Israel Driving Theory Test

Question:1

You are driving on a two-way road and in front of you drives a vehicle that signals with its left indicator:

You may immediately overtake it from its right, by pulling into the “hard shoulder”.

You should take into consideration that the vehicle before you might deviate to the left and you should allow it to do so.

You shouldn’t overtake it on a narrow roadway, but you may overtake it from its left side on a wide road.

You may overtake after using the horn to warn him. The signal he gives doesn’t oblige you.

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Question:2

How would you keep your vehicle balanced when approaching a curve in the roadway?

You should slow down before entering the curve, and accelerate when coming out of it.

You should shift into high gear.

You should shift into neutral gear.

You should drive faster before entering the curve.

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Question:3

How is a driver required to conduct himself when intending to overtake a school transport bus that stopped to pick-up and let down children?

Overtake the bus quickly, according to the customary overtaking stages.

Stop behind the bus and then overtake it.

Slow down and be prepared to stop.

Honk continuously and overtake.

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Question:4

What is the purpose of the “hard shoulder” on freeways?

It is an escape place in case of danger.

It is a place to stop and talk on the cellular phone,

It is a place for parking and stopping for the purpose of driver refreshment.

It is a lane used for overtaking restricted vehicles, which illegally drive in the right lane

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Question:5

Being familiar with the different systems in the driver’s compartment whilst driving:

Only contributes in a theoretical level, and has no other advantage.

Allows the driver to operate them automatically, without thinking.

Allows the driver to fully concentrate on the traffic and the road.

Allows the driver to blindly operate the vehicle systems.

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Question:6

“Drinking alcohol has an adverse effect on eyesight”: Correct or incorrect?

Correct.

Incorrect.

It is only correct for drivers wearing eyeglasses.

It is only correct during the night.

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Question:7

How would you conduct yourself according to the picture:

Drive faster and move to the left lane.

The pedestrian is not using a pedestrian crossing. Signal to him in whichever way to clear the roadway.

Honk loudly to the pedestrian so that he clears the roadway quickly.

Slow down and even stop if necessary to allow the pedestrian to cross the road.

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Question:8

At what speed are we required to drive in reverse?

Heavy vehicles – slow; light vehicles – fast.

During the day – fast; during the night – slow.

When driving downhill – slow, and when driving uphill – fast.

Always slow.

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Question:9

When is it required to operate the parking (hand) brake whilst parking?

Only when the vehicle is parked on a steep descent.

Always.

Only when the vehicle is parked uphill.

Only on a wet road.

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Question:10

Continuous braking on a winding descent can cause:

Over heating and weaker braking than normal.

Over heating and stronger braking than normal.

Cooling of the breaks and weak braking.

Continuous braking has no negative affect.

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Question:11

When you apply the brake pedal during an emergency braking:

The vehicle stops on the spot.

The vehicle continues to a certain distance until reaching a complete stop.

The vehicle stops on the spot only when you drive at 50 k.p.h or slower.

The vehicle’s braking distance is constant, regardless of your driving speed.

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Question:12

Why should we avoid running the vehicle’s engine in a closed placed?

Because the emitted burnt gases (exhaust)are toxic.

To avoid engine over-heating due to poor ventilation.

There is no need to avoid it, because it is not important whether or not the engine is running in a closed or open place.

Because the engine cannot be operated in a closed place.

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Question:13

What is a reasonable speed on a freeway(Motorway)?

A speed that takes into account traffic conditions, and that doesn’t exceed the permitted speed limit on that road.

In any case, not less that the allowed speed limit.

A speed that gives you maximum drive range, provided that it doesn’t exceed the speed limit.

At the driver’s discretion, provided that it doesn’t exceed the allowed speed limit.

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Question:14

How would a strong side-wind affect the movement of the tall truck?

The wind pushes to divert the truck, and the truck driver would be forced to slow down and overcome the lateral force that pushes him to the side.

It would have no effect. A commercial vehicle carrying a heavy load is not affected at all by side winds.

Side winds do not affect heavy vehicles.

It would have no effect. The truck, without cargo, is not affected by the force of side winds.

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Question:15

What should the driver verify before starting-up the engine?

That the hand (parking) brake is released.

That the hand (parking) brake is on.

There is nothing the driver must do before starting-up the engine.

That the vehicle has a sufficient amount of windshield cleaning fluid in the appropriate compartment.

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Question:16

What vehicle features should be adjusted in order to ensure a comfortable and safe sitting position?

The side mirrors and the radio stations.

The seat’s position, the angle of the back rest, and the steering wheel position.

The head rests and the position of the pedals.

The seat’s position and the air flow direction from the vents.

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Question:17

How would you conduct yourself in a vehicle with automatic transmission, when driving down a continuous steep road?

Apply the brake pedal intermittently to slow the vehicle down and shift into a lower gear, depending on the slope.

Shift into high gear according to the slope and step continuously on the brake pedal to slow down.

On a steep and continuous downhill road, use the brake system only, without shifting into an adjusted gear.

On a steep and continuous downhill road, shift into an appropriate gear and continue driving.

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Question:18

When driving in reverse:

You must use another person to guide you.

You must use another person to guide you on highways..

You must use another person to guide you during "lighting up time".

You are permitted to use another person to guide you.

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Question:19

How is a driver required to adjust the vehicle’s head rest?

The upper edge of the head-rest should be aligned with the bottom line of the driver’s neck.

The lower edge of the head-rest should be aligned with the upper tip of the driver’s head.

The upper edge of the head-rest should be aligned with the upper tip of the driver’s head.

Proper adjustment of the driver’s head-rest is of no significance.

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Question:20

In order to avoid hitting a vehicle that makes a sudden stop in front of you:

Keep your foot on the brake pedal so that you can also stop if needed.

Try to overtake it so it will be behind you.

Always keep sufficient distance from the vehicle in front .

Stop immediately upon noticing the brake lights of the vehicle in front, regardless of your distance from him.

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Question:21

Assuming that the vehicles in the following picture are functioning properly – Which traffic offence was committed according to the picture?

Standing and stopping between two lanes.

Not driving on the designated lane for your direction of driving.

Standing in a position that is unparallel to the separation area.

Standing and stopping on a traffic island and preventing the free flow of traffic.

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Question:22

Is it enough to signal only when you begin to drive?

Yes, when starting to drive we can make do with just signaling. Then, when we need to merge with traffic, we will have time to look around.

No, signaling doesn’t give you any right. You need to make sure that you look around correctly in addition to signaling.

Yes, unnecessary actions, besides the required signaling, waste precious time and create unnecessary tensions.

Yes, when we start to drive we are lawfully obliged to signal. It is the responsibility of other road users to be careful.

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Question:23

“You are allowed to drive under the influence of alcohol, as long as you do not mix different types of drinks”: Correct or incorrect?

Incorrect. The determining factor is the level of alcohol in the blood in relation to the legally allowed level.

Correct. You can drink quite a lot of one type of intoxicating drink without becoming drunk.

Correct. Alcohol affects driving only when different drinks are mixed.

Correct. You should not mix different types of drinks before driving.

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Question:24

From which side should a driver approach his vehicle before entering it?

From the vehicle’s front and he should face the traffic.

The direction from which he approaches the vehicle is meaningless, because other drivers are forbidden to endanger a driver that enters his vehicle.

From behind the vehicle while his back is turned to the traffic, and from the right door, where there is no danger from traffic.

From behind the vehicle while his back is turned to the traffic.

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Question:25

What is the advantage of driving on the right side of the road?

You are not preventing other vehicles from overtaking

There is no advantage in keeping to the right side while driving.

It is easier to see the incoming traffic from your opposite direction.

It allows an increased response time while overtaking.

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Question:26

Keeping a safe distance from the vehicle in front of us is required:

Only when the driver is very tired and his responses are not quick enough.

In order to drive in the correct lane and at a proper speed.

In high speeds only and during stormy weather conditions.

In order to prevent a rear-end collision when the vehicle in front stops or slows down.

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Question:27

The higher is the vehicle’s center of gravity:

The higher is the vehicle’s stability on wet roads.

The lesser is the vehicle’s stability in turns and curves.

The easier it is for the vehicle to make turns

The higher is the vehicle’s stability in curves.

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Question:28

What is the best way to reduce the dangers whilst driving in reverse?

By taking a proper and continuous all round view and by driving slowly.

By driving fast and finishing the drive backwards as quickly as possible.

By turning on the vehicle’s lights.

By letting all the passengers off the vehicle while driving backwards.

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Question:29

What are the elements that contribute to vehicle skidding?

The old age of the vehicle.

Road visibility conditions.

Every element that prevents direct contact between the tire and the roadway, such as: water, oil, mud, gravel, etc.

Any element which affects the drivers alertness.

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Question:30

What is the effect of driving at a high speed during an accident?

The driver’s response time is significantly shortened, and safety is enhanced.

High speed does not influence the outcome of the accident.

It causes greater force of collision and a more severe impact on humans and damage to property.

The driver’s response time is lengthened, and safety is thus enhanced.

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