Driver's License Categories & Classifications in Israel

Getting your Israeli Driver's License

In order to get your driver's license you are required to take an eye test, pass a theoretical test in order to obtain your learner's driving permit, take a specified number of driving lessons with a qualified and accredited driving instructor and then pass the practical driving test. The number of driving lessons you are required to take, depends on the type of license you are applying for and the vehicle you will be driving.

As of 15 June 2015, driver's licenses, in Israel, are categorized and classified into the following types:

Category/Classification for Motorcycles
A	Motorcycle above 35 kilowatts (kw)
A1	Motorcycle where the engine power does not exceed 35 kw (14.916 horsepower)
A2	Motorcycle up to 125 cc's where the engine power does not exceed 11 kw (47.46horsepower)

Category/Classification for Other Vehicles
B	Vehicle up to 3.5 tons (private vehicle - that's the one most of us need)
C1	Up to 12 tons
C	Above 12 tons
C, E	Semi-trailer
B, D	Bus and private
C1, D	Bus and freight
D1	Taxi and minibus up to 5 tons
D2	Public transport minibus up to 5 tons
D3	Private transport minibus up to 5 tons
7	Tourist license
1	Tractor license

Converting your Foreign Driver's License to an Israeli License

If you have recently arrived in Israel with a foreign driver's license, it is a fairly simple procedure to convert your license to a local Israeli license as outlined here...

Drive safely with these...

Israel road signs explained

Accident procedure - swapping details after an accident

Calling the emergency services

Important Hebrew, English and transliterated terms every driver and vehicle owner should know