ICBC Sharing the Road 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Before making a right turn at an intersection, what should you specifically check for on your right side?
- Oncoming vehicles in the far left lane
- Cyclists in the bike lane and pedestrians crossing the road you are turning into (Correct answer)
- Road surface conditions and potholes
- Whether the traffic light has been green long enough
Correct answer: Cyclists in the bike lane and pedestrians crossing the road you are turning into
Before turning right, always check for cyclists who may be in a bike lane on your right and pedestrians crossing the intersecting road.
Question 2: A large truck signals to move into your lane. What is the safest response?
- Accelerate to get ahead of the truck before it can change lanes
- Maintain your speed and hold your position in the lane
- Slow down or move over to give the truck room to merge safely (Correct answer)
- Sound your horn repeatedly to warn the driver not to move over
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 3: Under what condition may you legally pass a school bus that has its red lights flashing on the opposite side of the road?
- If you are on a divided highway with a physical median separating the lanes (Correct answer)
- If no children are visible crossing the road
- If you are more than 20 metres behind the bus
- You must always stop regardless of road type
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 4: How much space should you leave when passing a cyclist on a road with a speed limit of 50 km/h or less?
- As much space as is reasonable and practicable (Correct answer)
- Exactly 1 metre at all times
- At least 2 metres regardless of speed limit
- 0.5 metres is legally sufficient on low-speed roads
Correct answer: As much space as is reasonable and practicable
On roads with a speed limit of 50 km/h or less, BC law requires drivers to leave as much space as is reasonable and practicable when passing cyclists.
Question 5: You encounter a horse and rider on the road. What should you do?
- Sound your horn to alert the rider that you are approaching
- Slow down, pass with plenty of space, and avoid sudden noise or movement (Correct answer)
- Maintain your normal speed but move as far left as possible
- Flash your headlights to signal your approach from behind
Correct answer: Slow down, pass with plenty of space, and avoid sudden noise or movement
Horses can be easily startled by sudden sounds or movements; slow down, give a wide berth, and avoid anything that might spook the animal.
Question 6: When entering a roundabout, who has the right of way?
- Vehicles that are entering the roundabout
- Vehicles already traveling within the roundabout (Correct answer)
- The vehicle approaching from the right
- The largest vehicle at the intersection
Correct answer: Vehicles already traveling within the roundabout
Vehicles already circulating inside a roundabout have the right of way; drivers entering must yield to them before merging.
Question 7: What is the 'door zone' and why is it a hazard for cyclists?
- The restricted loading zone near commercial vehicle rear doors
- The area next to parked cars where a car door could suddenly open into a cyclist's path (Correct answer)
- A designated lane separating buses from other vehicles
- The gap between two large trucks traveling in adjacent lanes
Correct answer: The area next to parked cars where a car door could suddenly open into a cyclist's path
The door zone is the space alongside parked vehicles where a door could be flung open suddenly, causing a 'dooring' collision with a passing cyclist.
ICBC Sharing the Road 2
Before making a right turn at an intersection, what should you specifically check for on your right side?