Israel Driving Theory Test

Question:1

Is it permitted to park, in an urban area, vehicles transporting hazardous materials with an all up weight of more than 3,500 kg?

Yes, only when the tanks are empty.

Yes, provided that nobody smokes next to it.

Yes, but only at a distance of more than 400 meters from public or residential buildings.

It is absolutely forbidden to park this type of vehicle on an urban road.

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Question:2

Is a vehicle driver allowed to exceed the speed limit while overtaking?

Yes, in a non-urban road only.

No.

Yes, in a freeway only.

Yes, when overtaking a motorcycle.

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Question:3

When is a driver obliged to wear eyeglasses or contact lenses?

When his driver’s license states that he must wear them while driving.

Only when he is driving during lighting up time, and provided that this requirement is stated on his driver’s license

Only when he is driving during night time, provided that this requirement is stated on his driver’s license

While driving in limited visibility and when he is dazzeled.

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Question:4

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:5

What type of insurance covers the damage that is caused to other vehicles?

Directors insurance.

Third party insurance.

Fire insurance.

Obligatory insurance.

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Question:6

What is the duty of a driver after sensing that some of the freight he is carrying had fallen-onto the roadway

Inform about it to the police. The municipality or the Public Works Department is responsible to clear it away.

Inform the insurance company.

Inform the police and the insurance company.

Stop immediately, and make sure that the falling freight is cleared away immediately.

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Question:7

When is it permitted to make a left U-turn in an intersection without traffic lights?

Only vehicles driving on more than two wheels are permitted to make the U-turn.

Only when the turn can be made from the right side of the road, and can be completed without stopping.

Only when the vehicle is directed by another person.

When no obstruction to traffic is caused, field of vision is clear and there is no prohibiting road sign.

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Question:8

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:9

What would you do if your driving lane is obstructed?

Quickly cross the obstruction from either its right or left.

Drive slowly and disregard the road signs that are posted in the place.

Cross the obstruction from the right only, and vehicles approaching from your front are supposed to give you right-of-way.

Obey the signals that are given by a policeman, a signaler or a road sign.

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Question:10

What is required from a vehicle driver that passes the scene of a road accident with casualties?

He should stop at the side of the road and mark the site of the accident with a warning triangle to be seen to a distance of fifty meters.

If he was not involved in the accident, he should continue driving without stopping by.

He should stop at the side of the road, help to clear the vehicles away from the road and allow the traffic to flow freely and uninterruptedly. .

He should stop at the site of the accident, provide casualties with first-aid, to the best of his ability and training, and call the rescue forces.

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Question:11

While overtaking or passing by another vehicle:

It is permitted to pass the speed limit for a moment, if necessary.

You should drive precisely at the same speed as the overtaken vehicle.

It is prohibited to drive over the speed limit.

You should drive 10 k.p.h slower than the overtaken vehicle.

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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

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:14

Who is responsible for keeping the vehicle roadworthy at all times?

The insurance company.

The vehicle’s manufacturer or importer.

The registered owner of the vehicle and the driver.

The Licensing Office.

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Question:15

It is prohibited to overtake before a pedestrian crossing:

Anywhere, neither in urban roads nor in inter-urban roads.

In any type of road, except in urban two-lane roads.

When a “pedestrian crossing” blue sign is at place.

Only when a “pedestrian crossing ahead” road sign is placed.

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Question:16

Which of the following three vehicles is not in the correct lane, according to the traffic sign?

All three are driving according to the law.

The light (private) vehicle (1).

The fire-engine (2).

The purple pickup truck (3).

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Question:17

Driver of a commercial vehicle with an all up weight exceeding 6,000 kg, shall have a rest without working of at least 25 consecutive hours during every period of:

6 days.

12 days.

8 days.

10 days.

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Question:18

What is a “security vehicle”?

A fire-fighting vehicle only.

Any ambulance, police vehicle, fire fighting vehicle, or any other security vehicle that gives a red or blue light and makes a siren sound.

A Red Magen David Ambulance only.

Any Israel Police vehicle.

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Question:19

Upon completion of the two year “new driver” period, a regular driver’s license will not be given to a “new driver” who was convicted of:

Driving above the maximum speed limit.

Not stopping next to a “danger” warning sign.

Driving a motor vehicle while having a temporary insurance policy.

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

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Question:20

For how long should a driver place a “new driver” sign on his rear window?

For a period of two years or for as long as he is a new driver

For a period of nine months

For a period of six months

For a period of three months

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Question:21

A “new driver” aged less than 21 years (or has not completed two years from the date of receiving a "new driver" license) cannot transport in a vehicle:

More than three passengers, besides himself, unless an escort sits beside him.

More than one person, besides himself.

More than four passengers, besides himself, unless an escort sits beside him.

More than two passengers, besides himself, unless an escort sits beside him in the front seat.

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Question:22

What is the normal pressure in a vehicle’s pneumatic (compressed air) braking system?

The maximum pressure the vehicle can generate.

As determined by the vehicle’s manufacturer.

The pressure in which the vehicle brakes efficiently.

As determined by local laws.

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Question:23

Which of the following is an emergency vehicle?

A Red Magen David Ambulance, an Israel Police vehicle, IDF vehicle, Fire-fighting vehicle, integrated policing vehicle or any other vehicle approved by the Authority, when it sounds its emergency signals and operates flashing lights and sounds an alarm signal.

Any ambulance, IDF vehicle, fire-fighting vehicle or other commercial vehicle that was authorized to function as an emergency vehicle by the Licensing Authority

Every vehicle of the Israel Police or the IDF and vehicles that are used for regular security missions in borderline settlements

A vehicle of the Israel Police or the IDF and a fire-fighting vehicle only

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Question:24

What is the correct manner of making a right-turn?

From the right lane to the right lane of the road you enter While driving in a reasonable speed and without causing any disturbance or danger

In a wide arc, from the roads right to any lane of the road you enter

From any lane to the far right lane of the road you enter

On any type of road - after giving an appropriate signal.

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Question:25

Which vehicle should be equipped with a fire extinguisher?

All vehicles, except for private vehicles, tractors, motorcycles and tri-motorcycles.

Every private vehicle.

A tractor.

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

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Question:26

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:27

What is the meaning of a “vehicle non-use notice” (taking a vehicle off the road)?

It is permitted to drive the vehicle up to one week after it is taken off the road.

It is prohibited to drive the vehicle without an authorization from the insurance company.

The vehicle is prohibited from driving, unless it is permitted, according to the non-use form, to drive to a nearby garage.

It is permitted to drive the vehicle unlimitedly (if it doesn’t cause any traffic safety risk) but not on road ways.

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Question:28

Is it permitted to park a vehicle besides a pedestrian safety guardrail?

Yes, in order to load or unload passengers only.

Yes, for a short time only.

Yes, provided that there are no pedestrians besides the safety guardrail.

No, unless there is a signpost indicating otherwise.

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Question:29

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:30

Is it obligatory to obey the directions of a policeman who has identified himself with an appropriate certificate?

No. you must only obey a traffic policeman who directs traffic in an intersection.

Yes, even if his directions contradict those of a road sign.

Generally not.

Yes, but only concerning traffic directions that are given within the intersection.

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