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Unless a sign says otherwise, what is the speed limit within cities and towns in B.C.?
- A.30 km/h
- B.40 km/h
- C.50 km/hAnswer
- D.60 km/h
Explanation: Where no sign says otherwise, the speed limit is 50 km/h within cities and towns. Posted signs always take priority over this default.
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You are driving on a highway outside any city or town and have seen no speed limit sign. What is the limit?
- A.70 km/h
- B.80 km/hAnswer
- C.90 km/h
- D.100 km/h
Explanation: Unless a sign tells you otherwise, the speed limit outside cities and towns is 80 km/h. Remember it is a maximum for ideal conditions, not a target.
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Unless a sign says otherwise, what is the maximum speed in a lane or alleyway within a municipality?
- A.10 km/h
- B.20 km/hAnswer
- C.30 km/h
- D.50 km/h
Explanation: The maximum speed in a lane or alleyway within a municipality is 20 km/h unless otherwise posted. Lanes are narrow, and people and vehicles can appear from garages and yards.
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The posted limit is 80 km/h, but it is raining heavily and visibility is poor. What should you do?
- A.Drive at 80 km/h — the posted limit is always a safe speed
- B.Choose a slower speed; the posted speed is the maximum for ideal conditions onlyAnswer
- C.Drive a little over 80 km/h to get off the road sooner
- D.Turn on your hazard lights and keep to the limit
Explanation: The posted speed is the maximum for ideal conditions only. When roads are slippery or visibility is limited, choose a slower speed that suits the conditions.
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Which statement about choosing your speed is true?
- A.The slowest speed is always the safest
- B.You must always drive exactly at the posted limit
- C.Driving much slower than surrounding traffic can be risky, because other drivers may try to pass youAnswer
- D.Speed only matters on highways
Explanation: Speeding is risky, but the safest speed isn't always the slowest. If you drive much slower than surrounding traffic, frustrated drivers may try to pass you. Aim for a speed that is appropriate for the conditions.
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This school zone sign has a 30 km/h tab and no hours. When does the 30 km/h limit apply?
- A.From 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on school daysAnswer
- B.24 hours a day, every day
- C.Every day from dawn to dusk
- D.Only when children are visible
Explanation: When the tab under a school zone sign shows only the speed limit, that limit is in effect from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on school days. If the tab also shows hours, those hours apply instead.
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How do you know you have reached the end of a 30 km/h school zone?
- A.You pass the next intersection
- B.You can no longer see the school
- C.You have driven 500 metres past the sign
- D.You reach the back of the school zone sign on the other side of the streetAnswer
Explanation: The school zone ends when you reach the back of the school zone sign on the other side of the street. Until then, keep to 30 km/h while the limit is in effect.
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When does the 30 km/h limit shown on this playground zone sign apply?
- A.From 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on school days
- B.Every day from dawn to duskAnswer
- C.Only when children are visible
- D.Only on weekends and holidays
Explanation: A playground zone has a 30 km/h limit in effect every day from dawn to dusk — weekends and holidays included. Do not confuse it with school zone hours.
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Near a school, a crossing supervisor signals you to stop. What must you do?
- A.Obey only while the school zone limit is in effect
- B.Treat it as advice and go if no children are crossing
- C.Obey — you must obey school patrols and crossing supervisors at all timesAnswer
- D.Slow down but keep moving
Explanation: When children may be arriving at school, leaving or taking their lunch hour, look well ahead for school patrols and crossing supervisors. You must obey them at all times.
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In good weather and road conditions, what is the minimum following distance behind the vehicle ahead?
- A.1 second
- B.2 secondsAnswer
- C.5 seconds
- D.1 car length
Explanation: Leave at least 2 seconds of space in front in good weather and road conditions. Tailgating is a major cause of crashes: if the vehicle ahead stops suddenly, you have no time to stop safely.
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You are driving on a high-speed road in good weather. What following distance should you keep?
- A.1 second
- B.2 seconds
- C.3 secondsAnswer
- D.6 seconds
Explanation: Increase your following distance from 2 seconds to 3 seconds on high-speed roads. The faster you go, the more distance you cover before you can react and stop.
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It is snowing and the road is slippery. What following distance should you keep?
- A.2 seconds
- B.3 seconds
- C.4 secondsAnswer
- D.1 second
Explanation: Increase your following distance to 4 seconds in bad weather conditions or on uneven or slippery roads, where it takes longer to stop.
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You are following a motorcycle. What following distance should you allow?
- A.At least 3 secondsAnswer
- B.At least 1 second
- C.Half the distance you would leave behind a car
- D.No special distance — motorcycles are faster than cars
Explanation: Allow at least 3 seconds behind a motorcycle, which can stop very quickly, or behind a large vehicle that could block your view of the road ahead.
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How can you check your following distance?
- A.Count the car lengths between you and the vehicle ahead
- B.Pick a fixed object; when the vehicle ahead passes it, count seconds until you reach itAnswer
- C.Watch the brake lights of the vehicle ahead
- D.Check your speedometer
Explanation: Pick an object ahead that will not move. When the vehicle in front passes it, count “one thousand and one, one thousand and two…”. If you reach the object as you say “three”, you are keeping a three-second following distance.
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You see a hazard ahead. About how long passes before your vehicle even begins to slow down?
- A.Almost no time — braking is instant
- B.About 5 seconds
- C.About three-quarters of a second to see and think, plus another three-quarters of a second to actAnswer
- D.About 10 seconds
Explanation: It takes about three-quarters of a second to see-think and another three-quarters of a second of do (getting your foot onto the brake). Only then does the vehicle begin to slow — which is why you need enough space in front.
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What is “total stopping distance”?
- A.The distance your vehicle travels after you press the brake
- B.The distance between you and the vehicle ahead
- C.The length of the skid marks after a hard stop
- D.The distance from the moment you notice a hazard until your vehicle stopsAnswer
Explanation: Total stopping distance runs from the moment you notice a hazard until the moment your vehicle stops: the see, think and do time plus the braking itself. Braking distance depends on your speed, your vehicle and the road conditions.
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Another driver is tailgating you. What is a good way to respond?
- A.Brake sharply to warn them
- B.Slow down slightly to increase your space in front, or let them passAnswer
- C.Speed up to get away from them
- D.Move closer to the vehicle in front
Explanation: You can't control the space behind you, but you can slow down slightly to increase your space in front, so any stop can be more gradual. You can also move into another lane or pull over and let the tailgater pass.
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A yellow sign warns of a sharp curve ahead. What is the best way to handle the curve?
- A.Keep your speed and brake firmly in the middle of the curve
- B.Slow down before the curve and avoid braking in itAnswer
- C.Speed up into the curve for better grip
- D.Shift to neutral and coast through
Explanation: Slow down before you enter a curve, to a speed that lets you go through without braking. Braking in the curve can make you skid; as you reach the middle, straighten the wheels and accelerate gently to leave the curve.