Rules of the road — British Columbia Driver's Licence Practice Test

This British Columbia Driver's Licence Rules of the road practice set has 107 practice questions based on the official exam materials, each with an instant explanation. You need 80% on the real British Columbia Driver's Licence knowledge test to pass.

Sample questions

Three questions from the Rules of the road bank with the correct answer and an explanation. The practice quiz above draws 30 questions at random from the same bank.

1. When must you signal while driving in B.C.?

   • When preparing to turn, change lanes, park, or move toward or away from the side of the road — Correct answer
   • Only when other vehicles are directly behind you
   • Only when turning left, never for lane changes
   • Only on highways, never on city streets

   Explanation: You must signal whenever you are preparing to turn left or right, change lanes, park, or move toward or away from the side of the road. Signals let other traffic know your intentions.

   Handbook: Rules of the road — Signalling

2. What is a controlled intersection?

   • An intersection with signs or traffic lights telling you what to do — Correct answer
   • An intersection with no signs or signals of any kind
   • An intersection where pedestrians always have priority
   • Any intersection located on a freeway

   Explanation: A controlled intersection has signs or traffic lights telling you what to do. You need to know what the signals and signs mean as well as the right-of-way rules.

   Handbook: Rules of the road — Types of intersections

3. What should you do as you approach an uncontrolled intersection?

   • Slow down and scan the intersection from left to right — Correct answer
   • Speed up to clear the intersection quickly
   • Always come to a full stop and wait 30 seconds
   • Assume you have the right-of-way and proceed without slowing

   Explanation: Uncontrolled intersections have no signs or traffic lights and are usually in low-traffic areas. As you approach, slow down and scan the intersection from left to right, watching for other road users.

   Handbook: Rules of the road — Uncontrolled intersections