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Pedestrians, cyclists and school zones knowledge test practice

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What you need to know

People walking and cycling have little protection, so drivers must give them extra time and space. Stop for pedestrians in crosswalks, marked or unmarked, and do not pass a vehicle that has stopped at a crosswalk. Never pass a stopped vehicle near a crosswalk because the driver may be yielding to someone you cannot see.

Cyclists have the same rights and duties as drivers. They may use the road and must follow traffic signals. Leave at least one metre when passing, check for cyclists before opening a door or turning, and watch for them in your blind spot. Cyclists signal using their left arm: straight out to turn left, bent up for a right turn and bent down to stop. They must wear a helmet.

School zones and playground zones protect children. In a school zone the limit is 30 km/h from 8 am to 5 pm on school days. In a playground zone the limit is 30 km/h from dawn to dusk every day. Watch for children who may run into the street, and obey crossing guards. A flashing green light at a crosswalk means pedestrians control the signal, so be ready to stop.

Learn to Drive Smart: School zones · Speed limits · Playground zones · Pedestrians · Crosswalks · Traffic signals · Cyclists · Hand signals · Vehicle safety

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  1. 1. What is the speed limit in a school zone when it is in effect?

    Answer: 30 km/h

    School zones are limited to 30 km/h from 8 am to 5 pm on school days. Slow down even if you cannot see children.

    Learn to Drive Smart: School zones · Speed limits

  2. 2. When is a playground zone speed limit of 30 km/h in effect?

    Answer: From dawn to dusk, every day

    Playground zones apply every day from dawn to dusk. Children can run onto the road at any time.

    Learn to Drive Smart: School zones · Playground zones

  3. 3. A car ahead of you in the next lane has stopped at a crosswalk. What should you do?

    Answer: Stop behind it and do not pass

    The driver is likely yielding to a pedestrian you cannot see. Passing a vehicle stopped at a crosswalk is dangerous and illegal.

    Learn to Drive Smart: Pedestrians · Crosswalks

  4. 4. What does a flashing green light at a crosswalk mean?

    Answer: The signal is controlled by pedestrians, so be ready to stop

    A flashing green means a pedestrian-controlled signal. It may turn amber and red when someone presses the button, so slow down and be ready.

    Learn to Drive Smart: Traffic signals · Pedestrians

  5. 5. A cyclist extends their left arm straight out. What are they signalling?

    Answer: A left turn

    A straight left arm indicates a left turn. A bent arm pointing up means right, and a bent arm pointing down means stopping or slowing.

    Learn to Drive Smart: Cyclists · Hand signals

  6. 6. When passing a cyclist, you should...

    Answer: Leave at least one metre where possible and pass only when safe

    Cyclists can wobble because of wind, potholes and traffic. Give them room, and slow down or wait if you cannot.

    Learn to Drive Smart: Cyclists

  7. 7. Are cyclists allowed to ride on the road?

    Answer: Yes, with the same rights and duties as drivers

    Cyclists have the right to use the road and must obey traffic laws. Treat them as you would any other slower vehicle.

    Learn to Drive Smart: Cyclists

  8. 8. You see a school crossing guard holding up a stop sign. What do you do?

    Answer: Stop and stay stopped until the guard signals

    Crossing guards direct traffic to keep children safe. Stay stopped until the guard lowers the sign and the crossing is clear.

    Learn to Drive Smart: School zones

  9. 9. Are you required to stop for a pedestrian at an unmarked crosswalk at an intersection?

    Answer: Yes, every intersection has a crosswalk

    A crosswalk exists at an intersection even without paint. Yield to anyone crossing or about to cross.

    Learn to Drive Smart: Pedestrians · Crosswalks

  10. 10. Before opening your car door on a street with traffic, you should...

    Answer: Check mirrors and your blind spot for cyclists and vehicles

    Opening a door into a cyclist's path can cause serious injuries. Look first and open the door slowly.

    Learn to Drive Smart: Cyclists · Vehicle safety

Questions people ask
What is the speed limit in a BC school zone?
30 km/h from 8 am to 5 pm on school days, unless signs show otherwise. Playground zones are 30 km/h from dawn to dusk every day.
Do I have to stop for pedestrians at unmarked crosswalks?
Yes. Every intersection has a crosswalk even if it is not painted, and drivers must yield to people crossing.
How much space should I give a cyclist when passing?
Allow at least one metre where possible and pass only when it is safe. Slow down if you cannot leave that space.
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