ICBC Knowledge test

When the solid line of a double yellow line is on your side...

you may not pass

When can I use a personal electronic device if I'm in the Graduated Licensing Program (GLP)?

Cannot use a personal electronic device in the GLP

If you feel sleepy while driving you should...

stop somewhere safe, lock your doors, and nap

Before you back up, you check your mirrors and do a 360-degree vision check to look for hazards. While backing up...

turn and look through the rear window

Hand signals...

should be used if turn signals are hard to see

Before you pull out to pass, you should...

be able to see well ahead

When exiting a highway you should slow down...

after you are in the exit lane

What contributes to vehicle skidding?

-poor driving skills

-sudden change of direction

-going around a corner too fast

What does not contribute to vehicle skidding?

Driving at a speed suitable to the road conditions

Reaction time is affected most after?

Alocohol

When will you see green lights flashing at a railway crossing?

There are no flashing green lights at a railway crossing

When approaching stopped emergency vehicles displaying flashing lights you must...

slow down and change lanes if traffic permits

What are the only colours of flashing lights you will find at a railroad crossing?

Red

Stopped public transit buses...

may hide pedestrians who are preparing to cross

If you don't know what other drivers are going to do...

yield the right of way to be safe

How much space should you leave beside you while passing a cyclist?

Allow as much as is safely possible. A meter or more.

In good weather in the city, your minimum following distance should be at LEAST

2 seconds

A steady yellow light means...

stop unless it is unsafe to do so

You are driving in the LEFT lane of a DIVIDED highway. You see an emergency vehicle with lights flashing in your rear view mirror. You should...

move safely to the nearest edge of the road and stop

To identify hazards in your surroundings while driving, you should...

Scan the driving environment regularly

A flashing red light means...

Stop and proceed when it is safe to do so

Although environmental elements such as rain or ice contribute to skidding, the main cause of skidding is...

Poor driving skills

A flashing yellow traffic light means...

Slow down and be prepared to stop

Do you stop at an uncontrolled intersection?

You only need to slow down and look out for other road users

Unless otherwise posted, the speed limit OUTSIDE of cities and towns is...

80 km/h

You are stopped for a school bus that has its red lights flashing. When may you proceed?

You must wait until the lights have stopped flashing. If the bus has a swing-out stop sign, it must also be pulled in.

What are good strategies for night driving?

-adjusting your mirror for night driving

-keeping the interior lights off except for the instrumental panel

-increasing your following distance

Which of these is NOT a good strategy for night driving?

Staying closer to the car ahead so you can see their tail lights more clearly

Unless otherwise posted, the speed limit WITHIN cities and towns is...

50 km/h

If driving on a slippery road would you drive at the posted speed limit?

I can decide to choose a reduced speed that is safe or increase my following distance with other vehicles to avoid skidding

A common cause of driver anger and frustration is...

Being impatient with the driving environment

When approaching a stopped emergency vehicle with flashing lights on highways with speed limits of under 80 km/h, in addition to changing lanes, you must slow to...

40 km/h

Before entering from a side street or alley must the driver of Car A stop before the sidewalk?

Yes, you must always stop before crossing a sidewalk out of an alleyway or side street

When making a right turn, you should shoulder check to...

Make sure a cyclist or other road user is not beside you

You are driving along a multi-lane one way street. You see an emergency vehicle with lights flashing in your rear view mirror. You should...

Move safely to either side of the road and stop

One way in which a passenger can help the driver to drive safely is by...

Avoiding conversations that could distract the driver

You're driving around a curve and you start to lose traction. What should you do?

Ease off of the accelerator and re-apply gently when you regain traction

What is the correct response if your car starts to skid?

Ease off the accelerator and steer in the direction you want to go

If I am at a red light or stopped in traffic, can I look at a text I just received?

No, you may not operate your cell phone while on the road including when you're stopped in traffic.

Which of the following is NOT part of the pre-trip check you should do EVERY time you drive?

Check radiator fluid and oil levels

What should you check during pre-trip check EVERY time you drive?

-head rest and seat belts are properly adjusted

-side and rear view mirrors are properly adjusted

-lights and turn signals

Why is increasing the space margin between you and a car in front of your vehicle a good idea when being tailgated?

You can stop more gradually if the car in front suddenly brakes or a hazard appears, reducing the chance of the tailgater crashing into you

If you get angry or upset before driving, you should...

Calm down before you drive

If two vehicles arrive at a 4-way stop intersection at the same time and are facing each other...

a vehicle that is going straight through may go first

When following a fire truck, how far back must you be?

150 m

When do you NOT need to make a shoulder check?

When judging your following distance

When do you need to make a shoulder check?

-changing lanes

-pulling out from side of the road

-pulling over to the side of the road

In bad weather or slippery conditions on high speed roads, your following distance should be at LEAST...

4 seconds

A steady red light means...

Stop. After coming to a full stop you may turn right or turn left onto a one-way street unless a sign forbids it

Do you have to stop at intersections with no lights or stop signs (i.e. an uncontrolled intersection)?

No, but you should slow down and be prepared to yield to other road users

Cyclists may swerve to the left and right while on a road as they need to avoid hazards or deal with windy conditions. What is a good practice when passing a cyclist?

Leave them as much space as possible

You're driving with your high beam headlights on and a car is approaching. You must dim them when the approaching car is within...

150 m

Can I listen to music from my electronic device while driving?

Yes, you can listen to music from an electronic device while driving, provided that it is connected to the in-vehicle audio system, and you don't touch any electronic devices while operating the vehicle.

Which of the following should you NOT do after being involved in a crash?

Discuss who is at fault for the crash

What should you do after being involved in a crash?

-move the vehicles off the road if it is safe to do so

-draw a sketch or take pictures of the scene, noting conditions such as time, location and weather

-exchange drivers license numbers with any other drivers involved

What signal at an intersection would be treated the same as a stop sign?

A flashing red light

If you go around a curve too quickly, inertia may cause your vehicle to...

Stay in a straight line and go off the road

It is illegal to exceed the posted speed limit...

at all times

Pedestrians with a white cane should be treated with extra care because...

they might be uncertain when crossing a street

When are you required to yield to a public transit bus that has a yield sign on the back and is signaling to enter traffic?

On all roads where the speed limit is 60 km/h or lower

The best way to check for vehicles in the blind spots is by...

looking over your shoulder

Seat belts are most effective in preventing injury when...

the lap belt and shoulder strap are worn correctly

Why is it important to come to a complete stop for a yellow light when possible?

-it's the law

-to avoid a collision

-it's the safest thing to do

There are many collisions between cars and trains at night because...

the side of a train already crossing the road can be difficult to see at night and the car driver does not see the train

When other drivers act aggressively towards you, it's best to...

avoid eye contact and give the other driver plenty of room

Which of the following is NOT a good way to identify your driving attitude?

Blaming all driving errors on others

What are good ways to identify your driving attitude?

-asking someone you trust to give you some feedback on your driving

-asking if the poor driving you observe is your own

-if you have a close call, asking yourself why it happened

Letting up on the brake just before hitting a large animal that you can't avoid...

lessens the chance of it going through the windshield

Are you allowed to use hands-free 'voice to text' features on your phone while operating a vehicle if you have your learner's (L) or novice (N) licence?

You are not allowed to operate hands-free electronic devices at any time while driving

Making eye contact with cyclists around your vehicle...

is a good means of communication

In heavy traffic, how can you help a cyclist who may want to change lanes and turn left at an intersection?

Leave extra room so the cyclist can safely change lanes

To maintain proper road (lane) position and to steer your vehicle in smooth line, you should...

look well ahead in the direction you want to go

You're driving 90km/h in the left lane of a multi-lane highway in a rural area. Must you move over to the right?

Unless any vehicle approaches from behind, you may stay in the left lane to keep a greater distance from any wildlife on the road

I am allowed to check text messages in my vehicle...

when the vehicle is safely parked off the roadway

You MUST stop for a school bus...

when its red lights are flashing

Anti-lock braking systems (ABS) are different from regular brakes. Emergency braking with ABS involves...

squeezing the brakes and holding them on, until you come to a complete stop

A driver should honk their horn at a cyclist...

as a suitable warning

Your space margins are the distance between...

your vehicle and other road users

When you see a solid white line on your left it means...

you may not change lanes

If a vehicle has a standard transmission, coasting down a hill with the clutch pushed "IN"...

it is unsafe and illegal

When driving in bad weather, you should make your vehicle easier for others to see by...

turning on low beam headlights

If you are behind a vehicle on an unpaved road, your minimum following distance should be at LEAST...

3 seconds

If you are going into a curve at high speed, why is taking your foot off the accelerator a good idea before the curve?

It is a good strategy to help slow you down without using your brakes in the curve

On a vehicle with AUTOMATIC transmission, when should the first and second DRIVE (D1, D2) gears be used...

when pulling heavy loads or when going up/down very steep hills

When the solid line of a double yellow line is on your side, are you allowed to make a left turn?

Yes, as long as you are not impeding other traffic

You should not pass another vehicle...

when your vision is obstructed

When you see a solid white line on your left....

you may not change lanes