ICBC Highway Driving and Lane Changes

Question 1

What is the minimum following distance recommended on a highway in good conditions?

Accepted Answer

3-second rule

Answer

1-second rule

Answer

2-second rule

Answer

4-second rule

Question 2

When merging onto a highway from an on-ramp, you should:

Accepted Answer

Match the speed of highway traffic and merge when safe

Answer

Stop at the end of the ramp and wait for a gap

Answer

Merge immediately regardless of speed

Answer

Use your horn to signal merging intent

Question 3

On a multi-lane highway, the left lane is primarily intended for:

Accepted Answer

Passing and overtaking

Answer

Slow-moving vehicles

Answer

Trucks and heavy vehicles

Answer

Any driver who prefers it

Question 4

Before changing lanes on a highway, you must:

Accepted Answer

Signal, check mirrors, check blind spots, then change lanes when safe

Answer

Signal and change lanes immediately

Answer

Check mirrors only if it is a long-distance lane change

Answer

Change quickly to avoid disrupting traffic

Question 5

What should you do if you miss your highway exit?

Accepted Answer

Continue to the next exit and find an alternate route

Answer

Brake hard and reverse to the exit

Answer

Cross the painted median lines to reach the exit

Answer

Stop on the shoulder and wait for traffic to clear

Question 6

When is it legal to pass on the right side of a vehicle on a highway?

Accepted Answer

When the vehicle ahead is turning left and there is sufficient room to pass safely

Answer

Never — passing on the right is always illegal

Answer

Anytime the left lane is congested

Answer

Only if you signal and the other driver acknowledges