British Columbia Class 7L: Sharing the road

Question 1

A vehicle has stopped at a crosswalk beside your lane. May you pass it?

Accepted Answer

No. Passing a vehicle stopped at a crosswalk is unsafe and illegal because it may hide a pedestrian.

Question 2

A person with a white cane raises it while waiting to cross. What should you do?

Accepted Answer

Stop and yield. A raised cane can indicate uncertainty about crossing. Stop without startling the person or a guide dog.

Question 3

At an intersection without painted crosswalk lines, a pedestrian is near your half of the road. Must you yield?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Pedestrian priority at intersections does not depend on painted crosswalk lines.

Question 4

Before turning right, what check helps detect a cyclist beside you?

Accepted Answer

A right shoulder check. A narrow bicycle can be hidden in the blind spot on the turning side.

Question 5

A cyclist moves toward the centre of a narrow lane to avoid broken glass. Is that allowed?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Cyclists may move outward for safety, including to avoid road hazards.

Question 6

What should you do if you cannot leave safe space to pass a cyclist on a narrow road?

Accepted Answer

Wait for a safe stretch. Wait until you can pass safely with adequate room instead of crowding the cyclist.

Question 7

A school bus facing you flashes its upper red lights alternately. What must you do?

Accepted Answer

Stop. Vehicles approaching from either direction and in all lanes must stop for the bus's flashing red lights.

Question 8

After stopping for a school bus, when may you move again?

Accepted Answer

When it moves or its driver ends the stop signals. Wait for the bus to move or for the driver to turn off the lights and retract the stop sign.

Question 9

On a road limited to 60 km/h, a bus displays a yield-to-bus sign and signals out from its stop. What must you do?

Accepted Answer

Let it pull out, slowing or changing lanes if needed. The duty to let a signalling transit bus out applies on roads limited to 60 km/h or less.

Question 10

An ambulance approaches with lights and siren on an undivided road. What must traffic in both directions do?

Accepted Answer

Pull clear and stop. Emergency vehicles using lights and sirens have priority; clear their path without blocking an intersection.

Question 11

How far back must you remain when following a fire truck?

Accepted Answer

At least 150 metres. The guide specifies a minimum 150-metre following distance behind a fire truck.

Question 12

You approach a stopped tow truck with flashing lights on a road limited to 90 km/h. What is your maximum passing speed?

Accepted Answer

70 km/h. Where the posted limit is at least 80 km/h, the passing maximum is 70 km/h.

Question 13

On a road limited to 60 km/h, you pass a stopped authorized vehicle with flashing lights. What maximum applies?

Accepted Answer

40 km/h. The maximum is 40 km/h when the road limit is below 80 km/h.

Question 14

You are in the lane nearest a stopped vehicle displaying flashing lights. What must you also do if safe?

Accepted Answer

Change lanes away. Moving over when safe creates a protective margin for roadside workers.

Question 15

A construction speed limit remains posted at night with no workers visible. Does it still apply?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Posted construction-zone limits apply around the clock.

Question 16

Where should you stop when required to stop for a railway crossing?

Accepted Answer

Five to 15 metres from the nearest rail. The guide gives a stopping range of five to 15 metres from the nearest rail.

Question 17

Traffic beyond a railway crossing is backed up. When should you enter the crossing?

Accepted Answer

When you can clear it. Wait until there is enough space beyond the tracks to avoid being trapped.

Question 18

A rider is struggling to control a horse beside the road. What should you do?

Accepted Answer

Stop and wait. Wait for the rider to regain control. Sudden movement and noise can startle horses.

Sharing the road practice questions