BC Class 7 Practice Test 4

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. Coming around a curve you face a car cutting in, an oncoming truck and a branch on the road. What should you figure out first?

   1. Which hazard appeared first
   2. Which hazard is the most dangerous
   3. Which hazard is closest to your car
   4. Which driver is breaking the law

2. The 5 m no-parking distance from a fire hydrant is measured from where?

   1. Your vehicle's front wheels
   2. The point on the curb beside the hydrant
   3. The hydrant's farthest outlet
   4. The centre of the nearest lane

3. What must you do when you see this sign?

   
   1. Move to the left lane right away
   2. Obey the posted speed; a crew is working
   3. Stop and wait for a flag person's signal
   4. Slow to 30 km/h only if you see workers

4. 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

5. How may public railway crossings be marked?

   1. With signs or pavement markings, and sometimes warning devices
   2. Only with a stop sign at every crossing
   3. Only with a flag person during the day
   4. Only with gates, bells and flashing lights at every public crossing

6. 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

7. Why should you never turn the ignition to the Lock position while the car is moving?

   1. The headlights and dashboard lights will turn off at once
   2. The steering may lock and you could lose control
   3. The headlights will turn off at once
   4. The brakes will stop working right away

8. Where are turn control signs mounted?

   1. Painted on the road at the stop line
   2. Directly above the intersection
   3. Beside the lane well before the intersection
   4. On the curb at the far corner

9. Which action does the guide suggest to help prevent highway hypnosis?

   1. Turn off the cruise control
   2. Use high beams all the time
   3. Drive in the far-left lane
   4. Turn the stereo up loud

10. 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

11. Besides separating lanes, what do white lines mark?

    1. Centre lines on two-way roads
    2. Crosswalks, stop positions and right shoulders
    3. Two-way left-turn lanes and reversible lanes in the centre
    4. Passing zones on two-lane highways

12. 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

13. You're on a gravel road with dust in the air, and a driver is following close behind you. What gap should you keep from the vehicle ahead?

    1. At least one second
    2. Exactly one car length
    3. At least three seconds
    4. Exactly two seconds

14. Your engine fails on a busy freeway. Where should you try hardest to avoid stopping?

    1. At the nearest exit ramp
    2. In a highway service area
    3. On the far right shoulder
    4. On a bridge or in a tunnel

15. You have a steady green light, but traffic is backed up into the intersection. What should you do?

    1. Go; green gives you the right-of-way
    2. Sound your horn and move forward
    3. Wait until the intersection is clear
    4. Enter and wait inside the intersection

16. A residential traffic circle has no signs. How do you treat it?

    1. As an uncontrolled intersection
    2. As a through road for you
    3. As a four-way stop
    4. As a roundabout with priority

17. Signs show a lane is closed ahead in a construction zone. When should you merge?

    1. As soon as you safely can
    2. After you pass the first cone
    3. At the very last moment
    4. Only when a worker signals you

18. What does this sign tell you?

    
    1. The right lane ends ahead
    2. A hidden side road on the right
    3. A passing lane begins on the right
    4. The road narrows from both sides

19. A yellow arrow follows your green left-turn arrow. What does it mean?

    1. Left turns may continue for one more full light cycle
    2. Oncoming traffic must now stop for you
    3. The advance turn is ending; stop if you safely can
    4. You may turn left only after a full stop

20. When you set your seat position, what should your right foot be able to do?

    1. Reach only the edge of the gas pedal
    2. Rest flat on the gas pedal with the leg fully straight out
    3. Reach the floor behind the brake with a slight bend in the leg
    4. Press the brake to the floor with the leg locked

21. 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

22. You are in the intersection waiting to turn left when the light turns yellow. What can you do?

    1. Back out of the intersection
    2. Wait where you are for the next green light to come on
    3. Stop where you are until it turns red
    4. Complete your turn, watching for red-light runners

23. What do white lines between lanes separate?

    1. Traffic moving in opposite directions
    2. Turning traffic from parked cars
    3. Traffic moving in the same direction
    4. Bicycles from motor vehicles

24. Why isn't driving far below the speed of surrounding traffic always the safest choice?

    1. Frustrated drivers may try to pass you
    2. Low speeds can overheat your engine
    3. Brakes work poorly at low speeds
    4. Police ticket anyone driving under the posted limit

25. Your engine stalls while you're moving. Why shouldn't you turn the ignition off?

    1. The horn will stop working
    2. The airbags will deploy
    3. The brakes will lock
    4. The steering will lock

26. You park a standard transmission car on a level street. Which gear should you leave it in?

    1. Third
    2. First
    3. Reverse
    4. Neutral

27. 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

28. You are at a steady red light and want to turn left onto a one-way street whose traffic flows to your left. What may you do?

    1. Turn only with a flashing green arrow
    2. Turn after a full stop, unless a sign forbids it
    3. Turn without stopping if the cross street is clear
    4. You must wait for the green light

29. You'll turn right at the next intersection, but several driveways come before it. When should you signal?

    1. Never; right turns need no signal
    2. Once it's clear where you'll be turning
    3. Only after you begin your turn
    4. Right away, well before the driveways

30. 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

31. How does alcohol affect what a driver believes about their own thinking?

    1. They feel tired and choose to drive slower
    2. They realize they're impaired and pull over
    3. They become more cautious than usual
    4. They think they're sharp but decide poorly

32. It is 2 p.m. on a Saturday and you pass a playground zone sign. Does the 30 km/h limit apply?

    1. No, it applies only from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
    2. Only if children are on the roadway
    3. No, it applies only on school days
    4. Yes, it applies every day from dawn to dusk

33. You park facing uphill next to a curb. Which way should you turn your front wheels?

    1. To the left
    2. Straight ahead
    3. Toward the curb
    4. To the right

34. Which headlights should you use when driving in rain, snow or fog?

    1. High beams
    2. Parking lights only
    3. Low beams
    4. Hazard lights only

35. What does this sign tell you?

    
    1. A hunting area ahead
    2. Watch for deer ahead
    3. Farm animals crossing
    4. A wildlife viewing area

36. A large truck is close behind you and you plan to turn soon. What should you do?

    1. Speed up to open a bigger gap
    2. Wait to signal until you actually begin to turn
    3. Brake sharply so it backs off
    4. Signal well before slowing or turning

37. You promised to be the designated driver, but a new friend urges you to drink. In the guide's four-step method, what is the final step?

    1. Identify some alternatives
    2. Follow through: stay sober and offer rides
    3. Identify the problem you are facing
    4. Think about the consequences

38. You had a few drinks at a party. What is the only thing that will lower your blood alcohol content?

    1. Strong coffee
    2. A big meal
    3. A cold shower
    4. Time

39. Why should you keep your car stereo at a moderate volume while driving?

    1. Loud music is a ticketable noise offence
    2. It can damage the dashboard speakers
    3. You might miss sirens or train whistles
    4. It drains the vehicle battery too quickly

40. What does the warning 'don't overdrive your ability to see' mean?

    1. Be able to stop within the distance you can see
    2. Keep your eyes fixed on the road just ahead
    3. Use your high beams whenever it is dark out
    4. Never drive faster than the vehicle ahead of you

41. Is it legal in B.C. to drive over freshly painted, wet pavement markings?

    1. Yes, if you slow down
    2. Only when changing lanes
    3. No, it is illegal
    4. Yes, if no paint crew is present

42. 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

43. You're entering a sharp curve on a two-lane highway and can't see far ahead. No one else is around. What's the sensible response?

    1. Speed up to get through it quickly
    2. Drive on the shoulder through the curve
    3. Keep your speed and sound the horn
    4. Slow down a little and stay cautious

44. While practising hard braking with ABS, you hear noise and feel the pedal shudder. What does this mean?

    1. The wheels have locked
    2. It is normal for ABS
    3. The brakes are failing
    4. You should pump the pedal

45. You are waiting at the roadside with the engine running. After how long should you turn it off?

    1. More than 10 seconds
    2. More than 3 minutes
    3. More than 60 seconds
    4. More than 5 minutes

46. 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

47. When you see this sign, what should you do?

    
    1. Stop and wait for a crossing guard
    2. Keep your speed; the sign is only advice, not law
    3. Sound your horn to warn the children
    4. Reduce speed when children are present

48. 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

49. How much longer can it take to stop on ice compared with a normal stop?

    1. About 10 times as far
    2. About three times as far
    3. About five times as far
    4. About twice as far

50. 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