a post that obstructs a two-way road?

Pass it on the right, unless otherwise indicated by a signpost.

Pass it from the left only.

Pass it according to the road’s condition.

You may pass the obstruction from either side.

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Question:13

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:14

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).

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:15

What is a “security vehicle”?

A fire-fighting vehicle only.

Any ambulance, police vehicle, fire fighting vehicle, or any other security vehicle that gives a red or blue light and makes a siren sound.

A Red Magen David Ambulance only.

Any Israel Police vehicle.

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Question:16

Define “play street”:

A main road joined by side roads.

A road designed for children’s games, pedestrians and vehicles, sign posted at the entrance with the “play street” sign.

A street designated for children’s games, into which only pedestrians and two wheeled vehicles are permitted to enter.

A street in which different types of vehicles may drive side by side

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Question:17

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:18

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

Yes, except for directions which contradict a stop sign.

Yes, it is obligatory to obey with full caution.

No, it is not obligatory to obey

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

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Question:19

Which of the following commercial vehicles must be equipped with mud protectors?

Every vehicle that its rear wheels are not protected by wings, except for tractors and speed restricted vehicles.

Only commercial vehicles with an all up weight of more than 4,000 kg.

Only freight carrying vehicles.

Every vehicle that is used for transportation in bulk.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:20

What is an “interchangeable crate?

A box or fixed loading platform designed for freight loading and unloading.

crate, box or any other means for carrying goods, designed to be loaded on or off the vehicle with a permanent crane

A wooden box designed to transport citrus fruit in bulk, which can be replaced by other boxes.

A transport fixture for fluids that can be taken off the vehicle’s chassis and be left with or without freight.

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Question:21

Where in a vehicle should a fire extinguisher be placed?

Next to the battery, in a closed and locked place.

On the vehicle’s roof, having easy access, to enable quick operation

In a visible place with easy access to enable quick operation.

Next to the fuel tank, in a closed and locked place.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:22

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:23

Vehicles of handicapped people (paraplegic handicap tag holders) are permitted to use a bus lane:

Only in order to get to the garage.

Even when the handicapped person is not in the vehicle.

Also when an escort is driving the vehicle for the handicapped person.

Only when the handicapped person is the driver.

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Question:24

You are approaching a tunnel with a road sign displayed in front of you and want to overtake a slow vehicle driving ahead of you:

It is forbidden to overtake, or to try overtaking, within a distance of 100 meters before the tunnel.

If the tunnel is sufficiently lit, it is also permitted to overtake inside the tunnel.

It is forbidden to overtake,inside the tunnel or to try overtaking, within a distance of 50 meters before or after the tunnell

It is forbidden to overtake, and to try overtaking, within a distance of 250 meters before the tunnel.

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Question:25

Define “path”:

Part of the width of the road designated for pedestrians only.

A part of the road, designed for motorcycle traffic only.

Lane or part of a lane that is not a road and designated for specific users.

A part of the road, which was marked by the “Israel’s Paths” Company.

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Question:26

At what distance from a pedestrian crossing is it prohibited to stand a vehicle?

Within twelve meters before the pedestrian crossing and twelve meters after the pedestrian crossing.

Within twenty meters before and after the pedestrian crossing.

On the pedestrian crossing and within twelve meters after it.

On the pedestrian crossing and within twelve meters before it.

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Question:27

How should a driver turn left from a two-way road (A) to a one-way road (B)?

From lanes 1 or 2 to lanes 5, 6 or 7..

From lane 2 to lanes 5, 6 or 7..

From lane 1 to lane 5.

From lane 2 to lane 5.

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Question:28

What is a driver required to do when there’s a change in his health condition?

Report about it immediately to the Licensing Bureau via registered mail.

Report about it to the Licensing Bureau, only if it is a result of an accident.

Report about it to the Licensing Authority within 15 days.

Report about it immediately to the Ministry of Health.

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Question:29

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.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:30

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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