# ICBC road signs test > Practise B.C. road signs for the ICBC knowledge test: 62 sign, signal and road marking questions, drawn by shape and colour, with every answer explained. Canonical: https://class7practicetest.ca/road-signs-test Last updated: 2026-10-26 ICBC says almost one in five questions on the knowledge test are about road signs. This test drills only signs, traffic lights, lane signals and road markings, from our bank of 62. Get them all right and you’ve banked roughly a fifth of the real test. 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. ## Read a sign three ways: shape, colour, message Learn to Drive Smart teaches you to read any sign by its shape, its colour and what’s on it. If you know the system you can work out signs you’ve never seen. *Sign families from Learn to Drive Smart, chapter 3. Our drawings are simplified, not ICBC artwork.* | Sign | What it tells you | | --- | --- | | Red octagon | Stop | | Red and white triangle (point down) | Yield the right-of-way | | White rectangle | A regulation you must obey (speed, lanes, parking) | | Fluorescent yellow-green (pentagon or diamond) | School zone, school crosswalk or playground | | Yellow diamond | A hazard ahead (curve, merge, deer, slippery road) | | Orange | Construction or maintenance zone | | Red circle with a slash | The action shown is not allowed | | Green circle | The action shown is allowed | | Blue | Motorist services (hospital, gas, food, lodging) | | Green rectangle | Distance and direction to places | | White X (crossbuck) | Railway crossing: always yield to trains | ## Signals that differ from other provinces - **Flashing green circle:** a pedestrian-controlled light. Go only if the intersection is clear. - **Flashing green arrow with a steady red:** left turn allowed; through traffic stops. - **Steady white rectangle:** a transit priority signal. Only buses go. - **Steady red:** after a full stop you may turn right, or left onto a one-way street, unless a sign forbids it. - **Red X over a lane:** don’t drive in it. A green arrow means you may. ## School and playground zones A 30 km/h school zone applies 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on school days unless the sign shows other hours. A playground zone is 30 km/h every day from dawn to dusk. The zone ends when you reach the back of the sign for drivers going the other way. Ready for the whole test? Take the full [ICBC practice test](https://class7practicetest.ca/icbc-practice-test). > 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. ## 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. ## Questions people ask ### How many road sign questions are on the ICBC knowledge test? ICBC says almost one in five questions are about road signs, so roughly 10 of the 50. ### What colour are school zone signs in B.C.? Fluorescent yellow-green. The school zone sign is five-sided. ### What does a flashing green light mean in B.C.? It’s a pedestrian-controlled light. Go only if the intersection is clear and watch for someone pressing the crossing button. ## Sources - [ICBC, Get your L](https://www.icbc.com/driver-licensing/new-drivers/Get-your-L) (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) Not affiliated with ICBC or the Government of British Columbia. ## Related - [ICBC practice test: free knowledge test for your L](https://class7practicetest.ca/icbc-practice-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)