Nova Scotia Class 7 Mock Exam 1

All 40 questions in this test

Every question and its answer choices. The correct answers and explanations appear when you take the test above.

1. Where must you stop for a red light?

   1. At the stop line or the near side of the crosswalk
   2. Anywhere inside the intersection, once fully stopped
   3. Just past the crosswalk
   4. Beside the traffic light pole

2. You are driving behind a large truck and cannot see the driver in the truck's side mirror. What does that mean?

   1. The truck driver cannot see you
   2. You are at a safe distance
   3. The driver is about to turn
   4. The mirror is out of adjustment

3. How should the lap part of a seat belt be worn?

   1. Under the arm
   2. Loose, for comfort
   3. As low on the hips as possible
   4. Across the stomach, above the hip bones

4. What does the long driver training course involve, which lets a learner take the road test after only 3 months?

   1. 25 hours of classroom and 10 hours of driving
   2. 6 hours of classroom time only
   3. 10 hours of classroom and 25 hours of driving
   4. 20 hours of classroom and 5 hours of driving

5. A peace officer directing traffic waves you through an intersection that has a stop sign. What do you do?

   1. Obey whichever you saw first
   2. Stop at the sign first, then go
   3. Wait until the officer leaves
   4. Follow the officer's direction

6. From what distance must your horn be heard?

   1. 30 metres
   2. 150 metres
   3. 60 metres
   4. 15 metres

7. What do yellow lines on the road separate?

   1. Traffic moving in the same direction
   2. Parking spaces from travel lanes
   3. Bicycle lanes from car lanes
   4. Traffic moving in opposite directions

8. What kind of road does a Highway 102 route marker indicate?

   1. A seasonal gravel road
   2. A local municipal street in a town or city
   3. A scenic tourist route
   4. A controlled-access 100-series highway

9. Two cars arrive at an uncontrolled intersection at the same time from different streets. Which car must yield?

   1. The car on the left
   2. The car on the right
   3. The car going faster
   4. The car that is turning

10. You park facing uphill on a street with a curb. Which way should your front wheels point?

    1. Straight ahead
    2. Toward the centre line, then straight
    3. To the right, toward the curb
    4. To the left, away from the curb

11. How many demerit points does passing a stopped school bus carry?

    1. 6
    2. 3
    3. 2
    4. 4

12. Your car stalls on the tracks. What is the first thing to do?

    1. Push the car off the tracks before anyone gets out
    2. Try to restart the engine
    3. Get everyone out and well away from the tracks
    4. Call the railway company

13. A blasting zone sign is often posted with a sign asking you to do what?

    1. Turn on your high beams
    2. Roll down your windows
    3. Shut off your radio transmitter
    4. Sound your horn as you pass

14. You see a playground sign ahead. What does the handbook tell you to do?

    1. Stop and wait for children to cross
    2. Sound your horn as you pass
    3. Keep your speed but stay right
    4. Reduce speed and watch for children

15. At which GDL stage may you first upgrade to a higher licence class, such as a truck licence?

    1. The newly licensed driver stage
    2. The learner stage
    3. The restricted individual stage
    4. Only after leaving GDL

16. You are entering a 100-series highway from an on-ramp. How should you use the acceleration lane?

    1. Drive in it until the next exit
    2. Merge right away at ramp speed
    3. Speed up to match traffic, then merge
    4. Stop at the end and wait for a gap

17. You are already on the tracks when the warning lights start flashing. What should you do?

    1. Stop where you are and wait
    2. Stop and back up off the tracks
    3. Get out and leave the vehicle
    4. Keep moving and clear the crossing

18. What does a hidden intersection warning sign tell you?

    1. The intersection has no stop signs
    2. The intersection is closed to traffic
    3. You must come to a stop before the intersection
    4. Side-road drivers cannot clearly see you coming

19. You see someone driving recklessly through a work zone. What does the handbook suggest?

    1. Follow them to get their plate
    2. Report it to the police
    3. Sound your horn until they slow down
    4. Tell the nearest road worker

20. Where should you let passengers out of your vehicle?

    1. At intersections while waiting for lights
    2. At the curb or side of the road
    3. In the travel lane if traffic is light
    4. Wherever they ask, if you stop briefly

21. You fail your road test. How soon may you take it again?

    1. After at least one week
    2. The next day
    3. After waiting at least 30 days
    4. After 3 months

22. On a curve or hill, how far ahead must you be able to see before passing is considered safe?

    1. At least 50 metres
    2. At least 300 metres
    3. At least 150 metres
    4. At least 100 metres

23. You stop at a stop sign on a street with no stop line and no painted crosswalk. How far back should you stop?

    1. One full car length past the sign
    2. Far enough back for a pedestrian to cross safely
    3. Right at the edge of the cross street you are entering
    4. Wherever you can see both ways

24. You move to Nova Scotia from a country other than Canada or the USA. What must you usually do to get a licence?

    1. Take only the written tests
    2. Exchange your licence at a counter
    3. Take only the road test
    4. Pass vision, written and road tests

25. What is the demerit point value for failing to obey a traffic sign or signal?

    1. 6
    2. 4
    3. 2
    4. 3

26. Why must you never try to beat a train to a crossing?

    1. Trains always have a whistle
    2. Some trains need over a kilometre to stop
    3. Trains are required to slow down at crossings
    4. The gate will trap your car

27. What does this sign warn you about?

    
    1. Large animals may cross the road
    2. A farm vehicle crossing
    3. A wildlife park entrance is ahead
    4. A hunting area nearby

28. You face a flashing green light. What does it allow you to do?

    1. Turn right only
    2. Turn left, go straight or turn right
    3. Turn left only, without yielding
    4. Go straight only

29. You plan to use a two-way-left-turn lane. When should you move into it?

    1. Close to where you will turn
    2. As soon as the lane begins
    3. Only after stopping in your lane
    4. At least one block before the turn

30. A crossing guard near a school holds up a stop paddle facing you. What must you do?

    1. Stop only if a child is crossing
    2. Stop and obey the guard
    3. Slow down and drive around
    4. Sound your horn and proceed

31. What does this warning sign mean?

    
    1. A narrow structure such as a bridge is ahead
    2. A tunnel with low clearance
    3. Two lanes join from both sides
    4. A divided highway ends and two-way traffic begins

32. A curve warning sign has a small plate showing 50 km/h under it. What does the plate tell you?

    
    1. The speed limit for trucks only
    2. The new speed limit after the curve
    3. The safe speed for that curve
    4. The minimum speed on the curve

33. How much following distance should you leave when driving in the rain?

    1. Three seconds
    2. Two seconds
    3. One car length per 10 km/h
    4. Four seconds or more

34. On a long drive, how often does the handbook suggest a short walking break?

    1. Every four hours, for 30 minutes
    2. Only when you feel sleepy
    3. Every hour, for one or two minutes
    4. Every 30 minutes, for 10 minutes

35. A work zone sign warns of a difference in height between lanes. Why is this dangerous?

    1. Trucks may not fit under the edge
    2. Your vehicle may scrape its underside on a speed bump
    3. Water may pool and cause hydroplaning
    4. A tire catching the edge can cause loss of control

36. You are in the inside lane of a two-lane roundabout and your exit is next. What should you do?

    1. Exit directly from the inside lane
    2. Stop and wait for a gap to exit
    3. Move to the outside lane first, then exit
    4. Signal left and exit

37. When are roads most dangerous after rain starts to fall?

    1. Only after the rain stops
    2. During the first 10 to 15 minutes
    3. After an hour of steady rain
    4. When puddles start to form

38. You see this sign in a work zone. What does it mean?

    
    1. Two lanes join from both sides
    2. A detour leaves the highway at the next exit
    3. Traffic must stop for workers
    4. A lane is closed; move into the open lane

39. What is the only item allowed at the lower driver's corner of the windshield?

    1. The official inspection sticker
    2. A parking pass
    3. A GPS mount
    4. A toll transponder for the highway

40. What is the minimum time a driver stays in the newly licensed (Class 5N) stage?

    1. 3 years
    2. 1 year
    3. 2 years
    4. 6 months