BC Class 7 Practice Test 5

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. A railway crossing gate is down, but you can't see a train. What must you do?

   1. Wait 30 seconds, then go
   2. Drive around the gate carefully
   3. Cross if you hear no whistle
   4. Stop and wait for the gate to go up

2. Where must you stop when there is a stop line?

   1. Where you can see cross traffic
   2. Past the line, at the crosswalk
   3. Before the line
   4. On top of the line

3. 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

4. During what period must you use your headlights?

   1. From sunset until sunrise only
   2. From 1 hour after sunset to 1 hour before sunrise
   3. From 30 min after sunset to 30 min before sunrise
   4. Only when the street lights are on

5. What is the minimum distance from the nearest rail of a railway crossing to legally park?

   1. 5 m
   2. 30 m
   3. 6 m
   4. 15 m

6. What should you do when you see this sign with its tab?

   
   1. Slow to the advisory speed for the sharp curve
   2. Ignore the tab; it is meant for trucks
   3. Keep 50 km/h until you see the next speed limit sign
   4. Turn right at the next intersection

7. A flashing green arrow pointing left appears with a steady red light. What does it mean?

   1. Only buses may turn left now
   2. All traffic may proceed with caution
   3. Left turns must stop; through traffic may go
   4. Left turns may go; through traffic must stop

8. Under B.C. rules, a child must use a booster seat until reaching which point?

   1. Six years old or 18 kg, whichever comes first
   2. Eight years old or 36 kg, whichever comes first
   3. Nine years old or 145 cm, whichever comes first
   4. Twelve years old or 145 cm, whichever comes last

9. 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

10. A flagger stops you in a construction zone and you expect a long wait. What does the guide suggest you do?

    1. Leave the engine idling
    2. Rev the engine now and then
    3. Shift to neutral and idle
    4. Turn off your engine

11. Besides drowsiness, which effect does the guide link to street drugs such as cocaine or speed?

    1. Increased caution
    2. Feelings of invincibility
    3. Better depth perception overall
    4. Improved judgment

12. You're travelling on a high-speed road in good conditions. What following distance should you keep?

    1. Five seconds
    2. One second
    3. Three seconds
    4. Two seconds

13. A solid white line separates your lane from the lane beside you, both going the same way. What does it mean?

    1. Do not change lanes
    2. Your lane ends ahead
    3. Bicycles only past the line
    4. Lane changes allowed when safe

14. According to the guide's 2010–2014 figures, on average how many people are killed each year in B.C. crashes involving impaired driving?

    1. 780
    2. 78
    3. 18
    4. 178

15. A lane is marked as reserved. How do you know which vehicles may use it?

    1. Only buses may ever use it
    2. Any vehicle may use it outside of the rush hours
    3. Other signs or markings say which vehicles
    4. Only vehicles with 3 or more people

16. What does this sign tell you?

    
    1. The road is closed ahead
    2. A detour is ahead
    3. A lane is closed ahead
    4. The construction zone ends

17. Heavy snow and freezing rain are forecast. What does the guide call the best option?

    1. Drive early before it gets worse
    2. Stay home or take the bus
    3. Drive with your hazard lights flashing
    4. Take the highway, not side streets

18. You park a standard (manual) transmission car facing downhill. Which gear should you leave it in?

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

19. 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

20. You're driving on a city street. How far ahead should you be scanning?

    1. One to two blocks
    2. Half a block
    3. Just to the car in front
    4. Three to four blocks

21. 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

22. Which clue suggests a green light is stale?

    1. There are no cars waiting on the cross street
    2. Cross traffic has just stopped moving
    3. The light turned green as you arrived
    4. The pedestrian signal shows an orange hand

23. An overhead sign shows a lane is for buses only. Who may drive in it?

    1. Only buses
    2. Any vehicle turning right
    3. Buses and carpools
    4. Buses and taxis

24. A turn control sign over the intersection shows arrows pointing left and right. What may you do?

    1. Go straight through or turn left only
    2. Turn left or right; you may not go straight
    3. Go in any direction once the way is clear
    4. Turn right only

25. Some B.C. school zone signs show 50 km/h. When does that limit apply?

    1. 8 a.m.–5 p.m. on school days, when children are on the road or shoulder
    2. 8 a.m.–5 p.m. on school days, whether or not any children are present
    3. Only during recess and lunch breaks on school days
    4. Dawn to dusk every day, but only when children are on the road or shoulder

26. The guide compares hitting a solid object at 60 km/h to a vehicle falling from what height?

    1. The roof of a one-storey building
    2. The roof of a four-storey building
    3. The roof of a two-storey building
    4. The roof of a twelve-storey building

27. You hold an N licence. When may you use a hands-free phone while driving?

    1. Only for calls shorter than one minute
    2. Whenever the phone is mounted on the dash
    3. Only to call 9-1-1 to report an emergency
    4. Only while stopped in heavy traffic

28. What does the oil pressure warning light tell you?

    1. The engine's oil pressure, not the oil level
    2. When the oil needs to be changed
    3. How much oil is left in the engine
    4. Whether the oil filter is clogged

29. You're stopped and want to turn right into traffic moving at 50 km/h. About how long does the turn and speed-up take in ideal conditions?

    1. About seven seconds
    2. About five seconds
    3. About twelve seconds
    4. About two seconds

30. 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

31. What does a flashing yellow light mean?

    1. Slow down and proceed with caution
    2. Pedestrians may now cross
    3. Stop, then go when it is safe
    4. The light will turn red next

32. On a flooded stretch of highway, your steering suddenly feels very light. What is happening?

    1. Your wheels have locked up
    2. Your tires are over-inflated
    3. Your power steering has failed
    4. Your car is hydroplaning

33. After hours on a straight, unchanging freeway, you realize you've lost track of your surroundings. What is this called?

    1. Night blindness
    2. Speed adaptation
    3. Highway hypnosis
    4. Tunnel vision

34. An object marker tells you to keep left of an obstruction. Where should you drive?

    1. Stop and wait for a signal
    2. On either side when it is safe
    3. To the left of the obstruction
    4. To the right of the obstruction

35. A lane control signal over your lane tells you to move out of it. Where should you go?

    1. Onto the right shoulder
    2. Into the lane with a red X
    3. Into a lane with a green arrow
    4. Stay in your lane until the signal changes

36. What does this sign warn you about?

    
    1. A school crossing guard ahead
    2. Pedestrians crossing ahead
    3. A traffic-control person ahead
    4. A survey crew ahead

37. An ambulance with flashing lights and siren is coming up behind you on a two-lane road. What should you usually do?

    1. Stop right where you are
    2. Pull over to the left and stop
    3. Speed up to clear the way
    4. Pull over to the right and stop

38. 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

39. A train has passed and the crossing gate is starting to rise. When may you go?

    1. When the last car clears the crossing
    2. Only once the gate is fully raised
    3. When the bells stop ringing
    4. As soon as the gate starts to rise

40. Which statement about anti-lock brakes (ABS) is true?

    1. It always stops you sooner
    2. It lets you drive faster safely
    3. On gravel, stopping may take longer
    4. It works only on dry, clean pavement

41. You are stopped at a steady red light and want to turn right. What is the rule?

    1. Turn after stopping if it is clear and no sign forbids it
    2. Turn only if a green arrow appears
    3. Wait for the light to turn green
    4. Turn without stopping, as long as the way is clear

42. On a street with a 50 km/h limit, what is the least space you must leave when passing a cyclist?

    1. 1.5 metres
    2. 0.5 metre
    3. 1.0 metre
    4. 2.0 metres

43. 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

44. A pregnant passenger is buckling up. Where should the lap belt go?

    1. Across the middle of the belly
    2. Snug and below the baby
    3. Loose and over the baby
    4. Above the baby, under the ribs

45. 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

46. Right after a tire blowout, what should you do?

    1. Brake hard right away to stop fast
    2. Ease off the gas and slow down gradually
    3. Shift to neutral and switch off the engine
    4. Accelerate firmly to keep control

47. You stopped past the stop line at a red light. Is it legal to back up over the crosswalk?

    1. No, backing over a crosswalk is illegal
    2. Only if the light is still red
    3. Yes, as long as no pedestrians are crossing in front
    4. Yes, if you check your mirrors first

48. Where are the most dangerous blind spots on a typical car?

    1. Directly in front of the hood
    2. To the sides of the vehicle
    3. Directly behind the bumper
    4. Underneath the rear-view mirror

49. A driver using cannabis may misread what's happening around them. Which problem does the guide mention?

    1. Hearing sirens from farther away
    2. Trouble tracking vehicles and pedestrians
    3. Seeing everything more clearly
    4. Judging the gaps in traffic more accurately

50. What shape and colour are most warning signs?

    1. Orange and diamond-shaped
    2. Yellow-green and pentagon-shaped
    3. White and rectangular
    4. Yellow and diamond-shaped