British Columbia Class 7L: See-think-do

Question 1

How far ahead should you scan while driving?

Accepted Answer

At least 12 seconds. Looking at least 12 seconds ahead gives time to recognize and respond to hazards.

Question 2

How often should you repeat the cycle of looking ahead, sideways and in mirrors?

Accepted Answer

Every five to eight seconds. Frequent observation keeps your picture of traffic and hazards current.

Question 3

Does a working blind-spot detector remove the need for shoulder checks?

Accepted Answer

No. Detection systems assist observation but do not replace turning to check blind spots.

Question 4

Before opening your door beside traffic, what should you do?

Accepted Answer

Mirror and shoulder check. A cyclist or vehicle may be approaching beside you outside your direct view.

Question 5

What observation is needed before reversing?

Accepted Answer

A check all around the vehicle. A full surrounding check helps detect people or obstacles before you reverse.

Question 6

Why should you avoid passing near the crest of a hill?

Accepted Answer

You cannot see hazards beyond it. The hill blocks your view of approaching traffic and other hazards.

Question 7

Several hazards develop at once. What should you identify first?

Accepted Answer

The most dangerous hazard. Assess which hazard poses the greatest danger before choosing your response.

Question 8

Why is following closely behind another car dangerous?

Accepted Answer

It reduces view and stopping time. Tailgating blocks the scene ahead and leaves too little time to stop.

Question 9

On a high-speed road, what following gap does the guide recommend at minimum?

Accepted Answer

Three seconds. Increase the normal good-condition gap to at least three seconds on high-speed roads.

Question 10

What minimum following time is recommended for slippery roads or bad weather?

Accepted Answer

Four seconds. Poor conditions require more space; the guide recommends four seconds.

Question 11

Why leave at least three seconds behind a motorcycle?

Accepted Answer

It may stop very quickly. Motorcycles can stop quickly, so leave additional following room.

Question 12

A driver is following you too closely. How can you reduce the risk of being hit if you must stop?

Accepted Answer

Increase your gap ahead. More space ahead lets you brake gradually, giving the following driver more time.

Question 13

On a road limited to 50 km/h, what minimum passing space applies to a cyclist outside a protected lane?

Accepted Answer

One metre. The general minimum is one metre; higher-speed roads require more.

Question 14

What minimum clearance applies when passing a cyclist on a road limited above 50 km/h?

Accepted Answer

1.5 metres. The higher posted speed limit triggers a minimum passing distance of 1.5 metres.

Question 15

What minimum clearance applies when passing a person within a protected cycle lane?

Accepted Answer

Half a metre. The guide specifies at least 0.5 metre for a person on a sidewalk or protected cycle lane.

Question 16

An approaching car signals right but is not slowing or moving toward its turn. What should you do before crossing its path?

Accepted Answer

Wait to confirm its movement. Conflicting signals and vehicle movement call for waiting to see what the driver actually does.

Question 17

After completing a turn, what should you check?

Accepted Answer

That the signal has cancelled. A signal that fails to cancel gives other road users misleading information.

Question 18

Why avoid waving a pedestrian across in front of you?

Accepted Answer

You may not see every hazard. Someone who follows your wave may enter danger hidden from your view.

See-think-do practice questions