BC Class 7 Practice Test 6

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. Your trip is full of stress because you're always rushing. What does the guide suggest to stay calm?

   1. Allow yourself plenty of time
   2. Honk to get slow drivers moving
   3. Follow closer so traffic moves faster
   4. Use the left lane to pass more often

2. What must you do at a painted island?

   1. Keep right and do not drive on or over it
   2. Stop on it to wait for a gap
   3. Use it as a left-turn lane
   4. Drive over it only when you need to pass someone

3. In the 'think' part of see-think-do, what are the two steps for making a good decision?

   1. Assess the risk, then choose a solution
   2. Signal first, then check your mirrors
   3. Look ahead, then look behind you
   4. Slow down, then sound your horn

4. When may you park in a space reserved for people with disabilities?

   1. When all other spaces are full
   2. With a permit, even if driving alone
   3. For under 10 minutes with hazards on
   4. With a displayed permit and a person with a disability aboard

5. A reserved lane sign for buses and HOVs may include a number. What does that number show?

   1. The speed limit in the lane
   2. The fine for misusing the lane
   3. The hours when trucks may use it
   4. How many people must be in an HOV

6. You are driving on a space-saver spare tire. What is the maximum speed?

   1. 60 km/h
   2. 100 km/h
   3. 90 km/h
   4. 80 km/h

7. You are stopped at a steady red light and want to turn right. When may you turn?

   1. After a full stop, unless a sign forbids it
   2. Only once the light turns green
   3. Only if a green arrow appears
   4. Without stopping, as long as the way is clear

8. According to ICBC, what is usually the safest way to park in a parking-lot stall?

   1. Back into the stall
   2. Drive in nose first
   3. Park across two stalls
   4. Pull in at an angle

9. When you change lanes, who has the right-of-way?

   1. Vehicles already in the lane you're entering
   2. You do, once you have signalled your intention to move
   3. Whoever is in the left lane
   4. The faster of the two vehicles

10. You park uphill beside a low rolling (mountable) curb. Which way should you turn your wheels?

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

11. 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

12. What is a two-way left-turn lane?

    1. A centre lane both directions share for left turns
    2. A lane that changes direction during the rush hours
    3. A lane where left turns are banned both ways
    4. A lane only buses may use to turn left

13. 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

14. What does this sign warn you about?

    
    1. A road surface under repair ahead
    2. The road may be slippery ahead
    3. A soft shoulder ahead
    4. A winding road ahead

15. You were prescribed a painkiller this morning. How long can its effects on your driving last?

    1. Only while you feel dizzy
    2. Many hours after you take it
    3. Only about 15 minutes
    4. Only until you eat your next meal

16. 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

17. A car is coming straight at you in your lane. Which way should you steer to avoid a head-on crash?

    1. Toward the centre
    2. To the right
    3. To the left
    4. Straight, braking

18. A train has just cleared a crossing that has two sets of tracks. What should you watch for before going?

    1. Cars pulling up beside you
    2. Wet rails that can make your engine stall
    3. A second train hidden behind the first
    4. The gates closing again at once

19. At a stop sign, a car approaching from your left has its right signal on, but it isn't slowing or moving right. What should you do?

    1. Flash your headlights, then go across
    2. Wait to see what the driver actually does
    3. Honk and pull out in front of it
    4. Cross now, since the car is turning

20. What does this sign warn you about?

    
    1. A railway crossing ahead
    2. A yield sign ahead
    3. A traffic signal ahead
    4. A stop sign ahead

21. In strong winds, which vehicles does the guide say are more easily pushed into your path?

    1. Police cars and fire trucks
    2. Heavy dump trucks and cement mixers
    3. Motorcycles, small cars and campers
    4. Large tractor-trailers and buses

22. 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

23. The yellow centre line is broken. May you pass?

    1. Only in daylight hours
    2. No, never
    3. Yes, when it is safe
    4. Only to pass a cyclist

24. Which behaviour best describes a 'thrill-seeker' driving style?

    1. Driving below the limit to stay safe
    2. Enjoying speeding, tailgating and passing unsafely
    3. Feeling nervous around other road users
    4. Yielding even when it isn't required

25. A large truck passes you going the other way on a highway, and you feel the air push your car. What should you do?

    1. Steer toward the centre line
    2. Keep a firm grip and allow side space
    3. Speed up to get past it quickly
    4. Brake hard as it goes by so you can stay in control

26. According to the guide, half of all nighttime collisions between trains and cars involve what?

    1. Trains hitting stalled cars
    2. Cars hitting the side of a train
    3. Drivers missing a second train
    4. Cars trying to beat the gates

27. Is it legal to drive at night with only your daytime running lights on?

    1. No, you must use your headlights
    2. Yes, but only inside city limits
    3. Yes, if you drive under 50 km/h
    4. Yes, if the street is well lit

28. 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

29. How many snow tires does ICBC recommend installing for winter?

    1. Two on the front
    2. Two on the rear
    3. Two on the drive wheels
    4. Four

30. During a three-point turn, which way do you back up after the first sharp left?

    1. Back up to your left
    2. Back up to your right
    3. Back straight up to the curb
    4. Back into the nearest driveway

31. You are approaching road work. Which is a rule for driving through a construction zone?

    1. Follow the car ahead closely to save time
    2. Obey traffic-control persons and the posted speed
    3. Pass close to equipment to keep traffic moving
    4. Drive at the normal limit if no workers are visible

32. Which of these actions requires you to signal first?

    1. Slowing for a yellow light
    2. Moving away from the side of the road
    3. Stopping behind a car at a stop line
    4. Driving straight through a green light

33. A sign warns of a railway crossing on a side road ahead. What should you be ready to do?

    1. Change to the left lane
    2. Speed up past the side road
    3. Stop at that crossing
    4. Sound your horn twice

34. Your friend has been drinking and offers you a ride home. What should you do?

    1. Accept if he promises to drive slowly
    2. Accept and keep him talking to stay alert
    3. Accept if it's only a short trip
    4. Refuse and find another way home

35. A child in a forward-facing seat (stage 2) should use it up to at least what weight?

    1. 14 kg (30 lb)
    2. 18 kg (40 lb)
    3. 27 kg (60 lb)
    4. 9 kg (20 lb)

36. Your brakes suddenly fail. Which step does the guide recommend?

    1. Yank the parking brake on
    2. Turn the ignition off
    3. Shift straight into neutral and coast
    4. Pump the brakes hard and fast

37. 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

38. A driver who has been drinking fails to notice a cyclist coming from the side. Which alcohol effect is most likely to blame?

    1. Increased impulsiveness
    2. Reduced muscular control
    3. Unstable emotional state
    4. Reduced peripheral vision

39. The light ahead turns steady yellow as you approach. What must you do?

    1. Stop before the intersection unless you can't stop safely
    2. Speed up so you can clear the intersection before red
    3. Stop only if a pedestrian is waiting
    4. Continue at the same speed

40. According to ICBC data in the guide, about what share of all B.C. crashes happen at intersections?

    1. Almost 60 per cent
    2. Almost 80 per cent
    3. About 25 per cent
    4. About 40 per cent

41. A construction sign warns of a soft shoulder ahead. What should you do?

    1. Stay off the shoulder
    2. Use the shoulder only if dry
    3. Slow to 30 km/h on the shoulder
    4. Use the shoulder to pass

42. A warning sign shows hazard or danger directly ahead. What does it tell you to do?

    1. Make a U-turn when it is safe
    2. Stop and wait for a flag person
    3. Turn right or left
    4. Go straight ahead with caution

43. What does this sign mean?

    
    1. Two-way traffic ahead
    2. Do not pass
    3. No trucks allowed
    4. Keep right except to pass

44. Before you start reversing out of a parking spot, what kind of check should you do?

    1. A 360-degree check around the car
    2. A look over your right shoulder
    3. A quick look in the rear-view mirror
    4. A glance at the back-up camera

45. A passenger refuses to buckle up. What does the guide say you should do?

    1. Let them ride unbelted in the back seat
    2. Remind them once, then drive away
    3. Refuse to move until everyone is belted
    4. Drive, but stay under the speed limit

46. You're pulling out from a row of parked cars and your turn signal may be hard to see. What should you add?

    1. A long horn blast
    2. Your hazard lights
    3. Your high beams
    4. A hand signal

47. Moving water across a road can carry a car away once it is deeper than about what?

    1. Two metres
    2. Ten centimetres
    3. Half a metre
    4. One metre

48. What can happen if you park illegally in B.C.?

    1. Your licence is suspended at once
    2. Only a written warning the first time
    3. Penalty points but never a fine
    4. You may be fined, towed, or both

49. Your car has ABS and a child runs into the road. How should you brake?

    1. Pump the brake pedal rapidly to stop
    2. Pull the parking brake hard
    3. Brake lightly, then let go
    4. Press hard and hold until you stop

50. You are turning onto a street that has a reserved lane you are not allowed to use. Which lane should you turn into?

    1. The lane next to the reserved lane
    2. The lane closest to the centre line
    3. The far-left lane only
    4. The reserved lane, then move over