BC right-of-way and intersection practice questions

Explore stops, intersections, traffic circles and roundabouts in British Columbia. These questions ask you to judge who yields and how to approach different junctions. Each question lists its Learn to Drive Smart reference; explanations and mock exams are available in the app.

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Q-0131You and another vehicle reach an uncontrolled intersection at the same moment, at right angles. Who yields?
Q-0132Why are uncontrolled intersections dangerous even though they are usually in quiet areas?
Q-0133At a four-way stop, you roll up to the line just ahead of a vehicle on your left that has already come to a complete stop. Who goes first?
Q-0134Two vehicles face each other at a four-way stop and arrive at about the same time. One is going straight, the other is turning left. Who goes first?
Q-0135You approach a yield sign and the through road is completely empty. What must you do?
Q-0136An intersection has a crosswalk but no stop line. Where do you stop?
Q-0137An intersection has no stop line, no crosswalk and no sidewalk. Where do you stop?
Q-0138You are turning left on a steady green light. What does the green entitle you to?
Q-0139You are waiting in the intersection to turn left when the light turns yellow. What are you allowed to do?
Q-0140You are going straight through on a green light and a vehicle is already in the intersection turning left. What must you do?
Q-0141What is a stale green light?
Q-0142What is the point of no return as you approach a stale green light?
Q-0143The light ahead has just turned green. What is the right habit?
Q-0144All four traffic lights at an intersection are flashing. How should you treat it?
Q-0145You clearly have the right-of-way, but another driver is moving into your path. What does the manual say your responsibility is?
Q-0146A traffic control person is directing traffic at an intersection where the lights are working normally. Whose direction governs?
Q-0147You have stopped a little too far forward at an intersection, over the crosswalk. What should you do?
Q-0148You reach a traffic circle in a residential area with no signs at all. How do you treat it?
Q-0149Which way do you go around a traffic circle, and how do you enter and leave?
Q-0150You are in a roundabout in the left lane and realize you want the next exit on the right. What should you do?
Q-0151When should you decide which lane to use for a multi-lane roundabout?
Q-0152In what order do you yield when entering a roundabout?
Q-0153What is the truck apron around the central island of a roundabout for?
Q-0154You are about to leave a roundabout. What should you do?
Q-0155An emergency vehicle with lights and siren approaches while you are about to enter a roundabout. What should you do?
Q-0156You are pulling out of a driveway onto a street. Where is your first stop?
Q-0157Who has the right-of-way when you are joining a road from a parking lot?
Q-0158Why does joining a road from a standstill need a larger gap than a lane change does?
Q-0159What makes a green arrow a protected turn?
Q-0160You are stopped at a red light and want to turn left onto a one-way street. Is that permitted?
Q-0161You approach a flashing green light. Besides pedestrians, what else should you expect?
Q-0162You reach a yield sign and there is traffic on the through road. What is required?
Q-0163How should you treat an unmarked T-intersection?
Q-0164In which direction should you scan an uncontrolled intersection as you approach?
Q-0165What are right-of-way rules actually for?
Q-0166You are unsure who has the right-of-way at an intersection. What is the safest response?
Q-0167A crosswalk signal across the intersection changes from a white figure to an orange hand while your light is still green. What does that tell you?
Q-0168How do a traffic circle and a roundabout differ?
Q-0169Why should you avoid riding alongside a truck or bus in a roundabout?
Q-0170Where do the right-of-way rules for crosswalks and railway crossings appear in the manual?