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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The minimum safe following distance in traffic is…?

A two second gap to the other vehicle

Seven car lengths behind the other vehicle

Five car lengths to the other vehicle

A one second gap to the other vehicle

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

The lane approaching from the left

Close to the right side of the road

Close to the centre line of the roadway

Close to the left side of the roadway

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

One year old and 9 kg

Over one year old and 9 kg

One year old and 7 kg

Over one year old and 20 kg

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Never change lanes without…?

Checking the rear view mirror

Signaling and decreasing speed

Blowing your horn and providing the appropriate hand signal

Signaling, checking the rear view mirror and checking blind spots

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When another vehicle wants to pass you should…?

Move to the right and let it pass

Signal the other driver not to pass

Move to the left to prevent passing

Speed up so that passing is not necessary

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

In any of these ways

On high beam

On low beam

Leave them off

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

Slower

In whatever fashion they choose

The same way they drive in summer

Faster

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When parking facing downhill you should…?

Turn your front wheels towards the curb or right shoulder

Set your parking brake only

Leave your front wheels parallel to the curb

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

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

3 metres

4 metres

5 metres

6 metres

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

120

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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…?

7 days

30 days

60 days

90 days

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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

7 metres

15 metres

10 metres

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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?

Stop, then edge into traffic

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

Slow down, signal and turn

Slow down proceed with caution

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

To another person who is learning to drive

In case of emergencies

For identification purpose only

Never

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

Gear down and use motor to assist in braking

Disengage the clutch and coast

Place the gear shift in neutral

Turn off the ignition

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Before moving from a parked position, you should…?

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

Signal and pull away from the curb

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

Sound your horn and pull away from the curb slowly

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What should you do if your engine fails while driving?

Signal and move off the road

Activate your hazard lights

Stay with your car and raise the hood

All answers are correct

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

Overtake and pass with caution

Pass only when no traffic is sight

It is unsafe to pass

Pass at your discretion

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

Passing

Making eye contact

Driving in their blind spot

Using the radio

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

A bicycle lane

A bridge or tunnel

When driving outside urban areas

All answers are correct

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

Do all of these

Grip the wheel firmly and avoid heavy braking

Take your foot off the gas pedal to slow down

When under control steer fully back on the pavement

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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

Wait for the light to turn green

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…?

80 km/h

50 km/h

100 km/h

60 km/h

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What action should you take if your vehicle is hydroplaning?

Brake hard, applying as much force as possible

Brake gently and quickly pull over

Without braking, decelerate and drive straight ahead

Have your vehicle checked by a mechanic

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A flashing red beacon above an intersection means…?

Slow down and drive with increased caution

Signal light is out of order, proceed with caution

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

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

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If a tire blows out you should…?

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

Apply heavy braking

Keep your foot on the brake and steer to the left

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

Close to the center line of the roadway

It does not matter provided you signal

Close to the right hand side of the roadway

Close to the left side of the roadway

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

Apply brakes the same way you always do

Put brakes on hard and try to prevent vehicle from skidding

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

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Parking lights should be used…?

When driving on a well lighted street

At any time

For parking only

When driving in heavy fog

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