Verification - ICBC Keyword: usually your mother's family (maiden) name; it's for road test booking as well. CAD 15.

First 2-Y Learner License Expired on June 8, 2023.

After the knowledge test, there will be a simple vision test and medical screening.

• Remember to wear your glasses

Street Sense - Hazard perception training applications.

• Practice test - Renew Learner License or Apply Learner License; pass (40 out of 50, 20% would be road signs questions), no time limits can skip - usually within 30 min;

Preparation

• Primary ID
  • BC Driver's License or Learner's License (accepted after 3 years of expiry).
  • PR Card
  • BC Services Card (Photo)
• Secondary ID - Passport, etc.

Reminders

• In bad weather, drive slow and near light;
• yield to vehicles in the roundabout;
• when a truck is turning in front, drive slow and observe if truck is about to make a large turn;
• sunny day on highway, keep 3 seconds of distance with the front car;
  • keep 2 seconds with front car in dt;
• scan at least 12 seconds before when driving dt;
• stop when school bus flashing red light, no matter if you follow or face the school bus;
• A black ice formed from the frozen ice on the road;
• check all mirror when entering highway;
• turn back when changing lanes or turning;
• During fogging and night, near light (far light may scatter);
• intersections without control, to drive slow and watch hazards;
• when turning green, shall check road situation before driving in;
• dim the light when 150 m facing;
• when someone is injured, help the person first;
• Beware the upcoming car's distance and speed when turning left;
• when snowing, best to keep further distance, but not snow tire;
• double yellow line no passing (not that you can't cross the line);
• cars can never share one lane with motorcycle;
• park from intersection 6 meters,
  • from fire hydrant 5 meters;
  • 30 cm to the roadside when parking;

You and your vehicle

You and your vehicle

• pre-trip check doesn't include radiators or oil levels, but include
  • head rest and seat belt properly adjusted
  • check side and rear view mirrors
  • check lights and turn signals.
• on a vehicle with automatic transmission (aside from standard transmission), you use the first and second drive (D1, D2) gears when pulling heavy loads, or going up and down very steep hills.

Signs, signals, road markings

3 Signs, signals and road markings.

• flashing green and steady red
  • A traffic light showing a flashing green arrow with a steady red light above indicates, you may turn left.
• steady green and flashing green arrow
  • A traffic light showing a flashing green arrow with a steady green light above indicates: you may turn in the direction of the arrow or proceed through.
• flashing green light
  • flashing green light suggest that the traffic signals controlled by pedestrians (not changing to red, instead yellow).
• steady green light
  • steady green arrow meaning you may turn in the direction of the arrow if the intersection is clear (NOT only left turn).
• steady green light and solid yellow arrow
  • steady green light with a solid yellow arrow indicates the protected left turn signal is about to change and oncoming traffic will face a steady green light.
• red flashing light
  • stop and proceed when it is safe to do so. Flashing red light should be treated as a stop sign at an intersection.
• steady red light
  • stop. after coming to a full stop, you may turn right or left onto a one-way street unless a sign forbids it (not to proceed when safe).
• signal above the solid red light
  • only buses may go on this signal
• yellow light
  • Stop unless it's unsafe to do so (NOT slow down to proceed).
• flashing yellow
  • slow down and be prepared to stop.
• yellow to green
  • move out of this lane and move into the lane with the green arrow.
• Yellow light
  • traffic light turning yellow and no vehicle ahead, drivers should slow and stop since it's safe to do so.
• school zone speed limit
  • means from 8 AM to 5 PM on regular school days (not every day), observe the speed limit.
• construction zones
  • diamond shaped signs with an orange background warn of construction zones.
  • yellow background is warns of hazards.
• road construction
  • road construction ahead (not saying "do not enter").
• road narrow
  • road narrows ahead (not narrow structure).
• narrow structure
  • narrow structure ahead.
• children ball
  • slow to 30 km/h every day from dawn to dusk (playground nearby).
• playground
  • playground nearby drive with caution.
• cyclist car
  • meaning cyclists may be on roadway (not do not pass, which require a cross).
• truck steep
  • steep hill ahead, slow or gear down (not truck stop ahead).
• Clearance
  • underpass (a road or pedestrian tunnel passing under a road) or structure ahead, overhead clearance as shown. (not about vehicle height).
• pavement ends
  • the pavement ends ahead (not dead end nor road construction).
• divided highway ends
  • divided highway ends ahead, keep right.
• hazard
  • hazard ahead, slow down and turn left or right.
• obstruction and direction
  • obstruction, keep left (look at the top right yellow or black triangle).
• black sign
  • black sign with white arrows - which way you may go in your lane.
• one way
  • means one-way traffic (not right turn at the intersection, not traffic straight through only).
• 2 way left turn
  • two way left turn lane.
• both lanes turn left
  • vehicles in both lanes must turn left (not about curve to the left).
• white square
  • white square or rectangle signs show driving regulations.
• lower speed
  • A lower speed limit ahead.
• ideal max speed
  • the fastest you may drive under ideal conditions.
• construction speed limit
  • obey this speed limit at all times throughout the construction zone.
• Solid white line on your left, means: you may not change lanes
• green arrow
  • Green circle with a straight arrow - no turns permitted as this intersection.
• no entering
  • do not enter (not a stop sign).
• school pedestrian
  • school crosswalk, yield to pedestrians, follow directions of a crossing guard (school patrol) if any.
• divider right
  • keep right of the divider (not curve to the right ahead, pass).
• solid yellow line
  • solid single line meaning passing allowed with extra caution (not "no passing is allowed").
• yellow broken line
  • traffic moving in opposite directions and passing is allowed when safe (not about changing lanes).
• broken line on my side
  • you may pass if the broken line on your side and only when it is safe.
• solid and broken line
  • no passing
  • when the solid line of a double yellow line is on your side, you may not pass, but you are allowed to make a left turn as long as you are not impeding other traffic.
• flashing crosswalk
  • flashing yellow lights on the road by white lines, suggesting a pedestrian activated crosswalk, stop for pedestrian in the crosswalk (NOT must stop before the crosswalk).
• left turn road marking
  • road marking indicating vehicles in this lane must turn left.
• left turn sharing
  • the central lane shared by vehicles travelling in opposite direction when making left turns.
• transit yield
  • this sign on a transit bus when it's signaling to enter traffic means, you must yield to them on the roads where the speed limit is 60 km/h or lower.
• slow moving vehicle
  • you are approaching a slow moving vehicle (not a warning triangle).

Rules of the Road

4 Rules of the road.

• life
  • Before you make a turn, get the vehicle into the correct lane, in the above, turn to the left lane.
• Do you stop at an uncontrolled intersection? You only need to slow down and look out for other road users.
• Before making a left turn, the drivers should yield to the oncoming traffic and wait for a safe gap.
• Night driving - don't stay close to the car ahead; keep the interior lights off except for the instrument panel.
• When following a fire truck, how far back must you be? 150 meters.
• Headlight must be used - from 30 min after sunset until 30 minutes before sunrise.
• 4 way stop
  • Car A and Car B arriving at the stop sign at the same time, car B on the right should go first. (car B can reach his goal first).
  • vehicles at a 4-way stop intersection must yield to the vehicle on their right unless another vehicle comes to a complete stop before them.
• If a vehicle has a standard transmission, coasting down a hill with the clutch pushed "IN" is unsafe and legal.
• straight first at 4 way
  • if 2 vehicles arrive at a 4-way intersection at the same time and facing each other, a vehicle going straight through may go first.
• Vehicles at a four-way stop intersection must yield to the vehicle on their right UNLESS another vehicle comes to a complete stop before them (yield for safety).
• 4-way stop
  • car B arrived at the stop sign first and should go first - as the first vehicle to arrive at the intersection of a 4-way stop and come to a complete stop should go first.
• intersections without signs
  • at an intersection without lights or stop signs, you should slow down, cover the brake pedal and look both ways as you approach the intersection.
• traffic circle
  • the driver of vehicle A heading down street down, needs to yield to traffic in the circle already, turn right when safe, and exit right down path B.
• when being passed on a two-lane road, slow down and make room so that they may safely pass.
• multilane highway
  • you're driving 90 km/h in the left lane of a multi-lane highway in a rural area, unless any vehicle approaches from behind, you may stay in the left lane to keep a greater distance from any wildlife on the road. (not always required to keep right on high speed roads unless passing).
• Be ready for stale green light to change, be prepared to stop if necessary.

See think do

5 See-think-do.

• before you pull out to pass, you should be able to see well ahead (not just speed up).
• you don't need to make a shoulder check when judging the following distance (not when you change lanes).
• Inertia is the tendency for moving objects to continue moving forward in a straight line.
• Drivers should constantly check the sides of the road and all mirrors, and the road ahead.
• It's unsafe and illegal to coast downhill in neutral or with the clutch in, you need to be in gear to safely control the vehicle.
• Driving too close to the car ahead may block your view to see what's up ahead (not in the blind spot, since it can be seen in the rear view).
• When making a right turn, shoulder check to make sure cyclists or other road user is not behind you.
• Try to leave yourself an escape route when you're driving on an multi-lane highway, then if something happens in front, you can pull into another lane.
• Your space margins are the distance between your vehicle and other road users.
• space margin
  • Car B doesn't have a space margin to change lanes.
• escape route
  • Blocked by Car C, Car A doesn't have an escape route if an accident happens ahead (try to leave yourself an escape route when driving on a multi-lane highway so that you can pull into another lane).
• blind spot
  • Car D is in directly in the blind spot of Car A.
• Unless otherwise posted, the speed limit OUTSIDE of cities and towns is 80km/h.
  • Unless otherwise posted, the speed limit WITHIN cities and towns is 50km/h.
• In good weather in the city (on lower speed road), your minimum following distance should be at LEAST 2 seconds. Decelerating considerations.
  • If you are behind a large vehicle or a motorcycle on a high-speed road, or behind a vehicle on an unpaved road, your minimum following distance should be at LEAST 3 seconds.
  • In bad weather or slippery conditions on high speed roads, your following distance should be at LEAST 4 seconds.
  • In what driving conditions would you use the 2 second rule for establishing a safe following distance between your vehicle and the vehicle in front of you? Ideal weather conditions and on lower speed roads such as in a city.
• Hand signals should be used if turn signals are hard to see.
• Anti-lock braking systems (ABS) are different from regular brakes. Emergency braking with ABS involves - squeezing the brakes and holding them on, until you come to a complete stop.
• To maintain proper road position and to steer your vehicle in smooth line, you should look well ahead in the direction you want to go (not the car beside you)

Sharing the road

6 Sharing the Road.

• when following a fire trunk, keep 150 meters back.
• When turning right, shoulder check to make sure no cyclists or pedestrians on the right.
• blocking emergency car
  • traffic light for Car A has just turned green, and an ambulance with a flashing light is coming up from behind, car A should turn the corner to avoid blocking the way, e.g. turn right to clear a path for the ambulance.
• making eye contact with cyclists around your vehicle is a good means of communication.
  • allow as much as is safely possible, one meter or more, while passing a cyclist.
• Before backing up, check mirrors and do a 360-degree vision check to look for hazards. While backing up, turn and look through the rear window.
• When you required to yield to a public transit bus that has a yield sign on the back and is signaling to enter traffic? On all roads where speed limit < 60 km/h.
• people with white cane indicating they have impaired vision, and may be hesitating when crossing the road.
• If you see pedestrians at the side of the road and wanting to jaywalk you should slow down and be ready to stop (instead of yielding the right of way).
• when approaching an intersection with no signs or painted crosswalks, and someone stepped off the curb to cross the street, drivers must yield and be prepared to stop to let them safely cross (not always stop at an intersection).
• When approaching a stopped emergency vehicle with flashing lights on highways with speed limits of ==80 km/h or over==, in addition to changing lanes, you must slow to 70km/h (80->70, and change lanes if traffic permits).
  • When approaching a stopped emergency vehicle with flashing lights on highways with speed limits of under 80 km/h, in addition to changing lanes, you must slow to 40km/h (50->40)
• You are driving along a multi-lane one way street. You see an emergency vehicle with lights flashing in your rear view mirror - You should move safely to either side of the road and stop.
  • You are driving in the LEFT lane of a DIVIDED highway. You see an emergency vehicle with lights flashing in your rear view mirror - You should move safely to the nearest edge of the road and stop.
• there's no flashing green light at a railway crossing with red lights only and when it goes off and barriers go up, you may cross.
• Drivers should honk at the cyclist as a suitable warning (not to make them give room).
• Stopped public transit buses may hide pedestrians who are preparing to cross (not necessarily require you to stop behind them, only when you see flashing lights on a school bus).
• Letting up on a brake just before hitting a large wild animal that you can't avoid lessens the chance of it going through the windshield (not about skidding).

Personal strategy

7 personal strategy.

• ask if the poor driving observed is your own.
• If you are driving slowly and a line of cars forms behind you, you should pull over and let them go by for less frustration on the road.
• I am allowed to check text messages in my vehicle when the vehicle is safely parked off the roadway
• What factor is involved in over 30% of crash fatalities yearly in British Columbia? Alcohol
• If you are going into a curve at high speed, why is taking your foot off the accelerator a good idea before the curve? Good strategy to help slow you down without using your brakes in the curves. (instead of never on accelerator in a curve).
• Class 7 L (N drivers) are allowed to use the hands free device while driving only for emergency calls (also better to pull over for safety; usage of a cell phone without hands-free device while driving in any situation is illegal and result in penalties and fines).
  • you are not allowed to operate hands-free electronic devices at any time while driving if you have L or N license, in the Graduated Licensing Program (GLP).
  • GPS navigation device (or personal electronic device) is not allowed while driving in the graduated licensing program as it can be a distraction.

Emergency strategy

8 Emergency strategy.

• despite the environmental factors, the main cause of skidding (go sideway due to stopping or turning too quickly) is poor driving skills.
• the correct response when the car starts to skid is ease off the accelerator and steer in the direction you want to go (not shift into neutral and not turning steering wheel at all.
• The beginning of a rainfall may cause roads to be particularly slippery because the water mixes with oil on the road.
• If your vehicle breaks down on a busy highway you should NOT try to do roadside repairs on the vehicle (instead could set out flares or warning triangles, signal and steer to the edge of the road, turn on the hazard lights, stay with the vehicle, put an SOS notice in the windshield; raise the hood).
• You're driving with your high beam headlights on and a car is approaching. You must dim them when the approaching car is within 150 m.
• Headlights should be used from 30 min after the sunset and 30 min before the sunrise.
• you should not discuss who is at fault for the crash after being involved in one (but you could draw a sketch, take photos, noting conditions; even move the vehicles off the road if safe, exchange driver's license numbers with any other drivers involved).
• for night driving, it's a bad strategy to stay closer to the car ahead to see their tail lights (instead increase your following distance).
  • it's a good strategy to keep the interior lights off except for the instrument panel.
• When driving in bad weather, you should make your vehicle easier for others to see by turning on the low beam headlights (as high beam will reflect and cause flares, you may also have to pull over and stop if necessary)