BC Class 7: Graduated licensing and penalties

All 36 questions in this test

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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. Who closely monitors a new B.C. driver's record?

   1. The vehicle's insurance broker
   2. The local police detachment
   3. The Superintendent of Motor Vehicles
   4. The new driver's own driving school

3. An N driver is taking a lesson supervised by a licensed driving instructor. Does the one-passenger limit apply?

   1. Only on the highway
   2. No, it doesn't apply
   3. Only after midnight
   4. Yes, it always applies

4. An N driver is found to have a small amount of alcohol in their system. Which penalty can apply?

   1. None, if their BAC is under .08
   2. None, if their BAC is under .05
   3. An immediate roadside suspension
   4. Only a verbal warning the first time

5. An N driver wants to drive four friends to a game. Which situation would allow it?

   1. The trip is shorter than 20 km
   2. All the friends also hold N licences
   3. The whole drive is during daylight hours
   4. A qualified supervisor 25+ sits beside them

6. How far over the posted limit counts as excessive speeding that can lead to impoundment?

   1. 20 km/h or more
   2. 40 km/h or more
   3. 60 km/h or more
   4. 30 km/h or more

7. According to the guide's penalty table, what is the penalty for using an electronic device while driving?

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

8. 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

9. During which hours may a learner drive?

   1. Between 6 a.m. and 11 p.m.
   2. Between 5 a.m. and midnight
   3. Between 5 a.m. and 9 p.m.
   4. At any hour with a supervisor

10. You have your N. With no supervisor, how many passengers who aren't immediate family may ride with you?

    1. Two
    2. One
    3. None
    4. Three

11. More penalty points or more serious offences can lead to a GLP driver being prohibited for how long?

    1. Exactly 30 days and no more
    2. One month to a year or more
    3. Only for 24 hours
    4. Up to one week only

12. What is the fee to have your licence reinstated after a prohibition?

    1. $150
    2. $100
    3. $500
    4. $250

13. 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

14. 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

15. A learner wants to follow voice directions from a hands-free GPS. Is this allowed?

    1. Yes, hands-free devices are allowed
    2. Yes, if the supervisor sets it up first
    3. Yes, but only when on the highway
    4. No, hands-free devices aren't allowed

16. As a learner, what is the most passengers you may carry, counting your supervisor?

    1. Two
    2. Three
    3. One
    4. Four

17. You are in the learner stage and receive a driving prohibition. What happens to your learner stage?

    1. It's extended; no time counts while prohibited
    2. Nothing changes; the time keeps counting
    3. It's cancelled and you start over at the test
    4. You move up to the N stage early

18. You fail to yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk. What fine and points does the table list?

    1. $167 and 3 points
    2. $167 and 2 points
    3. $196 and 3 points
    4. $109 and 3 points

19. You have your L licence. Who must sit beside you whenever you drive?

    1. A supervisor 21+ with any class of licence
    2. A supervisor 25+ with a Class 1–5 licence
    3. Any licensed driver aged 19 or older
    4. Any adult who holds a Class 7 N licence

20. 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

21. Your 15-year-old passenger refuses to wear a seatbelt. Who gets the $167 fine?

    1. You, the driver
    2. No one, as they're under 16
    3. The passenger's parent
    4. The passenger

22. An N driver is prohibited from driving. After the licence is reinstated, what happens to the N time already built up?

    1. It's all kept if the fine is paid
    2. It's lost; the clock resets to zero
    3. It is all kept in full
    4. Only half of the time is lost

23. 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

24. 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

25. You are caught driving while prohibited. What could happen?

    1. Your prohibition is shortened
    2. Impoundment, plus fines or jail
    3. Only penalty points are added to it
    4. Only a warning letter is sent

26. You lost your L sign. Where can you get a free replacement?

    1. Only by mail from ICBC in Victoria
    2. Only from a police station
    3. Only from a driving school
    4. At any driver licensing office

27. Which drug does the guide specifically name under the zero blood drug concentration rule for GLP drivers?

    1. Caffeine
    2. Nicotine
    3. Antacids
    4. Cannabis (THC)

28. A learner had one small glass of wine with dinner. May they drive home?

    1. Yes, if the supervisor says it's okay
    2. Yes, if their BAC is under .05
    3. Yes, if their BAC is under .08
    4. No, L drivers must have zero alcohol

29. For a repeat offender, how long can a vehicle impoundment escalate to?

    1. 30 or 60 days
    2. 10 or 14 days
    3. 90 or 120 days
    4. 14 or 21 days

30. Outside a school zone, you're caught 10 km/h over the speed limit. What does the table show?

    1. $138 and 3 points
    2. $196 and 3 points
    3. $109 and 2 points
    4. $167 and 3 points

31. What penalty does the table list for passing without a clear view?

    1. $138 and 3 points
    2. $109 and 2 points
    3. $167 and 2 points
    4. $109 and 3 points

32. 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

33. You drive through a red light. What penalty does the guide's table show?

    1. $368 and 4 points
    2. $167 and 3 points
    3. $109 and 3 points
    4. $167 and 2 points

34. After a vehicle is impounded, who pays the towing and storage fees?

    1. ICBC
    2. The police department
    3. The towing company
    4. The vehicle's owner

35. Police stop you for driving 45 km/h over the posted limit. What can they do to the vehicle?

    1. Tow it only if you're under 19
    2. Nothing; only a fine applies
    3. Remove just the licence plates
    4. Impound it on the spot

36. The fines in the guide's penalty table include a victim surcharge levy of what percentage?

    1. 10 per cent
    2. 5 per cent
    3. 15 per cent
    4. 25 per cent