ICBC Knowledge Practice Test 3

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What is the maximum allowable distance from the curb while parallel parking?

30 cm

5 cm

50 cm

10 cm

What actions must you take when entering a highway from a private road or driveway?

Enter or cross the highway as quickly as possible

Sound the horn and proceed with caution

Give a hand signal then assume right-of -way

Yield right-of-way to all vehicles approaching on the highway

When are you permitted to enter a bike lane?

When there is a broken white line or whenever you are turning in or out of a driveway

When you carry a permit allowing travel in this lane

At no time

When you want to park in that lane

When is it appropriate to utilize your low beam headlights during nighttime driving?

Another driver dims his lights

Blinded by the headlights of an approaching vehicle

Meeting or following another vehicle

Approaching an intersection

What options are available to someone whose license has been suspended?

Operate a motor vehicle to and from work

Operate a motor vehicle in a case of extreme emergency

Operate a motor vehicle when accompanied by a licensed driver

Not operate a motor vehicle under any conditions

What are the three factors that influence stopping distance?

Rain, snow and fog

Perception time, reaction time and braking time

Rain, snow and road conditions

Brakes, road and tire conditions

When are you required to activate your headlights?

Between dusk and dawn and any other time you cannot see clearly for a distance of 150m

From 30 minutes after sunset until 30 minutes before sunrise or if visibility is reduced to less than 150 metres

Between 8PM and 6AM

Between sunset and sunrise

What action should you take at an intersection on a main road when traffic is congested?

Keep as close as possible to the car ahead

Proceed slowly into the intersection until the traffic ahead moves on

Sound your horn to warn cars ahead to move on

Stop before entering the intersection and wait until traffic ahead moves on

During what time frame are you permitted to drive with a learner's license?

5 a.m. and 2 a.m.

Midnight and 5 a.m.

5 a.m. and midnight.

1 a.m. and midnight.

10.

What is the importance of wearing a seat belt in the event of a collision?

Make no difference to your chance of being injured or killed

Make it more difficult for emergency services to help you

Decrease your chance of being injured or killed

Increase your chance of being injured or killed

11.

Under what circumstances is it permissible to overtake a vehicle on the right side?

Is permitted providing it is possible to do so by driving on the shoulder of the road

Is permitted on any street or highway

Is permitted when the street or highway has two or more lanes for traffic in the direction you are traveling

Is not permitted under any circumstance

12.

Why is driving at the maximum speed after dusk more hazardous than driving at the maximum speed during the daytime?

The roadways are more apt to be slippery at night

Some drivers unlawfully drive with parking lights only

You cannot see as far ahead, even with headlights

Your reaction time is slower at night

13.

What does a broken line on the left side of your lane signify?

Pass at any time

Pass only during daylight hours

Never pass

You may pass if the way is clear

14.

What is the minimum distance you must maintain from an emergency vehicle with its siren or lights activated?

25 metres

150 metres

350 metres

50 metres

15.

What signifies the signal for decelerating or coming to a stop?

Arm out and down

Arm out and up

Arm straight out the window

Circle motion

16.

What is the primary consideration before opting to make a U-turn?

The turning radius of your vehicle

The weather conditions

The height of the curb

The traffic regulations

17.

At what distance should you lower your high beams when approaching another vehicle?

100 metres

500 metres

150 metres

60 metres

18.

What are the potential consequences of refusing to undergo a blood alcohol screening test after being pulled over?

Your license can be suspended and you can face criminal charges

You have the option to going to the police station and taking a breathalyzer test

You have 24hrs to attend for a test

You get a warning that will go on your driving record

19.

What is the duration of the vehicle impoundment by police if you're caught driving without a license?

15 days

3 days

1 day

7 days

20.

If two vehicles arrive at an intersection simultaneously with no signage, who should be given the right-of-way?

The vehicle moving faster

The vehicle approaching from the left

The vehicle approaching from the right

Neither vehicle

21.

What is the required timeframe for reporting an accident to the police?

Immediately

Within 48 hours

Within 72 hours

Within 24 hours

22.

What are the restrictions regarding the use of communication devices for individuals in the B.C. Graduated Licensing Program?

On multilane highways

True

False

At night

23.

What action should you take if an approaching vehicle has its high beams activated while you're driving at night?

Look up and beyond and slightly to the right of the oncoming lights

Look at the headlights of the approaching vehicle

Open and shut your eyes rapidly

Turn your lights on high beam

24.

What precaution should you ensure before reversing?

Reverse immediately the path is clear in all your mirrors

Indicate and back up

Perform a 360° vision check

Walk around the back of your vehicle to check that your path is clear, and then backup

25.

What action should you take if you observe a vehicle stopped at a crosswalk to allow a pedestrian to cross?

Do not pass any vehicle within 30 metres of a pedestrian crosswalk

Sound the horn to tell the driver of the stopped car to drive on

Pass the stopped car to the right

Pass the stopped car on the left

26.

What factors contribute to hydroplaning?

Your tires riding on top of the water

Ice on roadway

Over-inflated tires

Flat tires

27.

What action should you maintain unless intending to turn left or overtake another vehicle?

Always keep well to the left

Keep to the right of the road or in the right-hand lane on multi-lane roads

Drive on the shoulder of the highway

Drive in the centre of the roadway

28.

What is the maximum allowable distance from the curb while parallel parking?

30 cm

5 cm

50 cm

10 cm

29.

What actions are necessary when approaching a yield sign while driving?

Stop, and then enter traffic slowly

Speed up and force your way into traffic

Stop, and then enter traffic quickly

Slow down, stop if necessary and go only when the way is clear

30.

What action should you take if you're approaching a traffic light and it changes from green to amber?

Continue through the intersection without slowing or stopping

Stop. If stop cannot be made safely proceed with caution

Sound your horn to warn pedestrians and other drivers that you do not intend to stop

Speed up to clear the intersection as quickly as possible

Time’s up

Boost your exam readiness with ICBC Knowledge Practice Test – Traffic Rules Test 3, a free quiz designed to help you master British Columbia’s essential road rules. This section covers traffic signals, lane discipline, emergency vehicle rules, school zone laws, safe passing, and hazard awareness, all based on ICBC’s official Learn to Drive Smart guide.

This quiz is part of the complete ICBC Knowledge Test study series. If you haven’t taken them yet, start with
Traffic Rules Test 1 and
Traffic Rules Test 2, then continue with
Traffic Rules Test 4.

For road signs, improve your skills with:

ICBC Sign Test 1
ICBC Sign Test 2

All questions come from the latest ICBC handbook. You can review the official ICBC Learn to Drive Smart Guide on the Government of British Columbia website for full reference.

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