Israel Driving Theory Test

Question:1

When are we not obligated to drive a private passenger car in the right lane?

When another vehicle overtakes us from the left.

When you pass another vehicle from its right side.

When the right lane is designated for another type of road users (e.g. public transportation lane).

When another vehicle that is driving on the left side of the road signals about its intention to start drive.

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Question:2

Is it permitted to overtake, or to try overtaking, another vehicle within a distance of 100 meters before a railway crossing?

Yes, if the overtaken vehicle is a motorcycle .

Yes, provided that a train is neither seen nor heard.

Yes, if the overtaken vehicle is a tractor.

It is absolutely forbidden.

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Question:3

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:4

How would you mark a vehicle that was forced to be left standing in the road?

Place a blinking flashlight to be seen to a distance of 30 meters.

Turn on the two front winkers.

Turn on the headlights during “light time”.

Place a warning triangle behind the vehicle that can be seen from at least 100mtrs.

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Question:5

Explain the term “gross axle weight”:

The measured pressure at the tips of the chassis connected springs.

The own weight of each vehicle axle, including the wheels installed on it.

The overall weight of all the wheels installed on one axle against the road.

The own weight of the rear axle that includes the differential system.

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Question:6

Is it permitted to stop a vehicle alongside a pedestrian guardrail?

No, unless there is a signpost indicating otherwise.

It is permitted within the area of a high school only.

It is allowed in an urban road.

It is permitted within the area of an elementary school only.

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Question:7

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.

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Question:8

Which vehicles are permitted to pass other vehicles on their right side?

Vehicles driving on a bus lane.

It is only permitted when the roadway’s width exceeds 12 meters.

Only slow vehicles on an urban road.

Only motorcycles, when the roadway’s width exceeds 6 meters.

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Question:9

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:10

When a vehicle stops before a level crossing:

It is permitted to overtake it, unless there is an unbroken separation line,

It is permitted to overtake it, unless the roadway’s width is less than 6 meters.

It is forbidden to overtake it.

It is only permitted to overtake it in case of a level crossing with a barrier.

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Question:11

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:12

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:13

What is the correct way to stand or leave an over-210-centimeters-wide motor vehicle during “light time”?

The four indicator lights and the portable lamp should be turned on and a warning triangle should be placed.

The vehicle’s side and width projection light should be turned on, unless the road’s lighting is sufficient for observing the vehicle.

The vehicle’s side light should be turned on, and the portable lamp should be flickering.

There is no provision of law for this type of vehicle, but only for over-280-centimeters-wide vehicles.

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Question:14

Is it permitted to repair a vehicle on the road?

Only if it close to a garage.

Only if the repair is related to the vehicle’s electricity system.

The type of repair is not important, as long as the vehicle is not left standing there for more than 12 hours.

Only a simple repair, provided that no inconvenience is caused to other road users, and the vehicle should not be left standing there for more than 24 hours.

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Question:15

Is it obligatory to install wastebaskets in a private passenger car?

Yes, it is obligatory to install a wastebasket type that was approved by the Licensing Authority.

Yes, it is obligatory in a commercial vehicle only.

No, it is obligatory in a public vehicle only.

There is no such obligation.

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Question:16

When is it permitted to drive on a pavement?

It is permitted to drive on the sidewalk when one wants to cross it in order to enter/exit a yard or building.

It is absolutely prohibited to drive on the sidewalk.

It is permitted to drive on the sidewalk when it is free of pedestrians.

It is permitted to drive on the sidewalk when the road is blocked or obstructed

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Question:17

What is the meaning of this sign?

Flashing orange light warning of an approaching level crossing.

Flashing orange light at road works.

Constant (not flashing) Orange light when traffic lights are not working.

Constant (not flashing) orange light warning of an approaching forked junction.

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Question:18

How is it required to mark freight that sticks out from the vehicle’s rear side?

With a red light-reflecting triangle on the tip of the oversize freight.

With a white light-reflecting triangle on the tip of the oversize freight.

With a white or yellow light on the tip of the oversize freight.

With a red light on the tip of the oversize freight.

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Question:19

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:20

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

In a safety seat or in a booster that fits his height and weight.

Wearing any of the vehicle’s safety belts.

Only in the vehicle’s back seat.

Wearing a three-point safety belt.

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Question:21

When is it obligatory to place a warning triangle?

Only when a malfunctioning vehicle is left unsupervised.

Only when a malfunctioning vehicle is left standing for more than 24 hours.

Whenever it is necessary to abandon a vehicle on the road.

Only when a malfunctioning vehicle is left standing on an urban road.

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Question:22

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:23

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:24

The following penalties may be imposed by a court of law on a driver convicted of committing a traffic offence:

Revoking a driver’s license, prison term, fine and other lawful penalties.

Fine or only suspended prison term.

Revoking a driver’s license or only suspended prison term.

Fine, active prison term or only suspended prison term.

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Question:25

What should you do when your vehicle makes unreasonable noise?

A vehicle making unreasonable noise should not be driven.

It is permitted to drive a vehicle making unreasonable noise under the approval of the local authority.

It is permitted to drive a vehicle making unreasonable noise in a freeway.

It is permitted to drive a vehicle making unreasonable noise unrestrictedly.

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Question:26

Under what conditions can a person drive a motor vehicle?

The driver must have a valid license for the same class of vehicle.

According to the conditions, laid down in the annual test.

The driver should be the registered owner or have legal control.

According to the conditions laid down in the Manufacturer’s manual.

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Question:27

When a white unbroken separation line is marked on the roadway, is it permitted to overtake a vehicle that is lawfully driving on the road’s “hard shoulders”?

Yes, but provided that the overtaken vehicle is a motorcycle.

No, it is prohibited to overtake.

Yes, but provided that the overtaking vehicle doesn’t cross the unbroken white line with any of its wheels.

Yes, but only if the overtaking vehicle is slow.

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Question:28

In what condition should the driver and vehicle’s document be kept?

The law doesn’t provide any explicit reference to this issue

It is enough if they are stainless and have a clear photo.

They should be kept at home, clean and readable at all times.

They should always be kept inside the car, clean and readable

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Question:29

Is a policeman permitted to demand of a vehicle driver to perform a “Breathalyzer test”?

No. A policeman is not entitled to require a vehicle driver to perform an “alcohol test”, except under a court order.

Yes, a policeman may ask a driver to perform a "Breathalyzer test" at any time.

No. A policeman is not entitled to require a vehicle driver to perform any type of tests, except for an alcohol breath test.

Yes, but only if the policeman reasonably suspects that the vehicle driver’s health condition is not well.

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Question:30

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

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

Drive, you have right of way in the intersection (3).

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

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

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