Israel Driving Theory Test

Question:1

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:2

For what period is a carrier license given?

One year.

Five years.

The length of time depends on the type of freight.

Until the vehicle registration document is renewed.

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Question:3

Is a policeman permitted to stop a vehicle which is not lawfully loaded or marked?

No, a policeman is not permitted to prohibit the vehicle from driving.

Yes, but only on an urban road.

No, a traffic policeman may only reprimand the vehicle owner, warn him and write him a ticket.

Yes, a policeman may prohibit the vehicle from driving until the freight is lawfully arranged.

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Question:4

What is the maximum permitted freight height during bulk transportation?

The freight should be one meter lower than the height of the wall, to prevent freight dispersion over the road.

The freight’s height is not important as long as it is covered according to regulations.

The freight or any part of it should not be higher than the sides of the vehicle or ladders that were legally installed.

The freight’s height should not be more than 480 cm, and it should be covered.

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Question:5

What is a driver required to do when the loading of the braking system’s air tanks takes longer than a reasonable time?

Drive to a garage to repair the malfunction.

Reduce the engine’s RPM, to make the work of the compressor more efficient.

Check the system’s fuel filter and, if required, clean it.

Wait until the tanks are filled up, and ignore the problem.

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Question:6

Is it permitted to park a vehicle within an intersection?

It is permitted to park two-wheelers only.

Yes, in an intersection of two lanes or more.

No, unless parking is permitted by a traffic sign.

It is permitted for no more than 5 minutes.

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Question:7

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:8

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:9

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:10

Is it permitted to open the vehicle’s doors while driving?

Yes, provided that you drive slowly.

It is absolutely forbidden.

Yes, when carrying a long cargo.

Yes, when there are no passengers in the vehicle.

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Question:11

How is it required to mark freight that sticks out from the vehicle’s front side?

With a white-reflecting triangle on the tip of the oversize freight.

With a red light-reflecting triangle on the tip of the oversize freight.

With a light and a red flag on the tip of the oversize freight.

With a light and a white or yellow flag on the tip of the oversize freight.

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Question:12

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:13

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:14

What is a driver required to do when one of his two headlights malfunctions during “light time”?

He must stop. It is forbidden to continue driving.

He should keep driving. It is permitted to continue driving slowly until the nearest garage.

It is forbidden to continue driving only if the high beam malfunctions.

It is forbidden to continue driving only if the low beam malfunctions.

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Question:15

What is the maximum permitted speed for driving a private passenger vehicle on a freeway(motorway) (unless otherwise indicted)

110 KPH.

90 KPH.

80 KPH.

100 KPH.

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Question:16

In the following picture – where is it forbidden to stop or park a vehicle?

Within twelve meters before the stop line.

Within twenty meters before the stop line.

Within fifteen meters after the stop line.

Within twenty meters after the stop line.

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Question:17

When is it allowed to use the horn?

Only to prevent imminent danger that cannot be prevented in any other way.

Only in an urban road, to prevent danger.

In every type of road, only for public vehicles, to prevent danger.

Only in a non-urban road, to prevent danger.

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Question:18

When a policeman instructs a driver to bring his vehicle for weighing – who is required to pay the weighing expenses if an irregular weight is found?

The State of Israel.

The policeman.

The driver.

The driver, but the Ministry of Industry, Trade and Labor gives the driver a 50% refund if the weight is found to be legal.

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Question:19

On a single lane two-way road, when the lanes are divided by an unbroken separation line:

Stopping and parking are unrestricted, unless any appropriate road sign is placed.

Parking and stopping are prohibited, even on the “hard shoulder”.

Stopping and parking are permitted in parallel to the sidewalk only.

Stopping is permitted for buses only.

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Question:20

Is a policeman permitted to stop a vehicle that carries freight in an unlawful manner?

Yes, a policeman is permitted to stop the vehicle until the freight is unloaded or until the matter is lawfully settled.

No, unless the freight endangers other road users.

Yes, but only if the vehicle’s overall weight is 20% higher than the statutory weight.

No, only a police officer ranked superintendent or higher may stop a vehicle.

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Question:21

A certain restriction is shown in the following picture. What is the reason for the restriction?

Overtaking is restricted due to limited field of vision.

Overtaking is restricted due to speed limit.

Overtaking is restricted for commercial vehicles only, due to traffic congestion.

The restriction is within the speed limit.

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Question:22

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:23

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:24

For how long is it permitted to leave a broken-down vehicle on a road or in a public place?

It should be cleared away as soon as possible, no later than 48 hours.

Until the rescue vehicle arrives, provided that it doesn’t exceed a period of one week.

It should be moved away as soon as possible, no later than 24 hours.

For the period in which it is being repaired, provided that it doesn’t exceed 72 hours.

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Question:25

In which type of road is it obligatory to use the road’s farthest right side?

In a freeway

In a two-way road only

In any type of road

In a one-way road only

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Question:26

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:27

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:28

Is the Licensing Authority (Licensing Bureau) permitted to delay the renewal of a driving license for a person who has a pending fine?

The Licensing Bureau is only permitted to delay renewal if the fine was accompanied by the issuance of demerit points, based on the traffic point system.

Yes. It is permitted to delay renewal due to fines imposed by any governmental body.

No. The Licensing Bureau is not permitted to delay license renewal without the consent of the driving license holder.

Yes, but only if the fine was imposed due to a traffic offense.

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Question:29

Explain the term “axle” in a vehicle:

Shaft or system of drive shafts running the width of the vehicle, on which the wheels are installed.

The drive shaft that transmits the rotary motion from the gearbox to the differential.

A line along the vehicle, from bumper to bumper, which runs parallel to the vehicles longitudinal axis.

The back beam of the chassis, to which the towing pin of the truck tractor is connected.

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Question:30

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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