BC ICBC Written Exam Prep
Practice Test

A. 30 km/h ✓

B. 40 km/h

C. 50 km/h

D. 60 km/h

Correct — A. School zones in British Columbia have a reduced speed limit of 30 km/h during school hours to protect children who may unexpectedly enter the roadway. This lower speed gives drivers more time to stop if a child steps into the street.

A. A pedestrian crosswalk ahead

B. A reserved lane for high-occupancy vehicles or cyclists ✓

C. A railway crossing ahead

D. A speed bump location

Correct — B. A white diamond symbol painted on the road surface marks a reserved lane, such as a high-occupancy vehicle (HOV) lane or a dedicated bicycle lane. Vehicles that do not meet the lane's requirements must not travel in it.

A. To allow vehicles to speed up before merging

B. To allow vehicles to slow down safely before exiting ✓

C. To provide an emergency stopping area

D. To separate opposing traffic

Correct — B. A deceleration lane allows drivers to reduce their speed gradually after leaving the main highway before reaching a junction or exit ramp. This keeps fast-moving highway traffic from being disrupted by slowing vehicles.

A. One second

B. Two seconds

C. Three seconds ✓

D. Four seconds

Correct — C. Drivers should maintain at least a three-second following distance behind a motorcycle, the same as for other vehicles. Motorcycles can stop more quickly than cars in some conditions, and extra space gives you time to react safely.

A. Stop at the end of the ramp and wait for a gap

B. Yield to highway traffic and merge at highway speed ✓

C. Use the shoulder to merge when safe

D. Honk to alert highway drivers of your entry

Correct — B. When merging onto a highway from an on-ramp, you must yield to vehicles already on the highway and accelerate to match highway speed before merging smoothly. Stopping at the end of the ramp is dangerous and disrupts traffic flow.

A. At least 15 metres

B. At least 30 metres ✓

C. At least 50 metres

D. At least 100 metres

Correct — B. BC law requires drivers to signal at least 30 metres before making a turn or lane change. This gives other road users sufficient time to anticipate your movement and react safely.

A. Brake hard to stop quickly

B. Ease off the accelerator and steer straight until traction returns ✓

C. Turn the steering wheel sharply to regain grip

D. Shift into a lower gear immediately

Correct — B. When hydroplaning, your tires lose contact with the road surface. The correct response is to gently ease off the accelerator and keep the steering wheel straight, allowing the tires to re-establish contact with the road as speed decreases.

A. Drive through quickly so the engine does not stall

B. Find an alternate route and avoid the flooded section entirely ✓

C. Drive through slowly in a low gear

D. Follow large trucks through, as they displace the water

Correct — B. The safest choice when encountering a flooded road is to turn around and find an alternate route. Even shallow water can be deeper than it appears, can sweep a vehicle off the road, and can hide debris or damage.