Israel Driving Theory Test

Question:1

How should you behave at the following intersection (the red vehicle is not an emergency vehicle)?

Enter the intersection. You have right of way in the intersection (3)

Give right of way to the private vehicle (1), and to the truck (2).

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

Allow the big vehicle to drive (2). Big vehicles always get right of way.

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Question:2

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:3

What is the responsibility of a vehicle owner as regards to an offence committed by his vehicle?

Absolute responsibility, unless he can prove that another person drove the vehicle at that time.

If he doesn’t drive the vehicle, he bears no responsibility.

The vehicle owner is only held responsible if he is present in the vehicle while another person is driving it.

The vehicle owner is responsible for it even if the vehicle is stolen.

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Question:4

Is it permitted to drive through a railway crossing when the barrier is moving downwards or upwards?

It is permitted to drive through, as long as you drive carefully.

It is allowed for as long as the barrier doesn’t reach its bottom position and locks.

It is allowed when the barrier starts to rise.

No.It is prohibited for as long as the barrier is in movement to any direction or when it is horizontally positioned.

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Question:5

It is prohibited to stop or park a vehicle before and after a level crossing, within a distance of:

At least 30 meters.

At least 50 meters.

At least 25 meters.

At least 20 meters.

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Question:6

What is the minimum distance that it is permitted to park near a fire hydrant?

Two meters in any direction from the fire hydrant.

Six meters from either side of the fire hydrant.

Twelve meters from either side of the fire hydrant.

Twenty meters from either side of the fire hydrant.

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Question:7

Is it permitted to take one hand off the wheel or handlebar while driving?

Yes, only for tuning the vehicle’s radio or operating the lighter

No, except for changing gears and operating the direction indicator, or in order to assure the vehicles proper function.

Not for any reason

Yes, for using a cellular phone

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Question:8

It is permitted to make a left U-turn:

Only from the farthest left lane in which you are permitted to drive.

From a left-turn lane or from any other lane which doesn’t have a prohibiting sign.

From every lane that is marked with left or right-turn arrows.

From a left-turn lane only.

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Question:9

When is it lawfully required to perform a vehicle license test?

Every two years, for all vehicle types.

Every two years for commercial vehicles and every year for motorcycles.

Every two years for all types of private passenger vehicles, without any restriction on the vehicle’s age.

Every year or any other lawfully defined period.

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Question:10

When is it permitted to use the horn for giving a warning signal in an urban road?

It is only allowed to use an air horn.

It is always allowed to use the horn, provided that the signal is given in a continuous and uniform manner.

It is only allowed to use the horn in order to avoid imminent danger that cannot be prevented in any other way.

It is always allowed to use the horn in an urban road.

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Question:11

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 a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol or intoxicating drugs.

Not stopping next to a “stop” sign before an intersection.

Not placing a warning triangle while his malfunctioning vehicle was left standing on the road.

Driving a motor vehicle without valid insurance.

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Question:12

How should one refer to a pedestrian crossing that is divided by a traffic island?

The pedestrian crossing should be considered as two separate crossings only when a garden separates between them.

A pedestrian crossing that is divided by a separation area in regarded as one long crossing.

There is no difference between a divided and a non-divided pedestrian crossing. They are both regarded as one crossing.

A pedestrian crossing that is divided by a traffic island shall be regarded as two separate pedestrian crossings.

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Question:13

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:14

Who are obliged to act cautiously?

All road users.

Driving students only.

Only drivers.

Only pedestrians.

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Question:15

When is it permitted to overtake, in one go, two vehicle that are driving before you on your lane

Only on highways.

When overtaking is not prohibited, and when the overtaking can be safely completed.

This type of overtaking is absolutely prohibited by law.

Only when overtaking two private passenger cars.

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Question:16

Is it permitted to make changes in the vehicle’s design or type?

The Owner of the vehicle is permitted to make changes in it as he pleases.

Yes, but provided that the owner of the vehicle notifies about it in advance and in writing to the vehicle’s manufacturer or agency.

Yes, but only if the change is made by a licensed garage.

Yes, but only with a written pre-approval of the Licensing Authority.

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Question:17

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:18

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:19

What is the maximum number of passengers allowed in an combined commercial vehicle with an overall permissible weight of up to 3,500 kg?

As stated in the driver’s license, if at all.

One passenger next to the driver and three passengers in the back.

As stated on the vehicle license but not more than eight passengers, apart from the driver.

Two passengers next to the driver and four passengers in the back.

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Question:20

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:21

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:22

Is it permitted to get on or off a moving vehicle?

It is absolutely forbidden.

No, except if it doesn’t cause any risk.

Yes, as part of a sports activity, and only for adults passengers.

Yes, with the approval of a police officer.

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Question:23

Is it obligatory to obey the directions and signals of a policeman, even when a certain direction or signal is opposed to the traffic signs?

Yes, except for directions which contradict a stop sign.

Yes, it is obligatory to obey with full caution.

No, it is not obligatory to obey

Yes, except for directions which contradict a no-entry sign.

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Question:24

When is it permitted to overtake another vehicle?

Only when the overtaken vehicle is a slow vehicle.

Only if the driver of the overtaken vehicle gives a signal to the driver of the overtaking vehicle.

Only when the overtaken vehicle is a motorcycle.

When the road is clear and you can overtake safely without causing danger to any other road user.

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Question:25

During the night, where is it prohibited to park a commercial vehicle with an all up weight of more than 10,000 kg?

Wherever the local traffic sign authority placed a sign prohibiting this type of vehicle from parking or waiting.

In every road of less than 10 meter width.

All the answers are correct.

In two-way roads.

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Question:26

How are you required to overtake a traffic island on a two-way roadway?

Always from the side having more traffic.

Always from the side of least traffic.

Always from its left side.

From its right side, unless instructed otherwise by any traffic sign.

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Question:27

What is considered to be a reasonable driving speed?

Any driving speed of a reasonable driver.

Any speed that is determined at the discretion of a reasonable driver.

Statutory speed, which takes account of the road condition, the surroundings and the traffic, and in which the driver stays in full control of the vehicle.

Any speed in which the driver stays in full control of the vehicle.

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Question:28

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:29

When is it prohibited to stop or park a vehicle?

Besides blue-white painted curbstones?.

When the vehicle is parked in the left lane of a one-way urban road.

When the vehicle obstructs the traffic or blocks a road sign.

When the vehicle is not locked.

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Question:30

Which type of vehicle is prohibited to overtake another overtaking vehicle?

Motorcycles.

Buses,(not including minibus), commercial vehicles and work vehicles with an all-up weight of more than 3,500 kg.

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

Commercial vehicles and work vehicles with an all-up weight of 3,500 kg or less.

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Theory test for trucks (lorry)