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Safe drivingQuestion 10 of 412

In B.C., when is it illegal to smoke in a motor vehicle?

  1. When any passenger is under 12 years old.
  2. When any passenger is under 16 years old.
  3. When any passenger is under 19 years old.
  4. Only when the windows are closed.
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Correct answer: When any passenger is under 16 years old.

The law protects children from second-hand smoke in a small enclosed space.

Source: Learn to Drive Smart (ICBC, 2026), Chapter 1, You in the driver's seat: Take responsibility: Smoking, page 11

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026