ICBC Highway Driving and Lane Changes 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What does a solid white line between lanes indicate?
- Lane changes are encouraged here
- Lane changes are discouraged or restricted here (Correct answer)
- The lane ends ahead
- Bicycles must stay to the right of this line
Correct answer: Lane changes are discouraged or restricted here
A solid white line indicates that lane changes are discouraged or restricted — you should not cross it except in an emergency.
Question 2: When a transport truck is passing you on a multi-lane highway, you should:
- Speed up to prevent being passed
- Maintain your speed and position
- Slow down slightly and stay in your lane (Correct answer)
- Move to the left lane immediately
Correct answer: Slow down slightly and stay in your lane
When a large vehicle passes you, ease off slightly to help them complete the pass safely and maintain your lane position.
Question 3: What is the correct action when you see a 'Left Lane Must Turn Left' sign?
- You may go straight if no one is behind you
- You must turn left if you are in the left lane (Correct answer)
- The sign applies only to trucks
- Move to the right lane if you want to go straight
Correct answer: You must turn left if you are in the left lane
If you are in the left lane and the sign states 'Left Lane Must Turn Left,' you are required to turn left.
Question 4: On a highway, how should you use your mirrors?
- Check them every 5 to 8 seconds to stay aware of surrounding traffic (Correct answer)
- Only check mirrors before changing lanes
- Focus straight ahead and check mirrors only when necessary
- Use mirrors primarily to check for police vehicles
Correct answer: Check them every 5 to 8 seconds to stay aware of surrounding traffic
Regularly scanning your mirrors every 5 to 8 seconds keeps you aware of traffic patterns and changing conditions around you.
Question 5: What is a 'zipper merge' and when should it be used?
- Merging early as soon as you see a lane closure sign
- Alternating merging from two lanes into one at the merge point (Correct answer)
- Merging by following the vehicle directly ahead of you
- Speeding up to merge before the lane closes
Correct answer: Alternating merging from two lanes into one at the merge point
A zipper merge means using both lanes up to the merge point and then alternating one car at a time, which is the most efficient and safe method.
Question 6: When driving on a highway at night, you should switch from high beams to low beams when:
- An oncoming vehicle is within 500 metres
- An oncoming vehicle is within 300 metres (Correct answer)
- An oncoming vehicle is within 150 metres
- You cannot see the other vehicle's headlights yet
Correct answer: An oncoming vehicle is within 300 metres
BC law requires you to switch from high beams to low beams when an oncoming vehicle is within 300 metres.
ICBC Highway Driving and Lane Changes 2
What does a solid white line between lanes indicate?