British Columbia ICBC Knowledge Test — Class 7L Practice Question
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Rules of the Road
When merging onto a BC freeway from an on-ramp, you should:
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Correct Answer: B. Use the acceleration lane to reach freeway speed and merge smoothly
Acceleration lanes exist to let you match freeway speed. Stopping at the end is dangerous — the driver behind you may not expect it. Slow merging forces freeway drivers to brake.
Why the other answers are wrong
- A.Stop at the end of the ramp and waitStopping at the end risks a rear-end collision.
- C.Drive slowly so freeway traffic brakesForcing freeway traffic to brake creates chain reactions.
- D.Flash headlights at freeway trafficFlashing is not a merge signal.
