ICBC Driving Practice Test -7

#1. Scanning the road ahead helps drivers to_____.

see cars and people up ahead

see hazards up ahead

see road signs or driving information

all of the above

#2. You should drive in third gear if you are driving at speeds between_____.

15 to 30 km/h.

30 to 60 km/h

60 to80 km/h.

80 to 90 km/h.

#3. If a driver gets 17 demerit points, he/she would need to pay a penalty of____.

$2,000

$2,500.

$1,000.

$3,360

#4. It’s your responsibility as the driver to make sure that all your passengers are properly secured with seatbelts or child-restraint systems.

True

False

#5. Which of the following statements about seatbelts is TRUE?

Wearing your seatbelt significantly reduces your chance of serious injury or death in a crash.

It’s the law in B.C. — you can be fined for not wearing your seatbelt.

Adjust your seatbelt so that it fits snugly over your chest and low over your hips.

All of the above

#6. You should use your mirror to check____.

the condition of the cargo and tires

traffic gap before you merge

where the rear of your vehicle is when you make turns

all of the above

#7. Which of the following are two strategies for handling emergency driving situations?

Emergency braking and skid control

Accelerator control and air bag adjustment

Vehicle balance and gas control

Steering control and seat belt control

#8. When exiting a parking spot in heavy snow, which way should you turn your wheels?

It makes no difference

The front wheels should be as straight as possible

To the left

To the right

#9. If you pull just slightly into another lane to pass a cyclist,_____.

you should mirror check, signal and shoulder check

you are doing it wrong and should pass within the same lane as the cyclist

you are doing something illegal

none of the above

#10. Which of the following is not prohibited to____.

brake suddenly without good reason

watch television by passengers

refuse an officer's request to do a breathalyzer test

wear headphones while driving

#11. What are good things to do when backing up?

Back into parking spots and driveways so you can later drive forward when leaving

Do a 360 degree vision check using shoulder checks, mirror checks and turn your body to look through rear window

If you have been stopped for some time, walk around the back of the vehicle to make sure everything is clear

All of the above

#12. Vehicles may not drive on the shoulder of a public highway____.

except in cases of necessity

except when passing another vehicle that is turning left

unless the shoulder is paved

unless the speed limit is less than 100 km/h

#13. You should not use cruise control____.

under ideal highway driving conditions

when you are tired

in wet and slippery road conditions

both b & c

#14. When travelling at the legal speed limit you see a vehicle comes up quickly behind you flashing its headlights, you should_____.

speed up to make a gap behind you

allow the vehicle to overtake you

maintain your speed to prevent the vehicle from overtaking

apply the brakes sharply to show your brake lights

#15. If you picture the steering wheel as a clock, where should you NOT place your hands?

10 o'clock and 2 o'clock

11 o'clock and 1o'clock

8 o'clock and 4 o'clock

9 o'clock and 3 o'clock

*Imagine that your steering wheel is a clock. Put your hands at an equal height at the 9 o’clock and 3 o’clock position, or the 10 o’clock and 2 o’clock position, whichever is most comfortable. If there is an airbag in the steering wheel, the 9 o’clock and 3 o’clock or even an 8 o’clock and 4 o’clock position may be better than 10 o’clock and 2 o’clock. This is because your hands could hit your face if the airbag goes off when they are in the 10 o’clock and 2 o’clock positions.

#16. What does this sign mean?

Fast moving vehicle usually over 40 km/h

Slow moving vehicle usually under 40 km/h

Long commercial vehicle usually of 40 meter in length

Stopped vehicle on the road

#17. What is the ideal hand position on the steering wheel?

At the centre of the wheel.

On the outside of the wheel

On the front side of the wheel

On the inside of the wheel

#18. Which one of the following is not a poor road condition for driving?

Plain highway road

A road with large puddles after a rainstorm

A paved road that suddenly changes into a gravel one

A road with wet or icy patches.

#19. Which of the following should be used instead of head lights in very foggy conditions?

Flashing yellow lights

Amber lights

Flashing green lights

Fog lights

#20. Why must you use signals when turning?

To tell pedestrians

To notify other drivers of your intentions

To send out an alert of your intentions

All of the above

#21. The best way to stop quickly on a wet or icy roadway is to____.

use brakes the same way you always do

brake, if wheels lock then release pressure until you come to a stop

take your foot off brake, change into a lower gear, and let the engine brake by itself

brake hard and try to prevent vehicle from skidding

#22. How can you test the low pressure warning signal?

Shut off the engine and see if the air pressure leaks down

Shut off the engine with enough air pressure. Turn on the electrical power and step on and off the brake pedal until the warning comes on

While the engine is running, step on and off the brake pedal

None of the above

#23. How far away must headlights and rear lights be seen?

100 metres

150 metres

200 metres

250 metres

#24. In the Class 7 learners licence category, the learner needs to pass:

Only the knowledge test

Medical test and air brakes certificate test

Knowledge test, vision test, and medical screening test

Oral test and practice test

#25. Why is it a bad idea to turn your steering wheel to the left while waiting to make a left turn at an intersection?

If you get hit from behind, you can get pushed into oncoming traffic

It becomes more difficult to turn right if you change your mind

It is not a bad idea because it allows you to see the oncoming traffic

None of the above

#26. What style of driving causes increased risk to everyone?

Competitive

Considerate

Defensive

Responsible

#27. It is illegal to drive____.

for more than 12 hours without a rest

if you have not taken a defensive driving course

if your blood alcohol content exceeds 0.08%

none of the Above

#28. If you see an emergency vehicle approaching with its siren and flashing lights on, you should_____.

turn on your hazard lights

speed up to outdistance the emergency vehicle

signal, pull over and stop

stop in your lane

#29. When should you enter roundabouts?

When emergency vehicles are already in the roundabout

When there are no vehicles in the roundabout

When there is enough room to safely enter the roundabout

None of the above

#30. To keep yourself attentive while driving, you should____.

pull over to the side of the road if you need to talk on your cell phone

predict what will happen next, and plan accordingly

scan the surroundings with your eyes

all of the above

#31. It is illegal to park_____.

in a bicycle lane

on a bridge or in a tunnel

on sidewalk

all of the above

*It’s illegal to park:

on a sidewalk or boulevard
across the entrance to any driveway, back lane or intersection
within five metres of a fire hydrant (measured from the point
at the curb beside the hydrant)
within six metres of a crosswalk or intersection
within six metres of a stop sign or traffic light
within 15 metres of the nearest rail of a railway crossing
in a bicycle lane
on a bridge or in a highway tunnel
where your vehicle obstructs the visibility of a traffic sign
where a traffic sign prohibits parking, or where the curb is
painted yellow or red
in a space for people with disabilities unless you display a
disabled person parking permit in your windshield and your
vehicle is carrying a person with a disability.

#32. Heavy rain results in which of the following dangerous driving conditions?

Exterior vehicle damage and head light failure.

Lack of control of the speed and vision impairment

Failed engine and flat tire.

Loss of traction and hydroplaning

#33. If the speed limit is not posted and you are in a rural area, what is the speed limit?

40 km/h

60 km/h

80 km/h

90 km/h

#34. What should you do when a large animal is in your path and you cannot stop in time?

Brake hard

Let up on the brake pedal just before hitting the animal to decrease the probability of it coming through your windshield

Try to strike the large animal at an angle

All of the above

#35. If you do not have an automatic tank drain, when should you drain the air tanks of oil and water?

After every four hours of service

After every working day

Every other week

Once a week

#36. Why must your vehicle undergo emissions testing?

So that you can renew your vehicle registration

To identify if your vehicle is a major polluter to the environment

Your vehicle is of an age where it is required to be tested

All of the above

#37. Which of the following statements about the blind spots is/are TRUE?

The most dangerous blind spots are to the sides of the vehicle.

You need to do shoulder checks even if your vehicle is equipped with a back-up camera.

Larger vehicles have bigger blind spots.

All of the above

#38. Wet roadways can cause____.

hydroplaning

loss of traction

loss of visibility

all of the above

#39. A driver behind a fire truck must follow at a distance of_____.

200 meters

150 meters

300 meters

350 meters

#40. What happens when two road users try to move into the same space at the same time?

The bigger car has right of way

Blocking occurs

The smaller car has right of way

A space conflict occurs.

#41. All of the following are required for the learner's licence at the drivers licensing office EXCEPT____.

primary identification document

secondary identification document

fees

drivers instructions manual

#42. When do emergency vehicles with flashing lights and sirens have the-right-of-way?

In intersections

On a one-way road

On your side of the road

Under all circumstances

#43. As you approach a crosswalk, you notice that pedestrians are crossing the road. It is illegal to___.

continue driving

drop passengers close to the crosswalk

signal for the pedestrians to continue crossing

stop for them

#44. What should you do if you are in an intersection waiting to turn left and the light turns yellow?

Turn immediately because you are not allowed to be in the middle of an intersection on a red light

Back up and wait for the next light

Make sure there is no oncoming traffic or pedestrians trying to beat the red light, then turn safely

None of the above

#45. It is illegal for drivers and cyclists to wear headphones____.

all the time

at night only

It is not illegal

on the highway only

#46. In which of the following situation(s) is it illegal to make a U-turn?

At an intersection with traffic lights

On a curve

Near the crest of a hill with limited visibility

All of the above

#47. If a traffic signal changes while a pedestrian is still in the intersection, who has the right-of-way?

All vehicles with a green light

Pedestrian

Vehicles from the left

Vehicles from the right

#48. What should you do if you are feeling impaired after taking drugs or medications?

You must not drive

Drive slowly to avoid accidents

Do none of the above.

You can drive but take frequent breaks

#49. While driving, it is illegal for drivers to____.

use a hands-free cell phone

use a hands-on cell phone

both a & b

none of the above

#50. According to the estimates of experts, what percentage of driving information is transmitted to drivers via their eyes?

30 percent

40 percent

60 percent

80 percent

#51. When approaching traffic lights that have been on green for some time, you should_____.

speed up hard

be prepared to stop

brake hard

maintain your speed