B.C. ICBC Knowledge Test (Class 7L, Passenger Vehicle)
Signals and road markings: practice questions
Our ICBC Knowledge Test bank has 25 questions on this topic. Here are 5 of them with answers; the full mock exam draws from every topic, like the real one.
Question 1
What does a double solid yellow line mean?
- Passing allowed with caution
- No passing allowed
- Reversible lane
- Two-way left-turn lane
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B. No passing allowed — Double solid yellow: no passing.
Question 2
What does a flashing green arrow with a steady red light mean?
- Everyone may go straight or turn, but must yield to pedestrians in the crosswalk
- A left turn is allowed; through traffic must stop for the red
- Only buses may go
- Turn right only
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B. A left turn is allowed; through traffic must stop for the red — Flashing green arrow with steady red: left turn allowed; through traffic stops.
Question 3
What may you do at a steady red light after coming to a full stop?
- Turn right, or left onto a one-way street, unless a sign forbids it
- Go straight through if there is no traffic, or turn left onto any two-way street
- Turn left onto a two-way street
- Nothing; you must wait for green
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A. Turn right, or left onto a one-way street, unless a sign forbids it — After stopping, you may turn right or turn left onto a one-way street unless prohibited.
Question 4
What does a flashing green traffic light mean in B.C.?
- You may turn left on a protected arrow while oncoming traffic is stopped by a red light
- A pedestrian-controlled light: go only if the intersection is clear
- Stop and wait for green
- Emergency vehicle approaching
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B. A pedestrian-controlled light: go only if the intersection is clear — A flashing green light is pedestrian-controlled; go only if the intersection is clear.
Question 5
What does a steady yellow light mean?
- Speed up to clear the intersection before the light turns red, as long as no one is in the way
- Proceed with caution at the same speed
- Stop before the intersection unless you can't safely stop in time
- Yield to pedestrians only
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C. Stop before the intersection unless you can't safely stop in time — Steady yellow: slow down and stop unless you can't safely stop.