Chapter 4-1b: Understanding intersections

The BC driving test requires a solid grasp of the “Understanding Intersections” section, as intersections are high-risk areas for collisions.

BC Driving Test - Chapter 4-1b: Understanding intersections

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What does a yield sign require you to do?

Come to a full stop no matter what

Let traffic on the through road have the right-of-way

Drive through without slowing

Stop only if a police officer is present

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In a multi‑lane roundabout, which lane may you use if you want to go straight?

Either the left or right lane (if allowed by lane signs/markings)

Only the right lane

The shoulder lane

Only the left lane

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Before entering a roundabout, what should you know?

Where you want to go and which lane you must use

The fuel level in your car

The exact speed of every other vehicle

The number of pedestrians in the area

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In a traffic circle, how should you travel around the circle?

To the left of the island, in a clockwise direction

To the right of the island, in a counter‑clockwise direction

Either direction, depending on traffic

Straight through without turning

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At a four-way stop, if two vehicles arrive at the same time, who should go first?

The one that is turning left

The one on the left

The one on the right

The larger vehicle

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When approaching a traffic circle, what should you do first?

Turn on your hazard lights

Slow down as you approach the circle

Stop in all cases

Speed up to get through quickly

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What is recommended regarding large vehicles such as trucks and buses in a roundabout?

Force them to stay in their lane

Do not ride alongside them because they may need more than their lane

Follow closely behind their trailer

Overtake them quickly inside the roundabout

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What is a “truck apron” in a roundabout?

A parking area for trucks

A place where pedestrians walk

A paved area around the central island to help large vehicles get through

A painted zone where trucks must stop

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At a two-way stop, if two vehicles are stopped and one wants to turn left, who must yield?

The left‑turning vehicle must yield to the other vehicle

The vehicle going straight must yield to the left‑turning vehicle

The larger vehicle has priority

Both must inch forward until someone goes first

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After the left‑turn green arrow goes off and only the regular green light is on, how may you turn left?

You may still turn left, but must yield to pedestrians and oncoming traffic

You may turn left without yielding

You must wait for a flashing red light

You may not turn left anymore

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Which lane should you normally use in a multi‑lane roundabout if you want to turn right?

Switch lanes inside the roundabout

The right lane

Either lane, it doesn’t matter

The left lane

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When can you enter an intersection controlled by a yield sign without stopping?

Only when there are no vehicles, but pedestrians are present

Only at night

When there are no pedestrians, cyclists or vehicles on the through road

Never; you must always stop

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Once inside a roundabout, how should you travel?

In a clockwise direction and change lanes when needed

In a counter‑clockwise direction without changing lanes

Stop in the middle to choose an exit

Straight through as if it is a normal intersection

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In a traffic circle with no signs, how should it be treated?

As if you always have the right‑of‑way

As a four‑way stop

As an uncontrolled intersection

As a yield only to traffic on your left

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When pulling out of a driveway, alley, or parking lot onto a road, where must you stop first?

At the edge of the road only

Halfway into the roadway

Before the sidewalk or area where pedestrians may be walking

Only if there is a stop sign

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What is the only exception to the left‑turning vehicle yielding at a two-way stop?

If the left‑turning vehicle is a larger vehicle

There is no exception

If the left‑turning vehicle is already in the intersection and has started to turn

If the left‑turning vehicle has its hazard lights on

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At a four-way stop, which vehicle should go first?

The vehicle turning left

The vehicle on the left

The largest vehicle

The first vehicle to arrive and come to a complete stop

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When a flashing green arrow for a left turn is on, what does it allow you to do?

Turn right only

Proceed in any direction without yielding

Go straight only

Turn left while through traffic faces a red light

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When entering a roadway from a driveway, alley, or parking lot, what must you do regarding other road users?

Only yield to larger vehicles

Enter quickly so others must slow down

Honk and pull out at the same time

Yield to traffic on the road and wait for a safe gap

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When you and another vehicle arrive at a traffic circle at the same time with no signs, who do you yield to?

The faster vehicle

The larger vehicle

The vehicle on your left

The vehicle on your right

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What does a flashing red traffic light mean you must do?

Treat it the same as a green light

Stop only if there are other vehicles present

Come to a complete stop, then proceed when clear and safe

Slow down and proceed with caution

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At a two-way stop, which road has the right-of-way?

The road with fewer lanes

The road with slower speed limits

The street that has the stop signs

The through street without the stop signs

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If you entered a roundabout in the left lane, what are your options?

Immediately move to the right lane and exit

Stay in that lane; you may go straight or turn left from that lane

Only turn right from that lane

Stop and change direction

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When a left-turn green arrow turns yellow, what must you do?

Stop only if there are pedestrians

Speed up to get through the turn before it turns red

Stop and wait for the next green arrow before turning

Continue turning because you already have the right-of-way

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What should you do before exiting a roundabout?

Not signal at all

Signal right

Turn on hazard lights

Signal left

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At a four-way stop, if two vehicles are facing each other and arrive about the same time, who must yield?

The heavier vehicle must yield

The driver going straight must yield to the left‑turning driver

The driver making a left turn must yield to the driver going straight

The faster vehicle must yield

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When exiting a roundabout, who must you be prepared to yield to?

Vehicles behind you

Only cyclists inside the roundabout

Oncoming traffic on the opposite side of the island

Pedestrians in the crosswalk where you are exiting

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When approaching a yield sign and there is traffic on the through road, what must you do?

Honk to claim the right-of-way

Speed up to merge ahead of traffic

Proceed if you signal early enough

Slow down and stop if necessary, waiting for a safe gap

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When approaching a roundabout, who must you yield to before entering?

Only cyclists

Only vehicles behind you

No one; you have priority on entry

Pedestrians in or about to use the crosswalk and traffic already in the roundabout

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What is a key difference between roundabouts and traffic circles?

Roundabouts are usually larger and may have more than one lane

Traffic circles always have traffic lights

Traffic circles are always multi‑lane and roundabouts are not

Roundabouts are only used in rural areas

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Drivers must identify types of intersections, including controlled (with traffic lights or stop signs) and uncontrolled. Knowing when to yield, who has the right of way, and how to handle four-way stops or roundabouts is crucial. Test-takers are expected to scan for pedestrians, cyclists, and other vehicles while signaling and adjusting speed as appropriate. Safe navigation also involves anticipating others’ actions. Demonstrating confidence and caution at intersections is essential for passing and for safe, everyday driving in British Columbia.