BC TRAFFIC RULES 04The government of British Columbia continues to develop new safety measures and regulations to ensure the safety of all road users. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT BC Driving Test - Rules 4 1 / 25In a traffic circle…? The vehicle on the left must yield to the vehicle on the right All must yield No one yields The vehicle on the right must yield to the vehicle on the left 2 / 25Who has the right-of-way in a roundabout? Traffic in the roundabout Traffic turning left in the roundabout Traffic approaching the roundabout Traffic turning right in the roundabout 3 / 25To make a U-turn you must be able to see how many meters in both directions? 100 metres 50 metres 250 metres 150 metres 4 / 25Where should you position your hands on the steering wheel? 8 o’clock and 4 o’clock position 12 o’clock and 6 o’clock position 10 o’clock and 3 o’clock position 9 o’clock and 3 o’clock position, or the 10 o’clock and 2 o’clock position 5 / 25Road test failures may result from: Lack of skill and control Unsafe actions Any/all of these Difficulty obeying traffic laws 6 / 25It is against the law to follow an emergency vehicle with flashing lights and/or siren closer than…? 150 metres 250 metres 200 metres 100 metres 7 / 25Coming to a complete stop at an intersection is required, but where do you stop if there is no stop line, crosswalk or sidewalk? Stop well before the stop sign Stop right beside the stop sign Stop a little into the intersection Stop at the edge of the intersection 8 / 25Why must you use signals when turning? None of them To drive pedestrians out of your way To notify other drivers of your intentions To remind yourself of your intentions 9 / 25What is the safest action to take when your vehicle drives over black ice? Ease off the accelerator and steer immediately to side of the road Calmly remove your foot from the accelerator and steer in the direction you want to go Brake hard while maintaining steering Accelerate hard 10 / 25Your legal responsibilities in an accident include…? Remaining at the scene, providing assistance and calling emergency services, if necessary Stopping only if the incident was your fault Stopping only if the accident includes physical injury Stopping only to check whether damage has occurred to your vehicle 11 / 25If there are continuity lines to the right of the lane you are in, what must you do? You must merge with the traffic to your right You must merge with the traffic to your left You are not required to do anything unless you want to exit. Your lane is unaffected You must change lane as your lane is exiting or ending 12 / 25If a front tire goes flat, your vehicle will pull strongly to the: Right side Left side Side of the road Side that has the flat tire 13 / 25When do you stop for school buses which have red lights operating if there is a median? Never When you are approaching it from behind In all cirumstances When you are approaching it from in front 14 / 25What should you do when exiting a freeway? Signal, move into the deceleration lane, reduce speed gradually and obey exit signs Signal and then stop to wait for an opening in the traffic Do what the vehicle ahead of you does Signal and then accelerate while merging smoothly into traffic and then proceed to the exit lane 15 / 25When can you pass on a shoulder? Whenever you can do so safely Never If it is paved and you are passing a vehicle turning left If a vehicle is travelling at less than 50% of the posted speed limit 16 / 25When a police officer signals you to pull your vehicle over you…? Must pull over as far to the left as possible Must pull over as far to the right as you safely can and come to a complete stop Must signal and stop at the nearest parking lot Must slow down and stop in the lane you are in 17 / 25What should you do if you become stranded in snow? All of these Keep the engine running constantly for heating Leave your vehicle to look for help Run your vehicle engine for approximately 5 minutes every hour for heating 18 / 25In good weather, what is the minimum following distance you should maintain between your vehicle and a motorcycle in front of you? 5 seconds 10 seconds 2 seconds 3 seconds 19 / 25When approaching a railway crossing where an electrical or mechanical signal device is warning of the approach of a train, you must: Stop not less than 1.5m from the nearest rail Stop not less than 5 meters from the nearest rail Increased speed and cross tracks as quickly as possible Slow down and proceed with caution 20 / 25How much room do cyclists need on either side of themselves as a safety zone? 1 metre 5 metres 2 metres 3 metres 21 / 25Which of these cannot be caused by wet roadways? Hydroplaning Loss of traction Lose control Poor visibility 22 / 25The Accessible Parking Permit…? Gives everyone in your family the right to park in a designated disabled parking space Entitles the vehicle in which it is displayed to be parked in a designated disabled parking space if the holder is a driver/passenger Allows parking everywhere during specified times Allows parking in designated space even if the person with the disability is a not passenger 23 / 25What is meant by 'overdriving' your headlights? Continuously flashing your high beams while driving Driving with high beam headlights all the time You are overworking your headlights, increasing the likelihood of failure You go so fast that your stopping distance is farther than you can see with your headlights 24 / 25What should you do if you feel drowsy while driving? Stop for a short rest in a safe area Open the window for some fresh air Turn up your radio Reduce speed 25 / 25What action should be taken when your brakes fail? Pump the brakes rapidly and shift into a lower gear Firmly press down on your brakes until they re-engage Wave down the nearest police officer and shout for help Use your emergency brake and sound your horn to warn other drivers while looking for a soft collision point Your score is ADVERTISEMENT