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

5 metres

6 metres

3 metres

4 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

Slow down proceed with caution

Slow down, signal and turn

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

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

Place the gear shift in neutral

Turn off the ignition

Disengage the clutch and coast

Gear down and use motor to assist in braking

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What should you do if your engine fails while driving?

Activate your hazard lights

All answers are correct

Signal and move off the road

Stay with your car and raise the hood

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A flashing red beacon above an intersection means…?

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

Slow down and drive with increased caution

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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

Put brakes on hard and try to prevent vehicle from skidding

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

Apply brakes the same way you always do

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

In case of emergencies

For identification purpose only

Never

To another person who is learning to drive

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

Slower

The same way they drive in summer

In whatever fashion they choose

Faster

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The minimum safe following distance in traffic is…?

A two second gap to the other vehicle

A one second gap to the other vehicle

Seven car lengths behind the other vehicle

Five car lengths to the other vehicle

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

Driving in their blind spot

Using the radio

Passing

Making eye contact

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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

Do all of these

Take your foot off the gas pedal to slow down

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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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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

5 metres

15 metres

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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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On approaching an intersection where a traffic signal light is red and a policeman motions you to go through, you should…?

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

Wait for the light to turn green

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What action should you take if your vehicle is hydroplaning?

Have your vehicle checked by a mechanic

Brake gently and quickly pull over

Brake hard, applying as much force as possible

Without braking, decelerate and drive straight ahead

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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

30 days

7 days

60 days

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

120

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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 20 kg

Over one year old and 9 kg

One year old and 9 kg

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

Pass only when no traffic is sight

It is unsafe to pass

Overtake and pass with caution

Pass at your discretion

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

80 km/h

60 km/h

50 km/h

100 km/h

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

When driving outside urban areas

A bridge or tunnel

All answers are correct

A bicycle lane

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What is the minimum parking distance from a fire hydrant?

4 m

2 m

3 m

5 m

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

Close to the centre line of the roadway

Close to the right side of the road

Close to the left side of the roadway

The lane approaching from the left

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When parking facing downhill you should…?

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

Turn your front wheels towards the curb or right shoulder

Set your parking brake only

Leave your front wheels parallel to the curb

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Never change lanes without…?

Blowing your horn and providing the appropriate hand signal

Signaling and decreasing speed

Signaling, checking the rear view mirror and checking blind spots

Checking the rear view mirror

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If a tire blows out you should…?

Apply heavy braking

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

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 right hand side of the roadway

Close to the center line of the roadway

Close to the left side of the roadway

It does not matter provided you signal

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Parking lights should be used…?

When driving on a well lighted street

For parking only

At any time

When driving in heavy fog

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When another vehicle wants to pass you should…?

Signal the other driver not to pass

Speed up so that passing is not necessary

Move to the right and let it pass

Move to the left to prevent passing

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