ICBC Sharing the Road 2

Question 1

Before making a right turn at an intersection, what should you specifically check for on your right side?

Accepted Answer

Cyclists in the bike lane and pedestrians crossing the road you are turning into

Answer

Oncoming vehicles in the far left lane

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Road surface conditions and potholes

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Whether the traffic light has been green long enough

Question 2

A large truck signals to move into your lane. What is the safest response?

Accepted Answer

Slow down or move over to give the truck room to merge safely

Answer

Accelerate to get ahead of the truck before it can change lanes

Answer

Maintain your speed and hold your position in the lane

Answer

Sound your horn repeatedly to warn the driver not to move over

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?

Accepted Answer

If you are on a divided highway with a physical median separating the lanes

Answer

If no children are visible crossing the road

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If you are more than 20 metres behind the bus

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You must always stop regardless of road type

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?

Accepted Answer

As much space as is reasonable and practicable

Answer

Exactly 1 metre at all times

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At least 2 metres regardless of speed limit

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0.5 metres is legally sufficient on low-speed roads

Question 5

You encounter a horse and rider on the road. What should you do?

Accepted Answer

Slow down, pass with plenty of space, and avoid sudden noise or movement

Answer

Sound your horn to alert the rider that you are approaching

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Maintain your normal speed but move as far left as possible

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Flash your headlights to signal your approach from behind

Question 6

When entering a roundabout, who has the right of way?

Accepted Answer

Vehicles already traveling within the roundabout

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Vehicles that are entering the roundabout

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The vehicle approaching from the right

Answer

The largest vehicle at the intersection

Question 7

What is the 'door zone' and why is it a hazard for cyclists?

Accepted Answer

The area next to parked cars where a car door could suddenly open into a cyclist's path

Answer

The restricted loading zone near commercial vehicle rear doors

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A designated lane separating buses from other vehicles

Answer

The gap between two large trucks traveling in adjacent lanes