Israel Driving Theory Test

Question:1

Is a policeman allowed to detain without a warrant a driver who committed an offence in front of him?

Not under any condition

Yes, but only under a court certificate

Yes, if the driver doesn’t give his name and address or doesn’t present his license as required

Yes, only if the driver committed an offence that actually endangered road users

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Question:2

A warning triangle must be carried by:

Commercial vehicles only.

All motor vehicles, including trailers and semi-trailers, but excluding motorcycles.

Buses only.

Two-wheelers only.

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Question:3

What should you do when approaching a railway crossing and a warning signal is given before you reached the crossing:

Stop and don’t continue driving.

Slow down only when a signaler turns on a warning signal.

Slow down only if you see an approaching train.

Ignore the signal and continue driving. You were there before the signal.

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Question:4

When is it permitted to turn left, from a lane other than the left lane?

It is permitted when two or more left turn lanes are marked on the roadway.

It is only permitted from a one-way road to another one-way road.

It is permitted in an intersection with traffic lights only.

It is prohibited to turn.

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Question:5

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:6

How should you behave at the following intersection?

Honk to warn the motor-cyclist and continue driving.

Keep driving. The motor-cyclist should yield.

Give right of way to the motorcyclist

Keep driving straight and blink with the high beam headlights to warn the motorcyclist.

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Question:7

According to the “point system”:

Only the traffic court is entitled to revoke a driver’s license.

Only a police officer is entitled to revoke a driver’s license and to require a driver to undergo examinations.

The Licensing Authority is not authorized to revoke a driver’s license.

The Licensing Authority is entitled to require a driver that incurred demerit points to undergo examinations, and it is also entitled to revoke his license.

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Question:8

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:9

How would you (vehicle no. 3) conduct yourself in the following intersection?

Give right of way to the motorcycle only (2).

Give right of way to the motorcyclist (2) and to the yellow bus (1).

Give right of way to the yellow bus only (1).

Drive forward carefully. The other drivers (of vehicles 1 and 2) must yield.

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Question:10

How should you behave on the road ahead of you?

Drive on the right lane only.

After the signposts, you may use all the lanes.

Use one of the two right hand lanes.

Stop under the green arrow.

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Question:11

Is the Licensing Authority allowed to revoke or suspend an existing driver’s license?

No, only the Israel Police is allowed to do so.

Yes, the Authority is allowed to do so, on the grounds of driving competence and medical fitness.

No, only a court of law is allowed to do so.

Yes, the Authority is allowed to revoke a driver’s license at its own discretion and for any reason.

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Question:12

When are we not obligated to drive a private passenger car in the right lane?

When another vehicle overtakes us from the left.

When you pass another vehicle from its right side.

When the right lane is designated for another type of road users (e.g. public transportation lane).

When another vehicle that is driving on the left side of the road signals about its intention to start drive.

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Question:13

What is “own weight”?

The vehicle’s weight with cargo but without the driver.

The vehicle’s weight without cargo and without the driver.

The vehicle’s weight with cargo and with a driver

The vehicle’s volume without cargo but without the driver

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Question:14

Who is permitted to drive a “security vehicle” or a “rescue vehicle”?

Any person who received a permit from the Israel Fire and Rescue Commissioner.

Any person who received a permit to do so from the Licensing Authority.

Any person who received a permit from the Ministry of Health.

Any person who received a license from the Ministry of Defense.

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Question:15

Is it permitted to make changes in the vehicle or driver’s documentation?

It is permitted only to highlight writings that were erased or made unclear over time

It is permitted only to add or change an address, in the main post office branch

It is permitted only to add the zip code of a residence address, in the main post office branch

No. Only the Licensing Authority is allowed to change details in these documents.

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Question:16

How should you conduct yourself when a “stop” sign is placed before a railway crossing?

You must stop when an approaching train is seen or heard.

You have to stop during the night. There is no obligation to stop during the day.

Stop the vehicle, turn off the radio, television or tape set, and open the window next to you.

Stop, as in any other place in which a “stop” sign is placed, and then continue driving.

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Question:17

Is it permitted to drive on the sidewalk in order to pass a road obstacle?

Yes. It is permitted to bypass the obstacle only through the sidewalk, if it is simpler.

Yes. It is permitted to drive on the sidewalk very carefully and in first gear.

No. It is prohibited to drive on the sidewalk in order to pass an obstacle.

Yes. It is permitted to drive on the sidewalk, but only if the roadway is in a bad condition.

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Question:18

Where should vehicles drive in a road divided by a continuous white line?

On the right side of the line only

On the right side of the line, but it is permitted to drive on the left side of the line for overtaking.

On the left side of the separation line

The greater part of the vehicle should be on the right side of the line

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Question:19

In the following picture – where is it forbidden to stop or park a vehicle?

Within twelve meters before the stop line.

Within twenty meters before the stop line.

Within fifteen meters after the stop line.

Within twenty meters after the stop line.

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Question:20

What is a “rigid veicle”?

A vehicle body which exceeds the size of a normal vehicle.

A vehicle body in which the driver’s compartment is separated from the trunk.

A vehicle body with a partition between the driver’s seat and the passengers.

A vehicle body in which the driver’s compartment and the trunk comprise one unit.

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Question:21

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:22

A policeman has stopped a driver on the road.and demanded of him to take a breathyalyzer tests . Is the driver obliged to perform the test

Yes, after coming out of a pub only.

No, he is not obliged to do so.

Yes, after midnight only.

Yes, otherwise he is considered a drunk driver.

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Question:23

Who is permitted to transport hazardous materials?

Anybody who was trained to do it and obtained a permit from the body that trained him.

Anybody who successfully completed a heavy vehicle driving course.

Anybody who is permitted to drive a vehicle with an all up weight of more than 12,000 kg..

Only someone who was trained to do so and obtained a permit from the Ministry of Transportation.

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Question:24

Which of the following vehicles is allowed to drive against traffic on a one-way road?

Only security vehicles

Only private vehicles

Only vehicles with at least four passengers

Only bicycles and motorcycles

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Question:25

When are we not obligated to drive on the right hand side of the road?

When overtaking.

When turning right.

Before a roundabout.

When approaching an intersection.

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Question:26

A policeman is permitted to issue a “vehicle non-use notice” (taking a vehicle off the road) when:

The vehicle’s fuel consumption exceeds the level that was determined by the vehicle’s manufacturer.

The vehicle’s oil consumption is excessive.

The vehicle’s tire air pressure is less than half of the required level.

The vehicle causes air pollution beyond permitted levels.

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Question:27

It is allowed to make a U-turn:

Only when there is an unbroken white line.

From every lane, unless it is prohibited by a specific road sign.

Only in an intersection with traffic lights, where a left turn is permitted.

Only in an intersection without traffic lights where a left turn is permitted.

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Question:28

How is it required to mark freight that sticks out from the vehicle’s front side?

With a white-reflecting triangle on the tip of the oversize freight.

With a red light-reflecting triangle on the tip of the oversize freight.

With a light and a red flag on the tip of the oversize freight.

With a light and a white or yellow flag on the tip of the oversize freight.

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Question:29

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:30

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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