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BC Class 7: Pedestrians, cyclists and motorcycles

Yielding to pedestrians, passing distance and rules for cyclists, and sharing the road with motorcycle riders and other passenger vehicles.

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A crossing supervisor near a school signals you to stop. When are you required to obey them?

Study reference: Learn to Drive Smart (ICBC, March 2026 edition), Ch. 6 Sharing the road — Sharing the road safely, pedestrians, cyclists, motorcycle riders, passenger vehicles, pp. 81–89

All 35 questions in this test

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

  1. A crossing supervisor near a school signals you to stop. When are you required to obey them?

    1. Only if police are present
    2. Only during school hours
    3. At all times
    4. Only from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

  2. You're driving out of a driveway onto the street and someone is walking along the sidewalk. Who must yield?

    1. Neither of you
    2. Whoever is faster
    3. You, the driver
    4. The pedestrian

  3. A pedestrian with a white cane is at the corner and raises the cane. What does this tell you?

    1. They are about to turn around
    2. Stop and give them the right-of-way
    3. They are hailing a bus or taxi
    4. They want you to drive past them first

  4. 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

  5. Why should you watch for people in motorized wheelchairs or scooters along the edge of the road?

    1. Sidewalks may be missing or hard to use
    2. They are required by law to ride in traffic
    3. They always have the right-of-way
    4. They must use the centre of the lane

  6. 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

  7. A car in the lane beside you has stopped at a crosswalk, and you can't see why. What should you do?

    1. Don't pass it; be ready to stop
    2. Honk to find out why it stopped
    3. Pass it carefully at a low speed
    4. Change lanes and go around it

  8. 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

  9. Your light turns green, but an elderly pedestrian is still in the crosswalk ahead. What must you do?

    1. Honk to hurry the person along
    2. Go, because your light is green
    3. Wait until the crosswalk is clear
    4. Drive slowly around the person in the crosswalk

  10. You see a hockey net set up at the edge of a residential street. What should you think?

    1. A rink is located nearby
    2. Parking is not allowed here
    3. The street is closed to traffic
    4. Children may be playing nearby

  11. 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

  12. You're not sure who has the right-of-way at an intersection. What should you do?

    1. Insist on the right-of-way
    2. Go first to avoid confusion
    3. Be ready to give the right-of-way
    4. Honk and proceed with caution

  13. A cyclist ahead holds their right arm straight out to the side. What are they signalling?

    1. A left turn
    2. A lane drift
    3. A stop
    4. A right turn

  14. A motorcyclist ahead shoulder checks and the bike starts to lean. What is the rider probably about to do?

    1. Back up slowly
    2. Pull onto the shoulder
    3. Change lanes or turn
    4. Stop suddenly

  15. Why should you avoid honking at a cyclist unless you need to warn them?

    1. Cyclists can't hear horns anyway
    2. It counts as a stunt driving offence
    3. It could startle them and cause a fall
    4. Horns are banned near bike lanes

  16. According to the guide, what share of motorcycle crashes result in injury or death?

    1. About one quarter
    2. About one in ten
    3. More than half
    4. Nearly all of them

  17. You have the right-of-way at an intersection, and a cyclist is waiting on the cross street. What should you do?

    1. Stop and wave the cyclist through
    2. Proceed if it is safe
    3. Honk so the cyclist sees you
    4. Wait until the cyclist has left

  18. At an intersection with no painted crosswalk, a pedestrian is crossing close to your half of the road. Who has the right-of-way?

    1. The pedestrian
    2. You, if going straight
    3. Whoever arrived first
    4. You, since it's unmarked

  19. You pull just partly into the next lane to give a cyclist room. What does the guide say this counts as?

    1. A shoulder manoeuvre
    2. A lane change
    3. A pass on the right
    4. A minor drift

  20. You approach a crosswalk with flashing green lights and see a person standing next to it. What should you expect?

    1. You keep priority until it turns red
    2. The light may soon change; be ready to stop
    3. Pedestrians may not cross at this signal
    4. The light will stay green for a while

  21. A cyclist ahead is wobbling from side to side. How should you respond?

    1. Give them even more space than usual
    2. Honk to make them hold steady
    3. Follow closely so they see you
    4. Pass them quickly to get by them sooner

  22. How do you know you've reached the end of a 30 km/h school zone?

    1. You pass the school's parking lot
    2. You pass the last marked crosswalk
    3. You reach the back of the school zone sign
    4. You pass the school's front driveway

  23. 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

  24. Someone is waiting to cross mid-block, away from any intersection. Why shouldn't you stop and wave them across?

    1. Pedestrians are never allowed on roads
    2. It slows down traffic for too long
    3. Other drivers may not expect it or see them
    4. You would be blocking a fire lane

  25. 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

  26. You're behind a cyclist on a narrow road marked with a single solid yellow centre line. May you cross the line to pass?

    1. No, never across a solid line
    2. Only if the limit is over 50 km/h
    3. Yes, if you can do it safely
    4. Only if the cyclist waves you by

  27. You're turning right on a green light while a pedestrian is crossing the street you're turning onto. What must you do?

    1. Yield to the pedestrian
    2. Turn quickly before they reach you
    3. Honk, then turn if there's room
    4. Turn first; your light is green

  28. A school zone sign shows 30 km/h but lists no hours. When does the 30 km/h limit apply?

    1. 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on school days
    2. 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. every day
    3. From dawn until dusk, seven days a week
    4. 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on weekdays

  29. A motorcyclist is riding in the left part of the lane. What should you assume?

    1. They are about to turn left at the next corner
    2. They want you to pass on the right
    3. Nothing yet; they may want to be seen
    4. They are about to pull over

  30. Which driver mistake is one of the most common causes of crashes with cyclists?

    1. Opening a car door without checking
    2. Using high beams near cyclists
    3. Parking too close to a bike rack or bike lane
    4. Driving under the speed limit

  31. Does B.C. law require cyclists to wear a helmet?

    1. No, it is only advised
    2. Only riders under 18
    3. Yes, an approved helmet
    4. Only on roads over 50 km/h

  32. What is the minimum following distance you should keep behind a motorcycle?

    1. At least three seconds
    2. At least one second
    3. At least two seconds
    4. At least five seconds

  33. A bicycle's front headlight for night riding in B.C. must be visible from at least what distance?

    1. 150 metres
    2. 50 metres
    3. 100 metres
    4. 300 metres

  34. A cyclist moves toward the middle of a narrow lane to avoid broken glass and potholes. What does the guide say?

    1. The cyclist has the right to do that
    2. The cyclist must ride on the sidewalk
    3. You may honk to move them over
    4. The cyclist must stay at the far right

  35. 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

Pedestrians, cyclists and motorcycles: 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 ↗

Sharing the road safely

  • Crash example: a van driver turning left at a light crashed with an oncoming motorcycle going straight; by law the left-turning driver should have stopped (yielded) for the motorcycle; the rider, though she may have had the right-of-way, should still have checked the intersection.
  • Avoid crashes by making sure the space you plan to move into will be empty; scan intersections left to right and left again.
  • Right-of-way rules say who yields, but others make mistakes; if in doubt, be ready to give the right-of-way.
  • Do skills: safe speed, both hands on the outside of the wheel, keep well away from others, communicate and watch others' communication.

Pedestrians: see

  • Road users include pedestrians (children, people in wheelchairs, traffic control people), cyclists, motorcyclists, drivers of passenger and large vehicles, buses, emergency vehicles, trains.
  • Pedestrians are unpredictable and hard to see, especially at night; many don't know how far a vehicle needs to stop.
  • Don't pass a vehicle stopped at a crosswalk — illegal and unsafe (it may have stopped for pedestrians).
  • Don't enter a crosswalk without checking it is empty, even on a green light (elderly, people with disabilities, parents with young children may still be crossing).
  • Watch for pedestrians on the cross street when turning.
  • Crosswalk with flashing green lights = pedestrian-controlled; a pedestrian standing near it has probably pushed the button → slow down, be ready to stop.

School zones, residential areas, pedestrians with disabilities

  • School and playground zones: children are smaller, harder to see, less predictable. Obey school patrols and crossing supervisors at all times.
  • School zone sign with 30 km/h: limit applies 8 a.m.–5 p.m. on school days, or the hours on the sign; the back of the school zone sign on the other side of the street marks the end of the 30 km/h zone.
  • People in motorized scooters or wheelchairs may travel along the road (no sidewalk, or sidewalk too rough/narrow/hard to access); watch for them, especially when turning right.
  • Residential areas: a ball or hockey net can mean children playing nearby.
  • Backing: check around the car before getting in, then do a 360-degree check; keep checking.
  • Visually impaired pedestrian (white cane or guide dog): a raised cane often means they're unsure about crossing → stop and give them the right-of-way. Don't race the engine or honk.
  • Be prepared to stop for a pedestrian about to step out, but don't invite mid-block crossing — the car behind may hit you, and drivers in other lanes may not see the pedestrian.

Pedestrians: rules; cyclists intro

  • Yield to pedestrians: in marked crosswalks if the pedestrian is close to your half of the road; at intersections, even without a marked crosswalk (pedestrian near your half); when turning; when entering a road from a driveway or alley.
  • It is always the driver's responsibility to avoid hitting a pedestrian.
  • Slow down and give pedestrians plenty of room.
  • Safe pedestrian tips: don't leave the curb until vehicles have stopped or will stop; watch for turning vehicles; hold a child's hand; don't start crossing on a flashing warning (e.g., orange hand); use crosswalks; press the crossing button.
  • Cyclists ride day and night; they have the same rights and responsibilities as drivers; they are vulnerable.

Cyclists

  • Children on bikes: unaware of danger, poor peripheral vision, hard time judging speed/distance, may not know rules.
  • Shoulder check (bikes hide in blind spots) before: opening your door (also check the side mirror) — doors swung open without checking are one of the most common causes of cyclist crashes; pulling away from the curb; moving right.
  • At night, watch for bikes from side streets; some lack lights or reflectors.
  • Before passing a vehicle, check for oncoming cyclists and cyclists in front of the vehicle you're passing.
  • Intersections: shoulder check before right turns; watch for a cyclist waiting to turn left; check for oncoming cyclists before turning left; watch where bike trails meet roads; a cyclist on the through road may be faster than you think.
  • Cyclists follow the same rules; yield to them like any vehicle; if you have the right-of-way, proceed if safe.
  • Cyclists move left to turn left; with a narrow lane or glass/potholes on the right, a cyclist has the right to move toward the middle.
  • Following: allow plenty of distance; wobbling cyclists are likely inexperienced → give more space.
  • Side-swiping causes many cyclist crashes. On a narrow road wait for a clear straight stretch. You may cross a single solid yellow line to pass a cyclist if it is safe. On multi-lane roads, change lanes rather than crowd the cyclist.
  • Pulling even slightly into another lane to pass = a lane change: mirror check, signal, shoulder check.
  • Passing distance (law): at least 1.0 m when passing a cyclist, pedestrian or other road user (e.g., personal mobility device); at least 1.5 m on roads with limits above 50 km/h; at least 0.5 m if the person is on a sidewalk or protected cycle lane.
  • Cyclist may signal a right turn with the right arm straight out. Make eye contact. Don't honk unless warning is needed — it can startle and cause a fall.

Motorcycle riders; safe cyclist

  • Motorcyclists are vulnerable (no frame, airbags or bumpers) and hard to see; more than half of motorcycle crashes result in injury or death.
  • Clues: rider shoulder checking or bike leaning → likely changing lanes or turning.
  • Safe cyclist: be predictable, visible, ride defensively, ride legally. In B.C. an approved bicycle helmet is required. At night a bicycle needs a front white headlight visible at 150 m, a rear red light and a red rear reflector.

Motorcycles: intersections, space, communication; passenger vehicles

  • Turning left: look for oncoming motorcycles — hard to see at night, at dusk, in heavy traffic; speed hard to judge. Going through: watch for an oncoming motorcycle turning left.
  • Never share a lane with a motorcycle; it needs the whole lane.
  • At least 3 seconds following distance behind a motorcycle (can stop very quickly; riders can skid/fall on poor roads).
  • Pass with plenty of space (you may throw dirt or water at the rider).
  • A rider in the left part of the lane is not necessarily turning left — riders often use that position to be more visible.
  • Passenger vehicle drivers can be unpredictable: not looking ahead, poorly maintained brakes/signals, tired, impatient or impaired.

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