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

Grip the wheel firmly and avoid heavy braking

When under control steer fully back on the pavement

Take your foot off the gas pedal to slow down

Do all of these

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Before moving from a parked position, you should…?

Sound your horn and pull away from the curb slowly

Signal and pull away from the curb

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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When another vehicle wants to pass you should…?

Signal the other driver not to pass

Move to the right and let it pass

Move to the left to prevent passing

Speed up so that passing is not necessary

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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

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

Put brakes on hard and try to prevent vehicle from skidding

Apply brakes the same way you always do

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

Turn off the ignition

Gear down and use motor to assist in braking

Disengage the clutch and coast

Place the gear shift in neutral

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

120

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When parking facing downhill you should…?

Turn your front wheels towards the curb or right shoulder

Leave your front wheels parallel to the curb

Set your parking brake only

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

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

Making eye contact

Driving in their blind spot

Using the radio

Passing

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

Over one year old and 9 kg

One year old and 7 kg

Over one year old and 20 kg

One year old and 9 kg

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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 proceed with caution

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

Stop, then edge into traffic

Slow down, signal and turn

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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

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

Signal light is out of order, proceed with caution

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

3 metres

6 metres

5 metres

4 metres

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Never change lanes without…?

Signaling and decreasing speed

Signaling, checking the rear view mirror and checking blind spots

Checking the rear view mirror

Blowing your horn and providing the appropriate hand signal

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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 left side of the roadway

Close to the center line of the roadway

Close to the right hand side of the roadway

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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…?

90 days

60 days

30 days

7 days

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

A bridge or tunnel

All answers are correct

A bicycle lane

When driving outside urban areas

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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…?

Wait for the light to turn green

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

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

100 km/h

60 km/h

80 km/h

50 km/h

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

Close to the left side of the roadway

The lane approaching from the left

Close to the centre line of the roadway

Close to the right side of the road

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

In whatever fashion they choose

The same way they drive in summer

Faster

Slower

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Parking lights should be used…?

For parking only

At any time

When driving on a well lighted street

When driving in heavy fog

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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?

5 metres

10 metres

15 metres

7 metres

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

Pass at your discretion

Pass only when no traffic is sight

Overtake and pass with caution

It is unsafe to pass

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

On low beam

Leave them off

In any of these ways

On high beam

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What is the minimum parking distance from a fire hydrant?

3 m

5 m

2 m

4 m

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The minimum safe following distance in traffic is…?

Five car lengths to the other vehicle

A two second gap to the other vehicle

A one second gap to the other vehicle

Seven car lengths behind the other vehicle

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What action should you take if your vehicle is hydroplaning?

Brake hard, applying as much force as possible

Without braking, decelerate and drive straight ahead

Have your vehicle checked by a mechanic

Brake gently and quickly pull over

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What should you do if your engine fails while driving?

Signal and move off the road

All answers are correct

Activate your hazard lights

Stay with your car and raise the hood

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

Never

For identification purpose only

In case of emergencies

To another person who is learning to drive

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If a tire blows out you should…?

Apply heavy braking

Keep your foot on the brake and steer to the left

Keep your foot on brake and steer to the right

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

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The ICBC Knowledge Test is an essential step towards getting your driver’s license in British Columbia, Canada. It is designed to assess your understanding of road signs, traffic laws, and safe driving practices. To pass the test, you must demonstrate a thorough knowledge of these topics.