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    When a school bus has its lights flashing, vehicles in all lanes in both directions must stop. - ProProfs

    When a school bus has its lights flashing, vehicles in all lanes in both directions must stop.

    • True
    • False
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Other than competence, do you know all the things you need to before driving in BC? The quiz below will test your knowledge on driving in BC. All the best as you take up the challenge and enjoy.

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  • 2. 
    Assuming this driver came to a complete stop at the white line and then continued the turn as shown, is this driver obeying the rules of the road? - ProProfs

    Assuming this driver came to a complete stop at the white line and then continued the turn as shown, is this driver obeying the rules of the road?

    • Yes

    • No

    Correct Answer
    A. No
    Explanation
    The vehicle must turn into the centre lane - not the outside lane.
    An improper turn at an intersection is a $109 fine with 3 points.
    Page 46 and 139 of the BC Drivers Handbook Online - "Turning left from a two-way road onto a two-way road: move your vehicle into the centre lane"

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  • 3. 
    If a driver is on the opposite side of an impassable median from an emergency vehicle the driver does not need to pull over. - ProProfs

    If a driver is on the opposite side of an impassable median from an emergency vehicle the driver does not need to pull over.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    Page 87 of the BC Drivers Handbook Online - "Emergency vehicles displaying flashing lights and sirens always have the right-of-way. All traffic moving in both directions must stop. (Exception: If you are on a divided highway and the emergency vehicle is approaching on the other side of the median.)"

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  • 4. 
    Is it legal to go a bit over the speed limit while passing? - ProProfs

    Is it legal to go a bit over the speed limit while passing?

    • Yes

    • No

    Correct Answer
    A. No
    Explanation
    There is no provision in the law to allow for speeding while passing.

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  • 5. 
    Assuming both cars are stopped at a stop sign at a two-way stop, which car has the right of way? - ProProfs

    Assuming both cars are stopped at a stop sign at a two-way stop, which car has the right of way?

    • The car that stopped first.

    • The car that is turning right. (the white car)

    • The car that is turning left. (the blue car)

    • The car that is goes first.

    • None of the above.

    Correct Answer
    A. The car that is turning right. (the white car)
    Explanation
    Page 42 of the BC Drivers Handbook Online - "If two vehicles are stopped at a two-way stop and one of the drivers wants to turn left, this driver must yield the right-of-way to the other vehicle. The only exception is if the left-turning vehicle is already in the intersection and has started to make the turn. In this case, the other vehicle must yield."

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  • 6. 
    Which of the following statements about traffic circles is false? - ProProfs

    Which of the following statements about traffic circles is false?

    • Drivers always yield to vehicles already in the traffic circle.

    • Drivers entering a traffic circle always turn right to enter.

    • Drivers already in the traffic circle yield to vehicles entering the traffic circle.

    • If two vehicles arrive at the traffic circle at the same time, the driver on the right has the right of way.

    • None of these are false.

    Correct Answer
    A. Drivers already in the traffic circle yield to vehicles entering the traffic circle.
    Explanation
    Page 44 of the BC Drivers Handbook Online

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  • 7. 
    Assuming this driver came to a complete stop before the intersection and then turned left when safe onto the one-way street, what has this driver done wrong? - ProProfs

    Assuming this driver came to a complete stop before the intersection and then turned left when safe onto the one-way street, what has this driver done wrong?

    • The driver failed to signal correctly.

    • The driver turned left on a red light.

    • The driver turned into the wrong lane.

    • Nothing.

    Correct Answer
    A. Nothing.
    Explanation
    Page 35 of the BC Drivers Handbook Online - "after coming to a full stop [at a red light], you may turn right or turn left onto a one-way street unless a sign forbids it"

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  • 8. 
    A solid single yellow line means: - ProProfs

    A solid single yellow line means:

    • Passing is allowed when safe.

    • Passing is not allowed.

    • None of the above.

    Correct Answer
    A. Passing is allowed when safe.
    Explanation
    Page 36 of the BC Drivers Handbook Online - "Single yellow line — vehicles travelling in either direction may pass when it is safe"

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  • 9. 
    You are driving down a road and pass these signs. You're in a school zone that is also a construction zone and an exit and it is 6pm. What would your fastest legal speed be? - ProProfs

    You are driving down a road and pass these signs. You're in a school zone that is also a construction zone and an exit and it is 6pm. What would your fastest legal speed be?

    • 70 km/h

    • 50 km/h

    • 40 km/h

    • 30 km/h

    • None of the above

    Correct Answer
    A. 50 km/h
    Explanation
    The school zone sign is not valid after 5pm. (Page 29 of BC Drivers Handbook Online)
    The yellow sign is a recommended speed limit, so it is also not applicable. (Page 32 of BC Drivers Handbook Online)
    Therefore your maximum legal speed would be 50 km/h.

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  • 10. 

    A stationary emergency vehicle has its lights flashing on the the highway. The speed limit is 80 km/h, and this is your current speed. When passing this emergency vehicle on the opposite side of the highway you must do the following:

    • Slow to 70 km/h when passing.

    • Slow to 60 km/h when passing

    • Slow to 50km/h when passing.

    • You are not required to do anything special in this situation.

    Correct Answer
    A. Slow to 70 km/h when passing.
    Explanation
    Section 47.02 of the Motor Vehicle Act - "if an official vehicle with illuminated flashing red or blue lamps or lights, or both, or flashing amber lamps or lights is stopped on or on the side of a highway, a person driving a motor vehicle on the highway in either direction must drive the motor vehicle at the following rate of speed when approaching or passing the official vehicle:
    (a) 70 km/h if signs on the highway limit the rate of speed to 80 km/h or more"

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