BC Class 7 Mock Exam 5

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. 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

2. Your friend rides sitting on the open tailgate of your pickup. What can police do?

   1. Fine only the passenger
   2. Only warn the passenger
   3. Impound the vehicle
   4. Nothing on private roads

3. What does this sign warn you about?

   
   1. A sharp curve ahead
   2. A slippery road ahead
   3. The road narrows ahead
   4. A winding road ahead

4. The advance green arrow has gone off, but the regular green light is still on. Can you still turn left?

   1. No, left turns end when the arrow does
   2. No, you must wait for the next arrow
   3. No, you must wait in the lane for the next green arrow
   4. Yes, after yielding to pedestrians and oncoming traffic

5. A lane control signal over your lane tells you to move out of it. Where should you go?

   1. Onto the right shoulder
   2. Into the lane with a red X
   3. Into a lane with a green arrow
   4. Stay in your lane until the signal changes

6. Most traffic fines can be reduced by $25 if they're paid within how long?

   1. 30 days
   2. 14 days
   3. 7 days
   4. 60 days

7. What does this sign warn you about?

   
   1. Merging traffic ahead
   2. A hidden side road ahead
   3. The right lane ends ahead
   4. A divided highway ends ahead

8. A construction sign warns of a soft shoulder ahead. What should you do?

   1. Stay off the shoulder
   2. Use the shoulder only if dry
   3. Slow to 30 km/h on the shoulder
   4. Use the shoulder to pass

9. What happens to traffic fines in construction zones?

   1. They are doubled
   2. They are cut in half
   3. They are tripled
   4. They stay the same

10. The traffic light is red at an intersection just past a railway crossing. Where should you stop?

    1. Anywhere, as long as gates are up
    2. Before the crossing unless there's room past it
    3. On the tracks, close to the light
    4. Just past the first rail

11. You are driving past a crash scene that police are already handling. What should you avoid?

    1. Watching for emergency crews
    2. Staying focused on the road
    3. Keeping a safe distance ahead
    4. Slowing more than necessary

12. Which statement about anti-lock brakes (ABS) is true?

    1. It always stops you sooner
    2. It lets you drive faster safely
    3. On gravel, stopping may take longer
    4. It works only on dry, clean pavement

13. You've stopped and want to let another driver go ahead of you. Why is waving them on generally a bad idea?

    1. They may face hazards you can't see
    2. It counts as a distracted driving offence
    3. It cancels your right-of-way later
    4. Hand gestures are illegal in B.C.

14. You are driving beside a lane that ends ahead. How can you help merging drivers?

    1. Adjust your speed or change lanes
    2. Speed up to close the gap
    3. Sound your horn to warn them
    4. Stay beside them until the lane ends

15. An employer lets a prohibited driver use a company van, and the driver is caught. What can happen?

    1. The van can be impounded
    2. Only the employer is fined
    3. The van's plates are renewed
    4. Nothing; it's a company vehicle

16. A reserved lane sign for buses and HOVs may include a number. What does that number show?

    1. The speed limit in the lane
    2. The fine for misusing the lane
    3. The hours when trucks may use it
    4. How many people must be in an HOV

17. Your steering wheel has an airbag. Which hand positions may be better than 10 and 2?

    1. 10 and 2, with hands inside the rim
    2. 9 and 3, or 8 and 4 o'clock
    3. Any position, using one hand
    4. 11 and 1, or 12 and 6 o'clock

18. What does this sign warn you about?

    
    1. A railway crossing ahead
    2. A yield sign ahead
    3. A traffic signal ahead
    4. A stop sign ahead

19. You're driving and your phone buzzes with a text. What does the guide recommend?

    1. Read it quickly at the next red light
    2. Reply using one hand on your lap
    3. Let it wait or pull over to read it
    4. Read it while the road is straight

20. 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

21. You're about to pass a slow truck on a two-lane road. Besides oncoming cars, what should you check for?

    1. Pedestrians on the far sidewalk
    2. Cyclists ahead of the truck or oncoming
    3. Parked cars on the other side
    4. Bus stops along the right edge

22. Which sign must a Class 7 novice driver display?

    1. A 'New Driver' sticker
    2. No sign is required
    3. The L (Learner) sign
    4. The N (Novice) sign

23. 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

24. A sign tells you to stay off a road during major disasters. Why?

    1. It is reserved for local residents and deliveries
    2. It is closed every winter for snow
    3. It floods during heavy rain storms
    4. It may be used only by emergency vehicles

25. A sign shows the passing lane is ending. What must drivers in both lanes do?

    1. Keep side by side to the end
    2. Merge before the passing lane ends
    3. Move to the shoulder to merge
    4. Stop and let others go first

26. Where is a "do not go this way" sign usually mounted?

    1. On exit ramps
    2. At railway crossings
    3. At the start of passing lanes
    4. At school crosswalks

27. Which action is most likely to cause a skid?

    1. Slowing down before a curve
    2. Steering smoothly through a turn
    3. Slamming on the brakes while steering
    4. Easing off the gas pedal gently on ice

28. On a 100 km/h highway, you approach a tow truck stopped on the shoulder with flashing lights. What is the fastest you may go as you pass?

    1. 70 km/h
    2. 40 km/h
    3. 60 km/h
    4. 90 km/h

29. You drive 15 km/h over the limit in a school zone. What fine and points does the table list?

    1. $196 and 3 points
    2. $368 and 4 points
    3. $138 and 3 points
    4. $167 and 2 points

30. At a four-way stop, which vehicle goes first?

    1. The vehicle that is going straight through the intersection
    2. The vehicle on the left
    3. The largest vehicle
    4. The first to arrive and come to a full stop

31. Where must you display your L sign?

    1. At the back, visible to drivers behind
    2. On the driver's door, visible from the side
    3. Inside, on the dashboard facing you
    4. At the front, visible to oncoming drivers

32. When are you allowed to pass a vehicle on the right?

    1. When the driver ahead is turning left
    2. When you are late for an appointment
    3. When the shoulder is wide and paved
    4. When the driver ahead is slower than the limit

33. The traffic lights at an intersection have gone out. How should you treat it?

    1. As a four-way stop
    2. As an uncontrolled intersection
    3. As a yield sign
    4. As a green light with caution

34. You turn into a back lane (alleyway) in a municipality. There is no speed sign. What is the maximum speed?

    1. 15 km/h
    2. 50 km/h
    3. 20 km/h
    4. 30 km/h

35. Which of these does the guide list as a possible consequence of drinking and driving?

    1. Insurance may not cover damage you cause
    2. A small fine with no other effects
    3. Only a warning for a first offence
    4. Points only, and never a loss of licence

36. When you're about to turn left, why do oncoming motorcycles need extra attention?

    1. They must always yield to turning cars
    2. They're hard to see and their speed is hard to judge
    3. They can't brake as well as cars
    4. Their riders can't see turn signals

37. How fast can passenger trains travel in Canada?

    1. Up to 200 km/h
    2. Up to 100 km/h
    3. Up to 160 km/h
    4. Up to 120 km/h

38. How can you spot possible black ice?

    1. A dull, very dry-looking road surface
    2. Shiny black asphalt instead of gray-white
    3. Small puddles along the road shoulder
    4. A white, powdery layer on the road

39. At a highway exit, a yellow sign shows an advisory speed. What should you do?

    1. Speed up to merge with exit traffic
    2. Keep highway speed to the end of the ramp
    3. Slow to the advisory speed as you exit
    4. Slow to 30 km/h whatever the sign says

40. A driver is tailgating you. What does the guide suggest you do?

    1. Turn on your hazard lights
    2. Speed up so you can pull well away from them
    3. Brake sharply to warn the driver
    4. Slow slightly to add space in front

41. Before you start reversing out of a parking spot, what kind of check should you do?

    1. A 360-degree check around the car
    2. A look over your right shoulder
    3. A quick look in the rear-view mirror
    4. A glance at the back-up camera

42. Your new car has blind spot detectors and a back-up camera. How does that change your shoulder checks?

    1. You can skip them on highways and freeways
    2. You only need them when backing
    3. It doesn't; you still turn and look
    4. You only need them after dark

43. You are in the merging area of a freeway entrance and can't find a gap right away. What should you avoid?

    1. Checking your mirrors
    2. Signalling your intention
    3. Stopping in the merging area
    4. Adjusting your speed

44. What does this sign mean?

    
    1. Vehicles from both directions must turn left; no through traffic
    2. Traffic in this lane may go straight or turn left
    3. Buses from both directions may use this lane
    4. Left turns are not allowed here for traffic coming from either direction

45. Two cars are stopped at a two-way stop. You want to turn left; the other driver wants to go straight. Who goes first?

    1. You, because you were the first one to come to a stop
    2. The other driver, unless you have already started turning
    3. You, since left turns have priority
    4. Whoever signals first

46. Traffic is heavy and a motorcycle is riding on one side of its lane. Can you move up beside it in the same lane?

    1. Yes, on multi-lane highways only
    2. No, it needs the whole lane
    3. Only when traffic is stopped
    4. Yes, if you stay on the far side

47. You stop to help at a crash. What should you prevent anyone from doing near the scene?

    1. Calling emergency services
    2. Smoking or lighting matches
    3. Setting out warning triangles
    4. Staying with injured people

48. An emergency vehicle with lights and siren approaches as you near a roundabout. What should you do?

    1. Enter quickly and pull over once you're inside it
    2. Stop before entering so you don't block it
    3. Speed up to get ahead of it
    4. Stop right at the roundabout exit

49. A large truck passes you going the other way on a highway, and you feel the air push your car. What should you do?

    1. Steer toward the centre line
    2. Keep a firm grip and allow side space
    3. Speed up to get past it quickly
    4. Brake hard as it goes by so you can stay in control

50. You need to report a stalled vehicle at a railway crossing. Where do you find the phone number and location?

    1. On the signal box door
    2. On the advance warning sign
    3. Painted on the road near the X
    4. On the back of the crossing sign