BC ICBC Knowledge Practice Test: 50 Free Questions

1. A good driver should not:

1. a) Plan your driving.
2. b) Keep learning.
3. c) Predict the scene.
4. d) Be spontaneous.

2. Attempting emergency driving strategies without proper training could be:

1. a) A good way to learn quickly through experience.
2. b) A requirement for advanced driving certifications.
3. c) Safer than not knowing any emergency maneuvers.
4. d) Potentially dangerous and ineffective.

3. While driving by a crash scene, what should you do?

1. a) Do not obstruct traffic by slowing down more than necessary.
2. b) Stop immediately.
3. c) Slow down and stop if any help is needed.
4. d) Pull over and offer help.

4. When you're driving in heavy fog, you should use:

1. a) Low-beam headlights.
2. b) Hazard lights.
3. c) High-beam headlights.
4. d) Parking lights.

5. Which of the following as a dangerous driving condition caused by rain?

1. a) Foggy conditions.
2. b) High winds.
3. c) Sun glare.
4. d) Loss of traction.

6. How many stages of licensing are there under the graduated licensing program?

1. a) Three.
2. b) Four.
3. c) Two.
4. d) Five.

7. What is whiplash?

1. a) Injury to the head after being subjected to a snapping motion.
2. b) Injury to the the eyes after being subjected to a snapping motion.
3. c) Injury to the the neck, head and or shoulders after being subjected to a long drive.
4. d) Injury to the the neck, head and or shoulders after being subjected to a snapping motion.

8. What you can't see in your vehicle's rear and side-view mirrors is your:

1. a) Danger zone.
2. b) All the options are correct.
3. c) Dark area.
4. d) Blind spot.

9. When you're traveling in the winter, it's a good idea to:

1. a) All the options are correct.
2. b) Clean the frost on the windows.
3. c) Use snow tires.
4. d) Use wiper fluids.

10. The signs using this shape and color usually suggests which of the following?

1. a) Public utility services.
2. b) Distance and directions.
3. c) Motorist services.
4. d) Permitted actions.

11. What does this sign indicate?

1. a) Survey work ahead.
2. b) Crew working ahead.
3. c) Narrow road ahead.
4. d) Diversion ahead.

12. What does this sign indicate?

1. a) Lane ends ahead for construction work.
2. b) Right lane ends ahead.
3. c) Paved surface ends ahead.
4. d) Left lane ends ahead.

13. What does this sign indicate?

1. a) School bus crossing.
2. b) Bus entrance.
3. c) Truck entrance.
4. d) Fire truck crossing.

14. What does this sign indicate?

1. a) You can park here for a shorter duration of time.
2. b) Parking with permit.
3. c) Parking lot.
4. d) You can not park here.

15. What does this sign indicate?

1. a) Passing lane ahead.
2. b) Keep right of the divider.
3. c) Divider ends ahead.
4. d) Traffic merges ahead.

16. What does this sign indicate?

1. a) Keep left when passing.
2. b) Two-way traffic.
3. c) One-way traffic.
4. d) Keep right when passing.

17. What does this sign indicate?

1. a) Pedestrian controlled traffic light.
2. b) Be prepared for the light to turn yellow.
3. c) You may drive in this lane.
4. d) One-way traffic only.

18. What does this sign indicate?

1. a) You may turn left but yield to oncoming traffic.
2. b) You may turn left on to a one-way street.
3. c) Proceed straight or left after yielding to oncoming traffic.
4. d) Proceed left or straight without yielding.

19. What does this sign indicate?

1. a) You may turn in the direction of the arrow or proceed through.
2. b) You may turn left but through traffic must stop.
3. c) You may turn left or go straight.
4. d) Wait until the red light turns green.

20. What does this sign indicate?

1. a) Immediately stop.
2. b) Stop unless you can not safely stop in time.
3. c) Drive slow.
4. d) Continue only if the intersection is clear.

21. What does the arrow on the first lane indicate?

1. a) Vehicles in this lane must turn left.
2. b) Vehicles in this lane may turn left or go straight.
3. c) Vehicles in this lane must stop.
4. d) Vehicles in this lane must go through.

22. What should you do if you come to an uncontrolled intersection at the same time as another vehicle from a different road?

1. a) Yield the way if the vehicle is on your right, else continue.
2. b) Slow down, signal and drive with caution.
3. c) Slow down and drive with caution.
4. d) Continue with caution.

23. How do you make a left turn from a one-way road onto a two-way road?

1. a) Turn from the left most lane into the farthest lane to the left of center line.
2. b) Turn from the left most lane into the farthest lane to the right of center line.
3. c) Turn from the left most lane into the nearest lane to the right of center line.
4. d) Turn from the left most lane into the nearest lane to the left of center line.

24. It is safe to make a three-point turn on:

1. a) A hilltop.
2. b) Narrow roads.
3. c) A railway crossing.
4. d) Highways.

25. Who has the right of the way while switching lanes?

1. a) The driver who wants to switch lanes.
2. b) The driver who has to be passed.
3. c) The driver on the right side lane.
4. d) The driver on the left side lane.

26. What is an uncontrolled intersection?

1. a) With signs or traffic lights.
2. b) With signs.
3. c) With no signs or traffic lights.
4. d) With stop signs.

27. At an intersection with a two-way stop, if one of the drivers wants to turn left, what should happen?

1. a) The driver going left must yield the right-of-way to the other vehicles.
2. b) The driver going left must go first.
3. c) The driver going through left should stop.
4. d) The driver going through must yield the right-of-way to the other vehicles.

28. How are roundabouts different from traffic circles?

1. a) They are closed at one end.
2. b) Smaller than traffic circles.
3. c) They are usually in residential areas.
4. d) Larger than traffic circles.

29. With roundabouts having multiple lanes, all the rules below should be followed except one. Find out the incorrect rule.

1. a) Go around the roundabout in a counter clockwise direction.
2. b) Signal right before you exit.
3. c) Enter the roundabout in the first lane whenever possible.
4. d) Yield to any traffic already in the roundabout.

30. You should not switch lanes under the following situations?

1. a) At an intersection.
2. b) On a highway.
3. c) In a business district.
4. d) From a two-way road.

31. How do you make a two point turn?

1. a) Make a sharp turn to the left in the middle of a block, back up to you right and then proceed.
2. b) Stop near the side of the road, back into a driveway and then turn into the street.
3. c) Make a sharp turn to the right in the middle of a block, back up to your left and then proceed.
4. d) Make a sharp turn into a driveway and then turn into the street.

32. What should you do at an uncontrolled intersection?

1. a) You should slow down and be prepared to yield to other road users.
2. b) You must always stop at these intersections.
3. c) Always maintain your speed.
4. d) Use your horn as you approach the intersection.

33. While driving on a multi-lane road, which side of the road should you generally stay on?

1. a) Center of the road or right lane.
2. b) Left side of the road or right lane.
3. c) Right side of the road or left lane.
4. d) Right side of the road or right lane.

34. In what gear should a driver leave a standard transmission vehicle while parking downhill?

1. a) Reverse.
2. b) Top gear.
3. c) Neutral.
4. d) Parking.

35. Before you pull out to pass, you should

1. a) Wait for a signal from the driver ahead.
2. b) Speed up and watch carefully.
3. c) Get close to the vehicle ahead.
4. d) Be able to see well ahead.

36. The emergency stopping lane on the side of the highway is there:

1. a) For wide-load vehicles only.
2. b) For slow-moving vehicles.
3. c) For drivers who have problems with their vehicle.
4. d) To drive in so another vehicle can pass you more easily.

37. How far should you scan ahead while driving?

1. a) Scan at least 10 seconds ahead.
2. b) Scan at least 15 seconds ahead.
3. c) Scan at least 12 seconds ahead.
4. d) Scan at least 18 seconds ahead.

38. The best method of detecting vehicles within the blind spots is by:

1. a) Looking over your shoulder.
2. b) Scanning for blind spots ahead of you.
3. c) Keeping clear of other vehicles.
4. d) Checking side and rear view mirrors.

39. When does space conflict not occur?

1. a) A vehicle pulling into your path.
2. b) A vehicle backing out of a driveway.
3. c) A vehicle driving in the adjacent lane right beside you.
4. d) A pedestrian stepping onto the road in front of your vehicle.

40. What is total stopping distance?

1. a) Distance you will travel from the moment you think of stopping until your vehicle stops.
2. b) Distance you will travel from the moment you notice a hazard until your vehicle stops.
3. c) Distance you will travel from the moment you put your foot on brake pedal until your vehicle stops.
4. d) Distance you will travel from the moment you see a hazard, and think of stopping.

41. Why does a vehicle on the right have higher risk of losing traction around a curve?

1. a) It has a higher centre of gravity than the vehicle on the left.
2. b) It is actually at less risk because the driver can see better.
3. c) It is actually at less risk because it has bigger brakes.
4. d) It has larger tires than the vehicle on the left.

42. Which one is the risk of driving too closely behind the car in front of you?

1. a) You may not be able to see what is up ahead.
2. b) You will block the rear view mirror of the car in front.
3. c) You will force the car in front to speed up.
4. d) You will be in the blind spot of the car in front.

43. As a driver you should:

1. a) Constantly check the sides of the road and all of your mirrors, as well as the road ahead.
2. b) Rarely look in your mirrors.
3. c) Carefully watch the car ahead of you.
4. d) Carefully watch the car behind you.

44. Why should you never sneak behind a truck which is backing up?

1. a) The truck may create too much turbulence.
2. b) You may be in one of its blind spots.
3. c) They carry more weight than your vehicle.
4. d) They have a less effective braking system than cars.

45. If an emergency vehicle with flashing lights and sirens is coming towards you, when should you yield the right-of-way?

1. a) While on your side of a divided median.
2. b) While driving on the right side of the road.
3. c) In intersections.
4. d) In all circumstances.

46. When you're turning left, watch for oncoming motorcycles because:

1. a) They have less control than cars.
2. b) They can be hard to see in heavy traffic at night or dusk.
3. c) You can't judge the speed of motorcycles.
4. d) None of the above.

47. When will you see green flashing lights at a railway crossing?

1. a) At night time to help you see the train signals better.
2. b) There are no flashing green lights at a railway crossing.
3. c) When there are no trains coming.
4. d) After the train has passed as a signal for you to go forward.

48. Which of the following is NOT a recommended strategy for maintaining alertness during an extended period of driving?

1. a) Pulling over at a rest stop for a nap if feeling tired.
2. b) Limiting the total distance driven in a single stretch.
3. c) Pushing through tiredness to reach your destination sooner.
4. d) Singing or talking to yourself.

49. What is a common way some areas try to keep drivers in their lane when highway hypnosis might occur?

1. a) By using bright, flashing lights.
2. b) By increasing the speed limit.
3. c) By planting trees along the roadside.
4. d) By installing rumble strips or rough patches.

50. How does alcohol affect a driver's vision?

1. a) It improves peripheral vision, making it easier to see hazards from the side.
2. b) It allows the eyes to take in information more quickly.
3. c) It enhances the ability to see in low light conditions.
4. d) It can cause double vision and difficulty judging distance and speed.