BC ICBC Knowledge Practice Test 2026: Practice test 2

1. Question 1 of 25

   Which is a warning sign that you are too tired to drive?

   • AYawning and drifting out of your lane
   • BChecking your mirrors very often
   • CNoticing every sign along the road
   • DFeeling a little hungry or thirsty
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   Answer: A. Yawning and drifting out of your lane

   Frequent yawning, heavy eyes, missing signs or lights and drifting from your lane mean you need to stop and rest.

2. Question 2 of 25

   In winter, the road ahead looks shiny and black instead of grey-white. What should you suspect?

   • AA dry road
   • BA road that has been salted and is safe
   • CBlack ice
   • DFresh pavement with good grip
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   Answer: C. Black ice

   Black ice is a thin layer of clear ice that is hard to see. Be suspicious of black, shiny asphalt in cold weather.

3. Question 3 of 25

   Your brakes suddenly stop working. What should you try first?

   • ATurn off the engine
   • BOpen your door
   • CPump the brake pedal
   • DShift into reverse
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   Answer: C. Pump the brake pedal

   Pumping the pedal may build up brake pressure again. If that fails, apply the parking brake gently while holding the release button.

4. Question 4 of 25

   In Ontario, what must you do at a pedestrian crossover with this sign when someone is crossing?

   • AStop and wait until the pedestrian has crossed the whole road
   • BGo once the person has passed your half of the road
   • CSlow down and drive around the person
   • DStop only if a crossing guard is there
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   Answer: A. Stop and wait until the pedestrian has crossed the whole road

   At a pedestrian crossover, drivers and cyclists must stop and yield. Wait until the person has completely crossed the road.

5. Question 5 of 25

   What does this sign mean?

   • ARoad work is ahead; slow down and watch for workers
   • BA gravel pit is ahead
   • CFarm workers ahead
   • DThe road is closed
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   Answer: A. Road work is ahead; slow down and watch for workers

   Use extra caution in construction zones and expect a lower speed limit.

6. Question 6 of 25

   Your car (2) has come down the on-ramp (1) into the acceleration lane. What should you do to merge into the gap (3)?

   • AStop at the end of the lane and wait for a big gap
   • BSpeed up to match traffic, signal and merge into the gap
   • CDrive slowly and wait until someone lets you in
   • DMerge right away, even at a much lower speed
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   Answer: B. Speed up to match traffic, signal and merge into the gap

   Use the acceleration lane to reach the speed of highway traffic, then signal and merge smoothly into a gap.

7. Question 7 of 25

   You park facing uphill on a road with no curb. Which way should you turn your front wheels?

   • AStraight ahead
   • BIt does not matter
   • CSharply to the right, toward the edge of the road
   • DTo the left, toward the centre of the road
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   Answer: C. Sharply to the right, toward the edge of the road

   With no curb, turn the wheels sharply right so the car rolls off the road, not into traffic, if it moves.

8. Question 8 of 25

   You are about to turn right, and a cyclist is riding beside you on your right. What should you do?

   • ACheck your blind spot and let the cyclist go first
   • BTurn in front of the cyclist before they reach you
   • CSpeed up to get ahead of the cyclist, then turn
   • DHonk so the cyclist knows to stop for you
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   Answer: A. Check your blind spot and let the cyclist go first

   Before a right turn, check your right blind spot and let cyclists and other small vehicles go through the intersection first.

9. Question 9 of 25

   A snowplow is clearing the road ahead of you. What should you do?

   • AStay well back and give it plenty of room
   • BFollow close so you drive on the cleared road
   • CDrive close beside its right side
   • DPass between two plows working side by side
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   Answer: A. Stay well back and give it plenty of room

   Snowplows stop and turn often, and their blades can reach into the next lane. Never pass between plows working side by side.

10. Question 10 of 25

    What does this sign mean?

    • AThe road turns right ahead
    • BFollow the detour route because the normal route is closed
    • COne-way road to the right
    • DA truck route begins
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    Answer: B. Follow the detour route because the normal route is closed

    Follow the detour markers until you are back on your regular route.

11. Question 11 of 25

    Your car starts to hydroplane on a wet road. What should you do?

    • AEase off the gas and steer straight; do not brake hard
    • BTurn the wheel sharply toward the shoulder
    • CSpeed up to get through the water quickly
    • DBrake hard until the car stops
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    Answer: A. Ease off the gas and steer straight; do not brake hard

    When tires ride up on water, ease off the accelerator and steer straight until they grip again. Braking can make you skid.

12. Question 12 of 25

    Cars 1 and 2 are both using the centre lane in this diagram. What is this lane for?

    • APassing slower vehicles in either direction
    • BLeft turns by drivers going in either direction
    • CShort-term parking and loading
    • DBuses, taxis and emergency vehicles only
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    Answer: B. Left turns by drivers going in either direction

    A two-way left-turn lane is shared by drivers from both directions who are waiting to turn left. It is not for passing.

13. Question 13 of 25

    The headlights of an oncoming car are blinding you. Where should you look?

    • AStraight into the headlights so you can judge them
    • BDown at your dashboard until the car passes
    • CAt the centre line, to keep away from the car
    • DAhead and slightly to the right edge of your lane
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    Answer: D. Ahead and slightly to the right edge of your lane

    Look up, beyond and slightly to the right of the oncoming lights. This keeps you in your lane without being blinded.

14. Question 14 of 25

    What does this sign mean?

    • ACrossroads ahead
    • BThe divided highway ends
    • CA narrow bridge is ahead
    • DA divided highway begins; keep to the right of the median
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    Answer: D. A divided highway begins; keep to the right of the median

    A median will separate the two directions of traffic. Keep right.

15. Question 15 of 25

    What does this sign mean?

    • AA wheelchair crossing is ahead
    • BParking only for vehicles with a valid accessible parking permit
    • CHospital staff parking
    • DA loading zone
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    Answer: B. Parking only for vehicles with a valid accessible parking permit

    Only vehicles showing a valid accessible parking permit may park here.

16. Question 16 of 25

    What does this sign mean?

    • ANeighbourhood watch area; no parking
    • BA school is closed for the day
    • CNo through traffic is allowed
    • DTraffic fines are higher in this zone, so take extra care
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    Answer: D. Traffic fines are higher in this zone, so take extra care

    In Ontario, community safety zones are areas with a known risk to pedestrians. Fines for traffic offences are higher there.

17. Question 17 of 25

    What does this sign mean?

    • ARoad closed to trucks
    • BStop, then enter
    • COne-way road ahead
    • DDo not enter this road
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    Answer: D. Do not enter this road

    This sign is posted where entering would put you against traffic. Do not drive in.

18. Question 18 of 25

    What does this sign mean?

    • AA hospital zone begins
    • BA playground is ahead
    • CA pedestrian crossover is ahead
    • DYou are entering a school zone; slow down and watch for children
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    Answer: D. You are entering a school zone; slow down and watch for children

    The five-sided fluorescent yellow-green sign marks a school zone. Slow down and watch for children.

19. Question 19 of 25

    Past this sign, a school bus is stopped with red lights flashing on a two-lane road with no median. What must you do?

    • AStop, whether you are behind the bus or coming toward it
    • BPass slowly on the left
    • CStop only if you are behind the bus
    • DHonk and drive past carefully
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    Answer: A. Stop, whether you are behind the bus or coming toward it

    On a road without a median, traffic from both directions must stop until the bus moves or its lights stop flashing.

20. Question 20 of 25

    This sign has no words. What does it mean?

    • AYield: let traffic and pedestrians go first, and stop if needed
    • BRoad narrows ahead
    • CStop every time
    • DRailway crossing ahead
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    Answer: A. Yield: let traffic and pedestrians go first, and stop if needed

    A triangle with a red border means yield. Slow down and let traffic in or near the intersection go first.

21. Question 21 of 25

    Cars A and B reach this intersection, which has no signs or signals, at the same time. Which car must yield?

    • AWhichever car is going slower
    • BCar A
    • CNeither car; both may go
    • DCar B
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    Answer: B. Car A

    At an uncontrolled intersection, when two vehicles arrive at the same time, the vehicle approaching from the right has the right-of-way. Car B is on car A's right, so car A yields.

22. Question 22 of 25

    What is the minimum fine for refusing a police demand for a breath, blood or saliva sample (first offence)?

    • A$200
    • B$2,000
    • CThere is no fine
    • D$500
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    Answer: B. $2,000

    Refusing a lawful demand is a criminal offence. The minimum fine for a first offence is $2,000, higher than for most first impaired-driving offences.

23. Question 23 of 25

    What does this sign mean?

    • ASlippery road ahead
    • BA single gentle curve is ahead
    • CLanes shift ahead
    • DA winding road with several curves is ahead
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    Answer: D. A winding road with several curves is ahead

    Slow down and stay in your lane through the curves.

24. Question 24 of 25

    Under the Criminal Code, what level of THC (from cannabis) in the blood within two hours of driving is the more serious offence?

    • A1 ng or more per mL of blood
    • B10 ng or more per mL of blood
    • C20 ng or more per mL of blood
    • D5 ng or more per mL of blood
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    Answer: D. 5 ng or more per mL of blood

    Having 5 ng or more of THC per mL of blood is the more serious offence; 2 ng to under 5 ng is a less serious offence.

25. Question 25 of 25

    A yellow arrow appears after the left green arrow. What does it mean?

    • ADo not start the turn; stop if you safely can
    • BOncoming traffic must now stop for you
    • CSpeed up and turn before the light changes
    • DYou may still start your turn if you hurry
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    Answer: A. Do not start the turn; stop if you safely can

    The yellow arrow warns that the protected turn is ending. Do not start a turn; if you are already turning, finish with caution.

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