Israel Driving Theory Test

Question:1

Under which conditions is the driver of a utility vehicle (mule) allowed to carry a passenger with him?

It is allowed, without any condition

It is allowed, provided that the driver’s minimum age is 21 years

It is allowed on a farm utility vehicle (mule) only

When he has a permit to do so from the Licensing Authority

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Question:2

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:3

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:4

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:5

A “new driver” that has not yet completed 2years or has not yet turned 21 years will not carry in a private passenger car:

More than one passenger besides himself, unless sitting beside him is a qualified escort.

Any passengers for as long as he is a “new driver”.

More than two passengers apart from himself, unless sitting beside him is a qualified escort.

More than four passengers besides himself, unless sitting beside him is a qualified escort.

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Question:6

What is the maximum cargo height, from the road’s surface, that is allowed to be transported in a vehicle of an overall permissible weight of 8000kg – 15,000kg?

Four meters.

4.80 meters.

There is no height limit.

Three meters.

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Question:7

When a vehicle is disqualified from use on the road:

It is forbidden to be on the road without authorization from the licensing authority.

It is forbidden to get back on the road without authorization of the insurance company

It is allowed to stay on the road for a period of up to seven days after being taken off the road.

It is allowed to stay on the road unlimitedly, as long as it doesn’t pose any traffic safety risk

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Question:8

Under which conditions is it permitted to cross railway tracks?

You are only permitted to cross after giving right-of-way to the vehicles that drive away from the crossing, and without causing any disturbance to them.

When a “stop” sign or a “red” traffic light are placed in your direction of driving.

When the barrier starts to lift..

When the railway-crossing is free, with its barrier lifted, and you can be cross it safely.

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Question:9

How should a driver conduct himself after hitting a parked vehicle in the absence of its owners?

Leave a note on the vehicle he hit with his personal details, the details of his vehicle and his insurance policy, and report to the police within 24 hours.

Wait until a representative of his insurance company arrives and report to the police within 48 hours.

Inform about the accident to the police station within 7 days.

Wait at the place until the owner of the vehicle arrives.

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Question:10

Is a policeman allowed to detain without a warrant a driver who committed an offence in front of him?

Not under any condition

Yes, but only under a court certificate

Yes, if the driver doesn’t give his name and address or doesn’t present his license as required

Yes, only if the driver committed an offence that actually endangered road users

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Question:11

How are you required to conduct yourself when a traffic light displays a green light but the intersection is blocked by vehicles?

It is prohibited to enter an intersection when the exit is blocked.

Cross the intersection as quickly as possible.

Follow the green light and enter the intersection.

Enter the intersection anyway.

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Question:12

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:13

The “hard shoulders” are not designed for vehicle traffic, except for:

Hand propelled vehicles, tractors and slow moving vehicles, which delay the traffic behind them.

Private vehicles and motorcycles, in order to give right of way to buses.

All vehicles are prohibited to drive on the “hard shoulders”.

Taxis, in order to overtake other vehicles.

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Question:14

To whom should a holder of a driver’s license or vehicle registration report a change of address within 15 days?

The Ministry of the Interior.

The Ministry of transportation.

The Israel Police.

The court.

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Question:15

Where should vehicles drive in a road divided by a Central divider?

In case of a three-lane roadway – on the left lane

In case of a two-way roadway – on the roadway’s left side

On the right of the Central divider - unless otherwise marked

On the left of the Central Divider.

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Question:16

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 1 to lane 3.

From lane 2 to lane 3.

From lane 2 to lane 5.

From lanes 1 or 2 to lane 3 or to lane 4.

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Question:17

Is it permitted to re- fuel a vehicle while its motor is running?

Absolutely not.

Yes, in case of self-fueling.

Yes, if the vehicle is equipped with a fire extinguisher.

Yes, when the vehicle stands next to a fire extinguishing station.

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Question:18

A driver wishing to park his vehicle downhill shall:

Turn the front wheels towards the sidewalk and shift to reverse gear (in automatic vehicles – P).

Turn the front wheels towards the sidewalk and shift to first gear.

Turn the front wheels towards the sidewalk and shift to neutral gear (in automatic vehicles – N).

Turn the back wheels towards the sidewalk and shift to neutral gear.

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Question:19

What is a reasonable vehicle speed?

On paved roads – 80KpH; on dirt roads – 40KpH.

The maximum speed the vehicle can reach under the existing circumstances.

A reasonable speed which, considering all the road conditions, and road signs allows the driver to control the vehicle

Any speed, as long as the driver fully controls the vehicle.

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Question:20

You are approaching a tunnel with a road sign displayed in front of you and want to overtake a slow vehicle driving ahead of you:

It is forbidden to overtake, or to try overtaking, within a distance of 100 meters before the tunnel.

If the tunnel is sufficiently lit, it is also permitted to overtake inside the tunnel.

It is forbidden to overtake,inside the tunnel or to try overtaking, within a distance of 50 meters before or after the tunnell

It is forbidden to overtake, and to try overtaking, within a distance of 250 meters before the tunnel.

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Question:21

You are driving vehicle no.3. to whom will you give the right of way?

To the bus (2) only.

To the Motor-cyclist (1) and the Bus (2).

To none. You (3) have right of way.

To the vehicle that is closest to the intersection.

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Question:22

When driving near a group of children, the driver is required to:

Slow down and, if needed, stop the vehicle.

Make a complete stop for as long as the children are close to the roadway.

Continue driving in normal speed, provided that he uses the horn to warn them.

Continue driving in normal speed, if the group of children is accompanied by a teacher or a guide.

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Question:23

The “Overall height” of a vehicle is measured:

From the floor of the box until the highest point of the truck.

From the road’s surface until the vehicle’s highest point (including all its fixtures, and when it is loaded)..

From the road’s surface until the vehicle’s highest point (including all its fixtures, and when it is not loaded).

From the road’s surface until the roof of the drivers compartment.

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Question:24

Is it permitted to stop a vehicle opposite to a bus stop?

It is absolutely forbidden.

Yes, only during day light and for the purpose of loading passengers.

Yes, provided that the roadway’s width is at least twenty meters.

Yes, provided that the roadway’s width is at least twelve meters.

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Question:25

When approaching a narrow bridge, you are required to:

Slow down while approaching and crossing the bridge.

Always cross the bridge at maximum speed to clear the road for vehicles coming from the opposite direction.

Always stop before the bridge, for safety reasons, and then cross it quickly.

Accelerate when you approach the bridge only.

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Question:26

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:27

The speed limit of private passenger cars on urban roads (unless indicated otherwise on any traffic sign) is:

50 k.p.h.

80 k.p.h.

Up to 40 k.p.h.

50 k.p.h on a one-way road and 60 k.p.h on a two-way road.

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Question:28

When a driver’s blood alcohol concentration exceeds lawful levels, will he be regarded as a drunk driver?

No, the term “drunk” was not defined by the law.

No, only someone behaving as a drunkard shall be regarded as a drunk driver.

Yes, he will be regarded as a drunk driver even if he has not committed any other violation.

No, a person who is not affected by a small quantity of alcohol shall not be regarded as a drunk driver, regardless of the amount of alcohol.

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Question:29

A license of a new driver shall be extended for two years as a new driver license, if the driver was convicted of the following offence:

Not stopping where a “right of way” signpost is placed.

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

Driving a motor vehicle without valid insurance.

Not stopping before a level crossing, when stopping is imperative.

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Question:30

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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Theory test for trucks (lorry)