Israel Driving Theory Test

Question:1

Are passengers permitted to get in or out of the off side of a vehicle?

Yes, if it doesn’t disturb the passengers.

It is absolutely forbidden.

No, except for the driver and except for the passenger sitting next to him when the vehicle is parked on the left of the road.

Yes, if it doesn’t put the passengers and the driver at risk.

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Question:2

Who is permitted to summon a vehicle to undergo a technical examination?

A Municipal Inspector, an employee of the Public Works Department, and a policeman carrying a policeman certificate.

An examiner of the Licensing Authority as well as a policeman carrying a traffic examiner certificate.

Any manager of a licensed garage.

The Director of the Standardization Department in the Israel Bureau of Standards.

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Question:3

How should a driver turn left from a two-way road (A) to a one-way road (B)?

From lanes 1 or 2 to lanes 5, 6 or 7..

From lane 2 to lanes 5, 6 or 7..

From lane 1 to lane 5.

From lane 2 to lane 5.

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Question:4

It is prohibited to overtake on a steep hill:

Only when there is a “danger” road sign.

When your field of vision is limited or obstructed.

Only when there is a “no overtaking” road sign.

Overtaking is permitted, provided that the weight of your car exceeds 4 tons.

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Question:5

Can a temporary sign, which is posted under the direction of a police officer, be regarded as a legitimate traffic sign?

No, it is not a legitimate traffic sign

Yes, except in the case of a “no-entry” sign

Yes, it is regarded as a legitimate traffic sign

Yes, except in the case of a “stop” sign

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Question:6

How is a driver required to conduct himself when approaching schools or playgrounds?

Avoid entering the street, except at night time.

Continue driving normally and pay attention to the pedestrian crossings only.

Honk continuously to warn children not to jump to the road.

Slow down and become more alert.

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Question:7

What is the responsibility of the controller of the vehicle as regards to the work and rest hours of the vehicle’s driver?

The controller of the vehicle must not permit the vehicle’s driver to exceed statutory work hours.

The controller of the vehicle is not responsible for the work and rest hours of the vehicle’s driver. The driver is solely responsible for it.

The controller of the vehicle may, under the approval of the safety officer, instruct the driver to exceed statutory driving hours.

The controller of the vehicle is responsible, yet the safety officer of a vehicle fleet may adjust the work and rest hours to meet the requirements, regardless of the law.

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Question:8

Is it permitted to drive under the influence of sedatives?

Absolutely not, unless it is indicated otherwise in the medication’s prescription.

Yes, sedatives have no affect on driving.

It is permitted to take sedation pills half an hour before driving.

Only if the driver tends to be influenced by a certain medication.

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Question:9

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:10

Who is required to hold the vehicle’s registration papers?

The driver while driving, even if he’s not the vehicle’s owner.

The garage that conducts regular treatments of the vehicle.

The vehicle’s owner, even when he’s not driving it.

The vehicle’s insurance company.

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Question:11

What is the maximum permitted speed for driving an all-terrain vehicle?

30 KPH.

50 KPH in any type of road.

60 KPH in a freeway and 40 KPH in any other type of road.

40 KPH in any type of road.

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Question:12

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:13

Is it permitted to drive downhill on neutral gear?

It is allowed to shift to neutral gear while driving a public vehicle, a bus or a taxi downhill in a non-urban road only.

It is absolutely forbidden. the gears must always be selected and operated .

It is allowed to shift to neutral gear in any non-urban road which is moderately sloped, in order to save fuel.

It is possible to drive in neutral gear in a moderate slope, where there is no risk of brake overheating, in order to save fuel.

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Question:14

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

A vehicle non-use notice given to the vehicle owner by a manager of an authorized garage, following the detection of a malfunction in the vehicle

A vehicle non-use notice given to the driver by a policeman, a car assessor or a driving examiner due to a malfunction of the vehicle or damage caused by an accident.

A vehicle non-use notice given to the vehicle owner by a driving examiner, following the detection of a malfunction in the vehicle

A vehicle non-use notice given to the driver by a policeman when the driver commits a traffic offence

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Question:15

Who is permitted to drive a “security vehicle” or a “rescue vehicle”?

Any person who received a permit from the Israel Fire and Rescue Commissioner.

Any person who received a permit to do so from the Licensing Authority.

Any person who received a permit from the Ministry of Health.

Any person who received a license from the Ministry of Defense.

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Question:16

What should a driver verify (according to the law) before making a U-turn on a straight road section?

That the vehicle doesnt carry any hazardous material.

That he starts turning from the farthest right lane.

That the turn is not made before a hill on the road.

That he starts turning from the farthest left lane.

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Question:17

How should you conduct yourself when exiting premises, a gas station or an access road to a house?

You should give right-of-way to vehicles coming from the left only.

The “right-of-way” rules in such an exit are identical to those that apply to an intersection.

You should give right-of-way to vehicles coming from the right only.

Give right of way to any vehicles approaching the road you are entering and pedestrians on the pavement.

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Question:18

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:19

The law allows driving in summer:

All the answers are incorrect.

When the lights dont work.

With no windscreen wipers.

When the treads of the tires are less than 1 mm deep.

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Question:20

What should you do when approaching a pedestrian crossing that is being crossed by pedestrians?

Stop and give right-of-way to the pedestrians that cross the road from left to right only.

Slow down, honk and warn the pedestrians that you intend to continue driving.

Speed up and cross in front or behind them, without endangering them.

Always slow down and even stop if required, in order to allow the pedestrians to cross the roadway safely.

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Question:21

Is it permitted to let off passengers on a freeway?

Yes.

Yes, but only during lighting up time.

Yes, but only on the "hard shoulders" and during day time.

No.

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Question:22

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:23

How should you drive a child less than one year of age inside a vehicle?

In the front seat only, accompanied by an adult passenger.

In a safety seat for babies, and in the back seat only..

In a safety seat, with the back of the seat facing the front of the car.

On the knees of a passenger over twenty one years of age.

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Question:24

Is it permitted to make changes in the vehicle or driver’s documentation?

It is permitted only to highlight writings that were erased or made unclear over time

It is permitted only to add or change an address, in the main post office branch

It is permitted only to add the zip code of a residence address, in the main post office branch

No. Only the Licensing Authority is allowed to change details in these documents.

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Question:25

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:26

When is it obligatory to operate the vehicle speed retarders?

When driving in a road section before which a “hairpin curve” sign is placed.

When driving in a road section before which a “danger of sliding” sign is placed.

When driving in a road section where a “dangerous descent” sign is placed.

When driving in a road section before which a “sharp curve” sign is placed.

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Question:27

What should you do when facing a structure, post or closed area, while driving on a two-way road?

You should continue driving according to size of the structure, post or closed area.

You are permitted to pass the place from either its right or left side

You should pass the place from its left side

You should pass on the right side, unless otherwise marked

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Question:28

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:29

Is a cyclist allowed to use a public transportation lane?

A cyclist may use a public transportation lane when it is the left lane only

Yes, when the lane is on the roadway’s right side

No, only motorcycles are allowed to use the public transportation lane

No, only public vehicles are allowed to use this lane

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Question:30

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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