ICBC Highway Driving and Lane Changes 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What is the minimum following distance recommended on a highway in good conditions?
- 1-second rule
- 2-second rule
- 3-second rule (Correct answer)
- 4-second rule
Correct answer: 3-second rule
On highways in good conditions, a minimum 3-second following distance is recommended to allow adequate reaction time.
Question 2: When merging onto a highway from an on-ramp, you should:
- Stop at the end of the ramp and wait for a gap
- Match the speed of highway traffic and merge when safe (Correct answer)
- Merge immediately regardless of speed
- Use your horn to signal merging intent
Correct answer: Match the speed of highway traffic and merge when safe
You should use the on-ramp to accelerate to highway speed and then merge smoothly when a safe gap exists.
Question 3: On a multi-lane highway, the left lane is primarily intended for:
- Slow-moving vehicles
- Passing and overtaking (Correct answer)
- Trucks and heavy vehicles
- Any driver who prefers it
Correct answer: Passing and overtaking
The left lane on a multi-lane highway is primarily for passing and overtaking — slower vehicles should keep right.
Question 4: Before changing lanes on a highway, you must:
- Signal, check mirrors, check blind spots, then change lanes when safe (Correct answer)
- Signal and change lanes immediately
- Check mirrors only if it is a long-distance lane change
- Change quickly to avoid disrupting traffic
Correct answer: Signal, check mirrors, check blind spots, then change lanes when safe
Lane changes require signaling your intention, checking all mirrors, and checking your blind spot before moving over when it is safe.
Question 5: What should you do if you miss your highway exit?
- Brake hard and reverse to the exit
- Continue to the next exit and find an alternate route (Correct answer)
- Cross the painted median lines to reach the exit
- Stop on the shoulder and wait for traffic to clear
Correct answer: Continue to the next exit and find an alternate route
Never reverse or cross median markings on a highway — proceed to the next exit and turn around safely.
Question 6: When is it legal to pass on the right side of a vehicle on a highway?
- Never — passing on the right is always illegal
- When the vehicle ahead is turning left and there is sufficient room to pass safely (Correct answer)
- Anytime the left lane is congested
- Only if you signal and the other driver acknowledges
Correct answer: When the vehicle ahead is turning left and there is sufficient room to pass safely
Passing on the right is permitted when the vehicle ahead is turning left and there is adequate paved road to pass safely.
ICBC Highway Driving and Lane Changes 1
What is the minimum following distance recommended on a highway in good conditions?