Basic Driving Skills: ICBC Class 4 Practice Questions
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What does "off-tracking" describe when a long vehicle turns?
- The rear wheels follow a tighter path than the front wheels
- B The front wheels lose grip on the road
- C The vehicle drifts sideways on ice
- D The trailer brakes lock up
Why: In a turn the rear wheels of a long vehicle cut inside the path of the front wheels. This is off-tracking, so you must swing wider.
Because of off-tracking, when making a right turn in a long vehicle you should:
- A Cut the corner sharply to save space
- Swing wide enough that the rear wheels clear the curb
- C Speed up through the turn
- D Reverse first to line up
Why: Because the rear wheels track inside the front, you must position and turn so the rear wheels clear the curb and other road users.
Which three-step process should you use to manage hazards while driving?
- A Stop-look-listen
- B Look-listen-feel
- C Plan-act-review
- See-think-do
Why: ICBC teaches "see-think-do": see the situation, think about your options, and do the safe action.
What is the minimum following distance a professional driver should generally keep in good conditions?
- A At least one car length
- B Half a second
- At least a two-second gap (more for heavy vehicles)
- D There is no need to leave a gap
Why: Keep at least a two-second following gap in good conditions, and increase it for a heavy vehicle, poor weather or reduced visibility.
In poor weather or with a heavy load, your following distance should be:
- Increased beyond the normal minimum
- B Kept exactly the same
- C Reduced to keep up with traffic
- D Ignored on the highway
Why: Reduced traction and longer stopping distances mean you should increase your following gap well beyond the two-second minimum.
What is the safest way to manage the large blind spots ("No-Zones") around a heavy vehicle?
- A Rely only on the inside mirror
- Check mirrors regularly and be aware vehicles may be hidden alongside
- C Assume there is nothing beside you
- D Turn your head fully around while moving
Why: Heavy vehicles have large blind spots; check your mirrors often and remember other road users may be hidden, especially on the right side.