ICBC Vehicle Safety and Pre-Trip Checks

Question 1

Before a long trip, which item is most important to check on your vehicle?

Accepted Answer

Tire pressure, fluid levels, lights, and brakes

Answer

The vehicle's paint and exterior finish

Answer

The radio and entertainment system

Answer

Interior cleanliness

Question 2

How do you check if your vehicle's turn signals are working when you are alone?

Accepted Answer

Activate the signals and walk around the vehicle to verify

Answer

You cannot check them without a second person

Answer

Check them by looking at the dashboard indicator only

Answer

Only check them when another driver tells you they are broken

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

2.0 mm

Answer

1.0 mm

Answer

1.5 mm

Answer

3.0 mm

Question 4

When should you check your tire pressure?

Accepted Answer

When tires are cold, before driving

Answer

Only when a tire looks flat

Answer

After a long highway drive when tires are warm

Answer

Once a year during an annual inspection

Question 5

What does the oil pressure warning light indicate?

Accepted Answer

Oil pressure is critically low — stop driving immediately

Answer

It is time for an oil change

Answer

The oil filter needs replacing

Answer

Oil temperature is too high

Question 6

All passengers in a vehicle must wear seat belts because:

Accepted Answer

BC law requires all occupants to be buckled regardless of seating position

Answer

It is only required for the driver and front passenger

Answer

It is a recommendation but not legally required in the back seat

Answer

Only children under 12 must be buckled in the back