Israel Driving Theory Test

Question:1

In which vehicles are the driver and passengers required to wear seat belts?

In every vehicle that is equipped with seat belts.

In a private vehicle only.

In every vehicle with more than two wheels that drives passengers.

In a vehicle with an overall permissible weight of up to 3,500kg only.

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Question:2

When you are driving behind a “security vehicle”, you should:

Drive at a distance of at least 50 meters behind it.

Drive at a distance of at least 100 meters behind it.

Drive at a distance of at least 200 meters behind it.

Drive at a distance of at least 150 meters behind it.

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Question:3

You are driving vehicle no. 2. What should you do in the following situation?

Enter the intersection together with the red vehicle.

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

Continue driving (2), since you are on the main road

Continue driving normally - The red vehicle (1) is turning left and therefore it has to yield.

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Question:4

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:5

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:6

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:7

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:8

Driving downhill in neutral gear:

Is permitted and not dangerous.

Is permitted but dangerous.

Is forbidden and very dangerous.

There is no legal reference to it.

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Question:9

What is the statutory obligation to slow down which applies to drivers?

To slow down when the vehicle is packed with passengers.

To slow down to a reasonable speed, at the driver’s discretion, without stopping.

To slow down before level crossings with a traffic light and with a barrier.

To slow down the vehicle and even stop whenever danger is anticipated.

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Question:10

Is the Licensing Authority permitted to summon a holder of a driver’s license to attend a driving education course?

Yes it may, but only within a period of two years from the date in which the driver’s license was obtained.

No, it is not permitted to do so.

Yes, it is Legally permitted to do so.

No, only the Israel Police can instruct to summon a holder of a driver’s license to attend a driving education course

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Question:11

When is it forbidden to overtake, or to try overtaking, another vehicle?

In a distance of 300 meters before a railway crossing.

When visibility is poor or when the field of vision is obstructed or limited.

During night time.

When driving uphill.

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Question:12

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:13

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:14

What should you do when the electric signaling system is out of order?

Signal with your left hand, as stated by law.

You may continue driving until the closest garage without giving signals - even where signaling is obligatory.

You may continue driving during “light time”. At any other time you may not.

Stop driving.

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Question:15

“Permitted load” on a commercial vehicle is:

The maximum weight of the cargo (in Kg) that is permitted to be loaded on the vehicle

The weight of the cargo plus the vehicle’s own weight

The all up weight of a transport vehicle

The vehicle’s own weight, including: water, oil, fuel and the weight of the driver

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Question:16

On which of the following commercial vehicles and work vehicles is it obligatory to have a compression brake (retarder)?

On all of them, regardless of weight.

On a vehicle weighing at 8,000 kg or more.

On a vehicle weighing at least 12,000 kg.

On a vehicle weighing weighing 4,500 kg or more.

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Question:17

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:18

What is a “path”?

Part of a road, designated for pedestrians only.

Road - paved or otherwise - designated for two-wheelers only.

Part of a road, designated for bicycles only.

part of a road that is not a roadway and designated for specific users.

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Question:19

What is the legal definition of “lighting up time”

The time period of natural lighting conditions, when there is no need to have the vehicle lights turned on

The night time or any other time of the day in which visibility conditions are poor due to weather conditions.

The time period in which the vehicle’s lights must be turned on while driving in a freeway

The night time period, between sunset and sunrise

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Question:20

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:21

What is a “U-turn”?

Any turn not in a right angle is called a U-turn.

A turn in which the driver turns back to the direction he came from (turns and drives to the opposite direction)

Only a turn in which the driver drives in a roundabout and returns to the direction he came from.

A turn in which the driver makes a 360 degrees round.

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Question:22

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:23

Is it permitted to stop a vehicle in a one-lane two-way roadway that is divided by a continuous white line?

Yes, during “light time” only.

Yes, when the lane’s width exceeds 2.5 meters.

Yes, in an urban road only.

It is absolutely forbidden.

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Question:24

Define “built dividing area”:

A separation area which divides the road lengthwise by means of an elevated structure above the road way

The area along a roadway, in which road users can stop, park their vehicles or stand in for refreshment

Any area that is marked on the road on which it is forbidden to drive

Any part of the road (pavement, hard shoulder, traffic island) which is elevated above the road way.

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Question:25

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:26

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:27

The following illustration shows an intersection with traffic signs. What is the correct manner of making a turn from street C to street A?

From lane 5 to lane 3.

From lane 5 to lane 4.

From lane 6 to lane 4.

From lane 5 to lane 3 or to lane 4.

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Question:28

How many vehicles are allowed to be towed simultaneously by a motor vehicle?

One, unless otherwise approved by the Licensing Authority.

Two, provided that their overall length does not exceed fifteen meters.

Two, unless otherwise approved by the Licensing Authority.

Only one and there is no possibility to approve more than one.

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Question:29

In a roadway having at least two lanes in the same direction of driving, which of the following vehicles must enter an intersection from the right of the two lanes?

Commercial vehicles with an all-up weight of 10,000 kg or less.

Commercial vehicles with an all-up weight of more than 4,000 kg.

Motor commercial vehicles with an all-up weight of 6,000 kg or more.

Commercial vehicles and work vehicles with an all-up weight of more than 10,000 kg.

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Question:30

Is it permitted to perform an emergency brake for any reason other than to prevent a road accident?

Yes, in a dirt road only, at a distance of 200 meters from buildings.

Yes, after signaling a distress sign to the vehicle behind you.

Yes, for brake-testing, provided that it does not disturb or endanger any other road user.

Yes, in a paved road only, at a distance of 200 meters from buildings.

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