BC TRAFFIC RULES 01

Traffic rules and regulations in British Columbia, Canada, are strict and enforced thoroughly by authorities. Speed limits are marked on roads and highways, and drivers must obey them.

BC Driving Test - Rules 1

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While you are driving with a learner’s license, a qualified supervisor must sit beside you when you are driving.

True

False

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Drivers licensed under the Graduated Driver License Program are restricted from operating a vehicle…?

During daytime

When any amount of alcohol has been consumed

Without a supervisor

With a blood alcohol concentration over .08

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If you are involved in a reportable accident, you must report this to your nearest provincial or municipal police...?

Immediately

Within 48 hours

Within 72 hours

Within 24 hours

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If a traffic signal changes while a pedestrian is still on the street, which of the following has the right-of-way?

Motorists coming from the pedestrian’s right

The pedestrian

Motorists making a turn

Motorists coming from the pedestrian’s left

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When the traffic signal light facing you is red and you intend to go straight through the intersection, what must you do first?

Stop, give pedestrians the right-of-way, and then proceed with caution

Stop, wait until the light changes to green and the intersection is clear before moving through it

Stop, proceed when the way is clear

Slow down, proceed when the way is clear

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A flashing yellow beacon above an intersection indicates…?

Drive with caution

Stop if making a right turn

Stop if making a left turn

Continue at same speed

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The first license new drivers receive is a:

Learner’s license

Class 6 license

Class 5 license

Class 1 license

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When lights are required, drivers are required to switch to low beam headlights…?

If they choose to

Within 300m of an oncoming vehicle

Within 150 metres of an oncoming vehicle

Within 1 KM of an oncoming vehicle

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What you cannot see in your vehicle rear and side view mirrors is said to be in your…?

Danger zone

Blind spot

Dark area

Safe zone

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Large trucks require…?

More time for stopping only

More space for turning only

Wider lanes

More time and space for starting, stopping, and turning

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When entering a freeway you should:

Drive slowly and be prepared to stop for freeway traffic

Slow down, and then enter the freeway at a sharp angle

Signal and increase your speed to merge smoothly with traffic

Stop on the acceleration lane, wait for an opening, and then enter the freeway rapidly.

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When on streets designed for two-way traffic, if you hear the siren of an emergency vehicle what does the law require you to do?

Pull as far to the right as possible and stop

Continue at the same speed

Speed up to get out of the way

Signal to the driver to pass

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A red signal light with a green arrow shown at an intersection indicates…?

The green arrow is a signal for pedestrians only

Stop and wait for the green signal before making turn in the direction of the arrow

Proceed with caution in the direction of arrow

Stop and then proceed

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Most skids are the result of driver error. Skids may occur when you…?

Brake too hard

All of these

Accelerate too fast

Drive too fast

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When driving at night with your high beams on, how close are you allowed to get to another car before you dim your headlights?

100 metres

150 metres

250 metres

200 metres

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A school zone sign indicating a speed limit of 30 km/h means…?

You must slow down to the indicated speed between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. on school days

You must slow down to the indicated speed between 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. and from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.

You must slow down to the indicated speed at all times

You must slow down to the indicated speed during hazardous conditions

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Which of the following has the right-of-way over all others at an intersection when the light is green?

Vehicles turning right

Pedestrians crossing against the light

Vehicles turning left

Pedestrians crossing with the light

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A flashing "don't walk" means pedestrians should…?

Cross in all circumstances

Disregard all signals

Not cross but finish crossing the street if they have already started

Cross if there is no oncoming traffic

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Where there are no posted speed limits, the maximum speed in cities and towns is…?

40km/h

30km/h

60km/h

50km/h

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If a child weighs more than 18 kg but is less than 145 cm tall and less than nine years old they must...?

Use an approved booster seat

Use a seatbelt

Use an approved car seat

Sit in the front seat

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Driving slower than surrounding traffic is…?

Considered safe if there is bad weather

A hazard only when your speed is less than 70% of all other freeway speed

A hazard since other drivers may become frustrated or angry and try to pass you

Permitted if you are unaware of the speed limit

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Never use the cruise control feature…?

All answers are correct

On wet, slippery, snowy or icy surfaces

On winding roads

In urban traffic

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Under all conditions you should drive at a speed that will allow you to…?

Stop within 90 m

Stop within 150 m

Stop within a safe distance

Stop within 60 m

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It’s illegal to smoke in any motor vehicle when there are any passengers under ___ years old.

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Who is responsible to make sure that all passengers are properly secured with seatbelts or child restraint systems?

Passengers

Police

Vehicle owner

Driver

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On a roadway where traffic is moving in both directions, in what position must you be before making a left turn?

Close to the right-hand side of the roadway

Close to the left-hand side of the roadway

Immediately to the right of the centerline of the roadway

It does not matter provided you signal

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If your vehicle becomes disabled on highway, you should…?

Get out and walk to get help

Blow your horn to ask for help

Pull over, activate your emergency flashers and wait for help

Get out and try to wave highway traffic around your vehicle

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The driver of a motor vehicle is not permitted to carry, in a house or boat trailer…?

Flammable materials

Persons

Firearms

Pets

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Upon approaching a stop sign, what does the law require you to do before entering an intersection?

Stop, sound horn, then proceed

Slow down, sound horn and proceed

Slow down and if way is clear, proceed

Stop, and when it is safe to do so, proceed

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A flashing green light at the intersection where turns to the left and right are permitted indicates?

You may proceed straight through if the way is clear

You may turn to the left if the way is clear

All of these

You may turn to the right if the way is clear

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What You Need to Know about BC driving tests

Once you’ve completed the ICBC knowledge test, you must move immediately to the next step to get your driver’s license.

Unlike the previous step, the BC driving test is all about application, which means it’s a test regarding how well you can drive a car on the British Columbia road. This test will measure your knowledge of traffic laws, your parking skills on either public or private lots, or your discretion and ability to navigate through poor visibility road instances, among many others. In this test, the examiner must monitor how you follow promptly and understand their instructions or how well you’re acquainted with various road rules. This ensures that you’re equipped enough with the necessary knowledge to drive on the road and that you are one to follow safety regulations while driving.

The BC Driving Test and How it’s Conducted

According to some, BC driving tests can be difficult test to pass. Before you even acquire a full license, you must undergo two driving road tests. If you’re looking for a regular class 5 driver’s license, you must be able to exude driving proficiency within a 45-minute time frame to pass. However, before you start, the examiner must first ensure you’re well-informed about test requirements and reassess if the vehicle is roadworthy. After all that, the driving test ensues.

These driving tests can be done in any weather conditions, including sunny or bad weather, while it’s raining or even at night. Whatever it is, the examiner will pay close attention to have you go about these situations and how you can drive your car while following road rules. The examiner will usually test you on how to pass other cars in intersections, at highways, how you back up the car, and how smoothly you drive it. If, at any rate, you fail to understand the examiner’s instructions or disobey them in that manner – they will automatically fail you.

In case of mistakes, you will be instructed to back up. Here, they will tell you what part you went wrong, explain why it was so, and then encourage you to keep driving after that. However, your examiner will instruct you to stop if you commit some of these mistakes: failing to halt at a stop sign, do not yield to or consider pedestrians, passing a red light, going the wrong lane, failing to follow road regulations, and disobeying the instructions of the examiner. If, at any rate, you do one of these things, expect that you will be told to stop abruptly.

Usually, at the end of your test, your examiner will spend time explaining your drive’s results and answer your questions if you have any. Also, you must perform seven out of nine skill maneuvers during the road test. The second road test, which requires three skill-related actions, may be done if the new driver has already had the “N” license for at least two years and if 18 months of a Graduated Licensing Program has been completed successfully. These road tests usually involve at least 35 to 40 minutes.

What should I do to prepare?

If you’re taking the BC driving test and using your car, ensure your vehicle is in good condition. Before the test, your examiner will inspect your vehicle according to a safety checklist; that’s why you must ensure that your tires, brakes, headlights, horn, mirrors, and window tinting are working just right enough for you to have a smooth driving test experience.

Moreover, it would help if you remembered to bring your road test fee, the required documents, and your accepted ID on the test day.

Things to keep in mind

If you want to pass your BC driving test, you first have to make sure that you take everything that you’ve learned from the knowledge test since this practical test especially requires a good grasp of BC road rules. This means that if you’ve already familiarized yourself enough regarding the traffic laws and the different safety rules when driving, you can already be assured that you will perform well in the test. However, for good measure, here are some things to keep in mind.

Practice driving before your actual test

It can be good for you if you can fit in a driving lesson or a test drive on your BC driving test day. This way, you can pre-empt certain things or maneuvers you need to consider or even clarify questions you still have trouble comprehending at the last minute. Doing this can especially be great to calm your nerves and prepare you for your actual driving. You can be in the proper disposition once you’re already taking your driving test.

Arrive on time

Being late doesn’t do any good for anyone – in fact, it will only heighten your anxiety which could cause you to rush your test or even make poorly thought decisions. Being on time for your test will give you ample time to prepare yourself so that you can start the test off correctly. To do this, ensure you don’t stress too much the day before the test and get enough sleep to avoid the jitters and the nerve-wracking feeling you might get the next day.

Decide when to take your test

While some might not be aware of this, it’s also vital that you know the best time for taking your BC driving test. You have to consider a date when you’re not entirely preoccupied with many things, especially not when you’re overloaded with worry and stress. Make sure you have your driving test on a day when you can give it your full attention so you can focus and have a higher rate of passing.

What will happen if I fail the driving test?

If unfortunately, you fail the road test, you can still retake the test after 48 hours. However, failing the driving test three times will mean you’re not eligible for a license unless you have already taken and passed the Driver Improvement Program.