Right of Way & Intersections — British Columbia
British Columbia ICBC commercial knowledge test practice: 252 free practice questions (Based on the official driver handbook). Official test format: Class 1 60/48; Class 2-4 35/28; air brake 25/20. Right of Way & Intersections: 6 questions.
Who goes first at intersections, roundabouts, merges and uncontrolled crossings.
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| Topic / Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Topic | Right of Way & Intersections |
| License test | British Columbia Commercial knowledge tests (Class 1–4, air brake) |
| Topic questions | 6 (2% of 252 total) |
| Review status | This topic page is still being reviewed against the official handbook. Until review is finished it is hidden from search engines. |
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Questions (6)
1. The Motor Vehicle Act gives public transit buses the right-of-way. What does this mean?
- Bus drivers are not responsible for what happens to another vehicle that fails to yield to the bus.
- Bus drivers always have the right-of-way and can pull out from a curb or change lanes anytime.
- Other drivers must yield to the bus when it signals to move from the curb where the speed limit is less than 60 km/h. ✓
- Other drivers must yield to the bus when it signals to move from the curb.
Answer: C. Other drivers must yield to the bus when it signals to move from the curb where the speed limit is less than 60 km/h.
Other drivers must yield to the bus when it signals to move from the curb where the speed limit is less than 60 km/h. The handbook says transit buses get right-of-way when the driver signals a move from the curb lane or bus stop into traffic and the bus displays a sign telling motorists to yield. That rule applies where the speed limit is below 60 km/h. The same passage adds that bus drivers must still make sure moving out is safe, and they should not assume other drivers must yield when it is unsafe. The choice that includes the under-60 km/h condition is the one supported by the passage.
2. Can you change lanes while in an intersection?
- Only if you're turning
- No ✓
- Only when there's no oncoming traffic
- Yes
Answer: B. No
No, you may not change lanes while you are in an intersection, and you should not do it on the approach either. The commercial driving guide tells drivers not to change lanes, pass or overtake as they approach or travel through an intersection. It also says that if you are in a designated lane marked by arrows, you may not move into or out of that lane while inside an intersection. The reason given for keeping lane changes to a minimum is that frequent lane changes raise the risk of a collision. The guide's approach is to pick your lane early and stay in it through the intersection.
3. When passing parked cars in a bus, what should you do?
- (a) Be confident that other drivers will give you the right-of way.
- (b) Look for clues that a car may be about to pull out in front of you. ✓
- (c) Honk your horn to ensure that other drivers will notice you.
- Do both (b) and (c).
Answer: B. (b) Look for clues that a car may be about to pull out in front of you.
Look for clues that a car may be about to pull out in front of you. The bus-driving chapter says streets with parked cars create several hazards, and it lists what to watch for: vehicles pulling into traffic, doors opening on the traffic side, and pedestrians stepping out between cars. It also gives the warning clues to scan for, such as front wheels turned out, a driver sitting behind the wheel, exhaust from a tail pipe, brake lights, back-up lights, turn signals, and people near the road. Watching for those signs is what lets you avoid hitting a parked vehicle or the people around it, so scanning for clues is the right habit.
4. Funeral processions have right-of-way over you…?
- Unless the lights are against them
- Unless it is rush hour
- Unless the speed limit is over 50 KM/H
- At all times ✓
Answer: D. At all times
5. Before you may turn left at an intersection, you must yield to
- oncoming vehicles. ✓
- vehicles coming from the left.
- vehicles coming from the right.
- vehicles from behind.
Answer: A. oncoming vehicles.
Before you turn left at an intersection, you must yield to oncoming vehicles. The handbook says not to assume you have the right-of-way and to turn only when it can be done safely, with your path clear of other traffic. Its intersection example describes a turning driver who must yield the right-of-way and wait until the other vehicle has gone through before turning. Applying that to a left turn, you wait for approaching traffic that is already coming toward you before you cross its path.
6. You're approaching an intersection, and you notice that the roadway beyond the intersection is blocked with traffic. What should you do?
- Keep as close as possible to the vehicle ahead.
- Sound your horn to warn the cars ahead to move on.
- Stop before entering the intersection and wait until the traffic ahead moves on. ✓
- Proceed into the intersection and wait until the traffic ahead moves on.
Answer: C. Stop before entering the intersection and wait until the traffic ahead moves on.
Stop before entering the intersection and wait until the traffic ahead has moved on and there is room for your vehicle on the other side. The crossings guidance says to enter an intersection only when it can be done safely with a clear path, and to move only when you are certain others have given you the right-of-way. It also tells you to keep the vehicle under full control and to give the right-of-way rather than take it. If the roadway past the intersection is plugged with traffic, your path is not clear, so the safe choice is to hold back before the intersection until space opens up ahead.
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Last checked: 2026-10-17 · Verified from official source
Updated: · Based on the official driver handbook