ICBC Driving Practice Test

#1. Which of the following statements about a bicycle lane is TRUE?

You may cross this lane to turn right.

You may drive in this lane when there are no bicyclists in sight.

You may park in this lane if no other parking is available.

This is a shared lane for vehicles and bicyclists.

#2. Tailgating is dangerous, mainly because_____.

you are forcing the vehicle ahead to speed up

you don't have enough time to react safely

you are blocking the view for the driver ahead

you are in its blind spot

#3. While you're driving, you start to feel sleepy. What should you do?

Turn up the volume on the radio

Slow down and proceed with caution

Stop, lock your doors and take a nap.

Increase your speed to get to your destination faster

#4. Always use _________ to exit a roundabout.

both right and left signals

your left turn signal

your right turn signal

no signal

#5. A mild illness, such as a cold, can affect your ability to drive as it____.

can affect your reaction time, by increasing your alertness

can affect your reaction time, either by making you drowsy or lowering your general alertness

could cause you to take medication that could make you more alert

could make you drowsy, but you'll be fine as long as you drink coffee

#6. One way in which a passenger can help the driver to drive safely is by____.

avoiding conversations that could distract the driver

turning up the radio

asking questions to keep the driver alert

talking loudly so that the driver can hear the conversation

#7. Which of the following statements about preventing road aggression is FALSE?

Honk and yell at other road users

Don’t block passing lanes

Yield the right-of-way if in doubt.

Ignore rude gestures.

#8. In B.C., which occupants must wear a seatbelt or appropriate child restraint when the vehicle is in operation?

The driver, front-seat passengers and passengers under 16 years of age

The driver and all passengers

The driver and front-seat passengers

The driver and passengers under 16 years of age

#9. How much time do you have to surrender your license, vehicle permit and insurance when asked by a police officer?

Immediately.

Within 12 hours.

Within 24 hours.

You do not have to, they will look you up in the system.

#10. You should not turn your vehicle’s ignition switch to the_____position while it is still in motion.

acc

lock

on

start

*Don’t turn your vehicle’s ignition switch to the “lock” position while it is still in motion. This can cause the steering to lock if you try to turn the steering wheel and you could lose control.

#11. You’re driving around a curve and you start to lose traction. What should you do?

Pump the brakes.

Apply the brakes firmly.

Ease off the accelerator and re-apply gently when you regain traction.

Accelerate.

#12. All of the following are reasons police could impound your vehicle EXCEPT____.

speeding 20 km/h over the posted speed limit

driving without a licence

street racing

driving while your licence is either suspended or prohibited

#13. You are preparing to turn left at a green light when you notice an oncoming vehicle. What should you do?

Turn left quickly before the oncoming vehicle can reach you.

Honk your horn to warn the oncoming vehicle to stop.

Yield to the oncoming vehicle

Pull over.

#14. When parking uphill on a two-way street without a curb, in which direction should you turn your front wheels?

In any direction

To the left

Straight

To the right

#15. Pedestrians and cyclists are more at risk than car drivers because_____.

they don’t have to follow the road rules and signs

they are slower

they are inattentive

they are more likely to be severely injured than car drivers

#16. Which position should you turn your ignition switch to after you've started your vehicle?

You should turn it to the "left" position.

You should turn it to the "acc" position

You should turn it to the "on" position.

You should turn it to the "lock" position

#17. Vehicles approaching a roundabout must

enter the roundabout to the left of the central island.

come to a complete stop and wait until the circle is clear

enter the roundabout at a speed of 35 km/h.

yield to the traffic in the circle.

#18. What kind of challenges do large commercial vehicles have that can be dangerous to other drivers?

They can have small blind spots.

They make wide turns.

They roll forward after stopping.

They block large amounts of snow and slush from your windshield

#19. Drivers must share the road with others, including passenger vehicles, commercial vehicles, pedestrians, motorcycles, farm machinery, cyclists and buses.

True

False

#20. When and how often do you have to renew your driver's license?

Whenever you receive a renewal application in the mail.

You do not have to renew as you have already passed all the required tests.

Every 10 years.

Every 5 years.

#21. In heavy traffic, how can you help a cyclist who is signalling to turn left?

Honk at the cyclist and wave the person across.

Leave a gap in front of you.

Stop and give the cyclist the right-of-way.

Maintain your speed

#22. When using your high beam lights, when do you have to switch to low beam lights?

Within 150 m of an oncoming vehicle.

Within 50 meters of an oncoming vehicle.

You do not have to switch.

If the oncoming car puts their high beams on, you do not have to switch.

#23. Given that vehicle tires are critical for safety, what are the minimum standards they must meet?

All four wheels must be compatible tires as some combinations can be illegal.

Tires must not have bulges, exposed inner areas or bumps etc. which can make them dangerous to drive on.

Tires must have a minimum tread of at least 1.5 mm.

All of the above

#24. You are driving in the right lane of a freeway. Another vehicle is trying to merge into your lane from a freeway entrance. You should NOT____.

adjust your speed to let the vehicle merge safely

prevent the driver from merging because you have the right-of-way

change lanes if it is safe to do so

none of the above

#25. You are driving on a multi-lane road. What is the safest lane position for normal driving?

The lane with the lightest traffic

Right lane

A. Shoulder of the road

Left lane

#26. What does the law state about seatbelts and children 9-18 kg (20-40lbs)?

All infants, toddlers and children under 8 must be in a booster seat.

All infants, toddlers, and children under 8 must be in a rear-facing child seat.

All infants, toddlers, and children under 8 must wear protective headgear.

All toddlers 9-18 kg must be in an approved child car seat that is properly attached.

#27. At an intersection with a stop sign, where do you stop your vehicle if there is no stop line, sidewalk or crosswalk?

Come to a stop right beside the stop sign.

Come to a stop right before the stop sign.

Come to a stop a little bit into the intersection so that you can better see any pedestrians or other traffic.

Come to a stop at the edge of the intersection.

#28. When a driver is talking on a cell phone, they visually miss _______ of what is going on around them.

50 percent

60 percent

25 percent

80 percent

#29. When pulling away from the curb, you should____.

check your rear-view mirrors and pull out when safe

blow your horn and pull out

signal, check your side mirror, shoulder check and pull out when safe

shoulder check and pull out when safe

#30. What can happen if you refuse a police roadside blood alcohol screening test?

You can opt to go to the nearest police station to take a breathalyzer test.

You have the option to take the test sometime over the next 24 hours.

Your license can be suspended and you can face criminal charges.

A first time refusal means a warning on your record with no option to refuse the next time.

#31. It is illegal to not stop behind a stopped school bus with flashing lights. If you do not stop what can happen?

As a first offense, you will receive a severe warning only.

You could be fined anywhere from $1,000 - $2,000.

You could be fined anywhere from $400 - $2,000 only with no demerit points.

You could be fined anywhere from $400 - $2,000, and receive 6 demerit points.

#32. When can you remove your seatbelt while driving?

When you are backing up.

When you are the only person in the car.

If you are a learner driver.

If you are on a country road.

#33. Your child is ready for a booster seat when s/he is_____.

in the 18-36 kg (40 lbs - 80 lbs) weight range, less than 8 years old and under 4 feet 9 inches in height

more than 8 kg (18lbs), under the age of 8 and under 4 feet 9 inches in height

more than 9 kg (20lbs), under the age of 8 and under 4 feet 9 inches in height

at lest 9 years old

#34. The likelihood of an accident increases if a driver is under the influence of_____.

softly playing music

a cup of tea

alcohol, some illegal drugs or some prescription medications

a cup of coffee

#35. If you see a pedestrian at the side of the road who is about to jaywalk, you should_____.

stop and yield the right-of-way

pull over

blow your horn and proceed at the same speed

slow down and be prepared to stop

#36. In B.C., you are NOT allowed to park your vehicle____.

within 6 metres of a crosswalk

within 5 metres of a fire hydrant

on a sidewalk or boulevard

all of the above

#37. Which of the following situations may result in a court ordered driving suspension?

If you do not have proper insurance for your vehicle.

If you are caught driving over the speed limit by 50 km/h or more.

If you have a medical issue that affects your ability to drive safely.

All of the above

#38. You need to turn right and the traffic light is red. You should_____.

come to a complete stop, honk your horn and then turn

stop and wait for the light to turn green

proceed without stopping

come to a complete stop and then turn when your way is clear

#39. Collisions between trains and cars are more likely at night because____.

it takes up to two kilometres for a train to stop

the side of the train is hard to see at night

at night, trains don't have to stop at railway crossings

the headlights are not on

#40. If you see a vehicle that is stopped at a crosswalk, you should_____.

not pass, as that is not only unsafe, but also illegal

pass quickly, before the other vehicle has a chance

tap your horn to warn any pedestrians and then pass the other vehicle

do as the other vehicle does

#41. What is considered an emergency vehicle?

An ambulance

A police car

A fire truck

All of the above

#42. When are you required to wear a seatbelt?

All drivers and passengers are required to wear a seatbelt and be properly buckled up.

Only passengers are required to wear seatbelts.

Only the drivers are required to wear seatbelts.

Wearing a seatbelt is optional.

#43. What should you do if you are facing a red light but a police officer instructs traffic to drive through the intersection?

Stop lights must always be obeyed.

Slow down and make sure the police officer is not in error before proceeding.

Despite what a road sign or traffic light indicates, always follow the instructions of a police officer who is directing traffic.

The traffic light might be broken, so you should treat the situation as you would with a 4 way stop.

#44. How much room do cyclists require on either side of themselves as an adequate safety zone?

1 metre

1.5 metres

2 metres

Use your best judgment. There is no minimum distance.

#45. If you are towing a trailer that is 2.05 m wide or less, what is it required to have?

One small blue flashing light on the tail-end.

Two small yellow flashing lights on the opposite sides of the tail end.

A red tail light, a white license plate light and 2 red reflectors at the back which are far apart.

All of the above

#46. Which of the following statements about driving in a roundabout are TRUE?

If you plan to turn right, use the right lane

If you are going straight through, use either the right or left lane

If you plan to turn left, use the left lane.

All of the above

#47. Which of the following statements about passing other vehicles is FALSE?

You may pass a vehicle on the right if it is making or about to make a left turn.

You may not use the shoulder to pass.

You may pass a vehicle on the left only if there is a broken line next to your lane.

You may exceed the speed limit to pass another vehicle.

#48. Which of the following should you NOT do after being involved in a crash?

Exchange driver’s licence numbers with any other drivers involved.

Move the vehicles off the road if it is safe to do so.

Discuss who is at fault for the crash.

Draw a sketch or take photos of the scene, noting conditions such as time, location and weather.

#49. When you are approaching a stop sign, you must_____.

stop before the solid white stop line

cross the solid white line and stop

stop before the broken yellow stop line

stop at the edge of the road

#50. You should use_______when you are stopped.

the side-marker lights

the licence plate lights

the tail lights

the parking lights

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Results

#1. Which of the following statements about a bicycle lane is TRUE?

#2. Tailgating is dangerous, mainly because_____.

#3. While you're driving, you start to feel sleepy. What should you do?

#4. Always use _________ to exit a roundabout.

#5. A mild illness, such as a cold, can affect your ability to drive as it____.

#6. One way in which a passenger can help the driver to drive safely is by____.

#7. Which of the following statements about preventing road aggression is FALSE?

#8. In B.C., which occupants must wear a seatbelt or appropriate child restraint when the vehicle is in operation?

#9. How much time do you have to surrender your license, vehicle permit and insurance when asked by a police officer?

#10. You should not turn your vehicle’s ignition switch to the_____position while it is still in motion.

#11. You’re driving around a curve and you start to lose traction. What should you do?

#12. All of the following are reasons police could impound your vehicle EXCEPT____.

#13. You are preparing to turn left at a green light when you notice an oncoming vehicle. What should you do?

#14. When parking uphill on a two-way street without a curb, in which direction should you turn your front wheels?

#15. Pedestrians and cyclists are more at risk than car drivers because_____.

#16. Which position should you turn your ignition switch to after you've started your vehicle?

#17. Vehicles approaching a roundabout must

#18. What kind of challenges do large commercial vehicles have that can be dangerous to other drivers?

#19. Drivers must share the road with others, including passenger vehicles, commercial vehicles, pedestrians, motorcycles, farm machinery, cyclists and buses.

#20. When and how often do you have to renew your driver's license?

#21. In heavy traffic, how can you help a cyclist who is signalling to turn left?

#22. When using your high beam lights, when do you have to switch to low beam lights?

#23. Given that vehicle tires are critical for safety, what are the minimum standards they must meet?

#24. You are driving in the right lane of a freeway. Another vehicle is trying to merge into your lane from a freeway entrance. You should NOT____.

#25. You are driving on a multi-lane road. What is the safest lane position for normal driving?

#26. What does the law state about seatbelts and children 9-18 kg (20-40lbs)?

#27. At an intersection with a stop sign, where do you stop your vehicle if there is no stop line, sidewalk or crosswalk?

#28. When a driver is talking on a cell phone, they visually miss _______ of what is going on around them.

#29. When pulling away from the curb, you should____.

#30. What can happen if you refuse a police roadside blood alcohol screening test?

#31. It is illegal to not stop behind a stopped school bus with flashing lights. If you do not stop what can happen?

#32. When can you remove your seatbelt while driving?

#33. Your child is ready for a booster seat when s/he is_____.

#34. The likelihood of an accident increases if a driver is under the influence of_____.

#35. If you see a pedestrian at the side of the road who is about to jaywalk, you should_____.

#36. In B.C., you are NOT allowed to park your vehicle____.

#37. Which of the following situations may result in a court ordered driving suspension?

#38. You need to turn right and the traffic light is red. You should_____.

#39. Collisions between trains and cars are more likely at night because____.

#40. If you see a vehicle that is stopped at a crosswalk, you should_____.

#41. What is considered an emergency vehicle?

#42. When are you required to wear a seatbelt?

#43. What should you do if you are facing a red light but a police officer instructs traffic to drive through the intersection?

#44. How much room do cyclists require on either side of themselves as an adequate safety zone?

#45. If you are towing a trailer that is 2.05 m wide or less, what is it required to have?

#46. Which of the following statements about driving in a roundabout are TRUE?

#47. Which of the following statements about passing other vehicles is FALSE?

#48. Which of the following should you NOT do after being involved in a crash?

#49. When you are approaching a stop sign, you must_____.

#50. You should use_______when you are stopped.