Sample Questions
Practice ICBC questions with verified answers
Here are sample questions from our complete 260-question bank demonstrating the real exam format and core concepts tested on the BC Class 7L exam.
Sample Question 1
What action is required when approaching an octagonal red Stop sign?
- A. Come to a complete stop before the marked stop line or crosswalk ✓
- B. Slow to a rolling stop and proceed if no cross traffic is visible
- C. Stop only if pedestrians are actively waiting to cross the roadway
- D. Maintain driving speed if the intersection appears open and clear
Explanation: Under the BC Motor Vehicle Act, a red octagonal Stop sign requires a complete stop before the stop line, crosswalk, or intersection edge.
Sample Question 2
What does an inverted triangular sign with a red border mean?
- A. Yield the right-of-way to all crossing traffic and pedestrians ✓
- B. Come to a mandatory full stop at all times before proceeding as outlined in the official provincial regulatory compliance standards
- C. Accelerate quickly to merge into the nearest available traffic lane
- D. Maintain your current travel speed because your lane has priority
Explanation: An inverted triangle is a Yield sign. You must slow down and give right-of-way to crossing traffic and pedestrians, stopping if necessary.
Sample Question 3
What does a sign showing a red circle with a slash through a right arrow mean?
- A. Right turns are strictly prohibited at this intersection or roadway ✓
- B. Right turns are permitted only after coming to a complete full stop
- C. The lane on the right is ending and all vehicles must merge to the left
- D. Only commercial delivery trucks are prohibited from making right turns
Explanation: A red circle with a diagonal slash indicates a prohibited action. A right arrow inside means no right turns are permitted.
Sample Question 4
What does a white sign showing a black U-turn arrow with a red prohibition slash indicate?
- A. U-turns are completely prohibited at this intersection or road section ✓
- B. U-turns are allowed only during off-peak daytime driving hours
- C. Drivers must perform an immediate U-turn due to an upcoming road closure
- D. Only passenger cars and motorcycles are permitted to execute U-turns when operating in accordance with established provincial requirements
Explanation: A red slash across a U-turn symbol means making a U-turn is strictly prohibited by law at that location.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about the ICBC Test
How many questions are on the real ICBC knowledge test?+
The real ICBC knowledge test consists of 50 multiple-choice questions taken on a touchscreen computer. You must answer 40 questions correctly (80%) to pass. The test ends automatically as soon as you reach 40 correct or 11 incorrect answers.
What is the fee and retake policy for the ICBC knowledge test?+
The ICBC knowledge test fee is $15 per attempt. If you do not pass, there is a mandatory 7-day waiting period before you can retake the test.
What documents do I need to take the ICBC knowledge test?+
You need two pieces of accepted ID (one primary ID like a birth certificate, passport, or permanent resident card, plus one secondary ID like a BC Services Card or credit card). If you are under 19, a parent or legal guardian must accompany you to sign consent.
Is the real ICBC knowledge test timed?+
No. The real ICBC test at the licensing office is untimed, allowing you to read each question carefully and skip difficult questions to return to them later.