Israel Driving Theory Test

Question:1

While driving on a road with two lanes in your direction of driving:

You are always permitted to drive on the left lane only.

You are obliged to drive in the right lane, unless you are overtaking or turning left.

You are permitted to drive on the right or left lane, according to the type of the vehicle.

You may drive on either lane, as long as you don’t cause any risk to traffic.

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Question:2

Which vehicle is regarded as a “commercial vehicle”?

All vehicles besides private vehicles and passenger vehicles.

Any vehicle used to support the livelihood of its owner or driver.

A vehicle used or designed to transport freight for hire, for the purpose of the vehicle owner’s business and trade.

Vehicles used to carry goods for hire only.

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Question:3

Is it permitted to perform an emergency brake for any reason other than to prevent a road accident?

Yes, in a dirt road only, at a distance of 200 meters from buildings.

Yes, after signaling a distress sign to the vehicle behind you.

Yes, for brake-testing, provided that it does not disturb or endanger any other road user.

Yes, in a paved road only, at a distance of 200 meters from buildings.

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Question:4

When is it forbidden for a person to drive any type of vehicle?

When he did not rest at least 8 hours before driving

When his physical or mental state might endanger other road-users

Before taking a medication and during the following 24 consecutive hours

As long as the driver holds a valid driver’s license, there is no law that prohibits him from driving

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Question:5

The law requires to install a third license plates in these types of vehicles:

Every commercial vehicle with an all up weight of up to 3,500 kg.

Every commercial vehicle with an all up weight of up to 7,500 kg.

Trucks with reclining trailers.

Every commercial vehicle and truck tractors.

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Question:6

The rear fog lamp:

It is obligatory to install fog lights in buses only.

Is turned-on automatically when it is foggy.

the rear fog lights can only be turned on if the front lights are on.

Is turned-on only while driving in reverse.

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Question:7

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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Question:8

When are you forbidden to overtake another vehicle?

In a two-way interurban road.

When driving in a left-turn lane.

When the vehicle on your right drives slow.

When the other vehicle stops before an intersection or before a pedestrian crossing or before a railway crossing.

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Question:9

How would you seat a child less than three years of age inside a vehicle?

Wearing a three-point safety belt.

In a safety seat that fits his height and weight.

Wearing any of the vehicle’s safety belts.

Wearing a waist belt.

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Question:10

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:11

The license of a “new driver” shall not be renewed as a regular drivers license if he is convicted of the following offence:

Not obeying a red light or not giving right of way.

Driving a motor vehicle without valid insurance.

Not stopping by the stop line besides a traffic light.

Not placing a “new driver” sign on the vehicle’s rear window.

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Question:12

On which part of a road should a cyclist ride?

As close as possible to the road’s left edge, facing the incoming traffic.

As close as possible to the right hand side of the road.

Where all other vehicles are driving.

It is absolutely forbidden to ride bicycle on any part of a road.

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Question:13

Which is the correct lane for turning left?

It doesn’t matter which lane.

Always the right lane.

The left hand lane.

The lane that is more open.

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Question:14

When is it obligatory to operate the speed retarder while driving downhill?

Only when the slope rate is indicated in the “steep descent” sign.

In every downhill road section.

When the slope rate of the descent exceeds 6% and the length of the descent exceeds one kilometer.

When a “dangerous descent” sign is posted.

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Question:15

When you approach a railway crossing and an approaching train is seen, heard or sounds a warning signal:

You should stop before the railway crossing until the train passes.

If the train is far, you should quickly cross the rails.

You should accelerate and cross the rails before the train arrives, in a careful and watchful manner.

You should carefully cross the rails, in any fitting speed.

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Question:16

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:17

When and where are you required to turn on the direction indicator?

You should signal with the winker when you are 150 meters before the turn.

You should only signal before making right-hand and left-hand turns.

You should only signal when other passersby are near.

In such place and time that other road users can notice the given signal.

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Question:18

What is the statutory obligation to slow down which applies to drivers?

To slow down when the vehicle is packed with passengers.

To slow down to a reasonable speed, at the driver’s discretion, without stopping.

To slow down before level crossings with a traffic light and with a barrier.

To slow down the vehicle and even stop whenever danger is anticipated.

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Question:19

How would you mark a commercial vehicle with an all up weight of more than 12,500 kg?

With two light-reflecting stripes on the rear bumper.

It is not obligatory to mark a vehicle that doesn’t have a rear wall with light reflectors.

With two light-reflecting plates in the rear.

With 4 light-reflecting stripes, 2 vertical and 2 horizontal.

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Question:20

How do you give a signal for braking?

By turning on the four direction indicators.

By putting out the right hand through the left window.

By the brake lights.

By putting out the right hand through the right window.

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Question:21

Is a driver permitted to send an S.M.S message from his phone while driving?

The driver is permitted to send and read S.M.S messages, provided that he does it with care.

He is permitted to send S.M.S messages but not to read ones.

It is absolutely prohibited, and dangerous.

He is permitted to read S.M.S messages but not to send ones.

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Question:22

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:23

When is the driver of a private vehicle exempt from wearing a seat belt?

While moving forward during parking maneuvering.

While driving in reverse.

While exiting a roofed parking.

While exiting a premises.

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Question:24

What warning measures are installed in the driver’s compartment of a vehicle with a pneumatic braking system (air pressure)?

Warning lamp, warning buzzer, and air pressure gauge.

Red warning lamp in the middle of the dashboard.

Warning lamp and emergency braking handle.

Warning lamp and independent brake.

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Question:25

How are you required to overtake a traffic island on a two-way roadway?

Always from the side having more traffic.

Always from the side of least traffic.

Always from its left side.

From its right side, unless instructed otherwise by any traffic sign.

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Question:26

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:27

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:28

Reverse lights:

Should not be installed in any vehicle other than a private passenger car.

Are only turned on when the driver shifts into reverse gear, and only for as long as the reverse gear is activated.

Are turned on by a separate switch, and should be accompanied by a warning buzz.

Are used during “light time” only.

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Question:29

From which side are we permitted to overtake another vehicle?

It is permitted from either its right or left side.

From its right side, provided that we maintain reasonable speed.

Only from its right side.

Only from its left side.

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Question:30

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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