# ICBC practice test: free knowledge test for your L > A free ICBC knowledge practice test for your BC learner’s licence: 50 questions like the real test, signs and rules, every answer explained. Canonical: https://class7practicetest.ca/icbc-practice-test Last updated: 2026-10-26 The real ICBC knowledge test has 50 multiple-choice questions and you need 40 right (80%) to get your L. This practice test works the same way: 50 questions drawn fresh each time from our bank of 230, about one in five on road signs, with the answer and the reason after every question. This page has an interactive practice test (ICBC knowledge test practice): a random draw from 230 questions, pass mark 80%. Every question and answer is listed below. ## How this practice test matches the real one - **50 questions, pass at 80%.** ICBC’s test is 50 multiple-choice questions and you need 40 correct. - **About one in five on signs.** ICBC says almost one in five real questions are about road signs, so each full practice test draws 10 sign and signal questions and 40 rules questions. - **Same source.** ICBC says every knowledge test question is based on Learn to Drive Smart. Ours are written from the same guide (March 2026 edition), with the chapter shown under each answer. - **Same time limit, if you want it.** The real test gives you 45 minutes, online or in person. Try to finish a practice round in that time. ## What the knowledge test covers Learn to Drive Smart has eight chapters you can be tested on: being a thinking driver, your vehicle and its controls, signs and signals, rules of the road, see-think-do, sharing the road, personal strategies (alcohol, drugs, fatigue, distraction) and emergencies. Chapters 9 and 10 (your licence and the road test) are reference only, though we include a few licence questions because B.C.’s learner rules changed in October 2026 and you need to know them to drive legally. | Topic | Questions in our bank | Chapter in Learn to Drive Smart | | --- | --- | --- | | Road signs, signals and markings | 62 | Chapter 3 | | Rules of the road, sharing the road, safety and emergencies | 168 | Chapters 2 and 4 to 8 (plus ICBC’s L and N rules) | ## B.C. rules that trip people up - **Default speeds:** 50 km/h in cities and towns, 80 km/h outside them, 20 km/h in lanes and alleys. - **School zones:** 30 km/h, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on school days unless the sign shows other hours. **Playgrounds:** 30 km/h every day from dawn to dusk. - **A flashing green light** in B.C. is a pedestrian-controlled signal, not an advance left turn. - **Slow down, move over:** 70 km/h where the limit is 80+, 40 km/h where it is under 80, and change lanes if you’re in the lane next to the stopped vehicle. - **Passing cyclists:** 1 m; 1.5 m where the limit is over 50 km/h; 0.5 m from a sidewalk or protected lane. - **L and N drivers** can’t use any electronic device, even hands-free, except to call 911. ## When you’re ready You can take the real test [online from home](https://class7practicetest.ca/icbc-knowledge-test) or at a driver licensing office. Read our [knowledge test guide](https://class7practicetest.ca/icbc-knowledge-test) for booking, fees and what to bring, then practise the [road signs test](https://class7practicetest.ca/road-signs-test) until you get them all right. Once you pass, here are the [Class 7L learner rules](https://class7practicetest.ca/class-7-learners-licence). > We’re an independent study site, not ICBC. Our questions are our own, written from ICBC’s Learn to Drive Smart guide; they aren’t the real test questions. ICBC’s own free practice test is at [practicetest.icbc.com](https://practicetest.icbc.com/); use both. ## Study every question ### Road signs and signals (62) **What must you do at this sign?** A. Stop completely, then go only when it’s safe B. Slow down and go if no one is coming C. Stop only if there’s traffic on the cross street D. Give way to traffic on your left only Answer: A. A stop sign means a complete stop. You continue only when it’s safe. **What does this sign tell you to do?** A. Merge without slowing down B. Give the right-of-way to other vehicles and crossing pedestrians, stopping if you need to C. Stop every time, even when the road is clear D. Let only pedestrians go first Answer: B. Yield means traffic on the through road and crossing pedestrians go first. Slow down, and stop if you need to wait for a safe gap. **When does this sign’s speed apply as the safe maximum?** A. At all times, in any weather B. Only at night C. When the road is bare and dry and visibility is good D. Only in school zones Answer: C. The posted limit is the maximum legal speed in good conditions: bare, dry road and good visibility. Go slower when conditions are worse. **What does this sign mean?** A. Road closed for winter B. No parking C. Stop ahead D. Do not enter Answer: D. A red circle with a white bar means do not enter. You’d be going the wrong way. **A sign like this on a cross street tells you…** A. Which way traffic on the cross street moves B. To turn now C. That there’s a detour D. That two-way traffic is ahead Answer: A. One-way signs show the direction traffic travels on that street. **This sign means…** A. Turn right at the next corner B. Keep to the right of the divider C. Right lane ends D. Passing on the right is allowed Answer: B. Keep to the right of the divider or traffic island ahead. **What does this sign mean?** A. Left lane ends B. Turn left only C. No left turn D. Detour to the left Answer: C. A red circle and slash means the action shown isn’t allowed. Here: no left turn. **This sign means…** A. Right turn only B. Right lane closed C. Keep right D. No right turn Answer: D. The red circle and slash over a right arrow means right turns aren’t allowed here. **What does this sign prohibit?** A. U-turns B. Left turns C. Lane changes D. Passing Answer: A. The slash over a U-shaped arrow means no U-turns. **What does this sign mean?** A. Pay parking ahead B. Do not park here C. Parking for permit holders D. Parking lot entrance Answer: B. A red circle and slash over a P means do not park here. **You’re stopped at a red light and see this sign. What may you do?** A. Turn right after a full stop B. Turn right without stopping C. Wait for the green light before turning right D. Turn left after a full stop Answer: C. This sign means no right turn on a red light. Wait for a green light to turn right. **A school zone sign has a tab showing only “30 km/h”. When does that limit apply?** A. 24 hours a day, every day B. Only when you can see children C. From dawn to dusk every day D. From 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on school days Answer: D. If the tab shows only the speed, the limit is in effect from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on school days. **What colour are school zone signs in B.C.?** A. Fluorescent yellow-green B. Orange C. Blue D. Green and white Answer: A. School zone signs are fluorescent yellow-green so they stand out. **A school zone sign’s tab shows 50 km/h. When does that limit apply?** A. Only during the school lunch hour B. From 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on school days when children are on the road or shoulder C. Every day from dawn to dusk D. Only when a crossing guard is present Answer: B. A 50 km/h school zone limit is in effect from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on school days when children are on the roadway or shoulder. **How do you know you’ve reached the end of a 30 km/h school zone?** A. When you can’t see the school anymore B. After one block C. When you pass the back of the school zone sign on the other side of the street D. When the speed limit sign is green Answer: C. When you reach the back of the school zone sign facing the other direction, the 30 km/h zone has ended. **This sign warns you that…** A. A school bus stop is ahead B. Children must cross here C. A park entrance is on your left D. A playground is nearby, so be prepared to slow down Answer: D. The playground sign means a playground is nearby. Be ready to slow down and watch for children. **When is a 30 km/h playground zone limit in effect?** A. Every day from dawn to dusk B. From 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on school days C. Only on weekends D. Only from June to September Answer: A. A playground zone’s 30 km/h limit applies every day, from dawn to dusk. **This yellow diamond sign warns of…** A. A right turn at the next intersection B. A curve ahead: slow down C. A lane that ends D. A hidden driveway Answer: B. Yellow diamonds warn of hazards. This one shows a curve ahead. Slow down before you reach it. **What does this sign warn you about?** A. A passing lane ahead B. A divided highway begins C. Two-way traffic ahead D. A one-way street Answer: C. The arrows going in opposite directions mean two-way traffic is ahead. **This sign means…** A. A railway signal B. A fire hall exit C. A pedestrian crosswalk D. Traffic signal lights ahead Answer: D. It warns of signal lights ahead. Be prepared to stop. **What should this sign make you watch for?** A. Vehicles entering from a side road ahead B. A dead end C. A narrow bridge D. A left-turn lane Answer: A. It warns of a side road ahead, which may be hidden. Watch for vehicles pulling out. **You’re in the right lane and see this sign. What should you do?** A. Speed up to get ahead of the left lane B. Adjust your speed and move left when there’s a safe gap C. Stop at the end of the lane D. Drive onto the shoulder Answer: B. The right lane ends ahead. Adjust your speed, keep within the limit, and change lanes into a safe gap. **This sign warns of…** A. A road ending B. A sharp curve C. Merging traffic ahead D. A truck crossing Answer: C. It shows another lane of traffic joining yours: merging traffic ahead. **What does this sign mean?** A. Divided highway ends B. Pavement ends C. Bridge opens D. The road narrows ahead Answer: D. The lines that come closer together warn that the road narrows ahead. **This sign warns that…** A. The road may be slippery ahead B. You’re entering a winding road C. A car wash is ahead D. Drivers must use chains Answer: A. The car with skid marks means the road may be slippery ahead. Slow down and avoid sudden moves. **What does this sign tell you?** A. Trucks must stop ahead B. Steep hill ahead: slow down C. Truck crossing ahead D. Runaway lane ahead Answer: B. It warns of a steep hill ahead. Slow down and use a lower gear if you need to. **This yellow sign means…** A. You must stop at this sign B. Pedestrians must stop C. A stop sign is ahead D. The road ends ahead Answer: C. It warns of a stop sign ahead, often one you can’t see yet. Get ready to stop. **What does this sign warn of?** A. A U-turn area B. A detour C. A winding road D. A roundabout ahead Answer: D. The circular arrows warn of a roundabout ahead. Slow down and choose your lane early. **You see this sign on a rural highway. You should…** A. Watch for deer and be ready to slow down B. Expect a petting farm C. Stop and wait for animals to cross D. Sound your horn often Answer: A. It means watch for deer ahead. Scan the sides of the road, especially at dusk and dawn. **This yellow sign tells drivers that…** A. Only bicycles may use this road B. Cyclists may be on the roadway C. A bike shop is ahead D. Bicycles are not allowed Answer: B. It warns that cyclists may be on the roadway. Give them plenty of room. **What does this sign warn of?** A. A quarry entrance B. Pavement ends C. Rocks on the road ahead D. A soft shoulder Answer: C. It warns you to watch for rocks on the road ahead. **What does the orange colour of this sign tell you?** A. A school zone B. A tourist attraction C. A railway crossing D. Construction or maintenance work ahead Answer: D. Orange signs warn of construction zones. Obey them, travel at the posted speed and stay back from equipment. **This sign means a traffic-control person is ahead. What must you do?** A. Obey their directions B. Follow the posted signs instead C. Pass them carefully on the left D. Stop only if they’re holding a stop paddle Answer: A. You must obey traffic-control persons in a construction zone, from the start of the zone to the end. **This sign marks a railway crossing. Who has the right-of-way?** A. Whoever reaches the crossing first B. Trains, always C. Vehicles, if the gates are up D. The vehicle on the right Answer: B. You must always yield to trains. **You see this sign on the back of a vehicle. It means…** A. It’s carrying dangerous goods B. It’s an emergency vehicle C. The vehicle moves slowly: keep your distance and pass only when it’s safe D. It’s about to stop Answer: C. This sign marks a vehicle that moves slowly. Keep back and pass only when you’re certain it’s safe. **A blue sign like this one gives you…** A. A warning B. A regulation you must obey C. A construction notice D. Information about services: here, a hospital nearby Answer: D. Blue signs tell you about motorist services. The H means a hospital is nearby. **What does this white regulatory sign require?** A. Don’t pass other vehicles here B. Pass only on the right C. Passing lane ahead D. Slow vehicles must pull over Answer: A. Do not pass. It’s a regulatory sign, so it’s an offence to disobey it. **On a multi-lane highway you see this sign. You should…** A. Use the left lane if you’re at the speed limit B. Drive in the right lane except when passing C. Pass only on the right D. Keep to the shoulder Answer: B. Keep right unless you’re passing. Driving the speed limit doesn’t entitle you to the left lane. **A lane control signal shows this over your lane. What does it mean?** A. Slow down to 30 km/h B. Lane reserved for buses C. Do not drive in this lane D. Turn left only Answer: C. A red X over a lane means do not drive in that lane. **A lane control signal shows this green arrow over your lane. It means…** A. Merge left B. The lane is ending C. Turn right only D. You may drive in this lane Answer: D. A green arrow pointing down at a lane means you may drive in it. **The lane control signals over all lanes are flashing yellow. What should you do?** A. Slow down and go ahead with caution B. Stop and wait for green C. Move to the left lane D. Turn off at the next exit Answer: A. Flashing yellow lane control signals over every lane mean slow down and proceed with caution. **A steady white rectangular light like this at an intersection means…** A. All traffic may go B. Only buses may go on this signal C. Pedestrians may cross D. The light is broken Answer: B. It’s a transit priority signal. Only buses may go on it. **At a steady red light, after a full stop, what may you do if no sign forbids it?** A. Go straight through when it’s clear B. Make a U-turn C. Turn right, or turn left onto a one-way street D. Turn left onto any street Answer: C. After a full stop, and when it’s clear, you may turn right, or turn left onto a one-way street, unless a sign forbids it. **A flashing green light at an intersection means…** A. You have an advance left turn B. The light is about to turn red C. Stop, then go D. It’s a pedestrian-controlled light: go only if the intersection is clear Answer: D. In B.C. a flashing green circle is a pedestrian-controlled light. Go only if the intersection is clear, and watch for someone pressing the button. **You see a flashing green arrow with a steady red light. What does it mean?** A. Left turn allowed; through traffic must stop for the red B. Everyone may go C. Pedestrians cross now D. No turns allowed Answer: A. A flashing green arrow with a steady red allows a left turn. Traffic going straight must stop for the red. **A yellow arrow appears on the advance left-turn signal. You should…** A. Speed up to finish the turn B. Slow down and stop before the intersection unless you can’t safely stop in time C. Turn left only if pedestrians are clear D. Ignore it if the main light is green Answer: B. The yellow arrow means the advance left-turn signal is about to change. Stop unless you can’t safely stop in time. **A flashing yellow traffic light means…** A. Stop and wait for green B. Pedestrians have the right-of-way C. Slow down and proceed with caution D. The road is closed Answer: C. Flashing yellow means slow down and go ahead with caution. **A flashing red traffic light means…** A. Slow down and continue B. Railway crossing ahead C. The light is broken, so ignore it D. Stop, then continue only when it’s safe Answer: D. Treat a flashing red light like a stop sign: stop, then go only when it’s safe. **A red circle with a slash through it on a sign means…** A. The action shown is not permitted B. A hazard is ahead C. A service is nearby D. The action shown is allowed Answer: A. A red circle and slash shows an action that is not permitted. A green circle shows a permitted action. **Most yellow, diamond-shaped signs…** A. Give directions to towns B. Warn of possible hazards ahead C. Mark construction zones D. Show parking rules Answer: B. Most warning signs are yellow diamonds. They warn of hazards ahead. **Green information signs on the highway usually show…** A. Speed limits B. School zones C. Distances and directions to destinations D. Construction detours Answer: C. Green destination and directional signs show distance (in kilometres) and direction. **What does a double solid yellow line between you and oncoming traffic mean?** A. Passing allowed with care B. The lane is reversible C. Bicycles only D. No passing Answer: D. A double solid yellow line means no passing. **There’s a broken yellow line and a solid yellow line side by side. When may you pass?** A. Only when it’s safe and the broken line is on your side B. Only when the solid line is on your side C. Never D. Any time the road looks clear Answer: A. You may pass only when it’s safe and the broken line is on your side. **A solid white line between two lanes going the same way means…** A. Lane changing is allowed when safe B. Do not change lanes C. The lane is for buses D. Oncoming traffic is on the other side Answer: B. White lines separate lanes going the same direction. A solid white line means do not change lanes. **If there’s a yellow line to your left, what’s on the other side of it?** A. A bicycle lane B. Parked cars C. Traffic coming toward you D. Traffic going your way Answer: C. Yellow lines divide traffic moving in opposite directions. **Double broken yellow lines on both sides of a lane mean…** A. The lane is for left turns only B. The lane is closed C. No stopping D. The lane is reversible: lane control signals show if you may use it Answer: D. A lane marked with double broken yellow lines is reversible. The lane control signal shows whether you may use it. **A white diamond painted on a lane tells you…** A. It’s a reserved lane, such as an HOV or bus lane B. It’s a passing lane C. A crosswalk is ahead D. It’s a fire lane Answer: A. A white diamond marks a reserved lane. Signs say which vehicles may use it. **What should you do at a painted island on the road?** A. Use it to pass B. Keep to the right and don’t drive on or over it C. Use it as a turning lane D. Park on it if you put your hazard lights on Answer: B. Keep to the right of a painted island and don’t drive on or over it. **Is it legal to drive over freshly painted, wet pavement markings?** A. Yes, if you slow down B. Yes, during the day C. No D. Only to turn left Answer: C. It’s illegal to drive over freshly painted, wet pavement markings. **A centre lane is marked with a solid and a broken yellow line on each side. What is it?** A. A passing lane B. A bus lane C. A reversible lane D. A two-way left-turn lane shared by drivers going both ways Answer: D. This is a two-way left-turn lane. Drivers from both directions share it to turn left. **Where are object markers mounted?** A. On obstructions B. On school buses C. Above lanes D. On railway gates only Answer: A. Object markers are mounted on obstructions. Pay special attention to them. **A sign before a tunnel tells you to remove your sunglasses. What else should you do?** A. Speed up to get through faster B. Slow down and turn on your headlights C. Turn on your hazard lights D. Use your high beams Answer: B. Slow down before tunnels so your eyes can adjust, take off your sunglasses and turn on your headlights. ### Rules of the road (168) **At an uncontrolled intersection, two vehicles arrive at the same time. Who must yield?** A. The vehicle on the right B. The vehicle turning C. The vehicle on the left D. The larger vehicle Answer: C. If two vehicles arrive at the same time, the vehicle on the left yields to the vehicle on the right. **You come to an uncontrolled intersection and another vehicle got there first. You should…** A. Go, since you’re on the bigger road B. Sound your horn C. Speed up to clear the intersection D. Slow down and yield Answer: D. If another vehicle reached the intersection before you, slow down and yield to it. **How should you treat an unmarked T-intersection?** A. Like any other uncontrolled intersection B. Traffic on the through road always yields C. Like a four-way stop D. Like a roundabout Answer: A. Treat an unmarked T-intersection the same way as any other uncontrolled intersection. **You’re going straight through an intersection. A vehicle already in it is turning left in front of you. You must…** A. Keep going, since straight traffic has the right-of-way B. Yield to the turning vehicle C. Flash your lights D. Pass on its right Answer: B. If you’re going straight and a vehicle is already in the intersection turning left, you must yield. **There’s a stop sign and a stop line. Where do you stop?** A. With your front wheels on the line B. At the edge of the cross street C. Just before the line D. Wherever you can see best Answer: C. If there’s a stop line, stop just before it. **There’s a crosswalk but no stop line. Where do you stop?** A. In the crosswalk B. Past the crosswalk C. At the middle of the intersection D. Just before the crosswalk Answer: D. With a crosswalk and no stop line, stop just before the crosswalk. Stop at the same spot for an unmarked crosswalk. **There’s no stop line, no crosswalk and no sidewalk. Where do you stop?** A. Just before you enter the intersection B. Two car lengths back C. Wherever you like D. Inside the intersection Answer: A. Where there’s no stop line, crosswalk or sidewalk, stop just before you enter the intersection. **A traffic control person is directing traffic at a signalled intersection. Who do you follow?** A. The traffic lights B. The traffic control person C. The car ahead of you D. Whichever is safer for you Answer: B. If a traffic control person is directing traffic, follow their directions. **You didn’t see the light ahead turn green. What should you assume?** A. It just turned green, so go B. It’s broken C. It may be a stale green: be prepared to stop D. You have the right-of-way for a long time Answer: C. If you didn’t see the light turn green, it may be stale and about to turn yellow. Be prepared to stop. **What is the “point of no return” when approaching a stale green light?** A. The stop line B. The crosswalk C. The middle of the intersection D. The point past which you can no longer stop safely Answer: D. It’s the point where you can no longer stop safely. If the light turns yellow after you pass it, keep going. **The traffic lights at an intersection are out or all flashing. How do you treat it?** A. Like a four-way stop B. Like a yield sign C. As if you have a green light D. Like an uncontrolled intersection with no stop Answer: A. If traffic lights stop working properly, treat the intersection like a four-way stop. **You stopped past the stop line and are partly in the crosswalk. Can you back up?** A. Yes, if no one is behind you B. No, it’s illegal to back up into an intersection or over a crosswalk C. Yes, but only a little D. Only if a pedestrian asks you to Answer: B. It’s illegal to back up into an intersection or over a crosswalk. **The light has just turned green. What should you do first?** A. Go right away B. Sound your horn C. Scan the intersection to make sure it’s clear D. Wait for the car beside you to go Answer: C. Don’t move forward on a fresh green until you’ve scanned the intersection and it’s clear. **You’re turning left on a steady green light (no arrow). You must…** A. Go first, because you’re turning B. Turn before oncoming traffic starts C. Turn only on the yellow D. Yield to oncoming traffic and wait for a safe gap Answer: D. On a steady green, yield to oncoming traffic and wait for a safe gap before turning left. **You’re in the intersection waiting to turn left and the light turns yellow. What can you do?** A. Complete your turn, watching for drivers trying to beat the red B. Back up out of the intersection C. Stay where you are until the next green D. Go straight instead Answer: A. You’re legally allowed to complete your turn. Watch carefully for oncoming drivers trying to beat the red. **At a separate left-turn signal, the green arrow turns yellow before you start your turn. You must…** A. Turn quickly B. Stop and wait for the next green arrow C. Turn when oncoming traffic clears D. Move to the through lane Answer: B. Once the green arrow turns yellow at a separate left-turn signal, stop and wait for the next green arrow. **The advance green arrow on a regular traffic light turns off and only the green light stays on. Can you still turn left?** A. No, wait for the next arrow B. Yes, and you still have priority C. Yes, but you must yield to pedestrians and oncoming traffic D. Only if no one is behind you Answer: C. You may still turn left on the regular green, but you must yield to pedestrians and oncoming traffic. **At a two-way stop, only your street has stop signs. Who has the right-of-way?** A. You, once you’ve stopped B. Whoever is turning right C. The vehicle on the left D. Traffic on the through street Answer: D. Traffic on the through street has the right-of-way. Wait for a safe gap before going through or turning. **Two vehicles stopped facing each other at a two-way stop arrive at the same time. One wants to turn left, the other to go straight. Who goes first?** A. The vehicle going straight B. The vehicle turning left C. Whoever signals first D. The vehicle on the right Answer: A. The driver turning left must yield, unless that vehicle is already in the intersection and has started its turn. **At a four-way stop, who should go first?** A. The vehicle going straight B. The first vehicle to arrive and come to a complete stop C. The vehicle on the left D. The biggest vehicle Answer: B. The first vehicle to arrive and stop completely should go first. **Two vehicles arrive at a four-way stop at the same time, at right angles to each other. Who goes first?** A. The one on the left B. The one going faster C. The one on the right D. The one turning left Answer: C. If two vehicles arrive at the same time, the one on the right should go first. **At a four-way stop, you and an oncoming vehicle arrive together. You’re turning left; it’s going straight. Who goes first?** A. You B. Whoever waves first C. The one on the right D. The vehicle going straight Answer: D. When two vehicles face each other, the one turning left yields to the one going straight through. **At a yield sign with no traffic, pedestrians or cyclists on the through road, you may…** A. Enter without stopping B. Never enter without stopping C. Enter only after sounding your horn D. Enter only if a light is green Answer: A. You may enter without stopping if the through road is clear. Otherwise slow down, stop if you need to, and wait for a safe gap. **Which way do you go around a traffic circle or roundabout?** A. Clockwise B. Counter-clockwise (to the right) C. Either way D. Whichever way is shorter Answer: B. Go around to the right, counter-clockwise. You turn right to enter and right again to leave. **At a traffic circle with no signs, you and another vehicle arrive at the same time. Who yields?** A. The vehicle on the right yields B. Neither: both enter C. You yield to the vehicle on your right D. The faster vehicle yields Answer: C. Treat it as uncontrolled: yield to traffic already in the circle, and if you arrive together, yield to the vehicle on your right. **In a two-lane roundabout, which lane should you use to turn left?** A. The right lane B. Either lane C. Change lanes inside the roundabout D. The left lane Answer: D. To turn left, use the left lane. Use the right lane to turn right. You may go straight from either. **What should you do just before you leave a roundabout?** A. Signal right B. Signal left C. Change lanes D. Stop Answer: A. Signal right before you exit, don’t change lanes in the roundabout, and be ready to yield to pedestrians at the exit crosswalk. **A large truck is in the roundabout. Should you drive alongside it?** A. Yes, if you stay in your lane B. No, it may need more than its lane to get through C. Yes, on its left D. Only if it signals Answer: B. Don’t ride alongside large vehicles in roundabouts. They may need more than their lane. **You entered a roundabout in the left lane. Where can you go from there?** A. Only the first exit to the right B. Any exit, changing lanes as needed C. Straight through or left D. Only straight Answer: C. If you entered in the left lane, stay in it. You may go straight or turn left, but not take the first exit right. **An emergency vehicle with lights and siren is approaching as you near a roundabout. What should you do?** A. Enter quickly to get out of the way B. Stop inside the roundabout C. Speed up and take the next exit D. Stop before entering, or exit the roundabout and then stop Answer: D. Avoid blocking the roundabout. Stop before entering, or leave the roundabout and then stop to let it pass. **You’re pulling out of a driveway onto a road. Where do you stop first?** A. Before the sidewalk or area where people may be walking B. At the edge of the road C. In the first lane of traffic D. You don’t need to stop if it’s clear Answer: A. Stop before the sidewalk or pedestrian area, then pull out carefully, yielding to traffic on the road. **On a freeway with more than two lanes each way, which lane should you usually drive in?** A. The left lane B. The centre lane or a right-hand lane C. The shoulder D. Whichever lane is emptiest Answer: B. Use the centre or a right-hand lane. Leave the left lane for faster traffic and passing. **How do you track a normal right turn?** A. From the left lane into the right lane B. From the right lane into the left lane of the cross street C. From the right lane into the right lane of the cross street D. From any lane Answer: C. Move to the right lane and turn into the right lane of the cross street, unless markings allow a turn from a centre lane. **Turning left from a one-way road onto another one-way road, which lanes do you use?** A. From the right lane into the right lane B. From the centre lane into any lane C. From the left lane into the right lane D. From the left lane into the left lane Answer: D. From a one-way onto a one-way, turn from the left lane into the left lane. **May you turn left across a solid double yellow line into a driveway in the middle of a block?** A. Yes, if it’s safe, you don’t impede traffic and no sign prohibits it B. Never C. Only at night D. Only if you’re in a two-way left-turn lane Answer: A. You may, if you do it carefully and safely, don’t impede other traffic and no signs prohibit it. **A U-turn is illegal on or near the crest of a hill where other traffic can’t see you within…** A. 50 metres B. 150 metres C. 300 metres D. 500 metres Answer: B. U-turns are illegal near the crest of a hill where you can’t be seen by other traffic within 150 metres. **Where is a U-turn always illegal?** A. On a quiet residential street B. At a cul-de-sac C. At an intersection with a traffic light D. On a wide road with no traffic Answer: C. U-turns are illegal at intersections with traffic lights, on curves, near hill crests, where signs or by-laws forbid them, and where they interfere with traffic. **In a business district, where may you make a U-turn (if nothing else forbids it)?** A. Anywhere there’s a gap in traffic B. Mid-block only C. Only at a signalled intersection D. Only at an intersection with no traffic light Answer: D. In a business district, U-turns are illegal except at an intersection with no traffic light. **Where should you enter and leave an HOV lane?** A. Where there are broken lines marking a crossing point B. Anywhere C. Only at intersections D. Across the solid lines when traffic is light Answer: A. Enter and exit HOV lanes where broken lines show a crossing point, and watch for faster traffic in the lane. **Who may use a bus lane if a “Vanpool Permitted” tab is shown?** A. Any car with two people B. Vanpools with six or more occupants C. Taxis only D. Delivery vans Answer: B. Vanpools (vehicles with six or more occupants) may use the bus lane when a “Vanpool Permitted” tab is shown. **When may you cross a bicycle lane?** A. Any time, if you signal B. To park in it briefly C. Where the white line is broken, or to turn into or out of a driveway D. Never Answer: C. Don’t drive, stop or park in a bike lane. Cross it only where the line is broken or to use a driveway, and yield to cyclists. **You’re changing lanes. Who has the right-of-way?** A. You, once you’ve signalled B. Whoever is faster C. The larger vehicle D. Vehicles already in the lane you’re moving into Answer: D. Vehicles in the lane you’re moving into have the right-of-way. Make sure no one has to slow down for you, and signal. **When may you pass on the right?** A. On a road with two or more lanes your way, or when the driver ahead is turning left B. On the shoulder if the vehicle ahead is slow C. Never D. Any time the right lane is empty, using the shoulder if needed Answer: A. Pass on the right only on a road with two or more lanes in your direction or if the driver ahead is turning left. Never use the shoulder. **Someone is passing you. What should you do?** A. Speed up so they get by faster B. Slow down a little and make room for them to get back in C. Move toward the centre line D. Flash your lights Answer: B. It’s illegal to speed up while someone passes you. Help them by slowing down and making room. **A sign says the passing lane is about to end. What happens?** A. Only the left lane must merge B. Traffic in the right lane must stop C. Vehicles in both lanes must merge before the passing lane ends D. The left lane becomes a turn lane Answer: C. Vehicles in the right lane and the passing lane must merge before the passing lane ends. **What is the acceleration lane on a freeway entrance for?** A. Stopping to wait for a gap B. Passing slow vehicles C. Parking in an emergency D. Matching your speed to freeway traffic Answer: D. Use the acceleration lane to match the speed of freeway traffic. Avoid stopping in it: you could be rear-ended. **How should you leave a freeway?** A. Signal, keep your speed until you’re in the exit lane, then slow down gradually B. Slow down in the freeway lane before the exit C. Brake hard at the exit sign D. Cross the gore area if you’re late Answer: A. Signal, keep your speed until you enter the exit lane, then slow down gradually. **You’re in the right lane of a freeway and a driver is merging from the entrance. How can you help?** A. Speed up to close the gap B. Move left if it’s safe, or adjust your speed to leave a gap C. Stop to let them in D. Sound your horn Answer: B. Move into the left lane if it’s safe, or adjust your speed so there’s a big enough gap for them. **Should you change lanes in an intersection?** A. Yes, if you signal B. Yes, if traffic is light C. No, it can confuse other drivers and cause a crash D. Only when turning left Answer: C. Don’t change lanes in an intersection. You may not move into or out of a designated lane while you’re in an intersection. **How close to a fire hydrant may you park?** A. 1 metre B. 3 metres C. 10 metres D. No closer than 5 metres Answer: D. It’s illegal to park within five metres of a fire hydrant (measured from the curb beside it). **It’s illegal to park within how many metres of a crosswalk or intersection?** A. 6 metres B. 3 metres C. 10 metres D. 15 metres Answer: A. Don’t park within six metres of a crosswalk or intersection, or within six metres of a stop sign or traffic light. **How far from the nearest rail of a railway crossing must you park?** A. 5 metres B. At least 15 metres C. 6 metres D. 30 metres Answer: B. It’s illegal to park within 15 metres of the nearest rail of a railway crossing. **When you parallel park, how close to the curb should your vehicle be?** A. Within 1 metre B. Within 50 cm C. Within 30 cm D. Touching the curb Answer: C. Park parallel to and within 30 centimetres (one foot) of the curb. **You park facing uphill beside a curb. Which way do you turn your front wheels?** A. Right, toward the curb B. Straight ahead C. It doesn’t matter if the brake is set D. Left, away from the curb Answer: D. Uphill with a curb, turn the wheels to the left so the car rolls back into the curb. **You park facing downhill, with or without a curb. Which way do you turn your front wheels?** A. To the right B. To the left C. Straight D. Left with a curb, right without Answer: A. Downhill, with or without a curb, turn the wheels to the right. **You park facing uphill on a road with no curb. Which way do you turn your wheels?** A. To the left B. To the right C. Straight D. Either way Answer: B. Uphill without a curb, turn the wheels to the right so the car would roll off the road, not into traffic. **You park uphill beside a low, rolling (mountable) curb. Which way do you turn your wheels?** A. To the left, like any curb B. Straight C. To the right D. It doesn’t matter Answer: C. A rolling curb isn’t high enough to stop the car, so turn the wheels to the right. **You park a standard-transmission car facing downhill. What gear do you leave it in?** A. Neutral B. First C. Second D. Reverse Answer: D. Set the parking brake and leave a standard in reverse facing downhill, and in first facing uphill or on level ground. **Which of these is a legal place to park, if no sign says otherwise?** A. Beside the curb, 10 metres from an intersection B. On a bridge C. In a bicycle lane D. Across a back lane entrance Answer: A. Parking is illegal on a bridge or in a highway tunnel, in a bike lane, and across a driveway, lane or intersection entrance. **How far ahead should you scan while driving?** A. About 3 seconds B. At least 12 seconds C. Just past the hood D. Only to the next car Answer: B. Scan at least 12 seconds ahead: one to two blocks in the city and about half a kilometre on the highway. **How often should you check your mirrors?** A. Only when changing lanes B. Every 30 seconds C. About every five to eight seconds D. Once per block Answer: C. Look in each mirror about every five to eight seconds, and before you slow down or stop. **Before changing lanes, after checking your mirrors, you should…** A. Speed up B. Sound your horn C. Trust your blind-spot detector D. Shoulder check, looking at least 45 degrees in the direction you’ll move Answer: D. Mirrors leave blind spots. Shoulder check at least 45 degrees over the shoulder on the side you’re moving to. Detectors don’t replace it. **Before backing up, you should…** A. Do a 360-degree check, then turn and look out the rear window B. Rely on the backup camera C. Use only your mirrors D. Back up quickly to get it over with Answer: A. Do a 360-degree vision check, then turn your body and look out the rear window as you back up. **Unless a sign says otherwise, what’s the speed limit within B.C. cities and towns?** A. 40 km/h B. 50 km/h C. 60 km/h D. 30 km/h Answer: B. The default is 50 km/h within cities and towns. **Unless a sign says otherwise, what’s the speed limit outside cities and towns?** A. 70 km/h B. 90 km/h C. 80 km/h D. 100 km/h Answer: C. The default outside cities and towns is 80 km/h. **Unless posted otherwise, what’s the maximum speed in a lane or alley within a municipality?** A. 30 km/h B. 40 km/h C. 10 km/h D. 20 km/h Answer: D. The maximum in a lane or alleyway within a municipality is 20 km/h unless posted otherwise. **The posted speed limit is…** A. The maximum for ideal conditions only B. The minimum you must drive C. The speed you should always drive D. A suggestion Answer: A. The posted speed is the maximum for ideal conditions. Slow down when roads are slippery or visibility is limited. **What’s the best way to take a curve?** A. Brake hard in the middle of the curve B. Slow down before the curve, then accelerate gently out of it C. Keep your speed and steer sharply D. Coast through in neutral Answer: B. Slow down before the curve so you don’t need to brake in it. From the middle, straighten the wheels and accelerate gently. **You start to lose traction in a curve. What should you do?** A. Brake firmly B. Accelerate hard C. Ease off the accelerator, don’t brake, and re-apply gas gently once you regain traction D. Steer sharply toward the inside Answer: C. Don’t brake. Ease off the accelerator and re-apply gently when you get traction back. **Is it legal to coast downhill in neutral or with the clutch pressed in?** A. Yes, it saves fuel B. Yes, below 50 km/h C. Only on gravel roads D. No Answer: D. It’s illegal to coast downhill in neutral or with the clutch in. You need to be in gear to control the vehicle. **Your steering wheel has an airbag. Where are your hands safest?** A. At 9 and 3 o’clock (or 8 and 4) B. At 12 o’clock C. Inside the rim D. At 10 and 2 always Answer: A. With an airbag, 9 and 3 (or 8 and 4) is better than 10 and 2, where your hands could hit your face if the airbag deploys. **In good weather and road conditions, what’s the minimum following distance?** A. One car length B. Two seconds C. Four seconds D. Ten metres Answer: B. Keep at least two seconds in good conditions, three seconds on high-speed roads and four in bad weather or on slippery roads. **What following distance should you keep in bad weather or on slippery roads?** A. Two seconds B. Three seconds C. At least four seconds D. One car length per 10 km/h Answer: C. Increase your following distance to four seconds in bad weather, or on uneven or slippery roads. **How much following distance should you leave behind a motorcycle?** A. One second B. Two seconds C. Half a car length D. At least three seconds Answer: D. Allow at least three seconds behind a motorcycle. Motorcycles can stop very quickly, and riders can skid and fall. **When you stop behind another vehicle at an intersection, how much space should you leave?** A. About one car length B. Bumper to bumper C. Three car lengths D. Two metres Answer: A. Leave about one car length so you have room to move. Leave more behind a large vehicle. **Someone is tailgating you. What’s a good response?** A. Brake suddenly to warn them B. Slow down slightly to increase the space in front of you C. Speed up D. Stop in your lane Answer: B. Slow down slightly to increase your space in front, so you can stop gradually. You can also change lanes or pull over to let them pass. **On a road with a speed limit of 50 km/h or less, how much space must you leave when passing a cyclist?** A. 0.5 metre B. 2 metres C. At least 1.0 metre D. Any space, if you slow down Answer: C. You must leave at least 1.0 metre when passing a cyclist, pedestrian or other vulnerable road user. **On a road with a speed limit above 50 km/h, how much space must you leave when passing a cyclist?** A. 1.0 metre B. 0.5 metre C. 3 metres D. At least 1.5 metres Answer: D. Where the limit is above 50 km/h, you must leave at least 1.5 metres. **How much space must you leave when passing someone on a sidewalk or in a protected cycle lane?** A. At least 0.5 metre B. At least 1.5 metres C. No space is required D. At least 1.0 metre Answer: A. If the person is on a sidewalk or in a protected cycle lane, you must leave at least 0.5 metre. **May you cross a single solid yellow line to pass a cyclist?** A. Never B. Yes, if you can do it safely C. Only at night D. Only in a school zone Answer: B. You’re allowed to cross a single solid yellow line when passing a cyclist, provided you can do it safely. **You plan to turn right at the next intersection, but there are driveways before it. When should you signal?** A. As early as possible, even before the driveways B. Only once you’re turning C. When you’re close enough that people can see exactly where you’re turning D. You don’t need to signal right turns Answer: C. Signal well ahead but not so early that people think you’re turning into a driveway. **How do you signal a left turn by hand?** A. Left arm bent up at the elbow B. Left arm pointing down C. Wave your arm D. Left arm straight out the window Answer: D. Left turn: arm straight out. Right turn: arm bent up. Stop: arm bent down. (Cyclists may also signal a right turn with the right arm straight out.) **A driver’s left arm is out the window, bent down at the elbow. They are…** A. Stopping or slowing down B. Turning right C. Turning left D. Waving you through Answer: A. An arm bent downward signals a stop. **Is it a good idea to wave a pedestrian or another driver through in front of you?** A. Yes, it’s polite B. Generally no: they may face hazards you can’t see C. Yes, at all crosswalks D. Only at night Answer: B. Waving people on is generally not a good idea. They may face hazards you can’t see, such as a vehicle in the next lane. **Your load sticks out past the back of your vehicle. What should you attach to the end of it?** A. A white cloth B. A reflector only C. A red flag D. Nothing, if it’s under 2 metres Answer: C. Attach a red flag to the end of a load that extends behind your vehicle. **In ideal conditions, about how long does it take most vehicles stopped at an intersection to turn left and reach 50 km/h?** A. Two seconds B. Three seconds C. Five seconds D. Seven seconds Answer: D. About seven seconds to turn left and reach 50 km/h (five to turn right). Add two more seconds for safety. **A vehicle ahead in the next lane has stopped at a crosswalk. What should you do?** A. Don’t pass it: someone may be crossing B. Pass carefully C. Sound your horn and pass D. Change lanes and pass Answer: A. Don’t pass a vehicle stopped at a crosswalk. It’s illegal and unsafe: the driver may have stopped for pedestrians. **At an intersection with no marked crosswalk, a pedestrian is crossing near your half of the road. Who has the right-of-way?** A. You, because there’s no crosswalk B. The pedestrian C. Whoever got there first D. The pedestrian, only if there’s a signal Answer: B. Pedestrians at intersections have the right-of-way even without a marked crosswalk. It’s always the driver’s job to avoid hitting a pedestrian. **A person with a white cane raises it at the curb. What does it mean?** A. They’re hailing a taxi B. They want you to go first C. They’re unsure about crossing: stop and give them the right-of-way D. Nothing in particular Answer: C. A raised cane signals uncertainty about crossing. Stop and give them the right-of-way, without honking or revving. **A school bus ahead has alternating red lights flashing at the top. You must…** A. Pass slowly if no children are visible B. Stop only if you’re behind it C. Slow to 30 km/h D. Stop, whether you’re approaching from the front or the rear Answer: D. You must stop for flashing red school bus lights from either direction. Vehicles in all lanes must stop. **You’ve stopped for a school bus. When can you go again?** A. When the bus moves on or the driver turns off the lights and pulls in the stop sign B. After 30 seconds C. When the children reach the sidewalk D. When the car beside you goes Answer: A. Don’t move until the bus moves on or the driver signals it’s safe by turning off the lights and pulling in the stop sign. **A transit bus is signalling to pull out from a stop and shows a yield-to-bus sign. On which roads must you let it out?** A. Only highways B. Roads with a speed limit of 60 km/h or lower C. Roads with a speed limit of 80 km/h or more D. Only roads with bus lanes Answer: B. You must let a signalling bus with a yield-to-bus sign pull out on roads where the speed limit is 60 km/h or lower. **An emergency vehicle with flashing lights and siren is coming. What should you usually do?** A. Speed up to stay ahead B. Stop where you are, even in an intersection C. Pull over to the right and stop, clear of intersections D. Keep driving at the same speed Answer: C. Emergency vehicles always have the right-of-way. Pull to the right and stop, but don’t stop in an intersection. **You’re in the left lane of a divided highway when an emergency vehicle comes up behind you. Where should you pull over?** A. To the right, across all lanes B. Stay in your lane C. Speed up to the next exit D. To the left Answer: D. Usually pull right, but pull to the left if you’re in the left lane of a divided highway or on a one-way street. **How far back must you stay when following a fire truck?** A. At least 150 metres B. 50 metres C. 20 metres D. 500 metres Answer: A. When following a fire truck, you must stay back at least 150 metres. **Is it legal to drive over a fire hose?** A. Yes, slowly B. No C. Yes, if it’s not in use D. Only with a firefighter’s signal Answer: B. It’s illegal to drive over a fire hose. **You approach a tow truck stopped on the shoulder with flashing lights on a highway posted at 90 km/h. What’s the most you may drive as you pass?** A. 90 km/h B. 50 km/h C. 70 km/h D. 40 km/h Answer: C. Where the limit is 80 km/h or more, slow to no faster than 70 km/h when passing a stopped vehicle with flashing lights. **On a 60 km/h road, you approach a stopped vehicle with flashing lights on the roadside. What’s the most you may drive as you pass?** A. 60 km/h B. 50 km/h C. 30 km/h D. 40 km/h Answer: D. Where the limit is under 80 km/h, slow to no faster than 40 km/h. **You’re in the lane next to a stopped vehicle displaying flashing lights. Besides slowing down, what must you do?** A. Change lanes if it’s safe to do so B. Stop behind it C. Sound your horn D. Turn on your hazard lights Answer: A. If you’re in the nearest lane, you must also change lanes if it’s safe. **Which stopped vehicles does the slow-down, move-over rule cover?** A. Only police cars B. Any vehicle allowed to show flashing yellow, red, white or blue lights, such as tow trucks and road crews C. Only ambulances and fire trucks D. Only vehicles on divided highways Answer: B. It covers every vehicle authorized to show flashing lights: police, fire, paramedics, tow trucks, highway maintenance, utility workers, garbage collectors and more. **When do posted construction zone speed limits apply?** A. Only when workers are visible B. Only during daylight C. 24 hours a day D. Only on weekdays Answer: C. Posted construction zone speed limits apply 24 hours a day. Workers may be there even if you can’t see them. **What happens to traffic fines in construction zones?** A. They’re waived B. They’re halved C. Nothing changes D. They’re doubled Answer: D. Traffic fines are double in construction zones. **When you must stop at a railway crossing, where do you stop?** A. No closer than 5 metres and no farther than 15 metres from the nearest rail B. Right at the rail C. At least 30 metres back D. Anywhere you can see the train Answer: A. Stop between five and 15 metres from the nearest rail. **Your vehicle is stuck on the tracks. What should you do first?** A. Try to push the car off B. Get everyone out and move at least 30 metres from the track C. Stay in the car and call for help D. Keep trying to start the engine Answer: B. Get everyone out, move at least 30 metres from the track, then call the number on the back of the crossing sign, 911 or police. **There’s a red light at an intersection just past a railway crossing. Traffic is backed up. What should you do?** A. Stop on the tracks behind the car ahead B. Go around the line of cars C. Stop before the crossing unless there’s room on the other side D. Cross quickly and stop close to the next car Answer: C. Never stop on the tracks. Stop before the crossing unless there’s room for your vehicle on the other side. **Driving a standard-transmission vehicle over a railway crossing, when should you change gears?** A. On the crossing B. Halfway across C. Right after the first rail D. Before you start to cross, never on the crossing Answer: D. Gear down before you cross. Never change gears on the crossing because you could stall. **About how far does a typical train need to stop?** A. About two kilometres B. About 100 metres C. About 300 metres D. About the length of a city block Answer: A. Most trains need about two kilometres to stop. Never try to beat one. **Following a truck, how can you tell you’re likely out of the driver’s blind spot?** A. You’re close behind its trailer B. You can see both of the truck’s side mirrors C. You can read its licence plate D. You’re beside its cab Answer: B. You should be able to see both mirrors of the truck or bus in front. If you can’t, the driver can’t see you. **After passing a large truck, when is it safe to move back in front of it?** A. As soon as your rear bumper clears its cab B. When the truck flashes its lights C. When you can see the truck’s headlights in your rear-view mirror D. Right away, then slow down Answer: C. Wait until you can see the truck’s headlights in your rear-view mirror, then keep your speed. **You’re stopped facing uphill behind a large truck. What should you do?** A. Pull up close so others can pass B. Turn on your hazard lights C. Move into the next lane D. Leave extra space: it may roll back when the brake is released Answer: D. A large vehicle may roll backward when the driver releases the brake. Leave extra space in front of you. **A large truck ahead is signalling a right turn. Where should you avoid being?** A. On its right side B. Behind it at a safe distance C. In the oncoming lane D. On the cross street, well back Answer: A. Big vehicles need lots of room to turn right. You could be squeezed between the truck and the curb. **May you share a lane with a motorcycle?** A. Yes, if you stay to one side B. No, a motorcycle needs the whole lane C. Yes, in slow traffic D. Only if the rider waves you over Answer: B. Never try to share a lane with a motorcycle. It needs the whole lane to travel safely. **How should you pass a horse and rider?** A. Quickly, to spend less time near them B. Honk to let them know you’re there C. Slowly and carefully with extra room, without sounding your horn D. Pass close so the horse sees you Answer: C. Horses can be startled. Slow down, leave extra room, don’t honk, and stop if the rider is struggling. **You’re driving on a B.C. logging road. Who do you yield to?** A. Whoever is going uphill B. No one, if you have your lights on C. Vehicles on your right D. Logging trucks, always Answer: D. Always yield to logging trucks. Turn on your headlights and be cautious near curves and hills. **You’ve parked on a street. Before you open your door, you should…** A. Check your side mirror and shoulder check for cyclists B. Open it slowly without looking C. Honk D. Turn on your hazard lights Answer: A. Doors swung open without a check are one of the most common causes of crashes with cyclists. Mirror check and shoulder check first. **As an L or N driver, when may you use a hands-free phone while driving?** A. At red lights B. Never, except to call 911 to report an emergency C. On the highway only D. If your supervisor says it’s OK Answer: B. GLP drivers may not use any electronic device, hand-held or hands-free, while driving, except to call 911 in an emergency. **Does B.C.’s hand-held device law apply while you’re stopped at a red light?** A. No, you’re not moving B. Only on highways C. Yes, whenever you’re in control of the vehicle D. Only in school zones Answer: C. The law applies whenever you’re in control of the vehicle, even stopped at a red light or in bumper-to-bumper traffic. **What lowers your blood alcohol content?** A. Coffee B. A cold shower C. Eating a big meal D. Only time Answer: D. Only time sobers you up. At a BAC of .08 it takes about six hours to get back to zero. **How does a glass of beer compare with a glass of wine or an average cocktail?** A. It has about the same amount of alcohol B. Much less alcohol C. Much more alcohol D. No alcohol effect on driving Answer: A. A glass of beer has about the same amount of alcohol as a glass of wine or an average cocktail. **What happens when you combine drugs with even small amounts of alcohol?** A. They cancel each other out B. Impairment can increase greatly C. Nothing, if the drug is prescribed D. You become more alert Answer: B. Many drugs greatly increase impairment when combined with even small amounts of alcohol. **Your cold medicine label says it may cause drowsiness. What should you do?** A. Drive, but slowly B. Drink coffee and drive C. Don’t drive: take the bus or get a ride D. Drive only short distances Answer: C. Don’t drive if the label says the drug may cause drowsiness or dizziness. **Can police prohibit you from driving if your BAC is under .08?** A. No, never B. Only if you’re in a crash C. Only for commercial drivers D. Yes, if they believe alcohol or drugs affect your ability to drive Answer: D. You may be prohibited if an officer considers your ability affected. You don’t have to be over .08. **How much alcohol may an L or N driver have in their blood while driving?** A. None B. Under .05 C. Under .08 D. One drink’s worth Answer: A. L and N drivers must have zero alcohol and zero drugs in their blood when they drive. **Police can impound your vehicle on the spot for excessive speeding. What counts as excessive?** A. 10 km/h over the limit B. 40 km/h or more over the limit C. 20 km/h over in a school zone D. Any speeding Answer: B. Driving 40 km/h or more over the posted limit is excessive speeding, and police can impound the vehicle for seven days to start. **On a long trip, when is tiredness most likely to affect you?** A. The first hour B. Right after a meal break C. The second day D. Only at night Answer: C. Be especially careful on the second day of a long trip, when tiredness is most likely to affect you. **Driving a long time on an unchanging highway can make you unaware of your surroundings. What is this called?** A. Tunnel vision B. Road rage C. Overdriving D. Highway hypnosis Answer: D. It’s highway hypnosis. Turn off the cruise control, scan systematically and use strategies to stay awake. **Another driver is acting aggressively and you feel threatened. Where should you go?** A. To a police station or a busy public place B. Straight home C. Pull over and talk to them D. A quiet side road Answer: A. Drive to a police station or somewhere with lots of people. Don’t go home, and keep doors locked and windows closed. **The rear of your car starts to skid to the right on ice. What should you do?** A. Brake hard B. Ease off the gas and steer smoothly where you want to go (to the right) C. Steer hard to the left D. Accelerate Answer: B. Ease off the accelerator and look and steer where you want to go. Don’t brake. You may need to correct more than once. **The steering suddenly feels very light on a wet road: you’re hydroplaning. What should you do?** A. Brake hard B. Steer sharply C. Decelerate and drive straight, never brake D. Speed up to regain grip Answer: C. If you hydroplane, decelerate and drive straight. Never brake. **On wet roads, how much braking distance should you allow?** A. The same as dry roads B. About 10 percent more C. Half as much D. At least twice the normal braking distance Answer: D. Allow at least twice the normal braking distance on wet roads, slow down and brake gently. **Stopping on ice can take up to how much longer than normal?** A. 10 times the normal braking distance B. Twice C. Three times D. It’s about the same with good tires Answer: A. It can take 10 times the normal braking distance to stop on ice. **Which temperature is more dangerous for ice on the road?** A. Well below freezing B. Near freezing C. It makes no difference D. Only below -20 °C Answer: B. Temperatures near freezing are more dangerous, because ice can form unexpectedly and may not be visible. **Where does ice tend to form first?** A. On straight stretches B. In tunnels C. On bridges and overpasses D. On gravel shoulders Answer: C. Bridges and overpasses ice up before other road surfaces. Shaded areas and intersections can also be icy. **When should you not use cruise control?** A. On dry highways B. On long trips C. At night D. In wet, icy or snowy conditions Answer: D. Never use cruise control in wet or slippery conditions. **You’re stranded in snow. How should you use the engine to stay warm?** A. Run it about five minutes every hour, with a window slightly open B. Run it continuously with windows closed C. Never run it D. Run it for 30 minutes every hour Answer: A. Run it about five minutes an hour, keep a window slightly open and check the exhaust isn’t blocked, because of carbon monoxide. **Moving water of what depth can carry a car away?** A. Any water over the tires B. Deeper than half a metre C. Deeper than two metres D. Only floodwater over the roof Answer: B. Moving water deeper than half a metre can carry a car away. Consider turning back. **When must you use your headlights?** A. Only when it’s completely dark B. From sunset to sunrise C. From 30 minutes after sunset to 30 minutes before sunrise D. Only on highways Answer: C. Use headlights from 30 minutes after sunset until 30 minutes before sunrise, and whenever visibility is under 150 metres. **You must dim your high beams when you’re within how far of another vehicle, meeting or following?** A. 50 metres B. 100 metres C. 300 metres D. 150 metres Answer: D. Dim your high beams within 150 metres of another vehicle, whether you’re meeting or following it. **In daytime fog, you must turn on your headlights when visibility drops below…** A. 150 metres B. 50 metres C. 500 metres D. 1 kilometre Answer: A. You must use headlights if visibility is reduced to less than 150 metres. **Which lights should you use in rain, snow or fog?** A. High beams B. Low beams C. Parking lights D. Hazard lights only Answer: B. Use low beam headlights in rain, snow and fog. High beams reflect back and make it harder to see. **About how far ahead do low beam headlights light the road?** A. 10 metres B. 100 metres C. 30 metres D. 300 metres Answer: C. Low beams light up to about 30 metres ahead; high beams about 100 metres. Don’t overdrive your headlights. **Is it legal to drive at night with only parking lights or daytime running lights on?** A. Yes, in the city B. Yes, if the street is lit C. Yes, below 50 km/h D. No Answer: D. It’s illegal to drive at night with parking lights or daytime running lights instead of headlights. **A front tire blows out on the highway. What should you do?** A. Grip the wheel firmly, ease off the gas and slow down gradually B. Brake hard right away C. Steer sharply to the shoulder D. Accelerate to keep control Answer: A. Keep a firm grip, don’t brake suddenly, ease off and decelerate slowly, then brake gently and pull off when it’s safe. **Your brakes fail. What should you try first?** A. Turn off the engine B. Pump the brakes hard and fast C. Shift into reverse D. Open the door Answer: B. Pump the brakes hard and fast, gear down, and apply the parking brake gently while looking for an escape route. **Your engine dies while driving. Why shouldn’t you turn the ignition off?** A. It will drain the battery B. The hazard lights won’t work C. The steering will lock D. The airbags will deploy Answer: C. If you turn the ignition off, the steering will lock. You can still steer with more effort. **Your gas pedal sticks. What should you do?** A. Reach down to free it with your hand B. Turn the ignition off right away C. Pump the gas D. Brake and shift into neutral Answer: D. Apply the brake, look for an escape path and shift to neutral. Never reach down with your hand. **Your vehicle catches fire. What should you avoid doing?** A. Opening the hood B. Getting everyone out C. Moving well away from the vehicle D. Calling for help Answer: A. Stop and get everyone out. Don’t open the hood: that could spread the fire. **A large animal is in your path and you can’t stop in time. What does the guide advise?** A. Swerve sharply into the oncoming lane B. Brake firmly, steer to hit it at an angle, and let up on the brake just before impact C. Accelerate D. Close your eyes and brace Answer: B. Brake firmly, aim to strike at an angle, and release the brake just before impact so the front rises. **A car is coming straight at you in your lane. Which way should you steer?** A. To the left B. Straight and brake hard C. To the right D. Toward the centre line Answer: C. Avoid a head-on crash at all costs. Steer right, not left, because the other driver may steer to their right. **If you double your speed, the force of impact in a crash…** A. Doubles B. Stays the same C. Triples D. Quadruples Answer: D. Doubling your speed quadruples the force of impact. **You’re involved in a crash. What are you legally required to do?** A. Remain at the scene, give reasonable help, and exchange information B. Leave if no one is badly hurt C. Only call your insurer D. Admit fault Answer: A. Remain at the scene, give all reasonable assistance, and exchange information. Avoid discussing fault. **After a crash, which information must you exchange?** A. Your phone number only B. Your name and address, the registered owner, the plate number and insurance information C. Your driving record D. Your employer Answer: B. Exchange your name and address, the registered owner’s name and address, the plate number and insurance details. **A baby must ride in a rear-facing seat until at least…** A. Six months old B. 18 kg C. One year old and 9 kg (20 lbs) D. Two years old Answer: C. Stage 1: rear-facing from birth until at least one year old and 9 kg, in the back seat, never in front of an active airbag. **In B.C., a booster seat is required until a child is at least…** A. Six years old B. 12 years old C. 36 kg D. Nine years old or 145 cm (4’9”), whichever comes first Answer: D. Boosters are required until at least nine years old or 145 cm, whichever comes first. **A forward-facing child seat should always be used with…** A. A tether strap B. A lap belt only C. The front seat D. A booster cushion Answer: A. Stage 2 seats (over one year and 9 kg, up to at least 18 kg) go in the back seat and always use a tether strap. **Until what age is it recommended that children ride in the back seat?** A. Eight B. 12 C. 16 D. Five Answer: B. It’s recommended that children stay in the back seat until 12 years of age. **A 14-year-old passenger isn’t wearing a seatbelt. Who gets the fine?** A. The passenger B. The passenger’s parents C. The driver D. No one Answer: C. If the passenger is under 16, the driver gets the fine. Drivers must make sure every passenger is properly secured. **How should a seatbelt be worn?** A. Shoulder strap behind your back B. Shoulder strap under your arm C. Loose so you can move D. Snug over your chest and low over your hips Answer: D. Wear it snug over the chest and low over the hips. Never put the shoulder strap under your arm or behind your back. **What’s the top speed on a space-saver spare tire?** A. 80 km/h B. 50 km/h C. 100 km/h D. The posted limit Answer: A. Never drive faster than 80 km/h on a space-saver spare. **Where do you find the right tire pressure for your vehicle?** A. On the tire’s sidewall B. In the owner’s manual or on the sticker on the driver’s door C. At any gas station D. It’s the same for every car Answer: B. Use the owner’s manual or the driver’s door sticker, and check when tires are cold. Don’t use the number on the tire. **Who may supervise a Class 7L learner?** A. Any licensed driver 19 or older B. A parent with any licence C. Someone 22 or older with a valid Class 1–5 licence and no zero BAC/BDC restriction, seated beside you D. Anyone with an N licence Answer: C. ICBC’s current rule: a supervisor 22 or older with a valid Class 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5 licence, without a zero alcohol/drug restriction, in the front passenger seat. **How many passengers may a learner carry, besides the supervisor and immediate family?** A. None B. Two C. Three D. One Answer: D. One passenger is allowed. The qualified supervisor and immediate family don’t count toward the limit. **When may a learner not drive?** A. Between midnight and 5 a.m. B. Between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. C. After sunset D. On highways Answer: A. Learners may not drive between midnight and 5 a.m. **Where must a learner display the L sign?** A. In the front windshield B. On the back of the vehicle C. On the driver’s door D. Only on highways Answer: B. The red, magnetic L sign must always be displayed on the back of the vehicle while you drive. **Which novice (N) drivers must display the green N sign?** A. All N drivers B. Only N drivers under 19 C. N drivers under 25 D. Only on highways Answer: C. ICBC’s current rule: display the N sign on the back of the vehicle unless you are 25 or older. **An N driver under 25 with no supervisor may carry how many passengers who aren’t immediate family?** A. None B. Two C. Any number D. One Answer: D. One passenger (not counting immediate family), unless the driver is 25 or older or has a qualified supervisor 22+ beside them. **After you move, how long do you have to update the address on your licence?** A. 10 days B. 30 days C. 90 days D. Until your licence renews Answer: A. You must update the address on your licence within 10 days of moving. **If you’re under 25, how long must you hold your L before taking the Class 7 road test?** A. Six months B. At least 12 months C. Nine months D. Two years Answer: B. At least 12 months if you’re under 25 (nine months if you’re 25 or older), staying prohibition-free. ## Questions people ask ### How many questions are on the ICBC knowledge test? 50 multiple-choice questions. You need 40 right to pass. ### What is the pass mark for the ICBC knowledge test? 80%, which is 40 out of 50. ### How long do I get for the knowledge test? 45 minutes, whether you take it online or in person. ### Are these the real ICBC test questions? No. They’re our own questions, written from Learn to Drive Smart, which ICBC says the real questions are based on. ICBC’s own practice test is free at practicetest.icbc.com. ### What if I fail the knowledge test? You can take it again after one day in person (24 hours online). There’s a $15 fee each time. ## Sources - [ICBC, Get your L](https://www.icbc.com/driver-licensing/new-drivers/Get-your-L) (checked 2026-10-26) - [ICBC, Take the online knowledge test](https://www.icbc.com/driver-licensing/new-drivers/online-knowledge-test) (checked 2026-10-26) - [ICBC, Learn to Drive Smart: your guide to driving safely (PDF, March 2026 edition)](https://www.icbc.com/assets/en/63cHBOAVpOAQGOOMBFhFbL/driver-full.pdf) (checked 2026-10-26) - [ICBC practice knowledge test (free)](https://practicetest.icbc.com/) (checked 2026-10-26) Not affiliated with ICBC or the Government of British Columbia. ## Related - [ICBC road signs test](https://class7practicetest.ca/road-signs-test) - [The ICBC knowledge test, step by step](https://class7practicetest.ca/icbc-knowledge-test) - [Class 7L: the B.C. learner’s licence](https://class7practicetest.ca/class-7-learners-licence) - [The best ways to study for the ICBC knowledge test](https://class7practicetest.ca/best/ways-to-study-for-the-icbc-knowledge-test)