Theory test questions: Road safety, page 2
400 official Israeli theory test questions on road safety, with the correct answer to each.
- What reason justifies an unexpected pull from the roadway into the “hard shoulder”?
Correct answer: Sudden appearance of an undesirable element in the driving lane.
- What is the risk in braking while being forced to pull onto the “hard shoulder”?
Correct answer: The Vehicle may spin as a result of braking on different types of road surfaces that have different grades of friction.
- What are the characteristics of a mountain road?
Correct answer: Narrow and winding roadway, sharp curves, bends and sudden slopes.
- What risks are expected whilst driving on a mountain road?
Correct answer: Loss of braking ability and head-on collision. Difficulty yo pull off the road.
- How can we minimize the risk of brake loss while driving on a mountain road?
Correct answer: Drive in anappropriate (low) gear and avoid excessive use of the brakes.
- How can you avoid frontal collision while driving on a narrow and winding mountain road?
Correct answer: Drive on the far right of the roadway, turn-on the lights, and adjust your speed to the road’s conditions.
- What causes a vehicle to skid on the roadway?
Correct answer: When the braking forces or the vehicle's inertia exceed the tire’s ability to grip of the roadway.
- While braking and slowing down, what force of nature is applied on the vehicle?
Correct answer: The force of inertia, i.e. the force which causes the vehicle to continue moving.
- While turning, what natural force pushes the vehicle against the direction of the turn?
Correct answer: Centrifugal force.
- What are the elements that contribute to vehicle skidding?
Correct answer: Every element that prevents direct contact between the tire and the roadway, such as: water, oil, mud, gravel, etc.
- What are the reasons for a vehicle skidding on a road?
Correct answer: Late and sudden braking and the presence of elements that prevent traction on the road’s surface.
- What is the imminent danger when a vehicle skids whilst driving?
Correct answer: Loss of steering ability and loss of control over the vehicle.
- How can we moderate a situation in which our vehicle skids on the road?
Correct answer: Through correct speed ,steering and a correct and early use of the brakes.
- How can we prevent our vehicle from skidding?
Correct answer: By driving reasonably and using the brakes in a gentle manner.
- What specific problems do drivers face at night?
Correct answer: Restricted field of vision, being dazzled )blinded) incorrect distance estimations.
- What would you do when driving at night and you are dazzled )blinded) by a vehicle approaching from your opposite direction?
Correct answer: Slow down, keep to the right and look at the yellow line or at the right edge of the road.
- How can you manage to keep your braking distance within the range of your vehicle’s lights while driving at night?
Correct answer: By adjusting your driving speed to your field of vision at all times.
- How can you reduce the effect of being blinded by a vehicle approaching from your opposite direction?
Correct answer: By not looking into the blinding light, and by slowing down and driving on the right of the road.
- What are the risks of driving continuously for many hours?
Correct answer: Severe tiredness and a tendency to fall asleep.
- How can we overcome the problem of tiredness whilst driving?
Correct answer: By having adequate rest before driving and making rest and refreshment breaks during your journey.
- Can a short refreshment break whilst driving lessen the driver’s tiredness?
Correct answer: Yes, for a short time.
- From which side should a driver approach his vehicle before entering it?
Correct answer: From the vehicle’s front and he should face the traffic.
- What should be the initial actions taken by a driver after entering the vehicle and before starting to drive?
Correct answer: Adjusting the seat, steering wheel, mirrors and head rests.
- What are we required to see in the inner mirror of the vehicle?
Correct answer: The surrounding that is seen from the rear windshield and, as much as possible, from both its sides.
- What are we required to see in the outer side mirrors of the vehicle?
Correct answer: The tip of the vehicle’s side body and the road at the sides of the vehicle.
- What are we required to ensure before starting to drive?
Correct answer: That we can operate and use the vehicle proficiently.
- What are we required to check and verify before starting-up the vehicle’s engine?
Correct answer: That the foot brake is pressed, the parking brake secured, the gear handle is in Neutral (N) and the clutch is pressed (in automatic vehicles – Parking (P))
- How would you avoid danger when starting to drive?
Correct answer: By observing correctly the road and the traffic on it, before starting to drive.
- What is the correct way to check the road when starting to drive and merging with traffic?
Correct answer: Glance in the mirrors and turn our head in the direction to which we intend to drive.
- Is it enough to signal only when you begin to drive?
Correct answer: No, signaling doesn’t give you any right. You need to make sure that you look around correctly in addition to signaling.
- What are the provisions for driving in a straight line, without swerving?
Correct answer: Focusing on the furthest possible object you can see.
- What are the advantages of looking far ahead?
Correct answer: Obtaining all the information required for planning the drive according to the road’s conditions and avoiding surprises.
- Being familiar with the different systems in the driver’s compartment whilst driving:
Correct answer: Allows the driver to fully concentrate on the traffic and the road.
- Proper adjustment of the driver’s seat:
Correct answer: Allows you to comfortably see the road and to have an easy and non-tiring drive.
- What measure is it important to take before stepping on the brake pedal in order to slow down or to stop?
Correct answer: Check if there is a vehicle behind by glancing at the mirrors.
- How can a correct grip of the steering wheel help to control the vehicle and to keep it stable?
Correct answer: A correct grip of the steering wheel allows precise turning of the wheel, thus allowing control at all times.
- In a vehicle with a manual (regular) gearbox, it is important to adjust the gears:
Correct answer: In order to determine the driving speed.without strain on the engine.
- What is the correct order of actions while reducing the vehicle’s speed?
Correct answer: Slowing down and shifting to lower gear.
- What limitations does a driver experience while driving in reverse?
Correct answer: Limited field of vision and uncomfortable vehicle operation.
- At what speed are we required to drive in reverse?
Correct answer: Always slow.
- What are you always obliged to do while driving in reverse?
Correct answer: Take care as well as appropriate measures to prevent danger, impact, nuisance or disturbance.
- The silver vehicle (1) exits from parking while driving in reverse. What would be your reaction?
Correct answer: Slow down and prepare to stop (2).
- What should a driver do when he intends to turn right?
Correct answer: Take into account the chance that there will be a cyclist to his right during the turn, and take measures to avoid hitting him.
- What should you do when your driving lane is blocked by the double-parked silver vehicle (marked with a circle)?
Correct answer: Slow down, allow the vehicle coming from the opposite direction to pass undisturbed, and then overtake the parked vehicle.
- What is the required conduct of a driver that exits a dirt road and intends to enter a paved road?
Correct answer: He should give way to all vehicles on the paved road, from right and left, and then enter the road.
- According to the following picture, is it permitted to deviate to the opposite lane?
Correct answer: No, due to the double continuous separation line on the roadway.
- How would a strong side-wind affect the movement of the tall truck?
Correct answer: 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.
- What effect does the distance between vehicles have on the overtaking process?
Correct answer: Short distance reduces the field of vision and increases the risk in overtaking.
- According to the following indications, how many vehicles are standing in front of you?
Correct answer: There are two vehicles in front of you. There is the silver vehicle and another shadow in front of it.
- What are you required to do when you see that the overtaking silver vehicle intends to return to the right lane?
Correct answer: Allow it to return safely and without disturbance.
- What is the driver of the silver vehicle required to do according to the following picture?
Correct answer: Slow down and allow the vehicle that exits from the parking space to merge in traffic.
- How should the driver of the silver vehicle respond, when the driver of the dark vehicle wants to park his vehicle in reverse between two vehicles next to the sidewalk?
Correct answer: Slow down or even stop and allow the driver of the dark vehicle to finish parking.
- What is the purpose of the “hard shoulder” on freeways?
Correct answer: It is an escape place in case of danger.
- What risks should be taken into account on the following roadway?
Correct answer: Sudden appearance of pedestrians or children from between the parked cars.
- A driver approaches a pedestrian crossing marked on the road.Although ther are no pedestrians on the crossing. The driver should,
Correct answer: Slow down to ensure that there no pedestrians in the vicinity.
- According to the following picture, what caused the poor field of vision?
Correct answer: The fog caused the poor field of vision.
- In the following picture, the response of the drivers to the vehicle that comes out of parking is unclear. How is the truck driver required to respond to this situation?
Correct answer: Slow down and stop if necessary, to verify that the drivers in front of him conduct themselves safely.
- How is a driver supposed to deal with a situation in which pedestrians are crossing his driving lane on a crossing whilst he is making a right turn?
Correct answer: Slow down and even stop, and allow the pedestrians to cross at the pedestrian crossing.
- You are driving a vehicle that approaches the cyclist in the picture from behind. What risk might be posed by the cyclist ?
Correct answer: The cyclist might pull onto the roadway or otherwise trip and fall into it.
- What are you required to do when the truck in the picture enters your driving lane?
Correct answer: Allow it to enter the lane without disturbance.
- Which of the vehicles displayed in the picture is not parked correctly?
Correct answer: The vehicle park before the pedestrian crossing
- How can you be safe while driving on a congested road?
Correct answer: Make sure to make a peripheral check, keep a safe distance in all directions and drive at a reasonable speed.
- On a sharp curve, slow down:
Correct answer: Before entering the curve.
- Which of the following sentences is correct as regards to other drivers?
Correct answer: You shouldn’t assume that other drivers will always give you right of way.
- The vehicle coming from your opposite direction (1) started to turn to his left. How would you respond?
Correct answer: Slow down or stop and allow the white vehicle in the intersection to complete the turn..
- How would you conduct yourself according to the picture?
Correct answer: Glance at the mirrors, slow down and stop if necessary.
- How would you conduct yourself in the following situation?
Correct answer: Glance at the mirrors, slow down and stop if required..
- How would you handle the following situation?
Correct answer: Slow down and overtake the cyclist, whilst maintaining proper lateral distance from him and observing his movements.
- Describe the following situation:
Correct answer: Children playing on the road. I will take every necessary precaution so as not to endanger them.
- How would you respond to the situation depicted in the following picture?
Correct answer: Slow down, follow the children movement and prepare to stop.
- How would you conduct yourself according to the situation depicted in the following picture?
Correct answer: Glance at the mirrors, slow down, follow the children movement on both sides of the roadway and – if required – stop to avoid endangering them.
- When would the following vehicles be able to continue driving?
Correct answer: Only when the barrier is completely opened and a green light is shown by the traffic light.
- How are you required to conduct yourself according to the occurrence depicted in the picture?
Correct answer: Slow down carefully and stop if needed, because a child might be chasing the ball.
- How would you avoid hitting the pedestrian in the picture?
Correct answer: Drive slowly and identify the pedestrian as early as possible on the road.
- Which measures would you take in the following situation?
Correct answer: Slow down and stop if necessary.
- How would you conduct yourself according to the picture:
Correct answer: Slow down and even stop if necessary to allow the pedestrian to cross the road.
- How are you required to conduct yourself according to the event that is depicted in the following picture?
Correct answer: Slow down, show extreme caution, and don’t do anything that might endanger or scare the pedestrian.
- How would you respond to the indications in the following picture?
Correct answer: Slow down and be prepared to stop, in order to avoid hitting the open door.
- How can you avoid collision according to the indications in the following picture?
Correct answer: Keep a proper distance from parked vehicles.
- What characterizes the following road?
Correct answer: It is an urban road with parked vehicles, and pedestrians might emerge from between the parked vehicles.
- 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?
Correct answer: Slow down and be prepared to stop.
- Is it permitted to overtake according to the situation described in the picture?
Correct answer: Yes, provided that we take all the required precautions to avoid hitting children that might run into the roadway.
- How are you required to conduct yourself according to the occurrence that is depicted in the following picture?
Correct answer: Slow down and even stop if needed, and allow the pedestrian to finish crossing safely.
- According to the picture, who of those involved should take measures to prevent an accident?
Correct answer: The driver should slow down and even stop if necessary.
- How are you required to conduct yourself according to the following picture?
Correct answer: Stop, pedestrians are crossing the roadway.
- Assuming that the vehicles in the following picture are functioning properly – Which traffic offence was committed according to the picture?
Correct answer: Standing and stopping on a traffic island and preventing the free flow of traffic.
- The following picture contains several road elements. How should a driver respond when approaching these elements?
Correct answer: Slow down and keep to the right.
- What are you required to ensure, among other things, before lifting the car in order to change a wheel?
Correct answer: That the car will not move.
- How are you required to conduct yourself according to the occurrence that is depicted in the following picture?
Correct answer: Slow down and drive carefully. The road’s conditions, e.g. the fruits on the road, prevent a good grip on the road.
- According to the picture, what limitation is faced by the green (commercial) pick-up truck that wishes to turn right?
Correct answer: The driver of the pick-up truck should be careful, because there is another vehicle driving in a “blind spot” to his right.
- How are you required to conduct yourself in the following road section?
Correct answer: Slow down and keep to the right of the roadway, due to the limited field of vision.
- What is the imminent danger in the following road section?
Correct answer: The appearance of a vehicle coming from your opposite direction in your driving lane.
- What is the driver obliged to do according to the following picture?
Correct answer: Slow down and keep to the right.
- What is the speed limit for private vehicles on the following road section?
Correct answer: 80 k.p.h.
- According to the picture, how are you required to conduct yourself when driving on the roadway?
Correct answer: Pay attention to the vehicle coming out of the dirt road.
- What is required from a driver that approaches the road signs appearing in the following picture?
Correct answer: To adjust to urban driving speed, give right of way to the vehicle on his right on the road and be careful of pedestrians.
- What conduct can be expected from the vehicles in the following picture?
Correct answer: To slow down at the entry to the sharp curve and keep driving on the far right of the roadway.
- How are you required to conduct yourself according to the situation depicted in the following picture?
Correct answer: Slow down and pay attention to any change in the conduct of other road users.
- How are you required to conduct yourself according to the following picture?
Correct answer: Slow down and keep to the right; winding road ahead.
- How are you required to conduct yourself according to the following picture?
Correct answer: Continue driving normally, while paying attention to the other vehicles in your direction of driving.