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

Question 1: A pedestrian using a white cane is standing at the curb and about to cross the street. What should you do?

Yield and wait for the pedestrian to cross safely (Correct answer)
Sound your horn to alert them to your presence
Flash your headlights and continue at a reduced speed
Proceed through the intersection quickly before they step out

Correct answer: Yield and wait for the pedestrian to cross safely

Pedestrians using a white cane are visually impaired; drivers must yield and give them sufficient time and space to cross safely.

Question 2: How often should engine oil be checked in a modern vehicle?

At every fuel fill-up or at minimum monthly (Correct answer)
Only when the oil light comes on
Only at the annual inspection
Every 5 years or 50,000 km

Correct answer: At every fuel fill-up or at minimum monthly

Checking engine oil at every fill-up or at least monthly ensures you catch any leaks or consumption issues before they cause engine damage.

Question 3: What does a broken yellow centre line on a two-lane highway mean?

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

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 4: How far from a crosswalk must you park your vehicle?

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

Correct answer: 6 metres

You must not park within 6 metres of a crosswalk to maintain visibility for pedestrians and drivers.

Question 5: What does a green arrow traffic signal mean?

Wait for the light to turn green
Turn in the direction of the arrow after yielding (Correct answer)
Yield to oncoming traffic
Stop

Correct answer: Turn in the direction of the arrow after yielding

A green arrow indicates a protected turn. Drivers may turn but must yield to pedestrians or other traffic as required.

Question 6: When an emergency vehicle is approaching from behind with its lights and siren activated, what must you do?

Stop immediately wherever you are in the lane
Move to the left lane to allow more room on the right
Pull as far to the right as safely possible and stop (Correct answer)
Speed up to clear the next intersection before it arrives

Correct answer: Pull as far to the right as safely possible and stop

When an emergency vehicle approaches with lights and siren, you must pull as far right as safely possible and stop until the vehicle has completely passed.

Question 7: A pedestrian is crossing at a crosswalk when you want to turn right. You should:

Wait until the pedestrian has completely crossed (Correct answer)
Turn quickly before the pedestrian reaches your lane
Proceed slowly and carefully
Honk to alert the pedestrian

Correct answer: Wait until the pedestrian has completely crossed

You must wait until the pedestrian has completely cleared the crosswalk before turning.

Question 8: Parking is prohibited within how many metres of a railway crossing?

6 metres
9 metres
15 metres (Correct answer)
3 metres

Correct answer: 15 metres

You must not park within 15 metres of a railway crossing to maintain safety and visibility.

Question 9: Before changing lanes on a highway, you must:

Signal, check mirrors, check blind spots, then change lanes when safe (Correct answer)
Check mirrors only if it is a long-distance lane change
Signal and change lanes immediately
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 10: Why should you increase your following distance when driving behind a large truck?

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

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 11: How far from an intersection must you park on a residential street?

6 metres (Correct answer)
12 metres
9 metres
3 metres

Correct answer: 6 metres

You must not park within 6 metres of an intersection to maintain visibility for all drivers.

Question 12: When parallel parking on a two-way street, your wheels should be:

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

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 13: What does a triangular yield sign mean?

Give the right of way to traffic on the road you are entering or crossing (Correct answer)
Turn only if the light is green
Stop completely before proceeding
Speed up to merge with traffic

Correct answer: Give the right of way to traffic on the road you are entering or crossing

A yield sign indicates that drivers must slow down and let traffic on the main road proceed before entering or crossing.

Question 14: When approaching a marked crosswalk where a pedestrian is waiting to cross, what must you do?

Slow down and proceed if no pedestrians are in your lane
Sound your horn to signal it is safe for the pedestrian to cross
Flash your headlights and proceed through
Yield and stop to allow the pedestrian to cross (Correct answer)

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

BC law requires drivers to yield and stop for pedestrians at marked crosswalks, regardless of which lane the pedestrian is in.

Question 15: 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.

Question 16: When approaching a yield sign at an intersection, you should:

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

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

Brake immediately and hard
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

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

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

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 19: What is the safest way to deal with a brake failure while driving?

Immediately turn off the engine
Turn sharply to create friction against a curb
Pump the brakes, downshift, and use the emergency/parking brake gradually (Correct answer)
Open your door and use your foot to drag

Correct answer: Pump the brakes, downshift, and use the emergency/parking brake gradually

If brakes fail, pump the pedal to build pressure, downshift to reduce speed, and carefully apply the parking brake to slow down.

Question 20: You may park in a designated accessible (disabled) parking space if:

You will only be a few minutes
You are dropping off an elderly passenger
The space has been empty for more than 15 minutes
You have a valid accessible parking placard or plate (Correct answer)

Correct answer: You have a valid accessible parking placard or plate

Only vehicles displaying a valid accessible parking permit or plate may use designated accessible parking spaces.

Question 21: What does a yellow curb marking typically indicate?

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

Correct answer: No parking or stopping is allowed

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

Question 22: What does the oil pressure warning light indicate?

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

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

Speeding up to merge before the lane closes
Alternating merging from two lanes into one at the merge point (Correct answer)
Merging early as soon as you see a lane closure sign
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 24: You are driving on a highway and notice your vehicle pulling to one side. The most likely cause is:

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

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 25: Which of the following is a legal reason to stop in a no-stopping zone?

To make a quick phone call
To let a passenger off briefly
To check a map
To comply with a police officer's direction (Correct answer)

Correct answer: To comply with a police officer's direction

You may stop in a no-stopping zone only if directed to do so by a police officer or traffic control device.

Question 26: What do amber (yellow) flashing lights on a school bus indicate?

The bus has already stopped and students are boarding or exiting
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 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 27: What is the "two-second rule" used for?

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

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 28: What are 'no-zones' around large trucks?

School zones located alongside highway corridors
Restricted delivery areas reserved for commercial vehicles only
Large blind spots around a truck where the driver has severely limited or no visibility (Correct answer)
Lanes designated exclusively for emergency vehicles

Correct answer: Large blind spots around a truck where the driver has severely limited or no visibility

'No-zones' are the large blind spots surrounding trucks — directly behind, directly in front, and along both sides — where the truck driver cannot see other vehicles.

Question 29: You are turning left at an intersection with a green light. You must yield to:

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

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 30: What does a flashing yellow light at an intersection mean?

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

Correct answer: Proceed with caution

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

Question 31: What is the correct action when you see a 'Left Lane Must Turn Left' sign?

The sign applies only to trucks
You may go straight if no one is behind you
You must turn left if you are in the left lane (Correct answer)
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 32: What is the minimum following distance recommended on a highway in good conditions?

3-second rule (Correct answer)
4-second rule
2-second rule
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 33: At an uncontrolled intersection, who has the right of way?

The vehicle on a one-way street
The vehicle that arrived first (Correct answer)
The vehicle traveling faster
The vehicle on the left

Correct answer: The vehicle that arrived first

At an uncontrolled intersection, the vehicle that arrived first has the right of way.

Question 34: 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
1.5 metres
0.5 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 35: At a four-way stop, two vehicles arrive at the same time. Who has the right of way?

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

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

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

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

Maintain your speed and position
Slow down slightly and stay in your lane (Correct answer)
Speed up to prevent being passed
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 38: What does a yellow light mean when you approach an intersection?

Prepare to stop unless unsafe to do so (Correct answer)
Stop immediately
Proceed quickly before it turns red
Turn only if there is no oncoming traffic

Correct answer: Prepare to stop unless unsafe to do so

A yellow light signals that the light will soon turn red, so drivers should stop unless it’s unsafe to do so.

Question 39: What does a red octagonal sign indicate?

No parking
Caution
Yield
Stop (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Stop

A red octagonal sign universally means stop. Drivers must come to a complete halt and proceed only when safe.

Question 40: A vehicle's Emergency brake (parking brake) is designed to:

Apply automatically when you leave the vehicle running
Replace the foot brake in normal driving
Stop the vehicle faster than the foot brake
Hold the vehicle stationary when parked and serve as a backup in emergencies (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Hold the vehicle stationary when parked and serve as a backup in emergencies

The parking/emergency brake is designed to hold the vehicle stationary when parked and can be used as a limited backup if the main brakes fail.

Question 41: 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)
Slow down and proceed if clear
Stop only if a pedestrian is present
Yield only if traffic is coming

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

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

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 43: 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)
Straight ahead
Turned sharply right with the handbrake on only
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 44: What does a solid white line between lanes indicate?

Bicycles must stay to the right of this line
Lane changes are discouraged or restricted here (Correct answer)
The lane ends ahead
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 45: Under what condition may you legally pass a school bus that has its red lights flashing on the opposite side of the road?

If you are more than 20 metres behind the bus
You must always stop regardless of road type
If you are on a divided highway with a physical median separating the lanes (Correct answer)
If no children are visible crossing the road

Correct answer: If you are on a divided highway with a physical median separating the lanes

On a divided highway with a physical median separating opposing traffic, vehicles on the opposite side are not required to stop for a school bus with red flashing lights.

Question 46: 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:

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

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 47: What should you do when approaching a four-way stop at the same time as another driver?

The driver to the left goes first
Flash your lights to indicate your turn
The driver to the right goes first (Correct answer)
Yield to larger vehicles

Correct answer: The driver to the right goes first

At a four-way stop, the driver on the right has the right-of-way if two vehicles arrive simultaneously.

Question 48: A vehicle is already in the intersection when the light turns red. The driver should:

Honk and wait for traffic to stop
Stop immediately in the intersection
Complete the turn or proceed through safely (Correct answer)
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 49: When entering a roundabout, you must yield to:

The vehicle directly across from you
Vehicles entering from your left
Traffic already circulating inside the roundabout (Correct answer)
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 50: Who has the right-of-way at a pedestrian crosswalk without traffic signals?

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

Correct answer: Pedestrians, always

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

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

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