Israel Driving Theory Test

Question:1

How should a driver conduct himself when noticing a “security vehicle”?

Slow down, divert to the road’s right edge and continue driving normally.

Divert his vehicle to the right, as close as possible to the road’s edge, give right-of-way and stop if necessary a distance from an intersection.

Mount the sidewalk and stop there.

Drive closely behind the security vehicle and keep a constant distance of two seconds from it.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:2

Which vehicle must be equipped with “safety blocks”?

Any motor vehicle with an all up weight of more than 5,000kg, except for a bus.

Any motor vehicle, regardless of its weight, except for a bus.

Any vehicle with an all up weight of 3,500kg or less, except for a bus.

Only a vehicle with an all up weight of 4,000kg or less, including a bus.

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Question:3

Who is responsible for the stability and weight distribution of the cargo that is carried on a vehicle?

The vehicle’s owner only.

The driver and the vehicle’s owner.

The driver and the forklift operator.

The forklift operator only.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:4

The boundary of the intersection / junction is determined by:

The stop lines on each of the roads that meet in the intersection

The place in which traffic signs are posted before the intersection

The imaginary line drawn between the pavements or kerbs of each road meeting the junction.

The meeting of two or more pedestrian crossings in the intersection

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Question:5

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: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

From the answers before you, where especially should a driver slow down?

Whilst driving on an inter-urban road with a built centre divider.

Whilst driving on an inter-urban road without a built centre divider.

At the entrance to and whilst driving through a tunnel.

Whilst driving on an inter-urban road.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:8

You are driving vehicle no. 3. According to the rules of giving right-of-way, in what order should the vehicles enter the intersection?

The cyclist (2), the blue vehicle (1), the vehicle you are driving (3).

The vehicle you are driving (3), the motorcyclist (2), the blue vehicle (1).

The vehicle that continues driving straight will go first into the intersection.

The blue vehicle (1), the motorcyclist (2), the vehicle you are driving (3).

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Question:9

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:10

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

From lane 2 to lane 4

From lane 2 to lane 3.

From lane 1 to lane 3.

From lane 2 or from lane 1 to lane 4.

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Question:11

You are driving vehicle no. 3. According to the rules of giving right-of-way, in what order should the vehicles enter the intersection?

The vehicle you are driving goes in first (3), and the red private vehicle will follow (1).

The cyclist will go in first (2), and the vehicle you are driving will follow (3).

The red private vehicle will go in first (1), and the cyclist will follow (2).

The cyclist enters first (2), and the red private vehicle will follow (1).

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Question:12

What is the validity period of a “new driver” driver’s license?

Ten years.

Five years.

Only one year.

Two years.

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Question:13

When a driving license includes certain restrictions:

These restrictions concern the motorcycle’s standard and not the manner of riding it.

The driver must obey these restrictions.

The restriction is just a recommendation which doesn’t obligate the driver.

The driver shall decide at his own discretion which restrictions should be taken into consideration.

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Question:14

Is it permissible to stop a vehicle next to another vehicle that is parking at the side of the road?

Yes, in an urban road only.

It is absolutely forbidden.

Yes, during “light time” only.

Yes, when the lane’s width exceeds 2.5 meters.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:15

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:16

What action can be taken by a policeman when he finds that a commercial vehicle has an excessive cargo weight?

Give the driver a notice that his vehicle is taken off the road for a period of 90 days.

Order the driver to go back immediately to the cargo loading point and unload all the cargo he carries.

Bring the vehicle’s owner to the nearest Licensing Office and revoke his driver’s license for a period of 30 days.

Give the driver a notice that his vehicle is taken off the road for a period of 30 days.

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Question:17

What is the function of a vehicle’s retarder?

Serve as an alternative to the service brakes (foot brake), in order to stop the vehicle when it is under imminent danger during an emergency.

Assist the parking brake (hand brake) while parking on a steep descent.

Balance the engine’s function and regulate the motor rotations,

To reduce the vehicle speed, without using the vehicle’s braking system, e.g. during a long descent.

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Question:18

On a narrow roadway, when two vehicles from opposite directions cannot pass together at the same time:

Right of way is given to a vehicle transporting more than 8 passengers.

Whoever arrives first has right of way.

The faster vehicle has right of way.

Both vehicles must keep as much as possible to the right and even pull into the “hard shoulders”.

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Question:19

Is it permitted to let off passengers on a freeway?

Yes.

Yes, but only during lighting up time.

Yes, but only on the "hard shoulders" and during day time.

No.

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Question:20

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.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:21

What is the maximum permitted speed for driving a private passenger vehicle (if not indicated otherwise by a traffic sign)?

In an urban road – up to 50 KPH and in a freeway – up to 70 KPH

In an urban area – up to 50 KPH and on an inter-urban road – up to 80 KPH

In an urban road – according to road conditions, and in a freeway – up to 100 KPH

In an urban road – up to 40 KPH and in a freeway – up to 80 KPH

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Question:22

What is the definition of an “obsolete vehicle” in regard to private passenger cars?

A private passenger car is not included in the definition of an “obsolete vehicle”.

A private passenger car that was manufactured more than 19 years ago.

A private passenger car that was manufactured more than 15 years ago.

A vehicle that does not meet the compelling Israeli standard.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:23

Who of the following is entitled to enter the intersection first?

The motor-cyclist (1). You (2) should give him right-of-way.

In this event there is no generalisation and there is no importance in the order of entry into the junction.

You (2). The motor-cyclist (1) will always go in last.

The vehicle continuing to drive straight (you)

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Question:24

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:25

A bus lane may also be used by vehicles of:

Holders of a handicap tag issued by the vehicle’s manufacturer.

Handicapped people, even when they are not inside the vehicle.

Paraplegic (wheel chair) tag holders.

Any handicapped person having a regular handicap tag.

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Question:26

How many number plates should be installed on a private passenger car?

One plate only in front,

One plate only at the vehicle’s rear..

Two standard plates, one in front and one at the vehicle’s rear.

As determined by the vehicle’s owner.

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Question:27

How is a driver required to conduct himself when a vehicle stops before him on approaching a pedestrian crossing?

He is prohibited from overtaking the vehicle that stopped before the crossing.

He is permitted to overtake if the pedestrian crossing has a traffic light.

He is permitted to overtake the vehicle that stopped before the crossing.

He is prohibited to overtake the other vehicle on an urban road only.

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Question:28

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

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:29

A policeman wrote you a traffic report due to “deviation from your lane”, and there are no lanes marked on the roadway. Is it justified?

No, if lanes are not marked you may drive in any part of the road.

No, you cannot “deviate” from an unmarked lane.

No, you are permitted by law to deviate from your lane without any restriction.

Yes, a lane can be either marked or unmarked.

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Question:30

Is it permitted to stop a vehicle on a freeway?

Yes, but pnly in order to board passengers.

Yes, but only in order to drop passengers.

Yes, but only at the side of the road, for driver refreshment purposes.

No, except for stopping on the “hard shoulder” when the vehicle malfunctions and it is impossible to continue driving,

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