Israel Driving Theory Test

Question:1

Explain the term “independent brake”:

A device which causes the braking system to operate each wheel independently.

It is a device operated by the driver during continuous and steep descents.

A device within the braking system that brakes each wheel independently when the vehicle is slipping.

A spring loaded device that operates the braking system independently, and that starts operating when the air pressure in the braking system drops below its required level.

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Question:2

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:3

According to the law, how should you (vehicle no. 3) behave at the following intersection?

Give right of way to the blue vehicle (1).

Cross carefully. The two other drivers should yield (3).

Give right of way to both vehicles (1,2).

Give right of way to the yellow vehicle (2).

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Question:4

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:5

How will you stand a vehicle on a downhill road?

Engage the parking brake, turn the front wheels towards the road’s edge and shift into reverse gear (manual car only).

Turn the front wheels towards the road’s edge and shift into forward gear (In an automatic car – P).

Engage the handbrake and turn the front wheels towards the center of the road.

Turn on the parking lights, turn the front wheels towards the road’s edge and shift into reverse gear.

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Question:6

The following illustration shows an intersection with traffic signs. What is the correct manner of making a turn from street A to street B?

From lane 2 to lane 4.

From lane 2 to lane 3 or to lane 4.

From lane 1 to lane 4.

From lane 1 to lane 3 or to lane 4.

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Question:7

According to the law, what is the validity period of demerit points incurred by a driver?

When the driver has up to 20 demerit points: Two years from the date of the offence.

When the driver has less than 12 demerit points: Six years from the date of the offence.

There is no determined period of time. The point-accumulation period is not mentioned in the regulations.

It is unlimited. According to the new “point system”, accumulated demerit points are not erased.

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Question:8

What is the normal pressure in a vehicle’s pneumatic (compressed air) braking system?

The maximum pressure the vehicle can generate.

As determined by the vehicle’s manufacturer.

The pressure in which the vehicle brakes efficiently.

As determined by local laws.

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Question:9

Driving downhill in neutral gear:

Is permitted and not dangerous.

Is permitted but dangerous.

Is forbidden and very dangerous.

There is no legal reference to it.

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Question:10

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:11

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:12

A vehicle which emits oil or smoke above normal levels:

May be driven at a low speed of less than 40 Kmh.

Is prohibited from carrying passengers.

Is prohibited to be driven..

Is prohibited from carrying cargo.

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Question:13

Is it obligatory to wear safety belts in a utility vehicle?

Yes, it is obligatory on freeways only, for both the driver and the passengers

Yes, it is obligatory on any type of road, for both the driver and all the passengers

Yes, but it is only obligatory on dirt roads, for both the driver and the passengers

No, it is not obligatory to wear safety belts

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Question:14

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:15

Is a policeman permitted to instruct the driver of a freight carrying vehicle to bring the vehicle to a weighing station?

Yes, but only if the driver doesn’t have a bill of lading.

Yes, a policeman is permitted to instruct the driver of a freight carrying vehicle to bring the vehicle for weighing at the closest possible place.

Yes, provided that the weighing station is less than 3km away.

Yes, provided that the instructions are of a traffic policeman.

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Question:16

Are you required to give right-of-way to the cyclist?

No, because a non-motor vehicle should give right-of-way to a motor vehicle.

No, because bicycles are not given right-of-way.

No, because right-of-way is given to the vehicle that continues driving straight.

Yes, because the cyclist approaches from the right (1).

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Question:17

When may a police officer revoke a driver’s license for a period of ninety days?

When the driver is involved in a car accident in which only property damage was caused

When the driver disobeys a stop sign

When a driver involved in an accident is reasonably suspected of causing the death of a person.

When the driver fails to give right of way.

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Question:18

Is it permitted to stand or park a vehicle on the sidewalk (pavement)?

No, except in a regulated place marked with a sign..

It is absolutely forbidden.

Yes, it is permitted on an interlocking-stone-surface sidewalk.

Yes, it is permitted on a sidewalk with a minimum width of 3 meters.

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Question:19

A utility tractor is a tractor type that:

Has at least two wheels, an all up weight of not more than 1,500 kg, and is steered with a handlebar

Has four wheels, an unlimited all up weight, and is steered with a handlebar

Has at least three wheels and an all up weight of more than 12,000 kg

Has at least four wheels, an all up weight of not more than 1,500 kg, and is steered with a wheel

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Question:20

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:21

Which class of license is required for driving a commercial motor vehicle with an all up weight of more than 12,000 kg?

C1.

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Question:22

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 a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol or intoxicating drugs.

Not stopping next to a “stop” sign before an intersection.

Not placing a warning triangle while his malfunctioning vehicle was left standing on the road.

Driving a motor vehicle without valid insurance.

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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

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:25

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

You (3) have right of way over the other vehicles.

The first one to arrive at the intersection enters it.

Give right of way to the motorcyclist (1)

Give right of way to the red vehicle (2).

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Question:26

Where should vehicles drive in a road divided by a Central divider?

In case of a three-lane roadway – on the left lane

In case of a two-way roadway – on the roadway’s left side

On the right of the Central divider - unless otherwise marked

On the left of the Central Divider.

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Question:27

On a steep descent, when driving on a narrow roadway that doesn’t allow 2 vehicles to pass at the same time:

Both vehicles should pull into the “hard shoulders”.

Right of way should be given to commercial vehicles weighing more than 4 tons.

The vehicle driving uphill should stop.

The vehicle driving downhill should give way and stop if necessary.

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Question:28

Is it permitted to make changes in the vehicle’s design or type?

The Owner of the vehicle is permitted to make changes in it as he pleases.

Yes, but provided that the owner of the vehicle notifies about it in advance and in writing to the vehicle’s manufacturer or agency.

Yes, but only if the change is made by a licensed garage.

Yes, but only with a written pre-approval of the Licensing Authority.

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Question:29

What is a “path”?

Part of a road, designated for pedestrians only.

Road - paved or otherwise - designated for two-wheelers only.

Part of a road, designated for bicycles only.

part of a road that is not a roadway and designated for specific users.

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Question:30

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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