ICBC Vehicle Safety and Pre-Trip Checks 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: 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 2: When must you use windshield wipers in BC?
- Only in heavy rain
- Whenever precipitation or condensation impairs your vision (Correct answer)
- Only on highways — not in the city
- Only at night during rain
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 3: What should you do if your hood unexpectedly flies open while driving?
- Brake hard and stop immediately
- Lean out the window to see, slow gradually, and pull off the road safely (Correct answer)
- Speed up to force the hood back down
- 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 4: Why is it important to clear snow from all parts of your vehicle before driving?
- Snow adds unnecessary weight to the vehicle
- Snow and ice can fly off and hit other vehicles or block your vision (Correct answer)
- It is only required by law for the windshield
- Snow reduces aerodynamics but is otherwise harmless
Correct answer: Snow and ice can fly off and hit other vehicles or block your vision
Snow or ice that dislodges from your vehicle can create a serious hazard for other drivers and obstruct your own visibility.
Question 5: What is the correct position for headrests in a vehicle?
- Lowered as far as possible for comfort
- Aligned with the top of the occupant's ears or the top of their head (Correct answer)
- Removed for rear-seat passengers
- Set to the highest position always
Correct answer: Aligned with the top of the occupant's ears or the top of their head
Headrests should be positioned so the top aligns with the top of the occupant's ears or head to properly reduce whiplash in a collision.
Question 6: If your brakes suddenly feel spongy or soft, the most likely cause is:
- Overheated tires
- Air or low fluid in the brake system (Correct answer)
- A loose gas cap
- The parking brake being partially engaged
Correct answer: Air or low fluid in the brake system
A spongy or soft brake pedal usually indicates air in the brake lines or critically low brake fluid, both of which require immediate attention.
ICBC Vehicle Safety and Pre-Trip Checks 2
What is the purpose of the 'defroster' in a vehicle?