Car Test 4 1 / 40 Category: Car Test 4 You are approaching a traffic light that suddenly changes from green to yellow. You should sound your horn to warn that you are going through the light. stop if you can do so safely. increase your speed to get past the light before it turns red. hange lanes and proceed at the same speed. 2 / 40 Category: Car Test 4 If your brakes fail while you are driving, you should NOT apply the parking brake gradually. shift into a lower gear. stop by colliding head-on with a solid object. pump the brakes rapidly. 3 / 40 Category: Car Test 4 If your gas pedal sticks and you cannot free it with your foot, what should you do? Keep driving until you run out of gas. Slam on the brakes. Apply both the brakes and the parking brake. Apply the brakes and shift into neutral. 4 / 40 Category: Car Test 4 How can you make sure your tires are in good condition? Check them for adequate tread depth. Make sure that all four tires are similar. Check them for proper inflation. Do all of the above. 5 / 40 Category: Car Test 4 If you find that your car is hydroplaning, you should brake hard and steer straight. ease off the accelerator and steer straight. brake gently and steer straight. pull over. 6 / 40 Category: Car Test 4 If a tire blows out while you are driving, what should you do? Drive to the nearest service station. Hold the steering wheel firmly, brake hard, and pull over to the side of the road. Stop immediately where you are. Hold the steering wheel firmly, ease off the accelerator, brake gently, and pull over to the side of the road. 7 / 40 Category: Car Test 4 Two cars arrive at a four-way stop at about the same time. Which car should yield? Car A must yield to its right. Car B must yield to its left. The drivers should decide which one of them will yield. Car B must yield because it is travelling straight through the intersection. 8 / 40 Category: Car Test 4 What is considered an emergency vehicle? A police car A fire truck An ambulance All of the above 9 / 40 Category: Car Test 4 If your headlights fail and you cannot get them started again, what should you do? Turn on your hazard lights and keep driving. Turn on your hazard lights and pull off the road. Keep driving. Use your parking lights. 10 / 40 Category: Car Test 4 Which of the following statements is true about using cellphones while driving? Drivers may answer phone calls only when stopped at a red light. All drivers may use hands-free cellphones. Drivers may answer phone calls but may not read text messages. Only fully licensed drivers may use hands-free cellphones. 11 / 40 Category: Car Test 4 You need to turn right and the traffic light is red. You should stop and wait for the light to turn green. proceed without stopping. come to a complete stop and then turn when your way is clear. come to a complete stop, honk your horn and then turn. 12 / 40 Category: Car Test 4 When approaching a stop sign where there is NO stop line, marked crosswalk and no sidewalk, you should stop just before you enter the intersection. slow down and proceed with caution. stop 3 metres back from the intersection and inch up slowly. stop only if you see other traffic or pedestrians on your path. 13 / 40 Category: Car Test 4 Which of the following statements about passing other vehicles is FALSE? You may exceed the speed limit to pass another vehicle. You may pass a vehicle on the right if it is making or about to make a left turn. You may not use the shoulder to pass. You may pass a vehicle on the left only if there is a broken line next to your lane. 14 / 40 Category: Car Test 4 You're driving at the speed limit in the leftmost lane of a multi-lane highway. A car approaches from behind. What should you do? Increase your speed. Tap your brakes to let the driver know he is tailgating. Stay in the left lane. Change lanes. 15 / 40 Category: Car Test 4 Which of the following is NOT likely to cause a skid? Poor driving skills Turning a corner too fast Driving at speeds suitable for the road conditions Slamming on the brakes 16 / 40 Category: Car Test 4 What is the best way to handle a curve? Accelerate before the curve and then decelerate when rounding the curve. Decelerate before the curve and accelerate after you have driven past the curve. Decelerate before the curve and then accelerate when rounding the curve. Maintain a constant speed throughout the curve. 17 / 40 Category: Car Test 4 If your engine fails while you are driving on the freeway, what should you do? Signal, pull off the roadway, turn on your hazard lights and stay with your vehicle. Put on your emergency flashers, pull off the roadway and walk to the next exit. Pull off the roadway and walk to the next exit. Stop wherever you are and go for help. 18 / 40 Category: Car Test 4 When parking downhill on a street with a curb, in which direction should you turn your front wheels? Parallel to the curb In any direction Toward the curb Away from the curb 19 / 40 Category: Car Test 4 If you must stop suddenly in an emergency and your vehicle is equipped with antilock brakes (ABS), you should _________ and steer in the direction you want to go. brake firmly and continuously. pump the brakes. brake lightly and continuously. brake hard, quickly release the brakes, and brake hard again. 20 / 40 Category: Car Test 4 Before changing lanes, you should wave to other drivers that you are changing lanes. signal and slow down. check your mirrors, signal and check your blind spots. not signal if you are not turning. 21 / 40 Category: Car Test 4 What is the correct hand signal to indicate a right turn? Hand and arm extended downward Hand and arm extended outward Hand and arm extended upward Hand and arm extended backward 22 / 40 Category: Car Test 4 You are driving on a multi-lane road. What is the safest lane position for normal driving? Right lane The lane with the lightest traffic Shoulder of the road Left lane 23 / 40 Category: Car Test 4 How can you stay alert while driving on a long trip? Sing or talk to yourself. Eat moderately. Take a nap at a rest stop. Do all of the above. 24 / 40 Category: Car Test 4 How can you keep focused while driving? Keep your eyes moving so you can scan the entire driving scene. Keep predicting what will happen next, and plan your moves. Pull over and stop if you must use your cell phone. Do all of the above. 25 / 40 Category: Car Test 4 Why should you increase your following distance behind a bus or large truck? A large vehicle can block your view of the road ahead. When facing uphill, a large vehicle may roll backward momentarily. In rainy weather, a large vehicle can spray dirt or water onto your windshield. All of the above are valid reasons. 26 / 40 Category: Car Test 4 In British Columbia, it is illegal to park in a bicycle lane. on a sidewalk. in any of the above locations. on a bridge or in a tunnel. 27 / 40 Category: Car Test 4 What does this road sign mean? Hotel ahead A bridge that can be open ahead Flood warning sign Narrow bridge sign 28 / 40 Category: Car Test 4 When parallel parking, you must park within ______ of the curb. 12 cm 30 cm 25 cm 18 cm 29 / 40 Category: Car Test 4 While backing up, make sure that you check your rear-view mirror. you turn on your hazard lights. you look through your rear window. both hands are firmly placed on the steering wheel. 30 / 40 Category: Car Test 4 What is the correct hand signal to indicate that you are slowing or stopping? Hand and arm extended backward Hand and arm extended upward Hand and arm extended downward Hand and arm extended outward 31 / 40 Category: Car Test 4 Which of the following is a warning to you that a railway crossing is coming up ahead? Road signs posted in locations where you cannot see an upcoming railway crossing Pavement markings Flashing lights, a bell and gates All of the above 32 / 40 Category: Car Test 4 If you have a close call and almost get into an accident, what should you do? Don't worry about it. Pat yourself on the back for not having an accident. Avoid that situation in the future. Think about how you can drive more safely in the future. 33 / 40 Category: Car Test 4 If you cross just slightly into another lane to pass a cyclist, you are doing something unnecessary; you can pass a cyclist in just one lane. changing lanes; you should signal and do a shoulder check. presenting a hazard to other drivers. committing an offence; you must change lanes completely. 34 / 40 Category: Car Test 4 f your vehicle is equipped with air bags, you should NOT place your hands at _________ on the steering wheel. 10 o’clock and 2 o’clock 9 o’clock and 3 o’clock 8 o’clock and 4 o’clock any of the above positions 35 / 40 Category: Car Test 4 If your hood flies up while you are driving, what should you do? Steer by your GPS navigator. Stop wherever you are. Slow down and try to look through the crack below the hood. Speed up and try to look through the crack below the hood. 36 / 40 Category: Car Test 4 In B.C., which occupants must wear a seatbelt or appropriate child restraint when the vehicle is in operation? The driver and all passengers The driver and passengers under 16 years of age The driver and front-seat passengers The driver, front-seat passengers and passengers under 16 years of age 37 / 40 Category: Car Test 4 When pulling away from the curb, you should check your rear-view mirrors and pull out when safe. signal, check your side mirror, shoulder check and pull out when safe. shoulder check and pull out when safe. honk your horn and pull out. 38 / 40 Category: Car Test 4 If you're following a fire truck in British Columbia, you must stay back at least 150 metres. 200 metres. 100 metres. 50 metres. 39 / 40 Category: Car Test 4 Why should you leave space margins between your vehicle and other vehicles? You will have room to manoeuvre if other vehicles start to move into your space. It will be safer for you to exceed the speed limit. You will be able to drive more erratically without disturbing other drivers. All of the above are valid reasons. 40 / 40 Category: Car Test 4 When parking uphill on a two-way street without a curb, in which direction should you turn your front wheels? To the right To the left In any direction Straight Your score is
