Israel Driving Theory Test

Question:1

After parking your car besides the pavement, on the right side of an urban road:

You should verify that the passenger sitting in the left back seat gets out very carefully from the car to the road.

You should verify that the maximal distance between the car and the pavement is one meter.

Before getting out of the car, you should verify that this will not disturb any road user.

If the street is not lit, you should turn on the parking lights.

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Question:2

A “permanent crane” is:

A new fixture that is designed to elevate the axle while changing a punctured tire.

A fixture in the vehicle that prevent the vehicle from rolling-over during loading or unloading of an interchangeable box.

A fixture that is permanently installed in the vehicle and designed to lift or lower interchangeable crates..

A fixture that is permanently connected to the vehicle and designed to lift one side of a side-loading-platform.

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Question:3

Is it permitted to open the vehicle’s doors while driving?

Yes, provided that you drive slowly.

It is absolutely forbidden.

Yes, when carrying a long cargo.

Yes, when there are no passengers in the vehicle.

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Question:4

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:5

Under which conditions is a vehicle allowed to deviate from its line of driving?

Provided that no risk or disturbance is caused to any passerby.

It is allowed to deviate only in a roadway which is free of traffic.

In slow speed and by deviating sharply.

It is absolutely prohibited to deviate from the driving lane.

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Question:6

What is a “commercial vehicle”?

A motor vehicle used or designed to transport goods.

A vehicle that can only be used for self-transportation.

A vehicle in which passenger transportation, besides the driver, is prohibited.

A vehicle designed to carry bulk freight only.

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Question:7

Explain the term “service brakes”:

A braking system that acts on all the wheels of a vehicle and allows slowing the vehicle down or stopping it in all road conditions.

An auxiliary (parking/hand) brake system, designed to prevent accidents, which only acts on the wheels of the rear axle.

A braking system that only slows the vehicle down during very steep descents, but is not used for stopping.

A braking system that is working at times of danger only and brakes the vehicle until making a complete stop.

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Question:8

Do you (vehicle no. 3) have to give right-of-way to the cyclist (2) in the roundabout?

No, because the cyclist always yields to other vehicles.

No, it depends on my good will.

Yes, always

No, the rules of right-of-way in a roundabout do not apply to cyclists.

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Question:9

Can a driver refuse to undergo a Breathalyzer test after being requested to do so by a policeman?

Yes, he is allowed to refuse, because the policeman represents the health care system and not the law.

A driver is forbidden to refuse a policeman’s request to undergo a “breath test” or to give a blood/urine/saliva sample for testing.

Yes, he is allowed to refuse, because the test contradicts the Basic Law: Human Dignity and Liberty.

Yes, he is allowed to refuse, because of the Protection of Privacy Law.

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Question:10

What should you do if a vehicle suddenly approaches you while you are being overtaken by another vehicle?

Make a complete abrupt stop in the right lane.

Deviate as far as possible to the right and do not increase your speed.

Honk to warn the overtaking driver.

Drive faster to exit the danger area.

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Question:11

When is a driver required to drive on the “hard shoulder” - where the “shoulder” is asphalt-paved and free of traffic - in order to allow another vehicle to overtake him?

When the vehicle drives very slowely for any reason.

Only when the vehicle is forced to drive slowly on a steep uphill climb, and disturbs the free traffic.

When a driver of a motor vehicle is forced to drive very slowly due to the freight he’s carrying or to the steepness of the road, and he delays the traffic behind him.

Never. It is prohibited to drive on the “hard shoulders”; hence, a vehicle that delays the traffic behind it should pull into the “hard shoulder” and stop, to allow the traffic congestion behind him to open up.

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Question:12

What is considered to be a reasonable driving speed?

Any driving speed of a reasonable driver.

Any speed that is determined at the discretion of a reasonable driver.

Statutory speed, which takes account of the road condition, the surroundings and the traffic, and in which the driver stays in full control of the vehicle.

Any speed in which the driver stays in full control of the vehicle.

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Question:13

Which of the following commercial vehicles must be equipped with mud protectors?

Every vehicle that its rear wheels are not protected by wings, except for tractors and speed restricted vehicles.

Only commercial vehicles with an all up weight of more than 4,000 kg.

Only freight carrying vehicles.

Every vehicle that is used for transportation in bulk.

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Question:14

What is the legal definition of a “road”

Any place that is open for public passage, except for city streets

Asphalt or concrete paved road ways only.

The term “road” has no legal definition

Any rail, street, alley, square, passage, bridge and any other open space in which the public has a right to pass through

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Question:15

When may a driver be in possession of only photocopies of his original vehicle documents?

Only a vehicle transport company is allowed to hold a photocopy of the vehicle registration

It is only permitted when the vehicle is owned by a corporation, and the photocopied documents’ validity is authorized by the safety officer’s signature and stamp on them.

When the vehicle is owned by a private person, and the photocopy is certified by the vehicle owner’s signature

Never. The driver must always be in possession of the original documents

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Question:16

Is it permitted to park a vehicle within an intersection?

It is permitted to park two-wheelers only.

Yes, in an intersection of two lanes or more.

No, unless parking is permitted by a traffic sign.

It is permitted for no more than 5 minutes.

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Question:17

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:18

Define level crossing:

A place where a road and a railroad meet on a freeway.

A place where a road and a railroad meet at different levels.

A place where a road and a railroad meet or cross at the same level.

Any place where a railroad can be crossed

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Question:19

It is prohibited to park a vehicle less than a distance of:

15 meters after a stop sign.

15 meters after the intersection.

12 meters before a pedestrian crossing.

30 meters after a level crossing.

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Question:20

How should you conduct yourself at an exit from a premises or from an access road to a house, when you are about to cross the sidewalk (pavement)?

Stop always and give right-of-way to the vehicles that are come from the left and approaching the exit.

Slow down and even stop if required, in order to allow pedestrians to cross safely.

Stop always and give right-of-way to the pedestrians that are crossing the road.

The rule “first to come, first to go” applies to an exit from a premises or from an access road to a house. The pedestrians will wait.

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Question:21

When you are standing with your vehicle before an intersection while the red light is on, and you notice a security vehicle behind you, with its siren on and its lights flashing:

You should get on the sidewalk (pavement) in order to clear the way for the security vehicle.

You are permitted to enter the intersection while the red light is on as well.

You are not allowed to enter the intersection while the red light is on.

You should enter the intersection while the red light is on.

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Question:22

Is it obligatory to obey the directions and signals of a municipal inspector in uniform?

No. It is only obligatory to obey as regards to parking directions within city limits

No. It is only obligatory to obey as regards to the presentation of a driver’s license

Usually not

Yes, if the directions are related to traffic control.

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Question:23

Is it permitted to tow more than one trailer?

Yes, but only with a permit of the Licensing Authority.

Yes, but only with a permit of the Controller of Road Transport.

Yes, but only with a permit of a policeman.

Yes, when carrying long freights it is permitted to tow more than one trailer, but it requires the approval of the safety officer.

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Question:24

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:25

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:26

Is a driver permitted to cross an unbroken separation line in order to make a U-turn?

Yes, when the roadway has at least two lanes in each driving direction.

Yes, provided that the traffic is not disturbed.

Yes, when the intersection ahead is blocked.

No.

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Question:27

A driver of a commercial vehicle that transports more then eight passengers and who is obliged to wear glasses or contact lenses must:

Hold an extra pair of the optical instrument, besides the pair he’s wearing.

Hold in the vehicle a spare pair of glasses or lenses apart from the pair he’s wearing.

Verify before driving the regularity and cleanliness of the optical instrument.

Perform a visual acuity test once every six months, according to requirements.

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Question:28

How should oversize freight be marked from the vehicle’s front or rear sides?

It is not obligatory to mark oversize freight from the vehicle’s front, and the oversize freight from the rear shall be marked with a glittering red triangle.

Oversize freight from the vehicle’s front or rear that exceeds by more than 150cm should be marked with 2 glittering red triangles from each side.

The freight shall be marked from its front with a red triangle, and from its rear with a white triangle.

The freight shall be marked from its front with white light reflecting triangle, and from its rear with a white triangle with red light-reflecting margins.

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Question:29

It is obligatory to install on the rear of a commercial vehicle with an all up weight of 12,000 kg or more:

Two white light reflecting strips.

Two rectangular tables colored in red/white.

Two triangular yellow-light reflectors colored in red/white.

Two round yellow-light reflectors, colored in red/white.

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Question:30

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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