Chapter 6-10: Stopped vehicles with flashing lights

The ICBC written driving test features a section on “Stopped vehicles with flashing lights,” which focuses on keeping emergency responders and roadside workers safe.

BC Driving Test - Chapter 6-10: Stopped vehicles with flashing lights

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When passing a stopped tow truck with flashing lights in a zone where the speed limit is 75 km/h, what is your maximum legal speed?

50 km/h

75 km/h

40 km/h

60 km/h

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What is the main purpose of this law?

To make highways safer for roadside workers and emergency personnel.

To improve fuel efficiency for passing cars.

To allow drivers to see the incident more clearly.

To reduce traffic congestion.

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In addition to slowing down, what is required of a driver in the lane nearest to a stopped vehicle with flashing lights?

Come to a complete stop before passing.

Turn on their own vehicle's hazard lights.

Change lanes if it is safe to do so.

Flash their headlights as a warning.

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Which of the following is NOT an example of a vehicle for which this rule applies?

A garbage collector with flashing yellow lights.

A highway maintenance truck with flashing lights.

A conservation officer's vehicle with flashing lights.

A personal car pulled over with hazard lights on.

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Under which circumstance does this rule NOT apply?

In a construction zone.

On a divided highway when approaching the vehicle from the opposite direction.

When passing a tow truck instead of a police car.

During nighttime hours.

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What is the primary action a driver must take when approaching a stopped vehicle displaying flashing lights?

Slow down and leave plenty of room.

Maintain current speed and lane position.

Speed up to pass the vehicle quickly.

Honk to acknowledge the vehicle.

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If the posted speed limit on a highway is 90 km/h, what is the maximum speed you are allowed to travel when passing a stopped police car with flashing lights?

90 km/h

70 km/h

80 km/h

40 km/h

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Drivers are required to slow down and move over when approaching vehicles such as police cars, ambulances, fire trucks, or tow trucks displaying flashing lights. This section explains the “Move Over Law” in British Columbia, which requires extra caution and space to prevent accidents. Practicing these questions helps drivers understand their responsibilities and the importance of protecting those working on or near the road, contributing to a safer driving environment across the province.