Israel Driving Theory Test

Question:1

What is the legal definition of “lighting up time”

The time period of natural lighting conditions, when there is no need to have the vehicle lights turned on

The night time or any other time of the day in which visibility conditions are poor due to weather conditions.

The time period in which the vehicle’s lights must be turned on while driving in a freeway

The night time period, between sunset and sunrise

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Question:2

What is the legal definition of a trailer?

A motor vehicle that is intended to be towed behind a motor vehicle.

A motorized trailer with a frontal part resting against the support surface of a towing vehicle.

A non-motorized vehicle that is intended to be towed behind a motor vehicle.

The legal definitions of a trailer and a semit-trailer are identical.

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Question:3

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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Question:4

A driver of a vehicle carrying oversize freight that cannot be overtaken by other drivers is obliged to:

Continue driving at normal speed, on the right side of the road. He is prohibited to pull down to the “hard shoulders”.

Slow down, if possible, cross the road’s edge and even stop on the “hard shoulder”.

Drive faster, so he doesn’t disturb the vehicles behind him.

Stop his vehicle and signal to the other vehicles to pass him by.

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Question:5

Are we permitted to ride or drive a vehicle when part of our body is sticking out of the vehicle?

It is forbidden, except on a motorbike.

It is only permitted for adult passengers.

Yes, when driving on dirt roads.

Yes, in a collector’s vehicle only.

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Question:6

Who is held responsible for a vehicle causing excessive noise?

The vehicle’s driver.

The vehicle’s manufacturer.

The vehicles owner.

The garage that treats the vehicle.

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Question:7

When entering a curve and driving through it a driver is required to:

Accelerate at the entry to the curve and slow down in the middle of it.

Accelerate to ensure smooth turning.

Slow down and maintain a constant speed

Stay close to the middle of the roadway to ensure vehicle stability.

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Question:8

The following picture shows a pavement. Which of the following sentences is correct?

Motorcycles are permitted to use the pavement instead of the road.

The pavement is designed for pedestrians only.

Private passenger vehicles are always permitted to park temporarily on the pavement, when there is no parking space on the road.

Bicyclists are permitted to ride on the pavement as well.

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Question:9

When are you required to turn on the direction indicators and signal?

When you approach a railway crossing or a pedestrian crossing.

Only before a sharp curve.

Only when you make left hand turns in intersections.

When you are about to start driving or to turn your vehicle, or to deviate from your lane.

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Question:10

Is it permitted to drive an un-roadworthy vehicle?

Yes, if the malfunction doesn’t involve the vehicle’s brake system

It is forbidden to drive an un-roadworthy vehicle that cannot be fully controlled

Yes, if the malfunction involves the vehicle’s lighting system only

Yes, if the malfunction involves the vehicle’s steering system only

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Question:11

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

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Question:12

What is the speed limit on an urban road for a private passenger car (if not indicated otherwise by any road sign)?

40 k.p.h.

70 k.p.h.

50 k.p.h.

60 k.p.h.

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Question:13

You are driving vehicle no. 3. In what order will vehicles enter the following intersection?

The vehicle on the left will go first (2), the vehicle on the right will go next (1), and you will go last (3).

You go first (3), the vehicle on the left is next (2), and the vehicle on the right is last (1).

The vehicle on the right (1), you go next (3), and the vehicle on the left is last (2).

You go first (3), the vehicle on the right is next (1), and the vehicle on the left is last (2).

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Question:14

Is it permitted to load or unload passengers on a freeway (motorway)?

Only in day light.

Only for a public vehicle.

Yes, provided that the road edges are wide.

It is absolutely forbidden.

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Question:15

“Reasonable speed” is a speed:

That is adjusted to the road conditions and circumstances and does not exceed the speed limit.

The speed limit on that road, under all circumstances.

That the vehicle passengers wish to drive at. The passengers are always right.

That is adjusted to the conditions and circumstances, and always exceeds speed limit.

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Question:16

When a policeman instructs a driver to bring his vehicle for weighing – who is required to pay the weighing expenses if an irregular weight is found?

The State of Israel.

The policeman.

The driver.

The driver, but the Ministry of Industry, Trade and Labor gives the driver a 50% refund if the weight is found to be legal.

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Question:17

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.

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Question:18

Is it obligatory for vehicles to have a properly functioning speedometer?

No. It is not obligatory to have it functioning properly. It is enough if you drive according to speed limit.

Not always, only when a Techograph is installed in the vehicle.

No, it depends on the driver’s own discretion.

Yes, always.

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Question:19

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:20

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:21

What is a “speed retarder”?

An electric or hydraulic mechanism, independent of the vehicle’s braking system, which decelerates the vehicle when operated.

An electronic system which automatically operates the brakes while driving on a steep decent, thus preventing brake overheating and brake loss.

A system installed in the vehicle that assists in emergency braking and stops the vehicle on the spot.

An electric mechanism installed in the braking system that shuts-off the engine and helps the vehicle to maintain constant speed on all roads.

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Question:22

When you exit a dirt road on to a paved road.

There is no obligation to give right of way. It depends on the good will of the driver exiting the dirt road.

Give right of way to vehicle traffic on the roadway only when it is a two-way roadway.

Give right of way to vehicles coming from your right side only and then drive. Incoming traffic from your left side should yield.

Give right of way to vehicle traffic on the paved road from all directions.

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Question:23

The license of a private minibus states that the minibus may carry 16passengers apart from the driver. What is the maximum amount of passengers a "B" license may carry?

12 passengers, excluding the driver.

14 passengers, excluding the driver.

16 passengers, including the driver.

Eight passengers, excluding the driver.

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Question:24

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:25

Is it permitted to use any means of visual display, which can be viewed by the driver, other than the vehicle’s G.P.S control and navigation display?

Yes, to relax the driver and passengers.

Yes, provided that the driver wears safety goggles.

It is prohibited for as long as the vehicle is moving..

It is prohibited, even if the vehicle is parked.

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Question:26

How should you drive a child less than one year of age inside a vehicle?

In the front seat only, accompanied by an adult passenger.

In a safety seat for babies, and in the back seat only..

In a safety seat, with the back of the seat facing the front of the car.

On the knees of a passenger over twenty one years of age.

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Question:27

During the night, where is it prohibited to park a commercial vehicle with an all up weight of more than 10,000 kg?

Wherever the local traffic sign authority placed a sign prohibiting this type of vehicle from parking or waiting.

In every road of less than 10 meter width.

All the answers are correct.

In two-way roads.

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Question:28

How should one refer to a pedestrian crossing that is divided by a traffic island?

The pedestrian crossing should be considered as two separate crossings only when a garden separates between them.

A pedestrian crossing that is divided by a separation area in regarded as one long crossing.

There is no difference between a divided and a non-divided pedestrian crossing. They are both regarded as one crossing.

A pedestrian crossing that is divided by a traffic island shall be regarded as two separate pedestrian crossings.

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Question:29

What is a driver obliged to do when an emergency vehicle on duty appears behind him?

Slow down and deviate to the right if the road has only one lane.

Stop on the right side of the road, away from the intersection, and allow the emergency vehicle to pass.

Slow down and allow the emergency vehicle to pass.

No action is required when an emergency vehicle approaches from behind.

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Question:30

Which class of license is required to drive a motor vehicle with an overall permissible weight of up to 3,500kg?

A1.

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