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No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored or transmitted in any form, whether electronic, mechanical, photocopied or otherwise, without the prior written consent of the Insurance Corporation of British Columbia (ICBC) . Applications for ICBC’s written consent should be made to ICBC, 151 West Esplanade, North Vancouver, B.C., V7M 3H9 .  \nStatement of Limitation  \nICBC has prepared Tuning up for drivers to present some simple and practical suggestions for dealing with some of the most common situations encountered by new drivers and their supervisors when studying for a Class 7 and 5 British Columbia driving licence. Tuning up is not intended to take the place of professional training and ICBC does not make any representation or warranty that any individual who studies Tuning up will be successful in obtaining the desired licence. Suggestions in Tuning up may need to be adapted to specific situations and circumstances. ICBC is not responsible for any consequences that may result from the use of Tuning up.  \nThroughout this guide, references are made to acts and regulations that govern driving in British Columbia. This guide reflects the law in British Columbia as set out in these acts and regulations as of March 30, 2026. These references are written in plain language to help you understand their impact on individual drivers and the commercial driving industry. In the event of a difference between the material included in Tuning up and any of these acts or regulations, the acts and regulations shall apply.  \ncontents  \nUsing tuning up ............................................................................... 1  \nWho’s it for? ................................................................................... 1  \nWhat’s in it?.................................................................................... 1  \nGetting ready ................................................................................ 3  \nBeing a supervisor ........................................................................ 4  \nQuiz: What kind of driver will you be? .......................................... 6  \nSession 1 Pre-trip check | Knowing your controls ....................................... 9  \nSession 2 Road vision | Getting going ......................................................... 15  \nSession 3 See-think-do | Backing up ............................................................ 25  \nSession 4 Space margins | Driving straight through, turning right..........29  \nSession 5 Smart brake and horn use | Turning left ...................................35  \nSession 6 Self-check | Practising what you have learned ..........................39  \nSession 7 Alcohol, drugs, distractions and driving | Driving on hills and curves ..................................","cbCaiuJhB22mCNxg","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiuJhB22mCNxg","pdf",5327467,136,"English","# Using tuning up\n## Who’s it for?\n## What’s in it?\n# Getting ready\n# Being a supervisor\n# Quiz: What kind of driver will you be?\n# Session 1 Pre-trip check | Knowing your controls\n# Session 2 Road vision | Getting going\n# Session 3 See-think-do | Backing up\n# Session 4 Space margins | Driving straight through, turning right\n# Session 5 Smart brake and horn use | Turning left\n# Session 6 Self-check | Practising what you have learned\n# Session 7 Alcohol, drugs, distractions and driving | Driving on hills and curves\n# Session 8 Saying no | Stall parking\n# Session 9 Resisting media messages | Two-and three-point turns\n# Session 10 New driver overconfidence | Parallel parking\n# Session 11 Your personal driver profile | Mini test\n# Session 12 Sharing the road | Lanes and intersections\n# Session 13 Communicating | Changing lanes, turning right in traffic\n# Session 14 Hazard perception | Turning left in traffic\n# Session 15 Road rage | Entering and leaving traffic\n# Session 16 Choosing a safe speed | Practising in moderate traffic\n# Session 17 Time and space | Entering and leaving the highway/freeway\n# Session 18 Keeping alert | Passing\n# Session 19 Driver personality | Becoming a skilled highway/freeway driver\n# Session 20 Driving guidelines | Road test prep, practice in all conditions\n# Need to know more?\n## Licensing information\n## Booking road tests\n## Other helpful phone numbers\n## Website addresses\n## About your road test\n## Examiners’ tips for passing the Class 5 and 7 road tests\n## Identification (ID)","[{\"question\":\"Who is Tuning up for drivers designed for?\",\"answer\":\"It is designed for beginning drivers and their supervisors studying for a Class 7 and 5 British Columbia driving licence.\"},{\"question\":\"What driving skills does the guide focus on?\",\"answer\":\"The guide emphasizes observation, hazard perception, speed control, steering, space margins, and communication using turn signals, hand signals, eye contact, brake lights, and horn.\"},{\"question\":\"Does studying Tuning up guarantee passing the road test?\",\"answer\":\"No. The statement of limitation says the guide is not intended to replace professional training and ICBC does not represent or warrant that studying it will result in obtaining the desired licence.\"}]","Tuning up for drivers - Getting you ready for your road test | PDF",343]