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

Question 1: On a highway, how should you use your mirrors?

Only check mirrors before changing lanes
Check them every 5 to 8 seconds to stay aware of surrounding traffic (Correct answer)
Use mirrors primarily to check for police vehicles
Focus straight ahead and check mirrors only when necessary

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 2: 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)
Brake immediately and hard
Immediately shift to neutral and coast

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 3: When is it legal to pass on the right side of a vehicle on a highway?

Anytime the left lane is congested
Only if you signal and the other driver acknowledges
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)

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.

Question 4: How do you check if your vehicle's turn signals are working when you are alone?

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

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 5: When two vehicles face each other at an intersection, one turning left and one going straight, who yields?

The vehicle turning left (Correct answer)
The vehicle in the right lane
Both must stop and negotiate
The vehicle going straight

Correct answer: The vehicle turning left

The vehicle turning left must always yield to oncoming vehicles proceeding straight through the intersection.

Question 6: What minimum following distance is recommended when driving behind a large truck in good road and weather conditions?

3 seconds (Correct answer)
1 second
5 seconds
2 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 7: You may not park in front of a public or private driveway because:

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

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 8: What is the correct tire tread depth minimum for safe driving in BC?

1.5 mm
3.0 mm
2.0 mm (Correct answer)
1.0 mm

Correct answer: 2.0 mm

BC law requires a minimum of 2 mm of tread depth on all tires for safe driving.

Question 9: What should you do if you miss your highway exit?

Cross the painted median lines to reach the exit
Continue to the next exit and find an alternate route (Correct answer)
Brake hard and reverse to 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 10: What does a flashing yellow light at an intersection mean?

Stop and wait for green
The intersection is closed
Yield to all traffic
Proceed with caution (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Proceed with caution

A flashing yellow light means proceed with caution — slow down and be alert for hazards.

Question 11: What should you do at a flashing red light?

Continue driving; it acts as a green light
Stop only if other vehicles are present
Stop and yield to other vehicles and pedestrians (Correct answer)
Slow down and proceed with caution

Correct answer: Stop and yield to other vehicles and pedestrians

A flashing red light functions like a stop sign; you must stop completely and proceed when it is safe.

Question 12: 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)
The vehicle in the slower lane
The vehicle going straight
Both must yield to each other

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 13: A school bus ahead of you has its red lights flashing and the stop arm extended. What must you do?

Stop and wait until the red lights stop flashing and the arm retracts (Correct answer)
Change lanes and pass quickly if no children are visible
Slow to 30 km/h and proceed
Pass carefully at a reduced speed

Correct answer: Stop and wait until the red lights stop flashing and the arm retracts

When a school bus activates red flashing lights and extends its stop arm, all vehicles must stop completely and wait until the lights stop flashing and the arm is retracted.

Question 14: What is the purpose of the 'defroster' in a vehicle?

To cool the engine when overheating
To clear fogged or iced windows for better visibility (Correct answer)
To heat the passenger compartment only
To prevent brake fluid from freezing

Correct answer: To clear fogged or iced windows for better visibility

The defroster directs warm or air-conditioned air at windows to clear fog and ice, improving driver visibility.

Question 15: What does a yield sign mean?

Give the right-of-way to traffic on the main road (Correct answer)
Accelerate to merge with traffic
Turn only when safe
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 16: On a highway, when must you use your headlights?

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

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

Yield only if traffic is coming
Come to a complete stop before the stop line (Correct answer)
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 18: What is a 'zipper merge' and when should it be used?

Merging by following the vehicle directly ahead of you
Alternating merging from two lanes into one at the merge point (Correct answer)
Merging early as soon as you see a lane closure sign
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 19: What does a solid white line between lanes indicate?

Bicycles must stay to the right of this line
The lane ends ahead
Lane changes are discouraged or restricted here (Correct answer)
Lane changes are encouraged here

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 20: Why should you increase your following distance when driving behind a large truck?

Large trucks always make wide U-turns
Large trucks are exempt from traffic signal rules
Large trucks have larger blind spots and require longer stopping distances (Correct answer)
Large trucks travel at lower speed limits

Correct answer: Large trucks have larger blind spots and require longer stopping distances

Large trucks have significant blind spots and require considerably more stopping distance than passenger vehicles, making extra following distance essential.

Question 21: What is the 'door zone' and why is it a hazard for cyclists?

The gap between two large trucks traveling in adjacent lanes
The area next to parked cars where a car door could suddenly open into a cyclist's path (Correct answer)
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 22: Which of the following is NOT a valid reason to use a loading zone?

Dropping off a passenger
Parking while you shop inside for 10 minutes (Correct answer)
Receiving a delivery to your business
Quickly unloading groceries from your vehicle

Correct answer: Parking while you shop inside for 10 minutes

Loading zones are for active loading and unloading only — leaving your vehicle to shop is not permitted.

Question 23: Who has the right-of-way at a pedestrian crosswalk without traffic signals?

Pedestrians, always (Correct answer)
Vehicles if they reach the crosswalk first
Pedestrians only if they signal
Vehicles, unless the pedestrian runs across

Correct answer: Pedestrians, always

Pedestrians have the right-of-way at marked and unmarked crosswalks unless traffic is directed otherwise.

Question 24: A pedestrian steps off the curb at an unmarked intersection crosswalk. What should you do?

Yield and stop to allow the pedestrian to cross safely (Correct answer)
Flash your headlights to warn the pedestrian to stop
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 25: What should you do if the battery warning light comes on while driving?

Continue driving and check later
Turn off unnecessary electrical devices and head to a service station (Correct answer)
Stop driving immediately
Disconnect the battery

Correct answer: Turn off unnecessary electrical devices and head to a service station

The battery light indicates an issue with the charging system. Reducing electrical load can help you reach a mechanic safely.

Question 26: You are at a T-intersection on the terminating road. Who has the right of way?

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

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 27: You are turning left at an intersection with a green light. You must yield to:

No one — you have the right of way
Oncoming traffic and pedestrians (Correct answer)
Vehicles to your right only
Vehicles behind you

Correct answer: Oncoming traffic and pedestrians

When turning left on a green light, you must yield to all oncoming traffic and pedestrians before completing your turn.

Question 28: What does the oil pressure warning light indicate?

The oil filter needs replacing
Oil pressure is critically low — stop driving immediately (Correct answer)
Oil temperature is too high
It is time for an oil change

Correct answer: Oil pressure is critically low — stop driving immediately

The oil pressure warning light indicates dangerously low oil pressure — continued driving can destroy the engine, so stop safely as soon as possible.

Question 29: 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 metre (Correct answer)
2 metres
0.5 metres
1.5 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 30: What should you do if your hood unexpectedly flies open while driving?

Speed up to force the hood back down
Lean out the window to see, slow gradually, and pull off the road safely (Correct answer)
Brake hard and stop immediately
Continue driving using only the side mirrors

Correct answer: Lean out the window to see, slow gradually, and pull off the road safely

If the hood opens, look through the gap below it if possible, slow gradually, and pull safely off the road before stopping.

Question 31: A vehicle is already in the intersection when the light turns red. The driver should:

Complete the turn or proceed through safely (Correct answer)
Back up out of the intersection
Honk and wait for traffic to stop
Stop immediately in 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 32: What is the "two-second rule" used for?

Maintaining a safe following distance (Correct answer)
Determining when to stop at a red light
Estimating the time to change lanes
Calculating stopping distance

Correct answer: Maintaining a safe following distance

The two-second rule ensures you stay far enough behind the vehicle ahead to react safely if they stop suddenly.

Question 33: What should you do when a vehicle is tailgating you on the highway?

Brake suddenly to warn the tailgater
Speed up to create distance
Safely move to another lane or slow down gradually to let them pass (Correct answer)
Maintain your speed — it is their problem

Correct answer: Safely move to another lane or slow down gradually to let them pass

The safest response to tailgating is to change lanes or gradually slow to allow the tailgating driver to pass.

Question 34: On a multi-lane highway, the left lane is primarily intended for:

Slow-moving vehicles
Passing and overtaking (Correct answer)
Any driver who prefers it
Trucks and heavy vehicles

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: What does the ABS warning light indicate?

The anti-lock braking system is functioning correctly
The brake fluid is low
The parking brake is engaged
There is a problem with the anti-lock braking system (Correct answer)

Correct answer: There is a problem with the anti-lock braking system

The ABS warning light indicates a fault in the anti-lock braking system, which may affect braking performance in slippery conditions.

Question 36: What is the first thing you should do before making a lane change?

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

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

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

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 38: When a transport truck is passing you on a multi-lane highway, you should:

Speed up to prevent being passed
Move to the left lane immediately
Maintain your speed and position
Slow down slightly and stay in your lane (Correct answer)

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

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

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 40: When entering a roundabout, you must yield to:

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

Correct answer: Traffic already circulating inside the roundabout

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

Question 41: When should you check your tire pressure?

When tires are cold, before driving (Correct answer)
Only when a tire looks flat
Once a year during an annual inspection
After a long highway drive when tires are warm

Correct answer: When tires are cold, before driving

Tire pressure should be checked when tires are cold (not recently driven) as heat from driving increases pressure and gives inaccurate readings.

Question 42: In a construction zone with workers present, what typically happens to the posted speed limit?

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

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

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

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 44: At an intersection, a pedestrian begins crossing after the walk signal appears. A car turning right must:

Wait for the pedestrian to finish crossing (Correct answer)
Proceed before the pedestrian enters the lane
Proceed if the pedestrian is not yet in your path
Honk to alert the pedestrian to wait

Correct answer: Wait for the pedestrian to finish crossing

Pedestrians with a walk signal have the right of way, and drivers must wait until they have completely crossed.

Question 45: What is the minimum following distance recommended on a highway in good conditions?

2-second rule
4-second rule
3-second rule (Correct answer)
1-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 46: How far from a fire hydrant must you park your vehicle?

10 metres
3 metres (Correct answer)
5 metres
1.5 metres

Correct answer: 3 metres

You must park no closer than 3 metres (about 10 feet) from a fire hydrant.

Question 47: Before opening your car door after parking, when should you check for approaching cyclists?

Only when parked directly next to a designated bike lane
Every single time before opening your door (Correct answer)
Only in areas with posted cycling signs
Only when parked on a busy arterial road

Correct answer: Every single time before opening your door

Drivers must always check for approaching cyclists before opening their car door to prevent 'dooring' collisions, no matter where the vehicle is parked.

Question 48: What does a yellow curb marking typically indicate?

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

Correct answer: No parking or stopping is allowed

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

Question 49: You are parked on the right side of a one-way street facing uphill. Where should your front wheels point?

It does not matter on a one-way street
To the left, away from the curb
Straight ahead
To the right, toward the curb (Correct answer)

Correct answer: To the right, toward the curb

On a one-way street facing uphill, wheels should point right toward the curb so the car rolls into the curb if it moves.

Question 50: What does a broken yellow centre line on a two-lane highway mean?

Passing is permitted only for your direction
Passing is prohibited for both directions
The road narrows ahead
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.

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

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