Signs, signals and road markings — British Columbia Driver's Licence Practice Test

This British Columbia Driver's Licence Signs, signals and road markings practice set has 104 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 Signs, signals and road markings bank with the correct answer and an explanation. The practice quiz above draws 30 questions at random from the same bank.

1. There are three ways to read and understand a traffic sign. What are they?

   • Their shape, their colour, and the printed message — Correct answer
   • Their height, their weight, and their location
   • The speed limit, the road number, and the time of day
   • Their brightness, their size, and their material

   Explanation: Signs can be read three ways: by their shape, their colour, and the messages printed on them. Knowing all three helps you figure out signs that are new to you.

   Handbook: Signs, signals and road markings — Signs

2. What colour are school zone signs in British Columbia?

   • Fluorescent yellow-green — Correct answer
   • Red and white
   • Blue and white
   • Orange and black

   Explanation: School zone signs are fluorescent yellow-green so they stand out and alert drivers to be extra cautious near schools.

   Handbook: Signs, signals and road markings — School, playground and crosswalk signs

3. What do regulatory signs tell you, and what happens if you disregard them?

   • They tell you about driving laws; disregarding them is an offence under the Motor Vehicle Act — Correct answer
   • They are only suggestions and carry no penalty
   • They give directions to destinations and facilities
   • They warn only of construction zones ahead

   Explanation: Regulatory signs tell you about driving laws and regulations. It is an offence under the B.C. Motor Vehicle Act to disregard them, and drivers may receive penalties.

   Handbook: Signs, signals and road markings — Regulatory signs