BC TRAFFIC RULES 02

BC has strict requirements for obtaining a driver’s license, including passing written and road tests. Failure to follow traffic rules and regulations can result in fines, demerit points on one’s driving record, and even license suspension.

BC Driving Test - Rules 2

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If you are convicted of driving while impaired (BAC reading over .08), you’ll lose your driver’s licence immediately for…?

30 days

7 days

90 days

60 days

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When parking facing downhill you should…?

Set your parking brake only

Turn your front wheels to the left and set your parking brake

Turn your front wheels towards the curb or right shoulder

Leave your front wheels parallel to the curb

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Under what circumstances may you lend your driver's license to another?

In case of emergencies

Never

To another person who is learning to drive

For identification purpose only

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A flashing red beacon above an intersection means…?

Slow down and if necessary yield right-of-way to cars approaching from the left or right

Signal light is out of order, proceed with caution

Slow down and drive with increased caution

You must come to a complete stop. Move through the intersection only when it is safe to do so

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What action should you take if your vehicle is hydroplaning?

Without braking, decelerate and drive straight ahead

Brake hard, applying as much force as possible

Brake gently and quickly pull over

Have your vehicle checked by a mechanic

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Never change lanes without…?

Checking the rear view mirror

Blowing your horn and providing the appropriate hand signal

Signaling and decreasing speed

Signaling, checking the rear view mirror and checking blind spots

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What is the minimum parking distance from a fire hydrant?

4 m

5 m

3 m

2 m

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What should you do if your engine fails while driving?

Signal and move off the road

All answers are correct

Stay with your car and raise the hood

Activate your hazard lights

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A solid line at the left of your lane means…?

Pass at your discretion

Overtake and pass with caution

It is unsafe to pass

Pass only when no traffic is sight

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When another vehicle wants to pass you should…?

Speed up so that passing is not necessary

Move to the left to prevent passing

Move to the right and let it pass

Signal the other driver not to pass

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if you want to park near a railway crossing, you must make sure that you are how far away from the nearest rail to you?

10 metres

15 metres

5 metres

7 metres

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How far away from a stop sign, traffic control signal or crosswalk are you required to park?

5 metres

4 metres

3 metres

6 metres

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When your wheels go off the pavement, you should do which of the following?

Take your foot off the gas pedal to slow down

Do all of these

When under control steer fully back on the pavement

Grip the wheel firmly and avoid heavy braking

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It is against the law to park in which of the following?

A bridge or tunnel

A bicycle lane

All answers are correct

When driving outside urban areas

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Before moving from a parked position, you should…?

Signal and pull away from the curb

Sound your horn and pull away from the curb slowly

Check other traffic, signal and pull away from the curb quickly

Always signal and check for traffic, pulling out only when it is safe to do so

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Parking lights should be used…?

When driving in heavy fog

When driving on a well lighted street

At any time

For parking only

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Children in cars must ride in a rear-facing infant seat until they are...?

One year old and 7 kg

Over one year old and 20 kg

One year old and 9 kg

Over one year old and 9 kg

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When driving behind or beside a large vehicle, you should avoid…?

Driving in their blind spot

Using the radio

Making eye contact

Passing

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In what position on the roadway must you be before making a left turn from a one-way traffic street?

It does not matter provided you signal

Close to the center line of the roadway

Close to the left side of the roadway

Close to the right hand side of the roadway

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The best way to stop quickly on a wet or icy roadway is to…?

Brake, if wheels lock then release pressure and reapply until you come to a stop

Apply brakes the same way you always do

Keep foot off brake and let the vehicle slow and stop automatically

Put brakes on hard and try to prevent vehicle from skidding

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Traction is affected by slippery conditions; in winter drivers should drive…?

In whatever fashion they choose

Faster

The same way they drive in summer

Slower

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In what lane of traffic should you drive when you intend to make a right-hand turn?

Close to the centre line of the roadway

Close to the right side of the road

Close to the left side of the roadway

The lane approaching from the left

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The minimum safe following distance in traffic is…?

A two second gap to the other vehicle

Seven car lengths behind the other vehicle

A one second gap to the other vehicle

Five car lengths to the other vehicle

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During poor weather conditions such as rain, snow, smoke and fog, how should you use your headlights?

On high beam

On low beam

In any of these ways

Leave them off

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If a tire blows out you should…?

Keep your foot on brake and steer to the right

Apply heavy braking

Keep your foot on the brake and steer to the left

Take your foot off the gas pedal and steer the vehicle firmly in the direction you want to go

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Unless a sign tells you otherwise, the maximum speed limit allowed outside of cities and towns…?

80 km/h

50 km/h

100 km/h

60 km/h

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When a right turn against a red signal light is permitted, what does the law require you to do before entering the intersection and making a turn?

Slow down, signal and turn

Come to a complete stop and wait until the way is clear

Stop, then edge into traffic

Slow down proceed with caution

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On approaching an intersection where a traffic signal light is red and a policeman motions you to go through, you should…?

Obey the policeman's signal and proceed

Call the policeman's attention to the red light

Stop to make sure he wants you to go through

Wait for the light to turn green

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When descending a steep hill, a good and safe driving practice is to…?

Place the gear shift in neutral

Gear down and use motor to assist in braking

Turn off the ignition

Disengage the clutch and coast

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You should be within how many centimetres of the curb when parallel parking?

120

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