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

Before a long trip, always check tire pressure, engine oil, coolant, brake fluid, and that all lights are working.

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

Turn on the signal and walk around your vehicle to visually confirm that both front and rear lights are flashing.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

2.0 mm

Answer

BC law requires a minimum of 2 mm of tread depth on all tires for safe driving.

Question 4

When should you check your tire pressure?

Accepted Answer

When tires are cold, before driving

Answer

Tire pressure should be checked when tires are cold (not recently driven) as heat from driving increases pressure and gives inaccurate readings.

Question 5

What does the oil pressure warning light indicate?

Accepted Answer

Oil pressure is critically low — stop driving immediately

Answer

The oil pressure warning light indicates dangerously low oil pressure — continued driving can destroy the engine, so stop safely as soon as possible.

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