BC ICBC Knowledge Practice Test 2026: Practice test 4

1. Question 1 of 25

   What does this sign mean?

   • ANo left turns
   • BTwo lanes must turn left
   • CThe centre lane is only for left turns by traffic from both directions
   • DThe centre lane is for passing
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   Answer: C. The centre lane is only for left turns by traffic from both directions

   Use the shared centre lane only to turn left. Do not use it for passing.

2. Question 2 of 25

   What does this sign mean?

   • AThe road ends at the water
   • BA narrow bridge is ahead
   • CThe bridge ahead is closed
   • DA lift bridge is ahead
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   Answer: B. A narrow bridge is ahead

   There is less room on the bridge. Slow down and watch for oncoming traffic.

3. Question 3 of 25

   What does this sign mean?

   • AA steep hill is ahead; you may need to use a lower gear
   • BTrucks are entering the road
   • CA truck stop is ahead
   • DA runaway truck lane is closed
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   Answer: A. A steep hill is ahead; you may need to use a lower gear

   Slow down before the hill. A lower gear helps control your speed without overheating the brakes.

4. Question 4 of 25

   Car 3 wants to pass a slower car. In which part of this road may it pass?

   • APart 1, where the centre line is double solid yellow
   • BIn neither part
   • CIn either part
   • DPart 2, where the centre line is broken yellow
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   Answer: D. Part 2, where the centre line is broken yellow

   A broken line on your side means you may pass when the way is clear. A double solid line means no passing in either direction.

5. Question 5 of 25

   You are driving through a construction zone. What should you do?

   • AKeep your normal speed if no workers are visible
   • BFollow closely so traffic keeps moving
   • CChange lanes often to get through faster
   • DSlow down, obey signs and flaggers, expect sudden stops
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   Answer: D. Slow down, obey signs and flaggers, expect sudden stops

   Obey all signs and people directing traffic in work zones. Speed limits are often lower and traffic may stop suddenly.

6. Question 6 of 25

   When should you leave more space than usual behind the vehicle ahead?

   • AWhen the road is straight and flat
   • BOn a dry road in daylight
   • CWhen you are running late
   • DOn wet, snowy or icy roads
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   Answer: D. On wet, snowy or icy roads

   Leave extra following distance in bad weather, on slippery roads, behind motorcycles and large trucks, and when carrying a heavy load.

7. Question 7 of 25

   How should you pass a cyclist?

   • APass on their right side, between them and the curb
   • BChange lanes, or leave as much space as you safely can
   • CHonk loudly as you go by so they move over
   • DPass close so you spend less time beside them
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   Answer: B. Change lanes, or leave as much space as you safely can

   Give cyclists plenty of room. Change lanes to pass if you can, and never squeeze past in the same lane.

8. Question 8 of 25

   Why should you not pass when you are near the top of a hill or on a curve?

   • APassing is only allowed going downhill
   • BTrucks have the right-of-way there
   • CYou cannot see oncoming traffic
   • DYour engine has less power there
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   Answer: C. You cannot see oncoming traffic

   Do not pass where a hill or curve blocks your view of oncoming traffic.

9. Question 9 of 25

   What does this sign mean?

   • ADead end ahead
   • BYou may not go straight through the intersection
   • CThe road ahead is one-way
   • DKeep moving; do not stop
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   Answer: B. You may not go straight through the intersection

   You must turn left or right at this intersection if those turns are allowed.

10. Question 10 of 25

    Where is the safest place for children under 13 to ride?

    • AIn the back seat
    • BIn the front passenger seat
    • CIn the cargo area
    • DOn an adult's lap
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    Answer: A. In the back seat

    Children 12 and under are safest in the back seat, away from front airbags.

11. Question 11 of 25

    A motorcycle coming toward you has its turn signal on. Why should you wait before turning left in front of it?

    • AIts signal may not have shut off; the rider may not turn
    • BA motorcycle signal means the rider is stopping
    • CMotorcycles always have the right-of-way
    • DMotorcycles cannot slow down quickly
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    Answer: A. Its signal may not have shut off; the rider may not turn

    Many motorcycle signals do not cancel on their own. Make sure the rider is really turning before you turn in front of them.

12. Question 12 of 25

    On Canadian regulatory signs, what does a green circle mean?

    • AThe activity shown is not allowed
    • BThere is a hazard ahead
    • CThe area is under construction
    • DThe activity shown is allowed
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    Answer: D. The activity shown is allowed

    A green circle means an activity is permitted. A red circle with a line through it means it is not.

13. Question 13 of 25

    What kind of information do blue signs like this one usually give?

    • AServices and facilities, such as hospitals
    • BWarnings about hazards
    • CRules you must obey
    • DRoad work zones
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    Answer: A. Services and facilities, such as hospitals

    Blue signs point to services and facilities for drivers.

14. Question 14 of 25

    Your car breaks down on a highway. What should you do?

    • ALeave the car in its lane and walk away
    • BTurn on your hazard lights and get off the road
    • CStop in your lane and fix the problem there
    • DWalk across the highway to get help
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    Answer: B. Turn on your hazard lights and get off the road

    At the first sign of trouble, turn on your hazard lights and get onto the shoulder. Never stop in a driving lane.

15. Question 15 of 25

    You are driving past a school or a playground. What should you do?

    • ASlow down and watch for children who may run into the road
    • BKeep your normal speed if the limit allows it
    • CHonk to warn the children
    • DDrive in the centre of the road
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    Answer: A. Slow down and watch for children who may run into the road

    Children may not understand traffic and can dart into the road. Slow down and expect the unexpected.

16. Question 16 of 25

    The red lights on the crossing sign (1) are flashing. What must your car (3) do?

    • AStop behind the stop line (2) and wait until it is safe
    • BCross quickly before the train gets to the road
    • CStop on the tracks so you can look both ways
    • DSlow down and cross if you cannot see a train
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    Answer: A. Stop behind the stop line (2) and wait until it is safe

    Flashing lights mean a train is coming. Stop at the stop line, back from the tracks, and wait until the lights stop and the way is clear.

17. Question 17 of 25

    You have parked on a street. What should you do before you open your door?

    • ACheck your mirrors and look back for cyclists
    • BOpen it halfway and wait to see if anyone comes
    • COpen it quickly so you can get out fast
    • DHonk first so people know you are getting out
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    Answer: A. Check your mirrors and look back for cyclists

    Look behind and check your mirrors and blind spot for cyclists before opening a door. Opening it with your far hand (the "Dutch reach") makes you turn and look.

18. Question 18 of 25

    Unless signs or markings say otherwise, where should your car be when you begin a right turn?

    • AIn the centre of the road, to see better
    • BAcross both lanes, to make more room
    • CIn the left lane, so you can swing wide
    • DClose to the right side of the road
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    Answer: D. Close to the right side of the road

    Begin and end a right turn close to the right side of the road, and finish in the right-hand lane of the new road.

19. Question 19 of 25

    You come upon a crash where someone is hurt. What should you do?

    • AGive the injured person something to drink
    • BDrive on, because it is not your crash
    • CMove the injured people into your car
    • DCall 911, warn traffic and stay with the injured
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    Answer: D. Call 911, warn traffic and stay with the injured

    Call for help, warn approaching traffic and stay with injured people. Do not move them unless there is a danger such as fire.

20. Question 20 of 25

    A driver holds the left arm straight out of the window. What does this hand signal mean?

    • AYou may pass on the left
    • BThe driver will stop or slow down
    • CThe driver will turn left
    • DThe driver will turn right
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    Answer: C. The driver will turn left

    A left arm held straight out is the hand signal for a left turn.

21. Question 21 of 25

    Your car stalls on a railway track. What should you do first?

    • AGet everyone out and away from the car right away
    • BTry to restart the engine several times
    • CStay in the car and phone for help
    • DTry to push the car off the track
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    Answer: A. Get everyone out and away from the car right away

    If you are trapped on a crossing, get everyone out and well away from the vehicle first. Then contact the authorities.

22. Question 22 of 25

    Which hand signal in the diagram means the driver will turn right?

    • ASignal 2
    • BSignal 3
    • CSignal 1
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    Answer: A. Signal 2

    Signal 2, the left arm bent upward at the elbow, means a right turn. Signal 1 (arm straight out) means a left turn, and signal 3 (arm bent down) means slowing or stopping.

23. Question 23 of 25

    What does this sign mean?

    • AA railway crossing is ahead
    • BA yield sign is ahead; be ready to slow down or stop
    • CNo passing
    • DMerge now
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    Answer: B. A yield sign is ahead; be ready to slow down or stop

    Get ready to yield to traffic at the sign ahead.

24. Question 24 of 25

    What does this sign mean?

    • ATraffic ahead travels in both directions on the same road
    • BTwo lanes go your way
    • CA passing lane is ahead
    • DA divided highway begins
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    Answer: A. Traffic ahead travels in both directions on the same road

    Oncoming traffic will share the road with you. Keep right.

25. Question 25 of 25

    What does "overdriving your headlights" mean?

    • ADriving at night with one headlight burned out
    • BUsing your high beams on city streets
    • CDriving too fast to stop within the distance you can see
    • DLeaving your headlights on after you park
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    Answer: C. Driving too fast to stop within the distance you can see

    If your stopping distance is longer than the distance you can see with your headlights, you are going too fast for the conditions.

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