Rules of the Road in British Columbia (Part 1) Quiz

Answer: Any road designed for travel by the general public

According to the Motor Vehicle Act, a "Highway" is any road that is specifically designed for travel by the general motoring public.

Answer: 50 km/h unless otherwise posted.

The speed limit inside a municipality is 50 km/h unless otherwise indicated on a posted sign. Breaking this limit could net you a fine in the neighborhood of $115-$230 depending on precisely how fast you were travelling.

Answer: Class 5

A Class 5 British Columbia Driver's License is required to operate a passenger car or light truck in British Columbia. You may also operate under a class 7 license, which is a Novice Driver's License. Violating the class requirements in BC could get you fined for $115.

Answer: Class 1

In British Columbia, you would require a Class 1 Driver's License to operate a tractor-trailer unit. As most tractor trailer units are equipped with air brakes, you would also need an Air Brake Endorsement (Endorsement 15).

Answer: 0.05 mg in 100 mL of blood.

In British Columbia, driving with a BAC of over 0.05 mg of alcohol in 100 mL of blood would warrant a 24-hour Roadside Suspension. Driving with over 0.08 mg in 100 mL of blood would warrant an Impaired Driving charge. Novice Drivers (Class 7) are not permitted to consume any alcohol and drive.

Answer: Stop, and render any assistance possible.

Under the Motor Vehicle Act, you MUST stop at a motor vehicle accident if emergency services have not yet arrived. There are a few exceptions to this rule, but it is a good practice to stop, unless you are creating more of a danger by doing so. Also, failing to remain at the scene of an accident is illegal.

Answer: 70 km/h unless otherwise posted.

While travelling outside of a municipality in British Columbia, the speed limit is 70 km/h unless otherwise posted. Here is where some whopping fines can be issued. 1-21 km/h over, $115; 21-37 km/h over, $173; 37-59 km/h over, $345; 60+ km/h over, $460.

Answer: Dawn to Dusk, 7 days a week

Playground Zones are in effect from Dawn to Dusk, 7 days a week. The posted speed limit in Playground Zones is 30 km/h. Speeding in a playground zone could get you fined $170-$230.

Answer: Class 4

You would require a Class 4 Driver's License to operate the above vehicles. In the condition of operating an ambulance, an E.V.O.(Emergency Vehicle Operation) course is required.

Answer: Yes

OK... if you got this wrong, think about your driving habits. Of course you are required to wear a seatbelt, just like anywhere else! I believe that there are exceptions to the rule for very obese persons, or for very pregnant women, but don't quote me on it.

As for occupations such as couriers and the like where people are getting in and out of vehicles all the time, they too are legally obliged to wear seatbelts. Not only can they be fined under the Motor Vehicle Act, but also under the Worker's Compensation Board, for which I believe the fine is in the neighborhood of $5000.