ICBC Speed Limits and Driving Conditions 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: 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 2: The default speed limit on urban streets in BC where no sign is posted is:
- 40 km/h
- 50 km/h (Correct answer)
- 60 km/h
- 70 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 3: You are driving in heavy rain and the roads are wet. You should:
- Maintain your normal speed since you have good tires
- Reduce your speed and increase following distance (Correct answer)
- Turn on your hazard lights and maintain speed
- Drive in the left lane to avoid puddles
Correct answer: Reduce your speed and increase following distance
Wet roads reduce tire grip and increase stopping distances, so you must reduce speed and increase following distance.
Question 4: What is the maximum speed limit on most BC highways unless otherwise posted?
- 80 km/h
- 90 km/h
- 100 km/h (Correct answer)
- 110 km/h
Correct answer: 100 km/h
The default maximum speed limit on most BC highways is 100 km/h unless posted otherwise.
Question 5: When driving in fog, you should use:
- High beam headlights to see further
- Low beam headlights or fog lights (Correct answer)
- Hazard lights only
- No lights — they reflect off the fog
Correct answer: Low beam headlights or fog lights
Low beam headlights or dedicated fog lights are most effective in fog since high beams reflect off the fog and reduce visibility.
Question 6: Hydroplaning occurs when:
- Your vehicle skids on ice
- Your tires lose contact with the road due to water build-up (Correct answer)
- Brakes overheat on a steep hill
- Tires lose pressure rapidly
Correct answer: Your tires lose contact with the road due to water build-up
Hydroplaning happens when a layer of water builds up between your tires and the road, causing loss of traction and steering control.
ICBC Speed Limits and Driving Conditions 1
What is the default speed limit in a school zone when children are present and no other limit is posted?