Israel Driving Theory Test

Question:1

Reverse lights:

Should not be installed in any vehicle other than a private passenger car.

Are only turned on when the driver shifts into reverse gear, and only for as long as the reverse gear is activated.

Are turned on by a separate switch, and should be accompanied by a warning buzz.

Are used during “light time” only.

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Question:2

Where should you stop your vehicle when you are obliged to stop before a railway crossing?

In the place with the best field of view, without disturbing train traffic.

After the stop line, eight meters before the proximate rail.

Before the stop line. If there is no stop line – before the barrier.. If there is no barrier – at least four meters before the nearest rail.

Before the barrier. If there is no barrier – six meters before the nearest rail.

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Question:3

What is the first thing a driver should verify before driving an unfamiliar vehicle?

The identity of the vehicle’s owner and that the vehicle is not stolen.

That he is proficient in operating and using the controls of the vehicle.

That there are work tools, proper spare (reserve) tire, warning triangle and air compressor.

That the vehicle had gone through proper servicing on time.

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Question:4

In which cases are you obliged to slow down?

You are only obliged to slow down in case of busy traffic.

When encountering or overtaking an animal.

There is no obligation to slow down. There is an obligation to drive carefully.

You are obliged to slow down in an urban road only.

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Question:5

A policeman is permitted to issue a “vehicle non-use notice” (taking a vehicle off the road) when:

The vehicle’s fuel consumption exceeds the level that was determined by the vehicle’s manufacturer.

The vehicle’s oil consumption is excessive.

The vehicle’s tire air pressure is less than half of the required level.

The vehicle causes air pollution beyond permitted levels.

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Question:6

Is it obligatory for vehicles to have a properly functioning speedometer?

No. It is not obligatory to have it functioning properly. It is enough if you drive according to speed limit.

Not always, only when a Techograph is installed in the vehicle.

No, it depends on the driver’s own discretion.

Yes, always.

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Question:7

What is “all up weight”?

A vehicle’s own weight, plus the weight of the people and freight that the vehicle is permitted to drive or carry, as approved by the Licensing Authority.

It is fixed weight: 3,500 kg for light freight; 12,000 kg for medium freight; 15,000 kg for heavy freight.

A vehicle’s own weight plus the weight of the freight that the vehicle is permitted to carry, as approved by the Licensing Authority, excluding the weight of the driver and passengers.

A vehicle’s own weight minus the weight of the people and freight it is permitted to drive or carry, as approved by the Licensing Authority.

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Question:8

Is it permitted to stop a vehicle on a freeway?

Yes, but pnly in order to board passengers.

Yes, but only in order to drop passengers.

Yes, but only at the side of the road, for driver refreshment purposes.

No, except for stopping on the “hard shoulder” when the vehicle malfunctions and it is impossible to continue driving,

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Question:9

What is a “safety seat”:

A seat meeting specified standards installed on two-wheelers and designed for transporting children.

A seat, meeting specified standards, secured to the vehicle with a safety belt and used for transporting children with independent belts.

Any seat that is adjusted for driving children and elderly people and meets the standard which was set by the Ministry of Environmental Protection

A seat which is installed inside a vehicle during its manufacture-stage and is adjusted for driving children with a maximum age of 14 years

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Question:10

When a driver gives “right of way”, it means that:

He merges with traffic without causing an accident

He allows other drivers to continue driving without causing them to change their speed or to stop

He barely manages to push into the traffic flow

He enters the traffic flow in the same speed as the other vehicles.

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Question:11

What is “overall length”:

The general length of the vehicle, from the rear bumper until the center of the front wheel.

The distance between the front and rear edges of the chassis.

The distance between the vehicle’s most frontal point and the vehicle’s rear point.

The distance between the center of the most rear axle and the center of the most frontal axle.

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Question:12

Within which distance before and after a railway crossing is it allowed to stand or park a vehicle?

At least six meters from the crossing.

At least twenty meters from the crossing.

At least four meters from the crossing.

At least twelve meters from the crossing.

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Question:13

Where should vehicles drive in a road divided by a continuous white line?

On the right side of the line only

On the right side of the line, but it is permitted to drive on the left side of the line for overtaking.

On the left side of the separation line

The greater part of the vehicle should be on the right side of the line

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Question:14

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:15

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 4.

From lane 1 or from lane 2 to lane 4.

From lane 2 to lane 3.

From lane 2 to lane 4.

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Question:16

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:17

Which vehicle must be equipped with “safety blocks”?

Any motor vehicle with an all up weight of more than 5,000kg, except for a bus.

Any motor vehicle, regardless of its weight, except for a bus.

Any vehicle with an all up weight of 3,500kg or less, except for a bus.

Only a vehicle with an all up weight of 4,000kg or less, including a bus.

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Question:18

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:19

During “lighting up time”, when weather conditions are good – from which distance is the yellow flashing light of the portable lamp supposed to be seen?

150 meters.

30 meters.

100 meters.

75 meters.

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Question:20

It is obligatory to fit Extremity (width) side lights:

On a 210cm-or-more wide vehicle.

Only on connected vehicles or semi-trailers.

On all commercial vehicles.

On vehicles with an all up width of 180cm or less.

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Question:21

What should a driver do after parking his vehicle?

Turn on all the winkers.

Ensure that the vehicle remains immobile and cannot move

Place a warning triangle.

Place a “We’ll be back soon” sign.

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Question:22

When crossing an intersection with one lane in each driving direction:

You are allowed to overtake, but you must finish the overtaking after the intersection.

You are allowed to overtake carefully vehicles with more than two wheels.

You are only allowed to overtake a slow vehicle.

It is prohibited to overtake and it is prohibited to try to overtake within the intersection’s boundaries, except if you are overtaking a two-wheeler.

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Question:23

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:24

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:25

What should a driver of an overtaken vehicle do?

He should continue driving without changing his speed and driving lane.

An overtaken vehicle should take no interest in the overtaking vehicle, and should continue driving normally.

Deviate as much as possible to the road’s edge, without changing his speed.

Stop at the side of the road and allow the traffic to pass him.

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Question:26

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:27

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:28

What should a driver do after parking his vehicle?

Turn off the engine, place a warning triangle and lock the vehicle’s doors.

Engage the parking brake,Turn off the engine, and remove the key from the ignition switch. .

Remove the key from the ignition switch, place a warning triangle and pull the handbrake.

Place the parking tag on the left side of the windshield, in a place that is clearly visible to the municipal inspector.

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Question:29

What warning measures are installed in the driver’s compartment of a vehicle with a pneumatic braking system (air pressure)?

Warning lamp, warning buzzer, and air pressure gauge.

Red warning lamp in the middle of the dashboard.

Warning lamp and emergency braking handle.

Warning lamp and independent brake.

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Question:30

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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