Israel Driving Theory Test

Question:1

What should a driver do when he detects a safety failure in the steering wheel or brakes while driving?

Continue driving carefully until the nearest garage.

He should stop driving only if the failure is in the ignition or fuel system.

Stop driving immediately.

Identify the source of the problem and try to overcome it.

Category : Know Your Vehicle

Question:2

What safety measures should be taken before lifting the vehicle with a jack stand?

You should prevent vehicle movement (by putting on the hand brake and placing blocks under the wheels) and loosen wheel retaining/screw nuts.

You should verify that the vehicle stands on a straight and horizontal surface.

You should shift the gear handle to neutral and release the parking brake.

You should first lift the vehicle from another corner, to verify that the jack stand is functioning properly.

Category : Know Your Vehicle

Question:3

The one of the functions of the grooves in the tyre tread

To facilitate water drainage between the road and the tire and to prevent engine wear.

To facilitate water drainage between the road and the tire and to maintain tire air pressure,

To facilitate water drainage between the road and the tire and to prevent tire wear.

Is too allow water drainage from the tire on wet roads and greater friction and contact with the road..

Category : Know Your Vehicle

Question:4

What danger might be caused due to low air pressure in one of the front wheels?

The steering wheel might be pulled to the direction of the wheel with the higher air pressure.

There is no danger, as long as the pressure level is at least half of the required pressure.

There is no risk. The air pressure in the front wheels is of no importance.

The steering wheel might be pulled to the direction of the wheel with the lower air pressure.

Category : Know Your Vehicle

Question:5

How does the vehicle’s Electronic Stability Program (ESP) System function during dangerous driving conditions?

It checks the tires’ air pressure and activates the hand-brake in order to slow down the vehicle’s speed.

It controls the engine’s power only.

It controls the steering wheel.

It activates the brakes on on all weels seperately and controls the engine’s power.

Category : Know Your Vehicle

Question:6

When is it required to check the vehicle’s air polluting emissions?

Vehicles cause no pollution; hence there is no need to perform a check.

Once a month, in every garage specializing in car electronics only.

Once every half a year, at the treating garage.

In the vehicle’s annual test at a licensing facility.

Category : Know Your Vehicle

Question:7

Why is it prohibited to install stiff and protruding accessories inside the passenger compartment?

Because these accessories might injure the passengers and the driver during an accident.

To prevent any chance of damaging the vehicle’s tires.

To avoid undermining the passengers’ field of vision while driving backwards.

Because they disturb the vehicle’s reception of radio transmissions,

Category : Know Your Vehicle

Question:8

How would you shift to a lower gear while driving uphill in an automatic transmission vehicle, without moving the gear handle?

By taking the foot off the brake pedal without giving gas, in order to get the right speed.

By a sharp and quick pressure (“kick down”) on the accelerator, or by applying a designated electric switch.

By stepping firmly on the brake pedal.

By gradually stepping on the accelerator, until getting the desired result.

Category : Know Your Vehicle

Question:9

How does the braking system of a vehicle work?

Through the braking of the front wheels only.

Through the pressure created between the engine and the clutch.

By turning the engine opposite to its normal direction of turning.

Through the friction between the brake disc and the brake pads.

Category : Know Your Vehicle

Question:10

When the tire air pressure is too low, it might cause:

Quick wear and tear of the braking system.

Easy wheel manipulation.

Tire overheating.

Low fuel consumption.

Category : Know Your Vehicle

Question:11

When the hand (parking) brake light on the dashboard is turned on while driving:

It means that the handbrake is operated and should be released, because it activates the brakes.

It means that the handbrake is not operated and should be activated.

It means that the handbrake is ok. The light indicator is malfunctioning and should be replaced.

Everything is ok. It is a check light that should be on for as long as the handbrake is properly functioning.

Category : Know Your Vehicle

Question:12

What are you required to do when the brake-check lamp lights up while driving?

Continue driving normally until the vehicle’s periodic treatment.

Stop the vehicle and don’t resume driving.

Continue driving slowly until the garage.

Continue driving normally until the garage.

Category : Know Your Vehicle

Question:13

What should a driver verify before lifting his car to change a wheel?

He must ensure, in all possible ways that the vehicle cannot move.

That the auxiliary (parking/hand) is secured until the wheel is taken off, and then released while the new wheel is installed.

That the auxiliary (parking/hand) brake is released until the wheel is taken off, and then tightened while the new wheel is installed.

That the auxiliary (parking/hand) is free and released, and that the vehicle is in low gear during the entire course of the wheel change.

Category : Know Your Vehicle

Question:14

Why is it important for the vehicle to have intact bumpers (fenders)?

To give the vehicle an aesthetic look.

To reduce damage during accidents.

To avoid relatively minor accidents.

To prevent damage during serious accidents.

Category : Know Your Vehicle

Question:15

Who is permitted to repair vehicle safety part failures?

Every driver having know-how and experience in the field of vehicle mechanics.

Every professional in any vehicle repair garage.

Every driver, as long as he follows the manufacturer’s manual.

A qualified mechanic at a licensed garage only.

Category : Know Your Vehicle

Question:16

By driving correctly and moderately, and maintaining proper tire air pressure:

The tires’ life span is prolonged.

The engine’s fuel consumption is increased.

The vehicle can drive faster.

The engine’s oil consumption is increased.

Category : Know Your Vehicle

Question:17

Why is it necessary to use the handbrake for parking only?

The parking brake cannot be used as an emergency brake.

Because its handle or lever is not convenient to operate.

Because its life span is short and shouldn’t be wasted on regular braking.

Because the parking brake doesn’t work on all the wheels and it doesn’t have much power.

Category : Know Your Vehicle

Question:18

What are you required to do when the engine temperature lamp indicates engine overheating?

Continue driving in high speed to achieve strong ventilation that would help to cool down the engine.

Continue driving slowly to achieve strong ventilation that would help to cool down the engine.

Shut off the engine, clear passengers away from the place and call for help.

Stop the vehicle and leave the engine working on medium RPM in order to cool down. If it doesn’t cool down, shut-off the engine.

Category : Know Your Vehicle

Question:19

What part of the vehicle reduces whiplash during collision?

The safety belts.

The rear bumper.

The head rests of the vehicle’s seats.

The air bags.

Category : Know Your Vehicle

Question:20

In order to shift gears from parking (P) to Drive (R or D) in an automatic transmission vehicle, you should:

Step on the brake pedal, press on the selector lock button, and apply the gear selector to Drive.

Step on the brake pedal and the gear will be shifted automatically.

Press on the immobilizer (operating button) and the gear will be shifted automatically.

Step on the clutch and shift the gear handle.

Category : Know Your Vehicle

Question:21

What is the relation between the vehicle’s air bags and safety belts during an accident?

If seat belts are not buckled, the passengers will be severely struck by the air bags.

There is no relation between the air bags and the seat belts.

The air bag only operates when the seat belt is not.

It is not obligatory to wear seat belts when air bags are installed in the vehicle.

Category : Know Your Vehicle

Question:22

Where would you place the jack stand while changing a wheel?

The place is insignificant.

In the place that was marked by the manufacturer, or in another strong and safe place, close to the wheel you want to replace.

As close as possible to the vehicle’s rear.

At the most convenient place for the driver.

Category : Know Your Vehicle

Question:23

What might be causing the steering wheel to be pulled, in a non voluntary manner, to either side whilst driving?

A malfunction in the braking system only.

A malfunction in the vehicle’s engine.

Low air pressure in one of the back wheels.

Low air pressure in one of the front wheels.

Category : Know Your Vehicle

Question:24

One of the differences between manual and automatic transmission vehicles is that:

Fuel consumption is usually lower for manual transmission vehicles.

Manual transmission vehicles are noisier.

Acceleration capacity is lower for manual transmission vehicles.

Manual transmission vehicles have no clutch pedal.

Category : Know Your Vehicle

Question:25

What are you required to do after changing a wheel?

There is no need to do anything special.

Tighten the wheel’s retaining nuts after removing the jack stand, and repeat this procedure after driving 50km.

Make a general check (of tire properness and your kicking ability) by lightly kicking the tire.

Check the temperature of the tire before the next drive.

Category : Know Your Vehicle

Question:26

What is the significance of the head rests on the vehicle’s seats during an accident from behind?

They can prevent neck and back pains during long drives.

They reduce forward and backward head jolting (whiplash).

They can reduce and prevent passenger knee injuries during frontal collision.

They can reduce and prevent passenger leg injuries during vehicle roll-over.

Category : Know Your Vehicle

Question:27

The manufacure date of a vehicle’s tire is:

Noted in the vehicle book.

Marked on the tire.

Noted in the vehicle’s registration document.

Noted in the vehicle’s insurance policy.

Category : Know Your Vehicle

Question:28

What are you required to check when one of the vehicle’s lamps is not working?

The bulb and the fuse connected to it.

The intactness of the lamp’s lens.

The functionality of the lights handle.

The battery’s voltage.

Category : Know Your Vehicle

Question:29

What is the consequence of tyre pressure that is too low?

Increased driving noise at high speeds.

Increased wear and tear of the gear box.

Rapid wear and tear of the steering wheel.

Accelerated wear and tear of the tyres and reduced vehicle stability.

Category : Know Your Vehicle

Question:30

What is the SRS (Supplemental Restraint System) airbag system?

It is a system of external airbags that inflate after collision.

It is an airbag system that balances the vehicle during dangerous turns.

It is a system that cools the brakes during emergency braking.

It is a system designed to reduce passenger impact, through the inflation of airbags during collision.

Category : Know Your Vehicle

‏

Theory test for trucks (lorry)