ICBC Speed Limits and Driving Conditions 2

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

30 km/h

Answer

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

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

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

Question 3

How does doubling your speed affect your braking distance?

Accepted Answer

It quadruples your braking distance

Answer

Braking distance increases with the square of speed, so doubling your speed quadruples the distance needed to stop.

Question 4

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:

Accepted Answer

Allows you to stop within the distance you can see

Answer

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

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

It is reduced and fines are doubled

Answer

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

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