Israel Driving Theory Test

Question:1

Following a “level crossing” sign that is placed about a 100 meters before the crossing, how would you conduct yourself when a slow vehicle is driving before you?

You are permitted to overtake it.

You are permitted to overtake it only when the road ahead is clear.

You are prohibited from overtaking until after the level crossing.

You are permitted to overtake it only when its speed doesn’t exceed 35 k.p.h.

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Question:2

Is it obligatory to obey the directions and signals of a military policeman in uniform?

No, only for the purpose of stopping a vehicle

Yes, equally to a civil policeman

No, only as regards to the presentation of a driver’s license

Usually not

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Question:3

When are you forbidden to overtake another vehicle?

In a two-way interurban road.

When driving in a left-turn lane.

When the vehicle on your right drives slow.

When the other vehicle stops before an intersection or before a pedestrian crossing or before a railway crossing.

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Question:4

How do you give a signal for braking?

By turning on the four direction indicators.

By putting out the right hand through the left window.

By the brake lights.

By putting out the right hand through the right window.

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Question:5

When is it permitted to overtake a vehicle on its right side?

When the other vehicle drives in the right lane and signals left.

When the other vehicle indicates and positions itself to turn left.

When there is an open lane to the right of the other vehicle.

When the other vehicle is in the central lane and signals right.

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Question:6

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:7

When may a driver be in possession of only photocopies of his original vehicle documents?

Only a vehicle transport company is allowed to hold a photocopy of the vehicle registration

It is only permitted when the vehicle is owned by a corporation, and the photocopied documents’ validity is authorized by the safety officer’s signature and stamp on them.

When the vehicle is owned by a private person, and the photocopy is certified by the vehicle owner’s signature

Never. The driver must always be in possession of the original documents

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Question:8

Holder of a Class B driver’s license is also permitted to drive:

A public minibus with an all up weight of up to 3,500 kg.

Any bus with an all up weight of up to 3,500 kg.

A private minibus with an all up weight of up to 3,500 kg.

Any motor vehicle with an all up weight of up to 6,000 kg.

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Question:9

What should you do when approaching a railway crossing and a warning signal is given before you reached the crossing:

Stop and don’t continue driving.

Slow down only when a signaler turns on a warning signal.

Slow down only if you see an approaching train.

Ignore the signal and continue driving. You were there before the signal.

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Question:10

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:11

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: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

How would we mark a commercial vehicle with an all up weight of more than 3,500 kg that transports at least 11 passengers?

This commercial vehicle doesn’t require any special signing.

By placing a “passengers” sign in the front only.

By placing a “passengers” sign in the front and back.

With a “careful, children” sign.

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Question:14

Apart from a driving instructor, who may escort a “new driver”?

Any holder of a valid driving license for the same class of vehicle, and aged at least 24 yrs old.

A holder of a driving license for the same class of vehicle for at least 3 years and aged at least 30 yrs old, or a holder of a license for at least 2 yrs and aged at least 35 yrs old.

Any person who has not been convicted for any traffic offence during the past two years.

A holder of a driving license for the same class of vehicle for at least 5 years and aged at least 24 yrs old, or a holder of a license for at least 3 yrs and aged at least 30 yrs old.

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Question:15

When a driver is approaching a high point or a place in which his field of vision is obstructed, he should:

Continue driving in normal speed.

Turn on the four winkers (distress lights) to warn other drivers.

Drive faster and use the road’s “hard shoulders”.

Slow down and drive at a reasonable speed, which corresponds with his field of vision.

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Question:16

What is a “pedestrian crossing”:

A suspended bridge or a tunnel designated for roadway crossing by pedestrians.

Every place on the roadway in which pedestrians usually cross.

A place in which school children cross.

A roadway section that is designated, by marking or by traffic sign, to permit pedestrian to cross the road. .

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Question:17

Under what conditions can a person be denied the right to obtain or renew his driver’s license?

If the applicant for a driver’s license is illiterate.

If he served a prison term of one year due to drunk driving prior to the submission of his license application.

If he is a new immigrant from a country which doesn’t have customary traffic rules.

If he is disqualified from driving or if he suffers from health problems which might endanger himself or others..

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Question:18

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:19

Define “ATV (All Terrain Vehicle)”:

A vehicle that has at least four wheels, with the rider sitting astride the vehicle and steering with handlebars.

A vehicle that has at least four wheels and is steered with a wheel.

A vehicle that has at least two wheels, with the rider sitting astride the vehicle and steering with handlebars.

A vehicle that has at least four wheels and is steered with a wheel. The driver sits on it with both legs on one side of the seat.

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Question:20

Is a policeman authorized to require a vehicle driver to undergo a blood test for the presence of alcohol or intoxicating drugs?

Yes. A policeman is authorized to require a blood test if he has reasonable suspicion that the driver is under the influence of alcohol or intoxicating drugs.

No. A policeman is not authorized to require the performance of any test without a court order.

No. A policeman is not authorized to require a driver to perform a blood test for determining alcohol or intoxicating-drug levels..

No. A policeman is not authorized to require a driver to perform any type of test, at any given time or place.

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Question:21

You are approaching a tunnel with a road sign displayed in front of you and want to overtake a slow vehicle driving ahead of you:

It is forbidden to overtake, or to try overtaking, within a distance of 100 meters before the tunnel.

If the tunnel is sufficiently lit, it is also permitted to overtake inside the tunnel.

It is forbidden to overtake,inside the tunnel or to try overtaking, within a distance of 50 meters before or after the tunnell

It is forbidden to overtake, and to try overtaking, within a distance of 250 meters before the tunnel.

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Question:22

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:23

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:24

Is the Licensing Authority allowed to revoke or suspend an existing driver’s license?

No, only the Israel Police is allowed to do so.

Yes, the Authority is allowed to do so, on the grounds of driving competence and medical fitness.

No, only a court of law is allowed to do so.

Yes, the Authority is allowed to revoke a driver’s license at its own discretion and for any reason.

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Question:25

Explain the term “independent brake”:

A device which causes the braking system to operate each wheel independently.

It is a device operated by the driver during continuous and steep descents.

A device within the braking system that brakes each wheel independently when the vehicle is slipping.

A spring loaded device that operates the braking system independently, and that starts operating when the air pressure in the braking system drops below its required level.

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Question:26

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:27

There are no traffic signs placed in the following intersection, According to the rules of giving right-of-way, in what order should vehicles that arrived at the same time enter the intersection?

You enter first (3), then the red vehicle (2), and the green vehicle will enter last (1).

First enters the green vehicle (1), the red vehicle next (2) and you go last (3).

The green vehicle (1) first, then you (3), and the red vehicle will enter last (2).

The order is simple - first to arrive is last to drive.

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Question:28

When is a driver of a motor vehicle required to dip the vehicle’s lights?

When driving behind another vehicle and his high beam hits the rear part of the vehicle in front.

When the vehicle’s “fog light” is also turned-on.

Only while driving inside a tunnel.

When driving behind another vehicle and his “fog light” and “high beam” are turned-on at the same time.

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Question:29

What is the statutory length limit of the vehicle in the picture?

14.10 meters.

13.75 meters.

18.75 meters.

15.50 meters.

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Question:30

Is a cyclist allowed to use a public transportation lane?

A cyclist may use a public transportation lane when it is the left lane only

Yes, when the lane is on the roadway’s right side

No, only motorcycles are allowed to use the public transportation lane

No, only public vehicles are allowed to use this lane

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