British Columbia Class 7 Knowledge Test

Which statement matches ICBC's passenger vehicle knowledge test for getting a B.C. Class 7 learner's licence?

• AIt has 30 questions and requires 24 correct answers
• BIt has 50 questions and requires 40 correct answers
• CIt has 50 questions and requires every sign question correct
• DIt has 100 questions and no time limit

In B.C., what must you do at a red octagonal stop sign?

• ASlow down and continue if no one is close
• BStop completely, then continue only when safe
• CYield only to traffic approaching from the right
• DStop only if another vehicle is already in the intersection

What does a red-and-white triangular yield sign require you to do?

• AStop for three seconds every time
• BLet traffic and crossing pedestrians go first, stopping if necessary
• CSpeed up so you can merge before through traffic
• DYield only to larger vehicles

Most yellow diamond-shaped signs in B.C. are used to:

• AWarn about hazards or unusual road conditions ahead
• BShow parking time limits
• CMark routes to hospitals and fuel
• DReserve lanes for buses only

A sign shows a movement inside a red circle with a slash through it. What does that usually mean?

• AThe movement is recommended
• BThe movement is allowed only after midnight
• CThe movement is not permitted
• DThe movement is allowed only for local traffic

You face a steady green light and want to turn left. What must you do?

• ATurn immediately because the green light protects you
• BEnter only if you can beat the oncoming vehicle
• CYield to pedestrians and oncoming traffic, then turn when safe
• DWait for a green arrow at every intersection

A steady yellow traffic light appears as you approach an intersection. What should you do?

• AStop before the intersection unless you cannot safely stop in time
• BAlways accelerate to clear the intersection
• CTreat it the same as a flashing yellow light
• DStop only if traffic is coming from the left

After a full stop at a steady red light in B.C., which turn may be allowed unless a sign forbids it?

• AA U-turn through the intersection
• BA right turn, or a left turn onto a one-way street, when the way is clear
• CAny left turn from a two-way street onto a two-way street
• DA turn across a railway crossing without checking

What does a flashing green light usually mean in British Columbia?

• AIt is a pedestrian-controlled light; proceed only if the intersection is clear
• BIt means all other traffic has a red light forever
• CIt means you must stop and wait for a steady green
• DIt marks a railway crossing signal

A lane control signal above your lane shows a red X. What should you do?

• AContinue if the lane looks empty ahead
• BUse the lane only for passing
• CDo not drive in that lane
• DStop under the signal until it changes

What do yellow and white road lines generally separate?

• AYellow separates opposite directions; white separates same-direction lanes and stopping p…
• BYellow separates bicycle lanes; white separates railway crossings
• CYellow means parking; white means no stopping
• DBoth colours mean the same thing

You are on a two-way road with a solid yellow line on your side and a broken yellow line on the other side. What does this mean for passing?

• AYou may pass because the other side has a broken line
• BYou may pass only at night
• CYou should not pass from your side of the line
• DYou may pass if you honk first

What does a double solid yellow line mean?

• APassing is allowed with extra caution
• BNo passing is allowed
• COnly trucks may pass
• DThe lane is reversible when a green arrow appears

At a red light with no stop line but with a marked crosswalk, where should you stop?

• AIn the crosswalk so you can see better
• BJust before the crosswalk
• CPast the crosswalk but before the traffic light
• DAt the far side of the intersection

A white diamond painted in a lane usually tells you that the lane is:

• AA general lane for any vehicle at any time
• BA reserved lane, with signs or markings showing who may use it
• CA no-stopping shoulder
• DA railway approach

A school zone sign has only a 30 km/h speed tab below it, with no other times shown. When does that lower limit normally apply?

• AFrom 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on school days
• BOnly when a crossing guard is present
• CEvery day from dawn to dusk
• DOnly during the morning school start time

What is the usual rule for a posted playground zone speed of 30 km/h in B.C.?

• AIt applies only on school days
• BIt applies every day from dawn to dusk
• CIt applies only when children are on the roadway
• DIt applies only when a flashing light is active

Orange construction signs and directions from traffic-control people mean you should:

• ATreat them as optional if workers are not visible
• BObey the posted instructions and travel within the posted speed
• CFollow them only during daylight
• DIgnore them if your GPS route says the lane is open

At a railway crossing with a gate down, when may you proceed?

• AWhen you can no longer hear a train
• BAs soon as the train has passed your lane
• COnly after the gate is fully raised and it is safe
• DAfter waiting exactly 10 seconds

A bicycle lane is marked beside your lane. Which action is allowed?

• ADriving in it to pass slow traffic
• BStopping in it briefly to answer a phone
• CCrossing it carefully where permitted to turn or enter a driveway
• DParking in it if no cyclist is nearby

Two vehicles reach an uncontrolled intersection at about the same time. Which driver must yield?

• AThe driver on the left must yield to the driver on the right
• BThe driver on the right must always yield
• CThe driver going faster has priority
• DThe driver in the larger vehicle goes first

At a four-way stop, which vehicle should usually go first?

• AThe first vehicle that arrived and came to a complete stop
• BThe vehicle turning left
• CThe vehicle closest to the centre line
• DThe vehicle with more passengers

You are stopped at a two-way stop and cross traffic has no stop sign. What should you do?

• AGo because you stopped first
• BWait for a safe gap in the through traffic before proceeding
• CEnter halfway to force traffic to slow
• DWave cross traffic to stop for you

When making a left turn on a regular green light, what is your main right-of-way duty?

• AYield to oncoming traffic and pedestrians before turning
• BAssume oncoming traffic will stop for you
• CTurn into any lane you prefer
• DWait until the signal turns red, then turn

Why does ICBC tell drivers to identify a point of no return when approaching a stale green light?

• ATo decide where they can no longer stop safely if the light changes
• BTo know where to accelerate above the speed limit
• CTo mark where pedestrians must yield to vehicles
• DTo choose where to change lanes inside the intersection

Traffic lights at an intersection go out or all four lights begin flashing. What should drivers do?

• ATreat the intersection like a four-way stop
• BAssume the busiest road has priority
• CContinue at the posted speed
• DWait until police arrive before any vehicle moves

You face a yield sign before entering a through road. What is the safest correct response?

• AStop only if the through-road vehicle is a truck
• BSlow down, stop if necessary, and wait for a safe gap
• CMerge immediately because through traffic must make room
• DStop for exactly five seconds, then proceed

When turning right at a standard intersection, what lane should you normally enter on the cross street?

• AThe left lane, to avoid parked vehicles
• BThe right lane of the cross street
• CAny lane if you signal early
• DThe lane chosen by the driver behind you

Which action is correct when entering a roundabout?

• AStop inside the roundabout to choose your exit
• BYield to pedestrians before the roundabout and to traffic already in it
• CChange lanes inside the roundabout to get a better view
• DDrive clockwise around the central island

At an unsigned residential traffic circle, another vehicle reaches the circle at the same time from your right. What should you do?

• AEnter first because traffic circles are always first-come, first-served
• BYield to the vehicle on your right
• CDrive around the circle clockwise to avoid the other vehicle
• DStop in the circle and wave the other driver through

When pulling out of a driveway, alley or parking lot onto a road, what should you do first?

• AStop before the sidewalk or pedestrian area, then yield to road traffic
• BDrive to the curb line without stopping
• CHonk and expect pedestrians to move aside
• DEnter the road because exiting traffic has priority

You need to enter or leave an HOV lane that you are allowed to use. Where should you do it?

• AOnly where a police officer is standing
• BWhere broken lines show an entry or exit point and it is safe
• CAcross any thick solid line if traffic is slow
• DOnly at traffic lights

Which U-turn would be illegal under ICBC's rules?

• AA safe U-turn on a quiet road where no sign prohibits it
• BA U-turn at an intersection controlled by traffic lights
• CDriving around a block instead of turning around
• DA two-point turn where there is no other traffic nearby

When is passing on the right generally allowed?

• AOn any shoulder if the lane ahead is slow
• BOn a roadway with two or more lanes, or when the driver ahead is turning left, if it is s…
• CAny time you are below the speed limit
• DOnly in school zones

Your lane ends ahead and you need to merge. What should you do?

• AAdjust speed within the limit and wait for a safe gap
• BForce nearby drivers to brake because your lane is ending
• CStop in the lane until every vehicle passes
• DUse the shoulder until you find a gap

How far ahead should you scan in city driving according to ICBC's see-think-do guidance?

• AAt least 12 seconds ahead
• BOnly to the bumper of the vehicle in front
• COnly as far as the next lane line
• DAt least 60 seconds ahead at all times

How often should you complete a full observation cycle of looking ahead, to the sides, in mirrors and then ahead again?

• AOnly when changing lanes
• BEvery five to eight seconds
• COnce every minute
• DOnly when another driver honks

Before changing lanes, pulling away from the curb or turning where a cyclist could be beside you, what check is essential?

• AA shoulder check toward the side you will move
• BA glance only at the speedometer
• CA quick wave through the rear window
• DA check of the fuel gauge

Before backing up, what observation should you make?

• AA 360-degree vision check around the vehicle
• BOnly a mirror check on the left side
• COnly a look through the windshield
• DNo check if you have a backup camera

You are approaching a sharp curve with poor sight distance and another driver starts passing you over a double solid yellow line. What is the safest ICBC-style risk response?

• ASpeed up so the driver cannot pass
• BHold your speed and ignore it because the other driver is at fault
• CAssess the risk, slow down if needed and create space for the unsafe pass
• DMove left to block the driver

In good weather and road conditions, what minimum following distance does ICBC recommend?

• AAt least two seconds
• BAt least half a second
• CExactly one car length at any speed
• DOnly enough space to see the licence plate ahead

When should you increase following distance to at least four seconds?

• AIn bad weather or on uneven or slippery roads
• BOnly when driving a brand-new vehicle
• COnly when the vehicle behind you is far away
• DOnly on dry residential streets

When passing a cyclist, how much side space should you allow?

• AAs little as possible to stay in your lane
• BAt least one metre, and more at higher speeds or in poor conditions
• COnly the width of your mirror
• DNo extra space if the cyclist is in a bike lane

You are following a large truck. What is a good sign that you are out of its rear blind spot?

• AYou can see both of the truck's side mirrors
• BYou are close enough to read the small print on the trailer
• CYou can see only one brake light
• DYou are directly behind the truck's centre line

Which statement about speed is most consistent with ICBC's safe-driving guidance?

• AThe safest speed is always the slowest possible speed
• BDrive at a speed appropriate for conditions, within the limit and with the flow when safe
• CDriving exactly the limit is always safe regardless of weather
• DYou may exceed the limit briefly when passing

Which driving action requires signalling under ICBC guidance?

• AChanging lanes
• BKeeping straight in the same lane
• CStopping only because traffic stopped ahead
• DLooking in the rear-view mirror

When is a light tap on the horn appropriate?

• AWhen it helps alert another road user and may prevent a crash
• BWhenever another driver is slower than you want
• CTo pressure pedestrians to hurry across
• DEvery time you pass a cyclist

A driver behind you is following too closely on a busy road. What is a good defensive response?

• ABrake suddenly to teach the driver to back off
• BIncrease your space in front and, when safe, let the driver pass
• CSpeed far above the limit to create distance
• DTurn on hazard lights and stop in the lane