British Columbia Class 7L: Rules of the road

Question 1

A stop line is painted before a crosswalk. Where should you stop?

Accepted Answer

Before the stop line. The stop line establishes where the vehicle must stop.

Question 2

There is a crosswalk but no stop line. Where should your vehicle stop?

Accepted Answer

Before the crosswalk. Stop before the crosswalk when there is no stop line.

Question 3

Traffic lights have failed completely. How should drivers treat the intersection?

Accepted Answer

As a four-way stop. The guide directs drivers to use four-way-stop rules when the lights fail.

Question 4

Can a driver turn left onto a one-way street at a red light in BC?

Accepted Answer

Yes, after stopping and yielding, unless prohibited. After a full stop, a left onto a one-way street is permitted when clear unless signs prohibit it.

Question 5

The signal has just turned green. What should you do before moving?

Accepted Answer

Scan for a clear intersection. A fresh green does not guarantee that the intersection is clear.

Question 6

You are waiting inside an intersection to turn left when the signal turns yellow. What may you do?

Accepted Answer

Complete the turn when safe. You may finish a turn already begun, while watching for vehicles attempting to beat the red light.

Question 7

At a two-way stop, who has priority over vehicles facing stop signs?

Accepted Answer

Traffic on the through road. Drivers facing stop signs must wait for a safe gap in the through traffic.

Question 8

Two vehicles stop together at adjacent sides of a four-way stop. Which should go first?

Accepted Answer

The one on the right. When arrival is simultaneous, the vehicle on the right goes first.

Question 9

At a yield sign, the through road and crossings are clear. Is a full stop always required?

Accepted Answer

No. Yield requires giving priority and slowing, with a stop when necessary.

Question 10

When should you choose the correct lane for a multilane roundabout?

Accepted Answer

Before entering. Read the lane signs and choose before entry; do not change lanes within the roundabout.

Question 11

What signal should you give before leaving a roundabout?

Accepted Answer

Right signal. Signal right before exiting and watch for pedestrians at the exit crossing.

Question 12

An emergency vehicle approaches while you are inside a roundabout. Where should you stop for it?

Accepted Answer

After exiting. Avoid blocking the roundabout. Leave it, then stop to let the emergency vehicle pass.

Question 13

You leave a parking lot across a sidewalk. Where must you first stop?

Accepted Answer

Before the sidewalk. Stop before the area where pedestrians walk, then yield to road traffic.

Question 14

Can you turn left across double solid yellow lines into a driveway?

Accepted Answer

Yes, if safe, unprohibited and without impeding traffic. The guide permits this careful mid-block turn subject to safety, traffic and signs.

Question 15

May you make a U-turn at an intersection controlled by a traffic light?

Accepted Answer

No. The guide lists signal-controlled intersections among places where U-turns are illegal.

Question 16

May you stop briefly in a bicycle lane to collect a passenger?

Accepted Answer

No. Driving, stopping and parking in a bicycle lane are prohibited.

Question 17

A vehicle ahead is turning left. May you use the shoulder to pass it?

Accepted Answer

No. Permission to pass on the right does not permit using the shoulder.

Question 18

What should you do when another driver is passing you?

Accepted Answer

Make room and avoid accelerating. Accelerating while being passed is illegal; help the driver return safely by making room.

Question 19

You are entering a freeway. How should you use the acceleration lane?

Accepted Answer

Matching freeway speed. Use the acceleration lane to approach traffic speed before finding a safe merging gap.

Question 20

How close may you park to a fire hydrant, measured along the curb?

Accepted Answer

At least five metres away. Parking within five metres of the hydrant is prohibited.

Question 21

You park downhill beside a curb. Which way should the front wheels point?

Accepted Answer

To the right, toward the curb. Downhill parking requires wheels turned right to prevent rolling into traffic.

Question 22

When parallel parked, how far from the curb should your vehicle be?

Accepted Answer

Within 30 cm. The guide requires parallel parking within 30 centimetres of the curb.

Rules of the road practice questions

A stop line is painted before a crosswalk. Where should you stop?

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