Nova Scotia Class 7 Mock Exam 4

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1. 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

2. When must your headlights be on?

   1. Only when street lights are off
   2. From one hour after sunset until sunrise the next morning
   3. From 30 minutes after sunset to 30 minutes before sunrise
   4. Only on highways at night

3. What is the maximum speed when you are within 30 metres of a railway crossing?

   1. 70 km/h
   2. 50 km/h
   3. 60 km/h
   4. 30 km/h

4. You are in the right lane and see this sign. What is happening ahead?

   
   1. A right turn lane begins
   2. The left lane ends
   3. A side road joins from the right
   4. The right lane ends

5. While driving on your learner's licence with your supervising driver, may your friend ride in the back seat?

   1. Yes, one passenger is allowed
   2. No, no other passengers are allowed
   3. Only if they also hold a licence
   4. Yes, if they wear a seat belt

6. On a multi-lane road, what do white lane lines separate?

   1. Lanes moving in the same direction
   2. Turning lanes from bus lanes
   3. The road from the shoulder only
   4. Lanes moving in opposite directions

7. The rule to yield to a transit bus re-entering traffic does not apply to which vehicle?

   1. A bus on a 60 km/h road
   2. A city bus on a 50 km/h street
   3. A school bus
   4. An accessible transit bus

8. You smell smoke and see flames from under the hood. After stopping and turning off the ignition, how far away should everyone move?

   1. At least 10 metres
   2. At least 5 metres
   3. At least 30 metres
   4. At least 100 metres

9. What does this sign require you to do?

   
   1. Slow down and give way, stopping if needed
   2. Give way only to pedestrians
   3. Speed up to merge ahead of traffic
   4. Come to a full stop every time

10. You are stopped at a red light where a sign shows no right turn on red. When may you turn right?

    1. Only if no pedestrians are waiting
    2. When the yellow light comes on
    3. After stopping, if the way is clear
    4. Only after the light turns green

11. You are approaching an intersection with this sign. What must you do?

    
    1. Stop only if other vehicles or people are present
    2. Slow down and go if no one is coming
    3. Give way only to vehicles on your right
    4. Stop completely and go only when the way is clear

12. What does this sign tell you at an intersection?

    
    1. You may not turn to go back the way you came
    2. A sharp curve is ahead
    3. You may not turn left here
    4. Traffic flows in a circle around an island ahead

13. How do you check that you are following at a safe distance using the two-second rule?

    1. Leave two car lengths for every 10 km/h
    2. Brake two seconds after the car ahead starts braking
    3. Look ahead two blocks at all times
    4. Count 2 seconds once the car ahead passes a landmark

14. You are approaching a bridge and see this sign. What does it mean?

    
    1. The road narrows ahead
    2. A divided highway begins
    3. Two lanes merge from the right
    4. The road widens to two lanes

15. A flashing light unit ahead shows a single arrow pointing left. How may you pass it?

    
    1. Only on the right side
    2. On either side
    3. You may not pass it
    4. Only on the left side

16. 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

17. During which period are studded tires legal in Nova Scotia?

    1. November 1 to March 31
    2. October 15 to April 30
    3. October 1 to May 31
    4. December 1 to April 15

18. On a two-lane road, the car ahead of you pulls out to pass a slow truck. What should you do?

    1. Wait until it finishes before you pass
    2. Sound your horn so it hurries
    3. Follow it closely and pass too
    4. Pass both on the right shoulder

19. In which situation should you leave more than two seconds of following distance?

    1. When following a large truck that blocks your view
    2. When the car ahead is much faster
    3. When you are driving well below the posted speed limit
    4. When driving on a dry, clear road

20. A school bus ahead has its red lights flashing and stop arm out. You are behind it. What must you do?

    1. Stop and stay stopped
    2. Slow down and pass with care
    3. Stop, then pass if no children
    4. Pass slowly on the left

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

    
    1. It has loose gravel only
    2. It is under construction
    3. It has sharp curves
    4. It is slippery when wet

22. 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

23. In daylight, a load sticks out more than 1 metre past the rear of your truck. What must you display?

    1. A red flag at least 300 mm square
    2. An orange cone on the bumper
    3. Your four-way flashers
    4. A white cloth on the load

24. 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

25. Your engine dies while driving and you lose power steering and power brakes. What happens?

    1. You can still steer and brake, with more effort
    2. The car stops on its own
    3. The steering wheel locks and can no longer be turned
    4. The brakes stop working entirely

26. How should you position your vehicle when going around a curve to the left?

    1. As far right as you can
    2. Close to the centre line
    3. On the right shoulder
    4. In the middle of your lane

27. There are two left-turn lanes and you start your turn from the right one. Which lane should you end up in?

    1. Either lane, whichever is empty
    2. The curb lane, then the left lane
    3. The right-hand receiving lane
    4. The left-hand receiving lane

28. Your right wheels drop off the pavement onto the soft shoulder. What should you do?

    1. Brake hard on the shoulder
    2. Speed up to climb the edge
    3. Jerk the wheel to get back on fast
    4. Steer back smoothly once you have control

29. A newly licensed (Class 5N) driver reaches how many demerit points before a 6-month suspension?

    1. 8
    2. 10
    3. 6
    4. 4

30. A flashing light unit shows a straight bar of lights. What does this caution mode mean?

    1. It is safe to pass the hazard on either side now
    2. Traffic must stop and wait
    3. The work zone has ended
    4. A hazard is ahead; judge whether passing is safe

31. Does the rule against passing a school bus with flashing red lights apply on a divided boulevard?

    1. Only during school hours
    2. Only for drivers behind the bus
    3. No, only on undivided roads
    4. Yes, it applies from either direction

32. You pass this sign on a foggy night. How fast should you drive?

    
    1. Up to 60 km/h, since it is a guide
    2. Slower than 50 km/h, to suit conditions
    3. At least 50 km/h, to keep traffic moving
    4. Exactly 50 km/h, as posted

33. You are driving out of a driveway onto a residential street. Where must you stop first?

    1. Just before the sidewalk
    2. Only if a pedestrian is visible
    3. At the edge of the street
    4. After crossing the sidewalk

34. You are in one of two lanes that will join under a merge sign. Who is responsible for a smooth merge?

    
    1. Whoever is driving faster
    2. Drivers in both lanes equally
    3. Only drivers in the lane that ends
    4. Only drivers in the through lane

35. You face a green light and a green left-turn arrow. What controls your left turn?

    1. The oncoming traffic light
    2. The pedestrian signal
    3. The solid green light
    4. The green arrow

36. The centre lane is marked as a two-way-left-turn lane. A slow truck is ahead of you. May you use the centre lane to pass it?

    1. Only if you signal first
    2. No, the lane is only for left turns
    3. Yes, if no one is turning
    4. Yes, if you stay in it for under 100 metres

37. You are convicted of failing to obey a school crossing guard. How many demerit points are added?

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

38. 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

39. Unless a different limit is posted, what is the maximum speed on a Nova Scotia highway?

    1. 90 km/h
    2. 70 km/h
    3. 100 km/h
    4. 80 km/h

40. You are within 15 metres of a rural intersection where you can see less than 60 metres along the cross road. You are not on a through highway. What is the maximum speed?

    1. 70 km/h
    2. 30 km/h
    3. 50 km/h
    4. 60 km/h