BC Class 7 Practice Test 1

All 50 questions in this test

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1. A truck is backing into a loading bay across the road. What should you never do?

   1. Wait for it to finish backing
   2. Stop well back from the truck
   3. Drive behind it to get past
   4. Watch for its backup lights

2. A flashing green arrow appears together with a steady green light. What may you do?

   1. Stop, then turn when it is safe
   2. Turn only, because through traffic must stop
   3. Turn in the arrow's direction or go straight
   4. Go straight only; turns not allowed

3. 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

4. You are on a road with a single solid yellow centre line. What does the B.C. guide say about passing?

   1. Passing is never allowed
   2. Passing is allowed with extra caution
   3. Passing is allowed only on the right
   4. Passing is allowed only in daylight

5. What should you do when you see this sign?

   
   1. Be prepared to stop; a railway crossing is ahead
   2. Turn off; the road ends at the tracks
   3. Speed up to cross before any train
   4. Stop at once; a train is crossing the road right now

6. What rights do horse riders have on a public road in B.C.?

   1. The same as motor vehicle drivers
   2. Right-of-way over all vehicles
   3. None; they must use trails
   4. Fewer rights than motor vehicle drivers have

7. Daytime fog has rolled in on the highway. Below what visibility must you turn on your headlights?

   1. 150 metres
   2. 300 metres
   3. 500 metres
   4. 50 metres

8. On a road with this sign, which lane should you use?

   
   1. Stay left except when turning right
   2. Keep right unless you are passing
   3. Use either lane as you choose
   4. Drive near the centre line

9. 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

10. 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

11. Some work zone signs give notice of fines. What offence do these signs warn about?

    1. Driving without headlights
    2. Speeding in a work zone
    3. Using a phone in a work zone
    4. Parking on the shoulder

12. How can you let drivers behind you know you're about to slow down or stop?

    1. Sound your horn briefly
    2. Turn on your left turn signal
    3. Tap lightly on the brake pedal
    4. Flash your hazard lights twice

13. 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

14. 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

15. How does your speed affect the chance of hydroplaning?

    1. Lower speed raises the chance
    2. Higher speed raises the chance
    3. Speed has no effect on it
    4. Only very low speeds cause it

16. Which type of sign tells you about destinations, route numbers and facilities such as gas or a hospital?

    1. Warning signs and object markers
    2. Regulatory and turn control signs
    3. Construction and maintenance signs
    4. Information and destination signs

17. 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

18. You're taking your dog on a trip. How does the guide say animals should travel?

    1. Loose on the back seat
    2. In the front footwell
    3. On a passenger's lap
    4. Secured in a cage

19. There is a yellow line on your left. What can you expect on the other side of it?

    1. Traffic coming toward you
    2. A bicycle lane
    3. A parking lane
    4. Traffic going your way

20. What can happen to a driver who ignores a regulatory sign?

    1. Nothing, because regulatory signs are only advice
    2. They can be penalized under the Motor Vehicle Act
    3. Only a warning unless a crash happens
    4. A fine only if the sign is on a highway

21. You took an over-the-counter allergy pill before driving. Which effects does the guide warn it can cause?

    1. Sharper focus and faster reactions
    2. No effects, since it's non-prescription
    3. Effects only if mixed with alcohol
    4. Drowsiness and inattentiveness

22. A warning sign says there is a narrow structure ahead. What is that structure most often?

    1. A toll booth
    2. A tunnel
    3. A snow shed
    4. A bridge

23. 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

24. 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

25. You are turning left on a solid green arrow. What is the oncoming through traffic doing?

    1. Facing a green light too
    2. Facing a yield sign
    3. Facing a red light
    4. Facing a flashing yellow light

26. According to the guide, what is the main cause of skidding?

    1. Worn-out tires
    2. Mechanical failures
    3. Rain and ice
    4. Poor driving skills

27. In which situation is it safe to use cruise control?

    1. On a dry highway in ideal conditions
    2. On a winding mountain road
    3. In steady urban traffic
    4. On a snowy highway at low speed

28. 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

29. Who may use a bicycle lane marked with a bicycle outline?

    1. Cyclists and motorcycles
    2. Cyclists only
    3. Cyclists and taxis
    4. Cyclists and buses

30. What is a 'space conflict'?

    1. Two road users trying to use the same space at once
    2. A car parked too far from the curb
    3. Two vehicles side by side on a highway
    4. A car taking up two parking stalls

31. Where should you look up the correct air pressure for your tires?

    1. The tire shop's general chart
    2. The owner's manual or the driver's door sticker
    3. The pressure numbers printed on the side of the tire
    4. The fuel cap label on every car

32. You are in the middle lane under this overhead sign. What may you do at the intersection?

    
    1. Turn left only
    2. Turn right only
    3. Go straight through or turn left
    4. Go straight through or turn right

33. What is the best way to drive through a curve?

    1. Hold your speed and brake at the exit
    2. Brake firmly at the middle of the curve
    3. Speed up as you enter, then coast
    4. Slow down before it and avoid braking in it

34. 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

35. Your car has no ABS, and it starts to skid as you brake hard. What should you do?

    1. Press the gas pedal to regain grip
    2. Release quickly, then brake hard again
    3. Turn the steering wheel sharply
    4. Hold the brake pedal down even harder

36. 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

37. 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

38. On a divided highway, a police car with lights and siren approaches on the far side of the median. Must you stop?

    1. Not if it can't reach your side
    2. Yes, but only for ambulances
    3. Only if you're in the left lane
    4. Yes, all traffic must always stop

39. You find a spot just before a stop sign. How far from the sign must you be?

    1. At least 15 m
    2. At least 10 m
    3. At least 3 m
    4. At least 6 m

40. You want to park near a crosswalk. What is the minimum distance?

    1. 3 m
    2. 6 m
    3. 5 m
    4. 15 m

41. What does this sign warn you about?

    
    1. A pedestrian crosswalk ahead
    2. A playground nearby
    3. No pedestrians allowed on the road
    4. A school zone ahead

42. Your traffic light is flashing red and no other vehicles are in sight. What must you do?

    1. Yield to traffic on your right only
    2. Slow down and proceed with caution
    3. Stop, then go only when it is safe
    4. Stop only if traffic is coming

43. 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

44. You have just driven slowly through deep water on the road. What should you do next?

    1. Lightly apply the brakes to dry them
    2. Pump the brakes as hard as you can
    3. Speed up to shake the water off
    4. Stop and turn off the engine to cool it

45. 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

46. A baby rides in a rear-facing seat (stage 1). Until when must the child stay at this stage?

    1. At least one year old and 9 kg (20 lb)
    2. At least six months old and 5 kg (11 lb)
    3. At least two years old and 18 kg (40 lb)
    4. At least one year old or 5 kg (11 lb)

47. 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

48. 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

49. The guide quotes Transport Canada on how long a body at a BAC of .08 takes to get back to zero. About how long is it?

    1. About six hours
    2. About one hour
    3. About two hours
    4. About twelve hours

50. In which direction do you travel around a traffic circle?

    1. Counter-clockwise, keeping to the right
    2. Clockwise, keeping to the left
    3. Clockwise, keeping to the right
    4. Either direction, whichever way is shorter to your exit