BC Class 7 Mock Exam 3

All 50 questions in this test

Every question and its answer choices. The correct answers and explanations appear when you take the test above.

1. You spot a possible hazard ahead. What does it mean to 'cover the brake'?

   1. Press the brake firmly right away
   2. Keep your foot on the gas pedal
   3. Rest your foot on the brake without pressing
   4. Pump the brake pedal several times

2. A pregnant passenger is buckling up. Where should the lap belt go?

   1. Across the middle of the belly
   2. Snug and below the baby
   3. Loose and over the baby
   4. Above the baby, under the ribs

3. Where should you avoid changing lanes?

   1. In a passing lane
   2. On a wide highway
   3. On a straight road
   4. In an intersection

4. You're on the second day of a long road trip. Why should you be especially careful today?

   1. Traffic is always heaviest on day two
   2. Your licence rules change after day one
   3. Fatigue is most likely to hit you today
   4. Tires wear fastest on the second day

5. Your headlights suddenly go out at night. What should you try first?

   1. Switch to parking lights and continue
   2. Use your fog lights and keep going
   3. Follow the tail lights of another car
   4. Flick the switch on and off quickly

6. You are turning right at an intersection. Which lane should you end up in?

   1. Any lane that is open
   2. The right lane of the cross street
   3. The centre lane of the cross street
   4. The left lane of the cross street

7. For the N-stage passenger limit, which of these counts as immediate family?

   1. An aunt
   2. A first cousin
   3. A step-brother
   4. A roommate

8. Your car starts to hydroplane. What should you do?

   1. Brake firmly right away to stop
   2. Steer sharply toward the shoulder
   3. Accelerate to regain your grip
   4. Ease off the gas and keep straight

9. What does this sign mean for the stretch of road it covers?

   
   1. No parking along here, but brief stops are allowed
   2. No stopping until the next no-stopping sign
   3. You may stop only to load passengers
   4. You may stop for up to 5 minutes

10. Heavy snow and freezing rain are forecast. What does the guide call the best option?

    1. Drive early before it gets worse
    2. Stay home or take the bus
    3. Drive with your hazard lights flashing
    4. Take the highway, not side streets

11. In B.C., what equipment must a bicycle have when ridden at night?

    1. Flashing red lights at the front and back
    2. White headlight, red rear light and red reflector
    3. A red rear reflector only, no front light
    4. White headlight and amber side reflectors

12. You notice you're gripping the wheel tightly because you're upset. Why does the guide suggest loosening your grip?

    1. It keeps the airbag from deploying
    2. It reduces wear on the steering wheel
    3. It eases your arm and neck muscles
    4. It lets you steer faster in a crisis

13. You're driving a manual-transmission car toward a railway crossing. When should you change to a lower gear?

    1. While you're on the tracks
    2. As the front wheels hit the rail
    3. Before you begin to cross
    4. Halfway across the crossing

14. You're driving on a city street. How far ahead should you be scanning?

    1. One to two blocks
    2. Half a block
    3. Just to the car in front
    4. Three to four blocks

15. You have a steady green light, but traffic is backed up into the intersection. What should you do?

    1. Go; green gives you the right-of-way
    2. Sound your horn and move forward
    3. Wait until the intersection is clear
    4. Enter and wait inside the intersection

16. You don't hear a train whistle as you approach a railway crossing. Does that mean no train is coming?

    1. Yes; trains always whistle first
    2. Yes, unless it is nighttime
    3. Only if there are no gates
    4. No; trains don't whistle at every crossing

17. You've stopped at a stop sign but bushes block your view of the cross street. What should you do next?

    1. Wait for a driver to wave you on
    2. Creep forward slowly until you can see
    3. Go quickly before any traffic arrives
    4. Honk, then drive straight through

18. Your car has been sitting in the driveway for several hours and you need to back out. What does the guide suggest first?

    1. Walk around the back to check the path
    2. Tap the horn twice, then reverse
    3. Rely on the back-up camera alone to back out
    4. Turn on your hazard lights first

19. For one of these impoundment offences, police can immediately impound the vehicle for how long?

    1. Seven days
    2. 90 days
    3. 24 hours
    4. Three days

20. You're turning left on a green light and an oncoming motorcycle is going straight through. By law, what must you do?

    1. Turn first; the rider must yield to you
    2. Turn quickly before the light changes
    3. Yield to the motorcycle before turning
    4. Flash your headlights, then turn

21. Why should you leave plenty of space when passing a motorcycle?

    1. Your car may throw dirt or water at the rider
    2. Your mirrors could catch their handlebars
    3. Riders are required to move right when passed
    4. Motorcycles always speed up when passed

22. A train has passed and the crossing gate is starting to rise. When may you go?

    1. When the last car clears the crossing
    2. Only once the gate is fully raised
    3. When the bells stop ringing
    4. As soon as the gate starts to rise

23. You see a steady white rectangular light at an intersection. Who may go on it?

    1. Only buses
    2. Pedestrians and cyclists
    3. Emergency vehicles only
    4. Traffic turning right

24. When does an anti-lock braking system (ABS) come into action?

    1. Only when the car is in reverse
    2. Only when the parking brake is applied
    3. Every time you touch the brake pedal
    4. Only when you press hard on the brake pedal

25. On a road with a 60 km/h limit, how much space must you leave when passing someone on a personal mobility device?

    1. At least 0.5 metre
    2. At least 2.5 metres
    3. At least 1.5 metres
    4. At least 1.0 metre

26. Why are temperatures near freezing more dangerous than colder temperatures?

    1. Ice can form unseen and unexpectedly
    2. Tires lose air pressure much faster
    3. Fog is always thicker near freezing
    4. Snow is much deeper near freezing

27. During what period must you use your headlights?

    1. From sunset until sunrise only
    2. From 1 hour after sunset to 1 hour before sunrise
    3. From 30 min after sunset to 30 min before sunrise
    4. Only when the street lights are on

28. Smoke and flames are coming from under your hood. What should you do?

    1. Open the hood to check the fire
    2. Get everyone out and move well away
    3. Keep driving to a service station
    4. Stay inside with all the windows rolled up

29. On a two-lane road, where in your lane should you generally position your vehicle?

    1. Fairly close to the centre line
    2. On the paved shoulder when possible
    3. Straddling the centre line slightly
    4. As close to the right edge as you can

30. On a dark rural road with your high beams on, roughly how much road can you see lit up?

    1. About 50 metres
    2. About 150 metres
    3. About 100 metres
    4. About 30 metres

31. What must you do at a flashing red light?

    1. Stop only if traffic is coming
    2. Wait until it turns green
    3. Slow down, then keep going if the way looks clear
    4. Stop completely, then go when safe

32. In the see-think-do strategy, what happens during the 'think' step?

    1. You pick the most dangerous hazard and a safe solution
    2. You steer, brake or signal to avoid trouble
    3. You scan the road around you for hazards
    4. You check your mirrors and blind spots

33. A school bus ahead turns on alternating flashing amber lights. What does this usually mean?

    1. It's about to pull away
    2. It's preparing to stop
    3. You may pass at any speed
    4. Children are crossing now

34. If you double your speed, what happens to the force of impact in a crash?

    1. It rises by half
    2. It doubles
    3. It quadruples
    4. It triples

35. How often does the guide suggest doing a thorough periodic check of your vehicle?

    1. Once a year
    2. Every trip
    3. Every few weeks
    4. Every two years

36. What colour are school zone signs in B.C.?

    1. White with red letters
    2. Orange with black symbols
    3. Yellow with a black border
    4. Fluorescent yellow-green

37. You hold an N licence. When may you use a hands-free phone while driving?

    1. Only for calls shorter than one minute
    2. Whenever the phone is mounted on the dash
    3. Only to call 9-1-1 to report an emergency
    4. Only while stopped in heavy traffic

38. You are in the right lane of a freeway and a driver is trying to merge in from an entrance. What can you do?

    1. Speed up so they merge behind
    2. Stop to let them in
    3. Move left if safe or adjust your speed
    4. Hold your lane and speed

39. When you set your seat position, what should your right foot be able to do?

    1. Reach only the edge of the gas pedal
    2. Rest flat on the gas pedal with the leg fully straight out
    3. Reach the floor behind the brake with a slight bend in the leg
    4. Press the brake to the floor with the leg locked

40. A curve ahead sign has no speed tab under it. What should you do?

    1. Move into the left lane early
    2. Brake hard once you are in the curve
    3. Keep your speed; no tab means no advice
    4. Slow down before the curve

41. You're stranded in snow and want to run the engine for heat. How often should it run?

    1. About 15 minutes every hour
    2. About five minutes every hour
    3. About five minutes in every 10
    4. All the time with the windows shut

42. What colour is the school crosswalk ahead sign?

    1. Fluorescent yellow-green
    2. Orange with black symbols
    3. White with black lettering
    4. Yellow with black symbols

43. You are waiting at the roadside with the engine running. After how long should you turn it off?

    1. More than 10 seconds
    2. More than 3 minutes
    3. More than 60 seconds
    4. More than 5 minutes

44. When you see this sign, what should you do?

    
    1. Stop and wait for a crossing guard
    2. Keep your speed; the sign is only advice, not law
    3. Sound your horn to warn the children
    4. Reduce speed when children are present

45. After drinking, your eyes lose some of their reflex abilities. Which problem does this cause?

    1. Braking much too early
    2. Seeing double images
    3. Feeling suddenly sleepy
    4. Being blinded by glare

46. Why isn't driving far below the speed of surrounding traffic always the safest choice?

    1. Frustrated drivers may try to pass you
    2. Low speeds can overheat your engine
    3. Brakes work poorly at low speeds
    4. Police ticket anyone driving under the posted limit

47. You shifted to neutral after the gas pedal stuck and have now stopped safely. What next?

    1. Rev the engine hard to free the stuck pedal
    2. Restart the engine to test the pedal
    3. Turn off the engine and call for help
    4. Shift back to drive and carry on

48. At a school crosswalk, a crossing guard is on duty. What must you do?

    1. Stop only when the light is red
    2. Sound your horn and continue slowly
    3. Follow the crossing guard's directions
    4. Go if no children are in your lane

49. What do white lines between lanes separate?

    1. Traffic moving in opposite directions
    2. Turning traffic from parked cars
    3. Traffic moving in the same direction
    4. Bicycles from motor vehicles

50. A railway crossing gate is down, but you can't see a train. What must you do?

    1. Wait 30 seconds, then go
    2. Drive around the gate carefully
    3. Cross if you hear no whistle
    4. Stop and wait for the gate to go up