Knowledge Test ICBC- BC Written Test for Class 7L learners

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 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

Slow down, signal and turn

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

Slow down proceed with caution

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Never change lanes without…?

Signaling, checking the rear view mirror and checking blind spots

Checking the rear view mirror

Signaling and decreasing speed

Blowing your horn and providing the appropriate hand signal

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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

Stop to make sure he wants you to go through

Call the policeman's attention to the red light

Obey the policeman's signal and proceed

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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

Leave them off

On low beam

On high beam

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When another vehicle wants to pass you should…?

Move to the left to prevent passing

Speed up so that passing is not necessary

Move to the right and let it pass

Signal the other driver not to pass

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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 9 kg

Over one year old and 20 kg

One year old and 9 kg

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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…?

60 days

7 days

30 days

90 days

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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

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

Keep your foot on brake and steer to the right

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When parking facing downhill you should…?

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

Turn your front wheels towards the curb or right shoulder

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A flashing red beacon above an intersection means…?

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

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

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What should you do if your engine fails while driving?

Signal and move off the road

Stay with your car and raise the hood

Activate your hazard lights

All answers are correct

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Before moving from a parked position, you should…?

Signal and pull away from the curb

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

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

Sound your horn and pull away from the curb slowly

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

4 metres

3 metres

5 metres

6 metres

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

When under control steer fully back on the pavement

Grip the wheel firmly and avoid heavy braking

Take your foot off the gas pedal to slow down

Do all of these

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What action should you take if your vehicle is hydroplaning?

Brake gently and quickly pull over

Brake hard, applying as much force as possible

Have your vehicle checked by a mechanic

Without braking, decelerate and drive straight ahead

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

Faster

The same way they drive in summer

In whatever fashion they choose

Slower

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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?

7 metres

10 metres

15 metres

5 metres

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

60 km/h

100 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

Close to the centre line of the roadway

Close to the right side of the road

The lane approaching from the left

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

Turn off the ignition

Disengage the clutch and coast

Gear down and use motor to assist in braking

Place the gear shift in neutral

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

Driving in their blind spot

Making eye contact

Using the radio

Passing

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

When driving outside urban areas

All answers are correct

A bicycle lane

A bridge or tunnel

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

In case of emergencies

To another person who is learning to drive

Never

For identification purpose only

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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 right hand side of the roadway

It does not matter provided you signal

Close to the center line of the roadway

Close to the left side of the roadway

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

It is unsafe to pass

Overtake and pass with caution

Pass at your discretion

Pass only when no traffic is sight

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

120

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What is the minimum parking distance from a fire hydrant?

3 m

2 m

5 m

4 m

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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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The minimum safe following distance in traffic is…?

Five car lengths to the other vehicle

A one second gap to the other vehicle

A two second gap to the other vehicle

Seven car lengths behind the other vehicle

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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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