Question 1 of 20Signs, signals and road markings
British Columbia road signs test: free practice
British Columbia road signs test: free practice with 20 sign questions.
Road-sign questions
Question 2 of 20Signs, signals and road markings
You plan to use the lane shown by this sign to turn into a driveway. What should you watch for in the lane?
Question 3 of 20Signs, signals and road markings
You drive past this sign with a 30 km/h tab. How do you know the 30 km/h zone has ended?
Question 4 of 20Signs, signals and road markings
What does this sign show?
Question 5 of 20Signs, signals and road markings
Where would you see a marker like this?
Question 6 of 20Signs, signals and road markings
This sign has a speed tab below it. What does the tab tell you?
Question 7 of 20Signs, signals and road markings
What does this sign warn you about?
Question 8 of 20Signs, signals and road markings
What does this sign warn you about?
Question 9 of 20Signs, signals and road markings
What does this sign warn you about?
Question 10 of 20Signs, signals and road markings
What does this sign tell you?
Question 11 of 20Signs, signals and road markings
This sign is over the centre lane of a road. What does it mean?
Question 12 of 20Signs, signals and road markings
What does this sign tell you to do?
Question 13 of 20Signs, signals and road markings
What does this sign warn you about?
Question 14 of 20Signs, signals and road markings
What does this sign tell you?
Question 15 of 20Signs, signals and road markings
What does this sign warn you about?
Question 16 of 20Signs, signals and road markings
You are in a lane marked with this sign. What must you do at the intersection?
Question 17 of 20Signs, signals and road markings
In B.C., the number on this sign is the legal limit under which conditions?
Question 18 of 20Signs, signals and road markings
What does this sign warn you about?
Question 19 of 20Signs, signals and road markings
What does this sign warn you about?
Question 20 of 20Signs, signals and road markings
What should you do when you see this sign?
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Answer each question to see the explanation. Keyboard: A–D or 1–4 to answer, N next, P previous.
Answers and explanations (text version)
The correct answer to each question above, why it is right, and where it comes from. Try the test first.
Question 1: B. The direction traffic moves on the cross street
A one-way sign shows the direction that traffic travels on the cross street.
Handbook: Learn to drive smart, Ch. 3 Signs, signals and road markings — Regulatory signs (p. 30)
Question 2: D. Drivers coming the other way to turn left
Vehicles from the opposite direction also use this lane to turn left, so make sure there is space before you enter.
Handbook: Learn to drive smart, Ch. 4 Rules of the road — Two-way left-turn lanes (p. 51)
Question 3: B. You see the back of a school zone sign
When you reach the back of the school zone sign on the other side of the street, the 30 km/h zone has ended.
Handbook: Learn to drive smart, Ch. 6 Sharing the road — Pedestrians (p. 84)
Question 4: C. The highest legal speed in good conditions
This sign gives the maximum legal speed, which applies when conditions are good.
Handbook: Learn to drive smart, Ch. 3 Signs, signals and road markings — Regulatory signs (p. 30)
Question 5: A. On an obstruction near the road
Object markers like this are mounted on obstructions, so pay special attention to them.
Handbook: Learn to drive smart, Ch. 3 Signs, signals and road markings — Object markers (p. 34)
Question 6: B. The safe speed is lower than the posted limit
An advisory speed tab under this warning sign shows that the safe speed is less than the posted speed.
Handbook: Learn to drive smart, Ch. 6 Sharing the road — Trains (p. 96)
Question 7: A. Traffic lights ahead
This sign warns of traffic signal lights ahead, so be ready to stop.
Handbook: Learn to drive smart, Ch. 3 Signs, signals and road markings — Warning signs (p. 33)
Question 8: C. The right lane ends ahead
This sign warns that the right lane ends ahead, so drivers in it must move over.
Handbook: Learn to drive smart, Ch. 4 Rules of the road — Merging (p. 55)
Question 9: C. The road may be slippery
This sign warns that the road ahead may be slippery, so slow down and avoid sudden moves.
Handbook: Learn to drive smart, Ch. 3 Signs, signals and road markings — Warning signs (p. 33)
Question 10: D. You may not turn around to go back
U-turns are illegal where a sign prohibits them, so you may not turn around here to go back.
Handbook: Learn to drive smart, Ch. 4 Rules of the road — U-turns (p. 52)
Question 11: A. Drivers from both directions share it for left turns
This centre lane is shared by drivers from both directions, but only for turning left.
Handbook: Learn to drive smart, Ch. 3 Signs, signals and road markings — Lane use signs (p. 31)
Question 12: D. Let other vehicles and crossing pedestrians go first
This sign means you must give the right-of-way to other vehicles and to pedestrians who are crossing.
Handbook: Learn to drive smart, Ch. 3 Signs, signals and road markings — Regulatory signs (p. 30)
Question 13: A. Traffic merging into your lane ahead
This sign warns of merging traffic ahead, so be ready to adjust your speed to let vehicles into your lane.
Handbook: Learn to drive smart, Ch. 3 Signs, signals and road markings — Warning signs (p. 33)
Question 14: C. Gas is available ahead
This information sign tells you that gas is available ahead.
Handbook: Learn to drive smart, Ch. 3 Signs, signals and road markings — Information and destination signs (p. 35)
Question 15: C. A railway crossing ahead
This sign warns of a railway crossing ahead, so slow down and be prepared to stop.
Handbook: Learn to drive smart, Ch. 3 Signs, signals and road markings — Railway signs (p. 36)
Question 16: D. Make a left turn
When you are in a designated lane you must follow its arrow, so you must make a left turn.
Handbook: Learn to drive smart, Ch. 3 Signs, signals and road markings — Lane use signs (p. 31)
Question 17: B. A bare, dry road and good visibility
The maximum speed is set for a road that is bare and dry with good visibility, so slow down when conditions are worse.
Handbook: Learn to drive smart, Ch. 3 Signs, signals and road markings — Regulatory signs (p. 30)
Question 18: A. Deer may be on the road ahead
This sign tells you to watch for deer on the road ahead and to slow down.
Handbook: Learn to drive smart, Ch. 3 Signs, signals and road markings — Warning signs (p. 34)
Question 19: B. Road construction ahead
This sign warns of construction ahead, so slow down and watch for workers and equipment.
Handbook: Learn to drive smart, Ch. 3 Signs, signals and road markings — Construction signs (p. 35)
Question 20: B. Slow down when children are around
This sign marks a school zone, so reduce your speed when children are present.
Handbook: Learn to drive smart, Ch. 3 Signs, signals and road markings — School, playground and crosswalk signs (p. 31)
Canadian/B.C. road signs as shown in Learn to Drive Smart; about one in five test questions are on road signs (ICBC also offers a separate road signs practice test). 16 correct (80%) is our practice mark, not an official pass mark.
Canada road signs and what they mean
Our own simplified drawings of the signs learners meet most. The full list, with meanings, is in the Canada sign library; the official reference is the Learn to Drive Smart: Your guide to driving safely.
Regulatory signs
Come to a full stop at the line or crosswalk, then go only when it is safe.
Slow down or stop and let traffic on the crossing road go first.
The highest speed allowed on this road.
You may not enter this road from this direction.
Traffic moves only in the direction of the arrow.
Left turns are not allowed here.
Right turns are not allowed here.
Turning around to go back the other way is not allowed here.
You may not turn right while facing a red light; wait for green.
Keep to the right of the median or traffic island.
You may not stop your vehicle at all between the signs, even for a moment, during the posted times.
You may stop between the signs only while picking up or dropping off passengers.
You may not park between the signs, though you may stop briefly to load or unload passengers or goods.
This lane is reserved for vehicles carrying at least the number of people shown.
Vehicles in this lane must turn left.
The centre lane is shared by drivers from both directions for making left turns only.
Traffic fines are increased here because the area needs extra care, often near schools or parks.
Marks a pedestrian crossover; be ready to stop and let pedestrians cross, waiting until they are completely across the road.
Marks the crossing itself; slow down, look both ways and stop if a train is coming.
Warning signs
You are near a school; slow down and watch for children.
The road curves right ahead; slow down before the bend.
A series of curves lies ahead; drive slowly and carefully.
Another road crosses ahead; watch for traffic from both sides.
A road joins from the right ahead; watch for vehicles entering.
Traffic will be joining your lane from the side ahead; adjust speed to let it merge.
The right lane ends ahead; drivers in it must move left when safe.
A median will separate the two directions ahead; keep right.
The one-way road ends ahead and oncoming traffic shares the road.
Traffic signals are ahead; be ready to stop.
A stop sign is ahead; slow down and prepare to stop.
Watch for people crossing the road ahead.
Railway tracks cross the road ahead; slow down and look and listen for trains.
The road is slippery when wet; slow down and avoid sudden moves.
Deer often cross in this area; slow down and stay alert, especially at dusk and dawn.
Marks an obstruction next to the road; the stripes slope down toward the side you should pass on.
Marks a sharp turn and shows which way to steer through it.
Temporary signs
Road work is ahead; slow down, watch for workers and follow work-zone signs.
A worker with a stop/slow sign is directing traffic ahead; obey their directions.
A lane is closed for work ahead; merge into the open lane early and smoothly.
The normal route is closed; follow the detour in the direction shown.