Question 1 of 50 Parking and stopping
In B.C., you may not park within what distance of the nearest rail of a railway crossing?
A A. 5 metresB B. 6 metresC C. 15 metresD D. 30 metres
Question 2 of 50 Signs, signals and road markings
What does this sign warn you about?
A A. The road has sharp curvesB B. The pavement ends aheadC C. The road may be slipperyD D. The road narrows ahead
Question 3 of 50 Signs, signals and road markings
You are in a lane marked with this sign. What must you do at the intersection?
A A. Go straight through onlyB B. Go straight or turn rightC C. Turn left or go straightD D. Make a left turn
Question 4 of 50 Safe driving and hazards
How should you check that your tires are at the right pressure?
A A. Check them warm, using the number on the tire's sideB B. Check them cold, using the level in the owner's manualC C. Check them cold, using the number on the tire's sideD D. Check them warm, using the level in the owner's manual
Question 5 of 50 Right-of-way
You are turning left on a steady green light. Cars are coming from the other way. What should you do?
A A. Yield to them and wait for a safe gapB B. Go first, since oncoming cars must yield to youC C. Turn quickly before they reach the intersectionD D. Wait for a green arrow before you turn at all
Question 6 of 50 Alcohol, drugs and penalties
In B.C., can police prohibit a driver whose BAC is under .08?
A A. No, a prohibition always needs a BAC over .08B B. No, unless the driver was also caught speedingC C. Yes, if police think their driving is affectedD D. Yes, but only if the driver has caused a crash
Question 7 of 50 Parking and stopping
How far from a crosswalk must your parked vehicle be in B.C.?
A A. At least 6 metresB B. At least 3 metresC C. At least 10 metresD D. At least 15 metres
Question 8 of 50 Alcohol, drugs and penalties
In B.C., police can impound a vehicle for excessive speeding. What counts as excessive speeding?
A A. 10 km/h or more over the limitB B. 20 km/h or more over the limitC C. 40 km/h or more over the limitD D. 60 km/h or more over the limit
Question 9 of 50 Safe driving and hazards
A large animal is in your path and you cannot stop in time. What should you do just before you hit it?
A A. Press harder on the brake pedalB B. Steer to hit the animal head-onC C. Turn the engine off at onceD D. Let up on the brake pedal
Question 10 of 50 Turning, passing and lanes
You are turning right from a two-way street onto another two-way street. Which lane should you end up in?
A A. The left lane of the cross streetB B. The right lane of the cross streetC C. Any lane that is clear of trafficD D. The lane closest to the centre line
Question 11 of 50 Alcohol, drugs and penalties
In B.C., what fee must you pay to have your licence reinstated after a driving prohibition?
A A. $50B B. $100C C. $250D D. $500
Question 12 of 50 Signs, signals and road markings
In B.C., what should you do when you come to a painted island on the road?
A A. Keep to its right and don't drive over itB B. Drive over it only when you need to passC C. Use it as a lane for making left turnsD D. Stop on it if your vehicle breaks down
Question 13 of 50 Signs, signals and road markings
What does this sign warn you about?
A A. Traffic merging into your lane aheadB B. The lane you are in ends aheadC C. A divided highway that ends just aheadD D. A side road crossing your road
Question 14 of 50 Parking and stopping
The curb beside an empty space is painted red. May you park there?
A A. Yes, but only for up to 15 minutesB B. Yes, as long as you stay in the vehicleC C. Yes, but only in the eveningD D. No, parking at a red curb is illegal
Question 15 of 50 Speed and following distance
You see a hazard ahead and decide to cover the brake. What does that mean?
A A. Resting your foot lightly on the brake without pressing itB B. Pressing the brake firmly to warn drivers behind youC C. Pumping the brake pedal quickly a few timesD D. Keeping your foot on the gas and a hand on the parking brake
Question 16 of 50 Signs, signals and road markings
In B.C., what does a white diamond painted on a lane mean?
A A. The lane is closed while road work is doneB B. The lane is for passing onlyC C. The lane is reserved for certain vehiclesD D. The lane ends a short way ahead
Question 17 of 50 Licensing and insurance
In B.C., if you fail the knowledge test, how long must you wait before you try again?
A A. 1 dayB B. 7 daysC C. 14 daysD D. 30 days
Question 18 of 50 Alcohol, drugs and penalties
How does the alcohol in a glass of beer compare with the alcohol in a glass of wine?
A A. Beer holds about half as muchB B. Beer holds about twice as muchC C. Beer holds too little to matterD D. They hold about the same amount
Question 19 of 50 Speed and following distance
In B.C., what is the most you may drive in a lane or alley within a municipality, unless a sign shows otherwise?
A A. 10 km/hB B. 20 km/hC C. 30 km/hD D. 40 km/h
Question 20 of 50 Signs, signals and road markings
In B.C., what three things help you read a road sign?
A A. Its size, height and locationB B. Its shape, colour and messageC C. Its shape, size and heightD D. Its colour, size and location
Question 21 of 50 Signs, signals and road markings
What does this sign mean?
A A. No bicycle riding past this pointB B. A bicycle lane starts at this pointC C. Watch for cyclists on the road aheadD D. Cyclists must ride in single file here
Question 22 of 50 Signs, signals and road markings
In B.C., you stop at a steady red light and the way is clear. Unless a sign forbids it, what may you do?
A A. Go straight after stoppingB B. Turn left onto a two-way streetC C. Turn right after stoppingD D. Make a U-turn after stopping
Question 23 of 50 Alcohol, drugs and penalties
You feel angry and stressed just before a drive. Which action can help calm you?
A A. Open a window and take a few deep breathsB B. Grip the steering wheel as tightly as you canC C. Turn the stereo up as loud as it can goD D. Drive a bit faster so the trip ends sooner
Question 24 of 50 Licensing and insurance
In B.C., how old must the supervisor of a learner driver be?
A A. 18 or olderB B. 19 or olderC C. 21 or olderD D. 25 or older
Question 25 of 50 Turning, passing and lanes
You want to go straight through a two-lane roundabout. Which lane may you use?
A A. Either the left or the right laneB B. Only the right laneC C. Only the left laneD D. Whichever lane is free, changing as needed
Question 26 of 50 Alcohol, drugs and penalties
In B.C., what happens if you refuse to give a breath sample to police?
A A. Police must let you go with no penaltyB B. You only get a warning the first timeC C. You get a week to give the sample laterD D. Immediate and severe penalties can apply
Question 27 of 50 Speed and following distance
Your tires start to lose their grip partway through a curve. What should you do?
A A. Ease off the gas, then reapply it gently once grip returnsB B. Brake firmly until the vehicle slows downC C. Steer sharply toward the inside of the curveD D. Shift into neutral and coast through the curve
Question 28 of 50 Licensing and insurance
Your B.C. driver's licence expired more than three years ago. What must you pass to get a new one?
A A. A vision screening only, with no other testsB B. A vision screening, signs test and road testC C. The knowledge test and a medical examD D. The Class 5 road test, but no other test
Question 29 of 50 Alcohol, drugs and penalties
In B.C., how many roadside suspensions will lead to a Driver Risk Premium?
A A. Two or moreB B. One or moreC C. Three or moreD D. Five or more
Question 30 of 50 Signs, signals and road markings
What does this sign warn you about?
A A. The left lane ends aheadB B. The road narrows at a bridgeC C. The right lane ends aheadD D. A passing lane starts ahead
Question 31 of 50 Licensing and insurance
In B.C., a novice driver with no supervisor wants to carry three passengers. Which group is allowed?
A A. Their brother, sister and grandmotherB B. Three friends who all hold Class 5 licencesC C. Three classmates going to the same schoolD D. Their cousin and two of their neighbours
Question 32 of 50 Signs, signals and road markings
In B.C., what does a yellow arrow on a traffic light tell you?
A A. The left-turn arrow is about to changeB B. Left turns are allowed with cautionC C. Only buses may turn on this arrowD D. You may turn after a full stop
Question 33 of 50 Signs, signals and road markings
In B.C., what does a flashing red traffic light mean?
A A. Slow down and go on with cautionB B. Stop only if other cars are comingC C. Come to a full stop, then go when safeD D. Wait there until the light turns green
Question 34 of 50 Safe driving and hazards
Your car has a blind spot detector. Do you still need to shoulder check?
A A. Yes, the detector does not replace a shoulder checkB B. No, the detector does the shoulder check for youC C. Only when you are changing lanes on a busy highwayD D. Only when the detector's warning light comes on
Question 35 of 50 Right-of-way
In B.C., two vehicles reach an uncontrolled intersection at the same time. Which one must yield?
A A. The vehicle on the rightB B. The vehicle that is going fasterC C. The vehicle on the leftD D. The smaller of the two vehicles
Question 36 of 50 Speed and following distance
You stop behind another vehicle at an intersection. About how much space should you leave?
A A. About two car lengthsB B. About four car lengthsC C. About one car lengthD D. Almost touching its rear bumper
Question 37 of 50 Turning, passing and lanes
You turn left from a one-way road onto another one-way road. Which lanes should you use?
A A. From the left lane into the left laneB B. From the right lane into the left laneC C. From the left lane into the right laneD D. From the centre lane into the right lane
Question 38 of 50 Alcohol, drugs and penalties
You are making a long trip over two days. When is tiredness most likely to affect you?
A A. During the first hour of the tripB B. Right after a short meal breakC C. Before you have even left homeD D. On the second day of the trip
Question 39 of 50 Alcohol, drugs and penalties
In B.C., when may a driver in the Graduated Licensing Program use a hands-free phone while driving?
A A. Only when the phone is mounted on the dashB B. Only to call 9-1-1 in an emergencyC C. Only while stopped at a red lightD D. Only when a supervisor is in the car
Question 40 of 50 Safe driving and hazards
Your brakes fail while you are driving. Which action can help you stop?
A A. Turn off the ignition to slow the engineB B. Shift into the highest gear you haveC C. Pump the brake pedal hard and fastD D. Pull the parking brake on hard and fast
Question 41 of 50 Right-of-way
What must you do at a flashing red light?
A A. Stop fully, then go when it is clear and safeB B. Slow down and go ahead with careC C. Stop and wait until it turns steady greenD D. Go ahead if no one is in the crosswalk
Question 42 of 50 Alcohol, drugs and penalties
A person has a BAC of .08. About how long will it take their body to get back to a BAC of zero?
A A. About one hourB B. About two hoursC C. About six hoursD D. About twelve hours
Question 43 of 50 Signs, signals and road markings
In B.C., what does a double solid yellow line mean?
A A. No passing is allowedB B. Passing is allowed when safeC C. Passing is allowed with extra cautionD D. The lane is reversible
Question 44 of 50 Licensing and insurance
In B.C., during which hours may a Class 7L learner drive?
A A. From 6 a.m. to 11 p.m.B B. From 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.C C. From 5 a.m. to midnightD D. From 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Question 45 of 50 Sharing the road
In B.C., what happens to traffic fines in construction zones?
A A. They are doubledB B. They are tripledC C. They are cut in halfD D. They stay the same
Question 46 of 50 Speed and following distance
On a highway posted at 80 km/h, you come up behind a person walking on the shoulder. In B.C., how much room must you give them as you pass?
A A. At least 1.5 metresB B. At least 0.5 metresC C. At least 1.0 metresD D. At least 3.0 metres
Question 47 of 50 Signs, signals and road markings
What does this sign show?
A A. The lowest speed allowed on this roadB B. The speed advised for the next curve onlyC C. The highest legal speed in good conditionsD D. The speed limit that applies to trucks only
Question 48 of 50 Licensing and insurance
In B.C., what is the minimum age to apply for a learner's licence?
A A. 14 years oldB B. 15 years oldC C. 16 years oldD D. 17 years old
Question 49 of 50 Right-of-way
In B.C., when may you turn left on a steady red light?
A A. After a full stop, onto any two-way streetB B. Never, since red always means you must waitC C. Only after the cross street light turns yellowD D. After a full stop, onto a one-way street
Question 50 of 50 Right-of-way
You are in the intersection waiting to turn left when the light turns yellow. What should you do?
A A. Back up behind the stop line and waitB B. Stay where you are until the next greenC C. Complete your turn, watching for oncoming driversD D. Go straight through instead of turning
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