ICBC Sharing the Road 3

Question 1

Where may pedestrians legally cross a road without a marked crosswalk?

Accepted Answer

At any intersection, whether the crosswalk is marked or unmarked

Answer

Nowhere — pedestrians must only cross at marked crosswalks

Answer

Only on one-way streets where traffic is light

Answer

Only when a crossing guard is present

Question 2

A cyclist is riding in the middle of a narrow lane. What is the correct action?

Accepted Answer

Wait behind the cyclist until it is safe to pass with adequate clearance

Answer

Sound your horn to prompt the cyclist to move to the edge

Answer

Pass as close as possible to squeeze by and continue

Answer

Change lanes immediately regardless of oncoming traffic

Question 3

What minimum following distance is recommended when driving behind a large truck in good road and weather conditions?

Accepted Answer

3 seconds

Answer

1 second

Answer

2 seconds

Answer

5 seconds

Question 4

When an emergency vehicle is approaching from behind with its lights and siren activated, what must you do?

Accepted Answer

Pull as far to the right as safely possible and stop

Answer

Speed up to clear the next intersection before it arrives

Answer

Stop immediately wherever you are in the lane

Answer

Move to the left lane to allow more room on the right

Question 5

What are 'no-zones' around large trucks?

Accepted Answer

Large blind spots around a truck where the driver has severely limited or no visibility

Answer

School zones located alongside highway corridors

Answer

Restricted delivery areas reserved for commercial vehicles only

Answer

Lanes designated exclusively for emergency vehicles

Question 6

A pedestrian steps off the curb at an unmarked intersection crosswalk. What should you do?

Accepted Answer

Yield and stop to allow the pedestrian to cross safely

Answer

Sound your horn and proceed — pedestrians must wait at unmarked crossings

Answer

Flash your headlights to warn the pedestrian to stop

Answer

Swerve into the left lane without stopping

Question 7

Before opening your car door after parking, when should you check for approaching cyclists?

Accepted Answer

Every single time before opening your door

Answer

Only when parked directly next to a designated bike lane

Answer

Only when parked on a busy arterial road

Answer

Only in areas with posted cycling signs