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

Question 1: You want to turn right at a red light. When is this permitted?

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

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

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

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 3: 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
Honk to alert the pedestrian
Proceed slowly and carefully

Correct answer: Wait until the pedestrian has completely crossed

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

Question 4: What is the correct procedure if your tire blows out at highway speed?

Grip the wheel firmly, ease off the gas, and steer straight while gradually slowing (Correct answer)
Brake immediately and hard
Turn sharply to the shoulder
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 5: 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 6: What is the minimum following distance recommended on a highway in good conditions?

1-second rule
4-second rule
3-second rule (Correct answer)
2-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 7: When a transport truck is passing you on a multi-lane highway, you should:

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

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

To let a passenger off briefly
To check a map
To make a quick phone call
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 9: What is the first thing you should do before making a lane change?

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

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 10: Which factor does NOT affect your stopping distance?

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

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 11: When must you use windshield wipers in BC?

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

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

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

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 13: A large truck signals to move into your lane. What is the safest response?

Maintain your speed and hold your position in the lane
Sound your horn repeatedly to warn the driver not to move over
Slow down or move over to give the truck room to merge safely (Correct answer)
Accelerate to get ahead of the truck before it can change lanes

Correct answer: Slow down or move over to give the truck room to merge safely

Large trucks have limited visibility and need extra space when changing lanes; slowing down or moving over is the safest way to accommodate the merge.

Question 14: 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)
Honk to alert the pedestrian to wait
Proceed before the pedestrian enters the lane
Proceed if the pedestrian is not yet in your path

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

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

Correct answer: 2.0 mm

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

Question 16: What is the speed limit in a playground or school zone when the reduced speed sign is in effect?

50 km/h
40 km/h
20 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 17: What is the default speed limit in a school zone when children are present and no other limit is posted?

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

Correct answer: 30 km/h

The default speed limit in a school zone when children are present is 30 km/h unless posted otherwise.

Question 18: When is it legal to pass on the right side of a vehicle on a highway?

Never — passing on the right is always illegal
Anytime the left lane is congested
When the vehicle ahead is turning left and there is sufficient room to pass safely (Correct answer)
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 19: Under what condition may you legally pass a school bus that has its red lights flashing on the opposite side of the road?

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

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 20: 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 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 21: The default speed limit on urban streets in BC where no sign is posted is:

60 km/h
70 km/h
50 km/h (Correct answer)
40 km/h

Correct answer: 50 km/h

The default speed limit on urban streets in British Columbia where no sign is posted is 50 km/h.

Question 22: Which of the following is NOT a valid reason to use a loading zone?

Receiving a delivery to your business
Parking while you shop inside for 10 minutes (Correct answer)
Dropping off a passenger
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: When parallel parking on a two-way street, your wheels should be:

Centered between the lane lines
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

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 24: Before changing lanes on a highway, you must:

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

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 25: What should you do if your hood unexpectedly flies open while driving?

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

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

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

Correct answer: 6 metres

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

Question 27: What does a yellow curb marking typically indicate?

Loading zone for short-term stops
No parking or stopping is allowed (Correct answer)
Parking is limited to 30 minutes
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 28: 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 29: 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 going straight
The vehicle in the right lane
Both must stop and negotiate

Correct answer: The vehicle turning left

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

Question 30: What is a 'zipper merge' and when should it be used?

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

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.

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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