NL Class 5 Mock Exam 5

All 30 questions in this test

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1. Your turn signals must be visible from what distance to the rear?

   1. 500 metres
   2. 90 metres
   3. 150 metres
   4. 250 metres

2. In winter driving, what is black ice?

   1. Ice that forms only at night on bridges
   2. Ice mixed with road salt
   3. Dirty snow on the shoulder
   4. Clear ice that looks like bare pavement

3. How should pedestrians cross at a roundabout?

   1. One way at a time, using splitter islands
   2. Only when a car waves them on
   3. Through the centre island
   4. Diagonally across the circle, the shortest route

4. At night, an oncoming vehicle approaches. Within what distance must you dim your high beams?

   1. 300 metres
   2. 150 metres
   3. 60 metres
   4. 100 metres

5. Why are speeds usually reduced in construction zones?

   1. To reduce noise for nearby homes
   2. To save fuel during repairs
   3. To protect workers and give time to react
   4. To let work equipment use the passing lane

6. What does this sign tell you about the road ahead?

   
   1. It ends at a T
   2. It is slippery
   3. It winds back and forth
   4. It narrows to one lane

7. You see a vertical rectangular or square white sign. What kind of information does it most likely give?

   1. A hazard on the road
   2. Tourist services ahead
   3. A regulation you must obey
   4. Distance to the next town

8. What is the maximum prison term for leaving the scene of a collision?

   1. Six months
   2. Ten years
   3. Five years
   4. Two years

9. Which of these situations requires a signal by law?

   1. Following a curve in the road
   2. Stopping at a red light already showing
   3. Driving straight through a green light
   4. Pulling out from a parked position

10. Who must sign consent when a 17-year-old applies for a first driver's licence?

    1. A driving instructor
    2. A parent or legal guardian
    3. Any adult relative
    4. A school principal

11. How long is a Class 5I learner's permit valid?

    1. Two years
    2. Three years
    3. Five years
    4. One year

12. A pedestrian is halfway across when the don't walk signal comes on. You now have a green light. Who has the right-of-way?

    1. You, because your light is green
    2. The pedestrian
    3. The vehicle turning right
    4. Whoever moves first

13. In a weave lane, one driver is entering the highway and another is exiting. Who has the right-of-way?

    1. The driver exiting the highway
    2. The faster driver
    3. The driver entering
    4. The driver on the right

14. Before backing out of a driveway, what should you do first?

    1. Back up quickly to clear traffic
    2. Sound your horn twice
    3. Rely on your rear-view mirror
    4. Check behind the vehicle from outside

15. Another driver is behaving aggressively toward you. What should you do?

    1. Avoid eye contact and let them pass
    2. Use your horn repeatedly to warn them
    3. Speed up to get away
    4. Brake hard to warn them

16. What do yellow diamond-shaped signs do?

    1. Give directions and distances to nearby towns
    2. Warn of dangerous or unusual conditions
    3. Mark tourist attractions
    4. State laws you must obey

17. When is the early merge strategy, moving out of the closed lane well before it ends, most effective?

    1. Low traffic volume and high speeds
    2. Whenever a flag person is present
    3. Heavy traffic and low speeds
    4. Only at night

18. A sign is shaped like an upside-down triangle. What does that shape always tell you?

    1. School children may be present
    2. Stop completely
    3. A hazard is ahead
    4. Yield the right-of-way

19. An oncoming car suddenly crosses into your lane. After braking hard, where should you steer?

    1. Straight ahead in your own lane
    2. The right shoulder, sounding your horn
    3. The centre line, to split the gap
    4. The left lane, away from the car

20. You reach an intersection with no lights, signs or police officer at the same time as a car on your right. Who goes first?

    1. The larger vehicle
    2. Whoever is going straight
    3. You do
    4. The car on your right

21. While backing up, where should your left hand be on the steering wheel?

    1. At 9 o'clock
    2. At the bottom (6 o'clock)
    3. At the top centre (12 o'clock)
    4. On the gear lever

22. Is it legal to modify your muffler to make the vehicle louder?

    1. Yes, if inspected
    2. No, it is illegal
    3. Yes, for vehicles over 10 years old
    4. Yes, on private roads

23. What does this sign tell you?

    
    1. A roundabout is ahead; slow down
    2. Traffic circles back to the highway
    3. A detour loop is ahead
    4. U-turns are allowed ahead

24. Your car breaks down on the highway. Where should you place reflective triangles?

    1. Behind the vehicle, about 10 to 20 m apart
    2. In front of the vehicle only, about 50 m ahead
    3. Next to the driver's door
    4. On the roof of the vehicle

25. What does 'overdriving your headlights' mean?

    1. Driving too fast to stop within the lit distance
    2. Driving with one headlight out
    3. Leaving your lights on after parking for the night
    4. Using high beams in the city

26. You must report a collision to police when total damage exceeds what amount?

    1. $500
    2. $5,000
    3. $1,000
    4. $2,000

27. Which of these is a common reason for failing the road test?

    1. Not stopping fully before a right turn on red
    2. Checking mirrors too often
    3. Signalling before a lane change
    4. Driving 5 km/h under the limit in rain

28. Your licence was suspended under the demerit point system. Which course is mandatory before reinstatement?

    1. The four-hour Think First program
    2. The eight-hour Responsible Driver Workshop
    3. A six-hour defensive driving course
    4. A 25-hour motorcycle course

29. What is the minimum following distance to keep in good conditions when preparing to change lanes?

    1. One second
    2. Two seconds
    3. Ten seconds
    4. Five seconds

30. As temperatures drop below freezing, which parts of the road freeze first?

    1. Bridges, overpasses and shaded areas
    2. Freshly paved roads
    3. Sunny straight stretches of open highway
    4. Roads near the ocean