BC ICBC Knowledge Practice Test 2026: Practice test 6

1. Question 1 of 25

   What does this sign mean?

   • AParking is free here
   • BYou may not stop for any reason
   • CParking for permit holders only
   • DYou may not park here, but you may stop briefly to load or unload
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   Answer: D. You may not park here, but you may stop briefly to load or unload

   Under a no parking sign you may stop only long enough to load or unload passengers or goods.

2. Question 2 of 25

   Your car (1) faces a red light (2) where right turns on red are allowed. What must you do before turning right?

   • AStop completely, then let the pedestrian (3) and car 4 go first
   • BSlow down and turn ahead of the pedestrian
   • CSound your horn and turn
   • DTurn without stopping, because right turns are allowed
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   Answer: A. Stop completely, then let the pedestrian (3) and car 4 go first

   Where no sign forbids it, you may turn right on red only after a complete stop, and you must yield to pedestrians and other traffic.

3. Question 3 of 25

   Which way does traffic travel around a roundabout in Canada?

   • ACounter-clockwise, to the right of the centre island
   • BClockwise, to the left of the centre island
   • CStraight across the centre island
   • DEither way, depending on your exit
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   Answer: A. Counter-clockwise, to the right of the centre island

   Traffic moves counter-clockwise around the centre island in a roundabout.

4. Question 4 of 25

   Which headlights should you use in fog or blowing snow?

   • AParking lights only
   • BHigh beams
   • CLow beams
   • DNo lights, to cut glare
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   Answer: C. Low beams

   High beams reflect off fog and snow and make it harder to see. Use low beams, and fog lights if you have them.

5. Question 5 of 25

   A large truck ahead signals a right turn and swings to the left first. What should you do?

   • APull up beside it so you can turn together
   • BPass it quickly on the left before it turns
   • CPass it on the right while it swings left
   • DStay back; do not move into the space on its right
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   Answer: D. Stay back; do not move into the space on its right

   Trucks swing wide to make right turns. Do not move into the space beside them; wait until the truck has turned.

6. Question 6 of 25

   You are stuck in your car in a snowstorm. What should you do?

   • ARun the engine nonstop with all windows shut
   • BTurn off all lights and flashers to save power
   • CStay with your car and run the engine only now and then
   • DLeave the car and walk to find help
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   Answer: C. Stay with your car and run the engine only now and then

   Stay with your vehicle. Run the motor sparingly with a window slightly open to avoid carbon monoxide, and use your flashers.

7. Question 7 of 25

   What should you do when you see this sign?

   • ABrake hard to test the road
   • BSlow down when the road is wet and avoid sudden braking or steering
   • CSpeed up to get past the area
   • DDrive on the shoulder
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   Answer: B. Slow down when the road is wet and avoid sudden braking or steering

   Wet pavement can be slippery. Slow down, leave more space and brake and steer gently.

8. Question 8 of 25

   What is the minimum fine for a first impaired-driving conviction under the Criminal Code?

   • AThere is no minimum fine
   • B$500
   • C$100
   • D$1,000
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   Answer: D. $1,000

   A first conviction carries a minimum $1,000 fine, and the minimum goes up for higher blood alcohol levels.

9. Question 9 of 25

   How far should a driver sit from the steering wheel airbag?

   • AAt least 25 cm (wheel centre to breastbone)
   • BAt least 1 metre, with arms straight
   • CAs close as possible to see the road
   • DAbout 5 cm, so you can reach easily
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   Answer: A. At least 25 cm (wheel centre to breastbone)

   Transport Canada says sitting 25 cm from the driver airbag, measured from the centre of the wheel to your breastbone, gives a safe margin.

10. Question 10 of 25

    You need to stop quickly, and your car has ABS. How should you brake?

    • APress the pedal hard and hold it down
    • BPull up the parking brake
    • CPump the brakes quickly again and again
    • DBrake lightly and steer hard
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    Answer: A. Press the pedal hard and hold it down

    With ABS, press firmly and keep pressing; do not pump. The system stops the wheels from locking, and you may feel the pedal pulse.

11. Question 11 of 25

    A police officer directing traffic signals you to stop, but your traffic light is green. What should you do?

    • AGo, because the green light comes first
    • BGo if no cars are coming
    • CStop and follow the officer's directions
    • DTurn right to get around the officer
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    Answer: C. Stop and follow the officer's directions

    When police direct traffic, you must follow their directions, even if they are different from the signs or lights.

12. Question 12 of 25

    Where is ice most likely to form first?

    • AOn bridges, overpasses and shaded spots
    • BOn sunny, open stretches of road
    • CIn the middle of busy city roads
    • DInside long tunnels
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    Answer: A. On bridges, overpasses and shaded spots

    Bridges, overpasses and shaded spots freeze before the rest of the road.

13. Question 13 of 25

    Where should you never put a rear-facing child car seat?

    • ABehind the driver
    • BIn the middle of the back seat
    • CIn front of an active airbag
    • DIn the back seat
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    Answer: C. In front of an active airbag

    A deploying airbag can seriously injure a baby in a rear-facing seat. Put the seat in the back.

14. Question 14 of 25

    There is a single solid yellow line to the left of your lane. What does it mean?

    • AYou must turn left soon
    • BYou may pass when the way is clear
    • CIt is unsafe to pass
    • DThe lane is for buses only
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    Answer: C. It is unsafe to pass

    A solid line to the left of your lane means it is unsafe to pass.

15. Question 15 of 25

    What should you do before you get out of your parked car?

    • ALeave the car in neutral so it can be moved
    • BLeave a child inside with the windows rolled up
    • CSet the parking brake, shift to park, turn off the engine
    • DLeave the engine running if you will be quick
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    Answer: C. Set the parking brake, shift to park, turn off the engine

    Secure the car with the parking brake and park gear, turn off the engine and lights, take the key and lock it. Never leave children or pets inside.

16. Question 16 of 25

    When are wild animals most likely to be on the road?

    • AOnly in winter
    • BOnly during rain
    • CAt noon
    • DFrom dusk to dawn
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    Answer: D. From dusk to dawn

    Watch for animals and animal crossing signs, especially from dusk to dawn. Look for eyes shining at the side of the road.

17. Question 17 of 25

    What does this sign mean?

    • AKeep right of the island
    • BDetour to the right
    • CTurn right only at the next road
    • DTraffic on this road moves only in the direction of the arrow
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    Answer: D. Traffic on this road moves only in the direction of the arrow

    You may drive only in the direction the arrow points.

18. Question 18 of 25

    On a road with two or more lanes in your direction, which lane should you normally use when you are not passing or turning left?

    • AAny lane, if you are under the limit
    • BThe right lane
    • CThe lane with the least traffic
    • DThe left lane
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    Answer: B. The right lane

    Keep to the right-hand lane unless you are passing or turning left, especially if you are slower than other traffic.

19. Question 19 of 25

    What does this sign mean?

    • AA divided highway begins
    • BA passing lane is ahead
    • CYour lane ends and you must exit
    • DTwo roads join ahead; drivers on both roads share the job of merging smoothly
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    Answer: D. Two roads join ahead; drivers on both roads share the job of merging smoothly

    Drivers on both roads are responsible for a smooth merge. Adjust your speed and leave space.

20. Question 20 of 25

    You come to a yield sign, and a car on the cross road is close to the intersection. What must you do?

    • ASpeed up to get ahead of it
    • BKeep your speed; the other car must slow down
    • CStop only if a police officer is present
    • DSlow down or stop and let that car go first
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    Answer: D. Slow down or stop and let that car go first

    A yield sign means you must let traffic in the intersection, or close to it, go first. Stop if you need to.

21. Question 21 of 25

    What does this sign mean?

    • AA hospital is ahead
    • BAn intersection with a highway is ahead
    • CA railway crossing is ahead
    • DDo not enter
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    Answer: C. A railway crossing is ahead

    Slow down, look and listen for trains, and be ready to stop at the crossing.

22. Question 22 of 25

    What do orange signs like this one tell you?

    • AA school is nearby
    • BThere are temporary conditions, such as construction or road work
    • CThere is a permanent hazard
    • DServices such as gas and food are nearby
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    Answer: B. There are temporary conditions, such as construction or road work

    Orange signs warn of temporary conditions, like construction zones and detours.

23. Question 23 of 25

    Your right wheels drop off the edge of the pavement onto the shoulder. What should you do?

    • ASpeed up and steer back onto the road
    • BBrake as hard as you can
    • CEase off the gas, then steer back once you have slowed
    • DJerk the wheel to get back on the road at once
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    Answer: C. Ease off the gas, then steer back once you have slowed

    Do not panic or brake hard. Slow down, then steer gently back onto the pavement when you have control.

24. Question 24 of 25

    What does this sign mean?

    • AA pedestrian crossover is ahead
    • BA school crossing guard is ahead
    • CA sports field is closed
    • DThere is a playground nearby; watch for children who may run onto the road
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    Answer: D. There is a playground nearby; watch for children who may run onto the road

    Children may run into the road without looking. Slow down and be ready to stop.

25. Question 25 of 25

    At an intersection with no signs or signals, another car arrived clearly before you. Who should go first?

    • AYou, if you are on its right
    • BWhichever car is going straight
    • CThe faster car
    • DThe car that arrived first
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    Answer: D. The car that arrived first

    At an uncontrolled intersection, yield to a vehicle that got there before you. The right-hand rule is for vehicles that arrive at the same time.

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