This free ICBC knowledge practice test has just been updated for 2020 and is designed to prepare you for the written portion of the BC driving test. It is based on the official Driver’s Handbook and will quiz you on BC road signs and rules, driving and parking regulations and techniques, vehicle licensing and registration information in British Columbia. Each of the 50 questions will provide 4 options to choose from. Take your time and rule out those unlikely ones: stick to the choice that seems to be the best and most logical way to answer the question. Should you make a mistake, the system will immediately prompt you the correct answer – before you move on to the next question. You will only be allowed to make 10 mistakes to pass this practice test, but you can always start it over to do even better next time. And remember to use our helpful hints if the right choice does not want to come easily!
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Question 1 of 55
1. Question
In the Class 7 learners licence category, the learner needs to pass:
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Three types of tests are required.
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Question 2 of 55
2. Question
Most moving trains have a stopping distance of:
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Not more than two and half kilometers.
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Question 3 of 55
3. Question
Which of the following are the most vulnerable road users?
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Those who don’t have external protection.
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Question 4 of 55
4. Question
What does the sign below indicate?
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Vehicles are allowed in the indicated directions.
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Question 5 of 55
5. Question
What is lane tracking?
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Refers to staying in the appropriate lane.
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Question 6 of 55
6. Question
What happens if the ignition switch turns to the locked position while the vehicle is still in motion?
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Vehicle control is lost.
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Question 7 of 55
7. Question
Drivers should follow the “twelve seconds rule” while driving. This rule requires drivers to:
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This rule defines a safe observable distance on the road.
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Question 8 of 55
8. Question
What does the following traffic sign mean?
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Do not take turns.
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Question 9 of 55
9. Question
A street that is closed at one end with a round space for the vehicles turning is known as:
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Rounded area for turning.
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Question 10 of 55
10. Question
Which of the following car seats must be used for a new-born?
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Question 11 of 55
11. Question
A safe and competent driver relies on which of the following strategies?
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Scan for hazards and then carry out manoeuvres.
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Question 12 of 55
12. Question
What is the optimum distance when following a large vehicle?
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Just under four seconds.
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Question 13 of 55
13. Question
Which of the following should be used instead of head lights in very foggy conditions?
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Look for the key word “foggy.”
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Question 14 of 55
14. Question
Heavy rain results in which of the following dangerous driving conditions?
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Road can be slippery.
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Question 15 of 55
15. Question
What should you do if you are feeling impaired after taking drugs or medications?
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Avoid driving.
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Question 16 of 55
16. Question
A learner driver must
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There are certain conditions for learner drivers.
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Question 17 of 55
17. Question
If a driver hears or sees a train approaching at the crossing, he/she must do the following:
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Avoid crossing.
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Question 18 of 55
18. Question
During day time, drivers can avoid the glare and shadow while driving by:
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Sunglasses can reduce the glare.
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Question 19 of 55
19. Question
What does the following sign mean?
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Accident prone area under certain conditions
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Question 20 of 55
20. Question
If a driver gets 17 demerit points, he/she would need to pay a penalty of
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Question 21 of 55
21. Question
What does the following traffic sign mean?
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Question 22 of 55
22. Question
What should the drivers do when an unexpected hazard occurs while driving?
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Question 23 of 55
23. Question
When driving on a slippery surface, which of the following actions should be taken?
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Question 24 of 55
24. Question
Which of the following rules must be followed when drivers wish to use a traffic circle?
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Question 25 of 55
25. Question
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Question 26 of 55
26. Question
What does the illuminated road marking indicate to the driver?
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Question 27 of 55
27. Question
Which one of the following is not a poor road condition for driving?
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Question 28 of 55
28. Question
What is the ideal hand position on the steering wheel?
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Question 29 of 55
29. Question
If drivers cannot see ahead while driving due to a hill or a curve, this is known as:
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Look for the option referring to obstructed vision.
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Question 30 of 55
30. Question
What does the following sign mean?
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Heavy vehicles are not allowed.
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Question 31 of 55
31. Question
What should be done immediately when a vehicle catches fire?
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Evacuate the car.
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Question 32 of 55
32. Question
Which of the following have poor peripheral vision on the road?
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Cyclists.
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Question 33 of 55
33. Question
Which of the following statements about the blind spots is/are true?
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Do not rely on the back-up camera!
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Question 34 of 55
34. Question
You see a HOV lane with this sign. Can you drive a regular passenger car here?
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High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lanes are designed to increase traffic flow and encourage car pooling.
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Question 35 of 55
35. Question
Which of the following are two strategies for handling emergency driving situations?
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Stopping and loosing grip on the road.
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Question 36 of 55
36. Question
To operate vehicles equipped with air brakes on a highway, the driver must:
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Air brake certificate is required.
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Question 37 of 55
37. Question
Which of the following is a true statement regarding cell phone usage while driving?
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Hand-held phone can be used in emergencies.
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Question 38 of 55
38. Question
Which of the following areas has an increased risk of collisions?
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Intersection with no signals.
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Question 39 of 55
39. Question
A driver behind a fire truck must follow at a distance of:
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Greater than 100 meters.
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Question 40 of 55
40. Question
What could happen when a driver is passing a big truck?
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The large truck creates a low pressure area.
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Question 41 of 55
41. Question
Which of the following indicates that the school bus ahead is preparing to stop?
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The school bus driver will turn on alternating flashing amber lights when preparing to stop.
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Question 42 of 55
42. Question
What kind of gas can accumulate inside the vehicle if there is a leak in the exhaust system?
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This is a highly dangerous gas.
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Question 43 of 55
43. Question
What happens when two road users try to move into the same space at the same time?
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Results in conflict.
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Question 44 of 55
44. Question
Where should you take lessons to prepare for Class 7 and Class 5 road tests?
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Instructional training is required for the road test.
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Question 45 of 55
45. Question
All of the following are required for the learner’s licence at the drivers licensing office EXCEPT:
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You must use the Manual to prepare for your knowledge test, but you can’t bring it with you to the test.
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Question 46 of 55
46. Question
Following too closely behind another vehicle is known as
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If you don’t know it, look it up in the book!
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Question 47 of 55
47. Question
When another driver starts acting aggressively behind the wheel, you should not:
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Don’t retaliate.
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Question 48 of 55
48. Question
What immediate problem could arise for vehicles at intersections?
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People walking on the road.
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Question 49 of 55
49. Question
A “winding road ahead” sign indicates that there will be three or more curves ahead, and they will occur in rapid succession (Ch. 3, Signs, Signals, and Road Markings, BC Learn to Drive Smart Manual).
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Question 50 of 55
50. Question
Which of the following is true about a truck’s blind spots?
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Question 51 of 55
51. Question
How many children are injured in BC every year, due to motor vehicle accidents?
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Unfortunately, it’s over 1,000.
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Question 52 of 55
52. Question
According to ICBC statistics, the percentage of BC crashes that take place at intersections is
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More than 50.
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Question 53 of 55
53. Question
This image shows the
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It controls a light.
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Question 54 of 55
54. Question
Which of the following allows the driver to see to the sides of the vehicle?
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Question 55 of 55
55. Question
Marijuana may cause all of the following effects on the driver EXCEPT:
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Using marijuana does not improve driving skills.