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How do I take the Israeli driving theory test in English?

A step-by-step guide to the Israeli driving theory test, from the online application to the result, with the official source for every fact.

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You can take the Israeli driving theory test in English, according to the National Road Safety Authority. Complete the online application, the eye test and the photo, then book on theorytest.org.il after the SMS invitation. For a private car (class B), the computer test has 30 multiple-choice questions, allows 40 minutes and requires at least 26 correct answers to pass.

Can I take the test in English?

According to the National Road Safety Authority, you can take the test in English for all licence classes. It also lists Hebrew, Arabic, French, Russian and Spanish.

The Ministry of Transport’s English licence page, updated 13.7.2026, is older than the Hebrew page, updated 26.10.2026, and differs from it. This guide follows the Hebrew pages.

Are audio or oral tests available?

The audio test is available only in Hebrew and Arabic. An oral test requires suitable documents and an approved request.

According to the National Road Safety Authority (2021), the oral test is for learners who cannot take the written test and present suitable documents: new immigrants “3 years in Israel” (the Authority’s own words) who have no translated test in their language; people with dyslexia; and Israeli residents who cannot read or write in the languages the printed test exists in. The same 2021 page says the oral test takes place only if the request is approved.

Who can take the test, and what comes before booking?

The minimum theory-test age for a private car (class B) is 15.5 years. If you are under 16, a valid Israeli passport is accepted by both the MoT and the exam operator.

  1. Submit the online application, including a medical declaration, through the Ministry of Transport service page.
  2. Do the eye test and have your photo taken at an authorised photo station.
  3. Wait for the SMS inviting you to register for the theory test.

The eye test is valid for 5 years from the day it was done, and applies to the licence class you want; classes that need a stricter test may require further eye tests even within that period. The operator also accepts a paper green form (Tofes Yarok) after an eye test and a signature by the licensing office. More detail, in Hebrew: the green form.

How do I book a theory-test appointment in Israel?

Book online through theorytest.org.il, the exam site linked by the Ministry of Transport.

  1. Choose a branch from the operator’s branch list, which includes addresses.
  2. Book your appointment and pay for it by credit card as part of booking online; the operator’s registration rules also list paying by credit card at the exam branch.
  3. Keep the booking confirmation sent by SMS and/or email.

For information on photo stations, theory-test stations and registration, the information page on the exam site gives *5678 / 1222-5678, 7:00-20:00. It does not say that you can book by phone. The operator’s booking terms say: changes up to 24 hours before; cancellation less than 24 h before is charged in full.

How much does the theory test cost?

The fee set in the Traffic Regulations is 57 ₪ (from 1.4.2026). The Ministry of Transport page says the fee is paid online on the exam site, and the operator’s booking terms make payment part of booking online.

What should I bring?

Bring a valid ID from the operator’s accepted list and either the SMS confirming that the online process is complete or the signed paper green form. The operator accepts only these documents: a biometric ID card, a valid Israeli passport, a valid soldier or officer card (active service), or a valid Israeli driving licence if you are adding a licence class.

Since 1.2.2026, old paper (non-biometric) ID cards are not accepted, and without valid ID you cannot enter. Bring any certificates you have for pedagogical accommodations.

What happens when I arrive?

The operator’s registration rules say to arrive at the branch 15 minutes before the booked time. Only the person taking the test may enter the branch; companions cannot come in. No bag or mobile phone is allowed in the exam room; lockers are provided.

Show your booking reference at reception: it is a condition of taking the test. The receptionist checks your identity; after a medical declaration you are photographed and sent to a computer station with the test for your licence class.

What are the questions and results like?

For a private car (class B), you can make at most 4 mistakes and still pass. You get your result immediately, with an answer sheet that marks the questions you got wrong.

The questions come from the Ministry of Transport’s official question bank, published on data.gov.il in English and the other languages listed above. The Ministry’s FAQ says the Hebrew bank contains 1,802 questions.

What happens after passing or failing?

A passed theory test is valid for 5 years, under the rule in force since 19.2.2023.

The National Road Safety Authority’s 2021 guidance says you may retake after failing as early as the next day, and must pay again; this is a practice, not a right set in the regulations. The regulations say the licensing authority may set the retake date, no later than 6 months after the previous exam. The text of the Traffic Regulations does not set a limit on the number of attempts.

If you failed the theory test, you can appeal the result online, free of charge. The MoT’s appeal page (updated 5.2.2023) gives up to 7 business days from the test date; the newer licence page (updated 26.10.2026) says within 7 days of the test. To be safe, appeal within 7 days of the test.

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