Chapter 1-3: Make good decisions

The BC driver’s knowledge test assesses your understanding of safe driving practices.

BC Driving Test - Chapter 1-3: Make good decisions

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Why is it important to think for yourself when driving?

So you can ignore all rules and go with your instincts

So you can drive exactly like your friends do

So you always do what other drivers want

So your decisions are based on safety, not pressure from others

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What is true about your driving skills over time?

They change, and you must regularly reassess your skills and readiness to drive

They stay the same once you pass the road test

They only matter in the first year

They automatically improve without effort

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Why is it important to keep learning even after you get your licence?

Because only new drivers need rules at first

Because the licence expires every month

Because you must retake the road test weekly

Because driving situations, conditions, and rules keep changing

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When approaching an intersection where the light has turned yellow, what is the recommended approach?

Decide only based on whether you are late

Always speed up to get through

Predict the scene well ahead and decide safely rather than responding in a hurry

Ignore the light and follow other drivers

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What might happen as you gain more driving experience?

You will never make mistakes again

You will no longer need to pay attention to signs

You can safely ignore other road users

Your skills will increase but you may become overconfident and too automatic

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What should you do when you notice changing vehicle technology or new road regulations?

Assume others will adapt, so you don’t have to

Keep informed and continue learning about them

Ignore them if your car is old

Only learn them if you get a ticket

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Why is paying attention to signs, signals, and road markings important?

They replace the need to watch other road users

They matter only on highways

They are only suggestions and can be ignored

These cues help you predict what could happen and prepare to respond

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What is an important part of planning your driving?

Allowing enough time and knowing the shortest, safest route

Only planning your route if it’s a long trip

Leaving at the last minute and trusting your GPS

Ignoring weather and road conditions

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Why is it important to be aware of other road users like pedestrians, cyclists, and motorcycle riders?

It helps you make better driving choices and predict what might happen

You only need to notice them at intersections

They must always yield to cars

They do not affect your driving decisions

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What is a key requirement of being a safe driver?

Copying what other drivers do

Learning, planning, predicting, and thinking for yourself

Driving as fast as traffic allows

Only following advice from your friends

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What is the first step in becoming a good driver?

Buying a reliable vehicle

Asking friends for driving tips

Reading the driving guide to learn about driving

Memorizing the driving test questions

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When you realize you’re going to be late for an appointment, what is the safer driving choice?

Speed to make up lost time

Tailgate other cars so they move faster

Weave between lanes to save time

Keep to the speed limit and plan your time better in the future

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What role does practice play in becoming a good driver?

Practice is unnecessary if you read the rules once

You only need practice on test day

Practice is only for nervous drivers

Practising your driving skills and possibly taking professional training enhances your learning

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When making driving decisions, what should be your primary concern?

Arriving as quickly as possible

Avoiding being honked at

Safety for yourself and others on the road

Impressing your friends and passengers

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How can media, such as ads and movies, affect driving behaviour?

They have no influence on drivers at all

They always teach good safety habits

They only affect people who don’t have licences

They often show images that do not promote safe driving

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What should you do when you see road signs, like a playground sign, that you’re not sure about?

Assume they don’t apply to you

Take the time to learn the rules of the road

Ignore them if traffic is light

Only slow down if police are present

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How can peers (friends) negatively influence your driving?

They usually act as driving instructors

They may pressure you to drive faster or race away from stoplights

They keep you from making any risky choices

They always remind you to slow down

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What is one example of a poor driving decision influenced by being in a hurry?

Leaving early and planning your route

Slowing down when you see a playground sign

Running a yellow light instead of preparing to stop

Checking mirrors frequently

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If cars are lined up behind you and pressuring you to turn, what should guide your decision?

How long you’ve been waiting

Your judgment about when the gap is safely large enough

What your passengers tell you in the moment

Whether the drivers behind you honk

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What should you do if you have health problems that affect your ability to drive safely?

Drive faster to get trips done sooner

Ignore them as long as you still have a licence

Be honest with yourself about your readiness to drive

Only drive at night when roads are empty

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When you are tempted to run a yellow light because you are in a hurry, what is the better choice?

Predict the scene well ahead and be prepared to stop

Decide based only on whether others are watching

Speed up to get through as quickly as possible

Follow the car in front closely through the light

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When waiting to turn left in heavy traffic and you are unsure if the gap is big enough, what is the safer choice?

Turn as soon as one car passes, no matter the distance

Close your eyes and go for it

Wait until you feel there’s a safe gap

Turn anyway to avoid angering drivers behind you

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What might you be tempted to do with your car stereo to impress friends?

Only listen to traffic reports

Turn up the volume, which can distract you from driving

Use it to listen to driving safety lectures

Turn it off to focus on driving

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How can other drivers influence your driving?

They can legally force you to drive faster

They may pressure you into doing something unsafe if you let them

They are always correct, so you should copy them

Their behaviour has no effect on you

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What can help you predict what might happen on the road?

Carefully observing the driving scene and being aware of signs, signals, and markings

Listening to what passengers tell you to do

Looking at your phone frequently

Only watching the car directly in front of you

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The “Make good decisions” section focuses on judgment skills needed behind the wheel. It covers topics such as recognizing hazards, managing speed, and making safe choices at intersections. You’ll also be tested on dealing with distractions, handling emergencies, and understanding the consequences of impaired driving. This section ensures you can assess situations quickly and act responsibly, protecting yourself and others on the road. Success in this part of the test demonstrates your ability to think critically and prioritize safety in real-life driving scenarios.