Right of Way & Intersections: British Columbia Class 5 License
Who goes first at intersections, roundabouts, merges and uncontrolled crossings.
How this topic is tested
The Canada British Columbia Class 5 License knowledge test draws questions on right of way & intersections directly from the official driver's handbook. The questions below are the ones learners get wrong most often, so work through the explanation on each page rather than memorising the answer letter.
19 practice questions
- 1. When the traffic signal light facing you is red and you intend to go straight through the intersection, what must you do first?
- 2. Upon approaching a stop sign, what does the law require you to do before entering an intersection?
- 3. A flashing green light at the intersection where turns to the left and right are permitted indicates?
- 4. A flashing yellow beacon above an intersection indicates…?
- 5. If a traffic signal changes while a pedestrian is still on the street, which of the following has the right-of-way?
- 6. A red signal light with a green arrow shown at an intersection indicates…?
- 7. Which of the following has the right-of-way over all others at an intersection when the light is green?
- 8. When a right turn against a red signal light is permitted, what does the law require you to do before entering the intersection and making a turn?
- 9. You must not follow any emergency vehicle that has its siren or lights operating within…?
- 10. If two vehicles arrive at an uncontrolled intersection at approximately the same time, the right-of-way should be given to…?
- 11. When approaching a yield sign, what does the law require you to do?
- 12. Coming to a complete stop at an intersection is required, but where do you stop if there is no stop line, crosswalk or sidewalk?
- 13. A flashing red beacon above an intersection means…?
- 14. When on streets designed for two-way traffic, if you hear the siren of an emergency vehicle what does the law require you to do?
- 15. On approaching an intersection where a traffic signal light is red and a policeman motions you to go through, you should…?
- 16. If the signal light changes from green to amber as you approach an intersection, what should you do?
- 17. Who has the right-of-way in a roundabout?
- 18. You are approaching an intersection on a main road, and the intersection is blocked with traffic. You should…?
- 19. It is against the law to follow an emergency vehicle with flashing lights and/or siren closer than…?