Which of these places makes a U-turn illegal?

An intersection controlled by a traffic light

A quiet residential intersection with no light

A road with a clear view of 300 m

A wide straight road with no traffic

Where should you enter or leave an HOV lane?

Where broken lines mark a crossing point

BC Class 7: Lanes, turns and passing

Choosing a lane, turning right and left, multiple and two-way left-turn lanes, U-turns, HOV, bus and bicycle lanes, passing, merging, freeway entrances and exits, and turning around.

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How is a two-point turn done?

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Study reference: Learn to Drive Smart (ICBC, March 2026 edition), Ch. 4 Rules of the road — Using lanes correctly, pp. 49–57

All 32 questions in this test

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How is a two-point turn done?
1. Back up the length of the block
2. Turn left across the road in one sweep
3. Back into a driveway, then pull out the other way
4. Make a sharp left turn, then back up to your right side
Which of these places makes a U-turn illegal?
1. A quiet residential intersection with no light
2. A road with a clear view of 300 m
3. A wide straight road with no traffic
4. An intersection controlled by a traffic light
During a three-point turn, which way do you back up after the first sharp left?
1. Back up to your left
2. Back up to your right
3. Back straight up to the curb
4. Back into the nearest driveway
Where should you enter or leave an HOV lane?
1. Across a solid white line
2. Anywhere the lane looks clear
3. Where broken lines mark a crossing point
4. Only at an intersection
On a multi-lane highway, which lane should you normally travel in?
1. The far-left lane
2. One of the right-hand lanes
3. Whichever lane is emptiest
4. The lane nearest the median
Another driver is passing you. What should you do?
1. Move onto the left shoulder
2. Slow down and make room
3. Keep the same speed and flash lights
4. Speed up to stay ahead
What is a ramp meter on a freeway entrance?
1. A traffic light that limits cars entering
2. A sign that shows the posted speed limit on the ramp
3. A painted line marking the merge point
4. A device that measures your speed
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
A bus lane sign has a "Vanpool Permitted" tab. What vehicles qualify as a vanpool?
1. Vehicles with four or more occupants
2. Any van, regardless of occupants
3. Vehicles with six or more occupants
4. Vehicles with two or more occupants
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
When may a driver cross a bicycle lane?
1. Where the line is broken, or to use a driveway
2. Never, under any circumstances
3. Anytime there is no cyclist in sight in either direction
4. Only when parking for a short time
In a business district, where can a U-turn be legal?
1. Anywhere in the middle of the block if traffic is light
2. At an intersection with no traffic light
3. Only in a marked crosswalk
4. At an intersection with a traffic light
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
You are leaving the freeway. When should you start slowing down?
1. Before you signal
2. After you are in the exit lane
3. While still in the freeway lane
4. As soon as you see the exit sign
You are turning left from a one-way street onto a two-way street. What is the correct lane tracking?
1. From the right lane into the centre lane
2. From the left lane into the centre lane
3. From the left lane into the curb lane
4. From the centre lane into the left lane
When you change lanes, who has the right-of-way?
1. Vehicles already in the lane you're entering
2. You do, once you have signalled your intention to move
3. Whoever is in the left lane
4. The faster of the two vehicles
Near the crest of a hill, a U-turn is illegal if other traffic cannot see you within what distance?
1. 100 metres
2. 300 metres
3. 150 metres
4. 50 metres
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
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
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
Are you allowed to exceed the speed limit while passing?
1. Yes, by up to 10 km/h
2. No, you must stay within the limit
3. Yes, if you pass quickly
4. Only on a divided highway
You are driving at the speed limit in the left lane of a highway. Why should you move right?
1. Drivers in the left lane must always go over the limit
2. Staying there may push others to pass on your right
3. The left lane is closed to cars at night
4. The left lane is only for trucks
You are turning left from a two-way street onto a one-way street. Which lane do you turn into?
1. Any lane of the one-way street
2. The centre lane of the one-way street
3. The left lane of the one-way street
4. The right lane of the one-way street
You are turning left from a two-way road onto another two-way road. How should you track?
1. From the centre lane into the curb lane of the cross street
2. From the centre lane into the centre lane
3. From the left lane into the right lane
4. From the right lane into the left lane
On a freeway entrance, what separates the acceleration lane from the rest of the roadway?
1. A broken white line
2. A solid yellow line
3. A solid white line
4. A double yellow line
You want to turn left into a driveway mid-block across a solid double yellow line. Is this allowed?
1. Yes, but only between 9 p.m. and 6 a.m.
2. No, a double yellow line never allows it
3. Only if there is a two-way left-turn lane
4. Yes, if it is safe and no sign prohibits it
On a city street, where is an HOV lane usually located?
1. In the middle lane
2. Beside the centre median
3. Directly beside the curb
4. On the left-hand shoulder
You are turning onto a street that has a reserved lane you are not allowed to use. Which lane should you turn into?
1. The lane next to the reserved lane
2. The lane closest to the centre line
3. The far-left lane only
4. The reserved lane, then move over
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
On a freeway with three lanes in your direction, which lanes should you generally use?
1. Only the far-left lane
2. Only the far-right lane
3. The centre or a right-hand lane
4. Any lane you like
Two lanes are marked for left turns. You turn from the far-left lane. Which lane should you turn into?
1. The far-left lane of the cross street
2. The curb lane of the cross street
3. The lane next to the far-left lane
4. Whichever lane has the most space
Who uses a two-way left-turn lane in the middle of the road?
1. Only buses and emergency vehicles
2. Left-turning drivers from both directions
3. Drivers who want to pass slow traffic in the right lane
4. Only drivers going your direction

Lanes, turns and passing: key rules to remember

Our summary of what the official handbook says on this topic, in our own words. Read it before or after the practice questions above, then check the original chapter. Read the official chapter ↗

Which lane to use

Choose the lane with best vision that lets you go where you want.
Multi-lane highway: travel in a right-hand lane, especially when slower than others or when signs say keep out of the left lane.
Driving at the speed limit is not a reason to stay in the left lane; it can push others to pass on the right.
Freeway with more than two lanes each way: use the centre or a right-hand lane; left lane is for faster traffic and passing.

Lane tracking

Lane tracking = start the turn in the correct lane and finish in the correct lane.
Right turn: from the right lane into the right lane of the cross street (some markings allow a right from a centre lane).
Some intersections have right-turn yield lanes: move in and wait for a break.
Left, two-way onto two-way: centre lane into the centre lane (smooth arc).
Left, one-way onto two-way: left lane into the centre lane.
Left, two-way onto one-way: centre lane into the left lane.
Left, one-way onto one-way: left lane into the left lane.

Turning lanes

Check signs and markings approaching an intersection.
Use a lane with arrows only if turning left.
Multiple turn lanes: from the far-left lane turn into the far-left lane; from the next lane, into the lane next to the far-left lane.
Two-way left-turn (centre) lane: shared by drivers from both directions turning left (e.g. mid-block into a driveway); watch for oncoming users.

Mid-block turns and U-turns

You may turn left mid-block, even across a solid double yellow line, if safe, not impeding traffic and no sign prohibits it.
U-turns illegal: if they interfere with traffic; on a curve; on or near a hill crest where other traffic can't see you within 150 m; where a sign prohibits; at an intersection with a traffic light; in a business district except at an intersection without a traffic light; where a municipal bylaw prohibits.

Reserved lanes

HOV lanes: buses and carpools; on some roads also motorcycles, bicycles and taxis.
Freeway/main highway HOV lanes are beside the median or the shoulder; city HOV lanes are usually beside the curb.
Most HOV lanes run 24 hours; some only at peak times; signs show start/end, hours and minimum occupants.
HOV traffic may be faster; enter and exit where broken lines mark a crossing point.
Bus lane sign: diamond plus bus picture; only buses and sometimes cyclists; vanpools (six or more occupants) only if a "Vanpool Permitted" tab is shown.
Bicycle lanes: don't drive, stop or park in them; cross only where the white line is broken or to enter/leave a driveway; signal early and yield to cyclists.
Turning onto a street with a reserved lane: turn into the lane next to it unless you're allowed in it and want to use it.
Turning right off a street with a reserved lane: move into the reserved lane where permitted and safe.
Don't change lanes in an intersection.

Pulling into a lane

Vehicles already in the lane you're entering have the right-of-way.
Leave a gap big enough that the driver behind doesn't have to slow down.
Legally you must signal a lane change.
Watch for bicycles and motorcycles approaching faster than you think.

Passing

The vehicle in the lane you move into (car, motorcycle or bicycle) has the right-of-way.
Pass on the right only on a road with two or more lanes (in your direction) or when the driver ahead is turning left; never use the shoulder to pass.
Pass on the left only when safe and markings permit; stay within the speed limit while passing.
Speeding up while being passed is illegal; slow down and make room.
Passing lanes: slower vehicles keep right; a sign shows distance to the next passing lane; keep right unless passing.

Passing lane end and merging

Vehicles in the right lane and passing lane must merge before the passing lane ends.
In a lane that ends: adjust speed (within the limit) and wait for a safe gap. Next to a lane that ends: help by adjusting speed or changing lanes.

Freeway entrances and exits

Entrance = entrance ramp + acceleration lane + merging area. Ramp meters are lights limiting vehicles on the ramp.
On the ramp, scan freeway traffic for a gap.
Acceleration lane separated by a solid white line: use it to match freeway speed.
Merging area separated by a broken white line: find a gap and merge; cycling is permitted on some freeways.
Avoid stopping in the acceleration lane or merging area (rear-end risk).
Exit: signal, keep your speed until you're in the exit lane, then slow gradually. Most exits are numbered; check a map first.
Freeway courtesy: in the right lane, move left if safe or adjust speed to let merging drivers in.

Cul-de-sacs and turning around

Cul-de-sac: street closed at one end, usually allows turning without backing; slow down, keep right, watch for children.
Two-point turn: stop near the side, back into a driveway, then turn into the street the other way.
Three-point turn: sharp left mid-block, stop just before the curb, back up to your right, then drive off the opposite way.
Both need clear, safe conditions with no traffic nearby.

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