Whether you passed your driver鈥檚 test last week or last decade, reminding yourself of some of the basics will keep you safer behind the wheel 鈥� and protect other road users and pedestrians. With back to school season in full swing, now is a good time to refresh your knowledge of the rules of the road, especially when it comes to school zones.
Each year, 94 people are killed in speed-related crashes in B.C., according to a . Car crashes are also the 听of death among teenagers in B.C.
Serious injuries are听preventable听as long as you have the right attitude and make smart decisions, so brush up on the rules of the road with the following quiz, with questions taken from the 听(answers at the bottom).
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1. 听You鈥檙e driving around a curve and you start to lose traction. What should you do?
A. 听Ease off the accelerator and re-apply gently when you regain traction
B. 听Apply the brakes firmly
C. 听Pump the brakes
D. 听Speed up
2. 听Do you stop at an uncontrolled intersection?
A. 听You would honk to let others know you鈥檙e there
B. 听You must always stop at uncontrolled intersections
C. 听You only need to slow down and look out for other road users
D. 听You would maintain speed but watch for other road users
3. 听This sign warns
A. 听A school bus stop is ahead
B. 听A vehicle with its hazard light flashing is ahead
C. 听A fire truck zone is ahead
D. 听An oncoming vehicle鈥檚 lights will be flashing
4. Unless otherwise posted, the speed limit WITHIN cities and towns is
A. 听30km/h
B. 听50km/h
C. 听60km/h
D. 听80km/h
5. 听Which of the following is NOT a good way to identify your driving attitude?
A. 听If you have a close call, asking yourself why it happened
B. 听Asking someone you trust to give you feedback on your driving
C. 听Blaming all driving errors on others
D. 听Asking if the poor driving you observe is your own
6. 听Pedestrians and cyclists are most at risk from vehicles because
A. They are not required to follow the rules of the road
B. 听They are more often at fault when crashes occur
C. 听They are slower
D. 听They are more likely to be severely injured in a crash than car drivers and passengers
7. This sign means
A. 听Slow to 30km/h if pedestrians are crossing
B. 听School crosswalk 鈥� stop for pedestrians
C. 听Playground nearby 鈥� drive with caution
D. 听Sports stadium nearby 鈥� watch for hazards
8. 听It is 6pm and there is a school patrol at a crosswalk holding up a stop sign. You can see no children around. What should you do?
A. 听Obey the school patrol and stop
B. 听Slow down and if you see children, then you should stop
C. 听It is not during school hours so the school patrol has no business making you stop. Continue through the crosswalk
D. 听Slow down and drive slowly through the crosswalk
9. 听The best way to check for vehicles in the blind spots is by
A. 听Keeping clear of other vehicles
B. 听Checking side and rearview mirrors
C. 听Scanning for blind spots ahead of you
D. 听Looking over your shoulder
10. 听Which of the following is NOT part of the pre-trip check you should do EVERY time you drive?
A. 听Check head rest and seat belts are properly adjusted
B. 听Check radiator fluid and oil levels
C. 听Check side and rear view mirrors are properly adjusted
D. 听Check lights and turn signals
11. 听When pulling out of a driveway on to a street with a sidewalk, what must the driver do before entering the street?
A. 听Be prepared to stop, but continue into the street if no hazard is identified
B. 听Stop before the sidewalk
C. 听Stop just past the sidewalk before entering the street
D. 听Slow down and proceed with caution
12. 听What is this cyclist going to do?
A. 听Turn left
B. 听Turn right
C. 听Got off their bike
D. 听Stop or slow down
13. 听The beginning of a rainfall may cause roads to be particularly slippery because
A. 听Your tires become cold
B. 听The water washes the road clean quickly
C. 听The water cools the road down quickly
D..The water mixes with oil on the road
14. 听In good weather in the city, your minimum following distance should be at LEAST
A. 听2 seconds
B. 听3 seconds
C. 听4 seconds
D. 听1 second
15. 听You are stopped for a school bus that has its red lights flashing. When may you proceed?
A. 听You must wait for the bus to proceed first
B. 听When other vehicles start to move
C. 听Check for children, then proceed if it appears to be safe
D. 听You must wait until the lights have stopped flashing. If the bus has a swing-out stop sign, it must also be pulled in
Answers: A,C,A,B,C,D,C,A,D,B,B,A,D,A,D
To get your Learner鈥檚 license, you need to answer 80 per cent of the knowledge test questions correctly 鈥� how did you do?
Whether you passed with flying colours or , there are a few key principles you should always keep in mind when driving: Maintain a safe distance between yourself and other road users, obey all signs and signals, drive calmly and keep an eye out for pedestrians and cyclists.
A preventable injury can be life-changing for both you and your loved ones. With a little extra focus, you can keep yourself, your family, and everyone else safe this season.
