ICBC Knowledge Test (BC Class 7 Learner's Licence) — Questions and Answers

Question 1: What does a broken yellow centre line on a two-lane highway mean?

The road narrows ahead
Passing is permitted only for your direction
Passing is prohibited for both directions
Passing is permitted when safe for both directions (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Passing is permitted when safe for both directions

A broken yellow centre line means passing is permitted for vehicles in both directions when it is safe to do so.

Question 2: What is the correct action when you see a 'Left Lane Must Turn Left' sign?

Move to the right lane if you want to go straight
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

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 3: What do amber (yellow) flashing lights on a school bus indicate?

You may pass the bus carefully at reduced speed
Prepare to stop — the bus is about to stop and activate red lights (Correct answer)
The bus has already stopped and students are boarding or exiting
The bus driver is warning drivers of a school zone ahead

Correct answer: Prepare to stop — the bus is about to stop and activate red lights

Amber flashing lights warn drivers that the school bus is preparing to stop and will soon activate red lights; slow down and be ready to stop.

Question 4: When sharing the road with motorcycles, where should you be especially careful to check before changing lanes?

In your rearview mirror only
Directly in front of your vehicle
In the oncoming traffic lane
In your blind spots (Correct answer)

Correct answer: In your blind spots

Motorcycles are smaller and can easily disappear in a vehicle's blind spots; always perform a blind spot check before changing lanes.

Question 5: What is the 'door zone' and why is it a hazard for cyclists?

The area next to parked cars where a car door could suddenly open into a cyclist's path (Correct answer)
The gap between two large trucks traveling in adjacent lanes
A designated lane separating buses from other vehicles
The restricted loading zone near commercial vehicle rear doors

Correct answer: The area next to parked cars where a car door could suddenly open into a cyclist's path

The door zone is the space alongside parked vehicles where a door could be flung open suddenly, causing a 'dooring' collision with a passing cyclist.

Question 6: You are driving on a highway and notice your vehicle pulling to one side. The most likely cause is:

A flat or under-inflated tire (Correct answer)
An issue with the radio antenna
The road is poorly banked
Too much weight in the trunk

Correct answer: A flat or under-inflated tire

A vehicle pulling to one side while driving often indicates a flat or significantly under-inflated tire on that side.

Question 7: You are driving at night on an unlit road. Your headlights allow you to see 100 metres ahead. You should drive at a speed that:

Allows you to stop within 200 metres
Allows you to stop within 150 metres
Allows you to stop within the distance you can see (Correct answer)
Matches the posted daytime speed limit

Correct answer: Allows you to stop within the distance you can see

You must always drive at a speed that allows you to stop within the distance your headlights illuminate ahead of you.

Question 8: When parallel parking on a two-way street, your wheels should be:

Pointed outward for easy exit
Centered between the lane lines
Turned toward the curb at a 45-degree angle
Parallel to and within 30 cm of the curb (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Parallel to and within 30 cm of the curb

When parallel parked, your vehicle must be positioned parallel to and within 30 cm of the curb.

Question 9: What is the correct procedure if your tire blows out at highway speed?

Turn sharply to the shoulder
Grip the wheel firmly, ease off the gas, and steer straight while gradually slowing (Correct answer)
Immediately shift to neutral and coast
Brake immediately and hard

Correct answer: Grip the wheel firmly, ease off the gas, and steer straight while gradually slowing

During a blowout, grip the wheel firmly, ease off the accelerator, and steer straight to maintain control before gradually slowing down.

Question 10: Before changing lanes on a highway, you must:

Change quickly to avoid disrupting traffic
Check mirrors only if it is a long-distance lane change
Signal, check mirrors, check blind spots, then change lanes when safe (Correct answer)
Signal and change lanes immediately

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 11: On a hill where your vehicle faces downhill, how should you position your front wheels when parking?

Turned to the right, toward the curb (Correct answer)
Turned sharply right with the handbrake on only
Straight ahead
Turned to the left, toward traffic

Correct answer: Turned to the right, toward the curb

When facing downhill, turn your wheels to the right so the vehicle rolls into the curb if the brakes fail.

Question 12: What does a yellow curb marking typically indicate?

Loading zone for short-term stops
Parking for commercial vehicles only
No parking or stopping is allowed (Correct answer)
Parking is limited to 30 minutes

Correct answer: No parking or stopping is allowed

A yellow curb marking generally indicates a no parking or no stopping zone.

Question 13: What minimum following distance is recommended when driving behind a large truck in good road and weather conditions?

1 second
2 seconds
3 seconds (Correct answer)
5 seconds

Correct answer: 3 seconds

A minimum 3-second following distance is recommended behind large trucks to account for their longer stopping distance and to improve your line of sight.

Question 14: Which factor does NOT affect your stopping distance?

Road surface conditions
The color of your vehicle (Correct answer)
Your reaction time
Your vehicle's speed

Correct answer: The color of your vehicle

Vehicle color has no effect on stopping distance — speed, reaction time, and road conditions all directly affect it.

Question 15: What is the minimum following distance recommended on a highway in good conditions?

4-second rule
2-second rule
1-second rule
3-second rule (Correct answer)

Correct answer: 3-second rule

On highways in good conditions, a minimum 3-second following distance is recommended to allow adequate reaction time.

Question 16: When must you use windshield wipers in BC?

Only on highways — not in the city
Whenever precipitation or condensation impairs your vision (Correct answer)
Only in heavy rain
Only at night during rain

Correct answer: Whenever precipitation or condensation impairs your vision

You must use windshield wipers any time precipitation or condensation reduces your visibility enough to affect safe driving.

Question 17: What is a 'zipper merge' and when should it be used?

Merging early as soon as you see a lane closure sign
Speeding up to merge before the lane closes
Alternating merging from two lanes into one at the merge point (Correct answer)
Merging by following the vehicle directly ahead of you

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 18: What does a yield sign mean?

Accelerate to merge with traffic
Turn only when safe
Give the right-of-way to traffic on the main road (Correct answer)
Stop completely before proceeding

Correct answer: Give the right-of-way to traffic on the main road

A yield sign means you must slow down or stop if necessary to allow other vehicles or pedestrians to pass.

Question 19: You are at a T-intersection on the terminating road. Who has the right of way?

You do, as you arrived first
The vehicle to your right on the through road only
Whoever signals first
Traffic on the through road (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Traffic on the through road

At a T-intersection, traffic on the through (continuing) road always has the right of way over the terminating road.

Question 20: When driving on a slippery road and your vehicle begins to skid, you should:

Accelerate to regain traction
Steer in the direction you want to go and ease off the accelerator (Correct answer)
Turn the wheel sharply in the opposite direction of the skid
Brake hard to stop as quickly as possible

Correct answer: Steer in the direction you want to go and ease off the accelerator

In a skid, ease off the accelerator and steer smoothly in the direction you want the vehicle to go to regain control.

Question 21: What is the correct action when you see a school bus with flashing red lights stopped ahead on your side of the road?

Change lanes and pass at normal speed
Honk to alert children
Stop and wait until the lights stop flashing (Correct answer)
Slow to 20 km/h and pass carefully

Correct answer: Stop and wait until the lights stop flashing

You must stop completely and remain stopped until the school bus red lights stop flashing and it is safe to proceed.

Question 22: At a four-way stop, two vehicles arrive at the same time. Who has the right of way?

The vehicle on the left
The larger vehicle
The vehicle on the right (Correct answer)
The faster vehicle

Correct answer: The vehicle on the right

When two vehicles arrive at a four-way stop simultaneously, the vehicle on the right has the right of way.

Question 23: What does a solid yellow line on your side of the road indicate?

Passing is not allowed (Correct answer)
Stop immediately
You can pass if it is safe
Passing is allowed

Correct answer: Passing is not allowed

A solid yellow line on your side indicates that passing is prohibited due to potential hazards.

Question 24: When driving in rainy conditions, how can you reduce the risk of hydroplaning?

Slow down and avoid hard braking (Correct answer)
Drive closer to other vehicles for visibility
Drive faster to clear water from your tires
Use cruise control to maintain speed

Correct answer: Slow down and avoid hard braking

Reducing speed and driving smoothly minimizes the chance of losing traction on wet roads.

Question 25: A vehicle is already in the intersection when the light turns red. The driver should:

Stop immediately in the intersection
Complete the turn or proceed through safely (Correct answer)
Honk and wait for traffic to stop
Back up out of the intersection

Correct answer: Complete the turn or proceed through safely

If you are already in the intersection when the light changes, you must complete your maneuver safely rather than stopping mid-intersection.

Question 26: Which vehicle must yield when two vehicles arrive simultaneously at a four-way stop, one going straight and one turning left?

The vehicle turning left (Correct answer)
Both must yield to each other
The vehicle going straight
The vehicle in the slower lane

Correct answer: The vehicle turning left

The vehicle turning left must yield to the oncoming vehicle going straight, even at a four-way stop.

Question 27: You want to turn right at a red light. When is this permitted?

After slowing down if no traffic is present
Never — red always means stop completely
After coming to a complete stop and yielding to all traffic and pedestrians (Correct answer)
Only if a sign specifically permits it

Correct answer: After coming to a complete stop and yielding to all traffic and pedestrians

You may turn right on red after coming to a complete stop and ensuring pedestrians and cross-traffic are clear, unless a sign prohibits it.

Question 28: What should you do if you must drive through a large puddle of unknown depth?

Accelerate hard to hydroplane over it
Slow down, drive through carefully, then test your brakes afterward (Correct answer)
Avoid it at all costs — stop and wait
Drive through at normal speed to clear it quickly

Correct answer: Slow down, drive through carefully, then test your brakes afterward

Drive through slowly and carefully, then gently test your brakes to dry them and confirm they are working normally.

Question 29: What does the battery warning light on your dashboard indicate?

The battery needs to be replaced immediately
The key fob battery is low
Your battery is fully charged
The charging system is not working properly (Correct answer)

Correct answer: The charging system is not working properly

The battery warning light typically means the alternator or charging system is not functioning correctly and the battery may soon drain.

Question 30: When approaching a yield sign at an intersection, you should:

Slow down and give the right of way to crossing traffic (Correct answer)
Always come to a complete stop
Proceed if no one is directly in your path
Stop only if traffic is approaching quickly

Correct answer: Slow down and give the right of way to crossing traffic

A yield sign means slow down and give the right of way to traffic in the intersection or approaching on the cross road.

Question 31: When driving on a highway at night, you should switch from high beams to low beams when:

An oncoming vehicle is within 150 metres
An oncoming vehicle is within 300 metres (Correct answer)
An oncoming vehicle is within 500 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.

Question 32: What is the speed limit in a playground or school zone when the reduced speed sign is in effect?

20 km/h
30 km/h (Correct answer)
40 km/h
50 km/h

Correct answer: 30 km/h

When a reduced speed zone sign is in effect near a school or playground, the limit is 30 km/h.

Question 33: How do you check if your vehicle's turn signals are working when you are alone?

Check them by looking at the dashboard indicator only
You cannot check them without a second person
Activate the signals and walk around the vehicle to verify (Correct answer)
Only check them when another driver tells you they are broken

Correct answer: Activate the signals and walk around the vehicle to verify

Turn on the signal and walk around your vehicle to visually confirm that both front and rear lights are flashing.

Question 34: 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 35: You encounter a horse and rider on the road. What should you do?

Maintain your normal speed but move as far left as possible
Slow down, pass with plenty of space, and avoid sudden noise or movement (Correct answer)
Flash your headlights to signal your approach from behind
Sound your horn to alert the rider that you are approaching

Correct answer: Slow down, pass with plenty of space, and avoid sudden noise or movement

Horses can be easily startled by sudden sounds or movements; slow down, give a wide berth, and avoid anything that might spook the animal.

Question 36: A pedestrian steps off the curb at an unmarked intersection crosswalk. What should you do?

Flash your headlights to warn the pedestrian to stop
Yield and stop to allow the pedestrian to cross safely (Correct answer)
Swerve into the left lane without stopping
Sound your horn and proceed — pedestrians must wait at unmarked crossings

Correct answer: Yield and stop to allow the pedestrian to cross safely

Drivers must yield to pedestrians crossing at all intersections, whether the crosswalk is marked or unmarked.

Question 37: In a construction zone with workers present, what typically happens to the posted speed limit?

It increases by 20 km/h to keep traffic flowing
It is reduced and fines are doubled (Correct answer)
It remains the same as the regular limit
It is advisory only

Correct answer: It is reduced and fines are doubled

In active construction zones with workers present, speed limits are reduced and fines for violations are typically doubled.

Question 38: You may not park in front of a public or private driveway because:

It creates a blind spot for pedestrians
It blocks access for vehicles using the driveway (Correct answer)
It is unsightly
Driveways must remain visible from 50 metres away

Correct answer: It blocks access for vehicles using the driveway

Blocking a driveway prevents vehicles from entering or exiting, which is illegal and hazardous.

Question 39: An emergency vehicle is approaching with sirens and lights active while you are in an intersection. You should:

Speed up to clear the intersection quickly
Stop immediately in the intersection
Immediately pull right wherever you are
Proceed through the intersection and then pull to the right (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Proceed through the intersection and then pull to the right

Clear the intersection first by proceeding through, then pull over to the right and stop to allow the emergency vehicle to pass.

Question 40: What is the first thing you should do before making a lane change?

Accelerate to match the speed of traffic
Move into the desired lane quickly
Turn on your signal light
Check your mirrors and blind spots (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Check your mirrors and blind spots

Checking mirrors and blind spots ensures there are no vehicles or obstacles in your intended path.

Question 41: What is the primary purpose of the anti-lock braking system (ABS)?

To automatically apply brakes if you stop paying attention
To prevent wheels from locking up during hard braking, maintaining steering control (Correct answer)
To reduce stopping distance in all conditions
To reduce overall brake wear

Correct answer: To prevent wheels from locking up during hard braking, maintaining steering control

ABS prevents wheel lock-up during hard braking, allowing you to maintain steering control and steer around obstacles while stopping.

Question 42: On a highway, when must you use your headlights?

Only in rain or fog
Only when it is completely dark
Only at night between dusk and dawn
From half an hour after sunset to half an hour before sunrise, and in poor visibility (Correct answer)

Correct answer: From half an hour after sunset to half an hour before sunrise, and in poor visibility

BC law requires headlights from 30 minutes after sunset to 30 minutes before sunrise, and whenever visibility is poor.

Question 43: Double parking means:

Parking beside a vehicle already legally parked at a curb (Correct answer)
Parking in a two-hour zone for four hours
Parking in both a regular and handicap space
Parking in two spots at once

Correct answer: Parking beside a vehicle already legally parked at a curb

Double parking is stopping or parking beside another vehicle already parked at the curb, blocking the travel lane.

Question 44: When merging onto a highway from an on-ramp, you should:

Use your horn to signal merging intent
Stop at the end of the ramp and wait for a gap
Merge immediately regardless of speed
Match the speed of highway traffic and merge when safe (Correct answer)

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 45: When driving on a road that is partially flooded, you should:

Follow the vehicle ahead closely through the water
Drive in the center of the road only
Maintain highway speed to clear the water faster
Turn around and find an alternate route if depth is unknown (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Turn around and find an alternate route if depth is unknown

If you cannot determine the depth of floodwater, turning around is the safest option as even shallow water can be dangerous.

Question 46: When entering a roundabout, you must yield to:

Vehicles entering from your left
Emergency vehicles only
Traffic already circulating inside the roundabout (Correct answer)
The vehicle directly across from you

Correct answer: Traffic already circulating inside the roundabout

When entering a roundabout, you must always yield to vehicles already circulating inside.

Question 47: When passing a cyclist on a road with a speed limit over 50 km/h, what is the minimum distance you must leave between your vehicle and the cyclist?

1.5 metres
1 metre (Correct answer)
0.5 metres
2 metres

Correct answer: 1 metre

BC law requires drivers to leave at least 1 metre of space when passing cyclists on roads with speed limits over 50 km/h.

Question 48: You approach an intersection where a stop sign is present on your side only. You must:

Come to a complete stop before the stop line (Correct answer)
Yield only if traffic is coming
Slow down and proceed if clear
Stop only if a pedestrian is present

Correct answer: Come to a complete stop before the stop line

A stop sign requires a complete stop before the stop line, crosswalk, or intersection, regardless of traffic conditions.

Question 49: When parked on a two-way street facing uphill with no curb, how should your wheels be turned?

To the right, toward the edge of the road
Straight ahead
To the left, away from the edge of the road (Correct answer)
In any direction with the handbrake engaged

Correct answer: To the left, away from the edge of the road

When facing uphill with no curb, turn wheels to the left so a rolling vehicle moves away from the road edge.

Question 50: You arrive at a four-way stop at the same time as a vehicle across from you. Both of you plan to go straight. Who goes first?

The vehicle on the right
The heavier vehicle
Either vehicle — you can both proceed simultaneously (Correct answer)
The vehicle with the right turn signal on

Correct answer: Either vehicle — you can both proceed simultaneously

When two vehicles at a four-way stop face each other and both intend to go straight, they may proceed at the same time since their paths do not conflict.

ICBC Knowledge Test (BC Class 7 Learner's Licence)

The ICBC Knowledge Test is a 50-question multiple-choice exam required to obtain a Class 7 Learner's Licence in British Columbia, covering road signs, traffic rules, intersections, parking, highway driving, and impaired driving.

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