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Nova Scotia Class 7 Mock Exam 5

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What is the speed limit in a public park within a city or town, if no other limit is posted?

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  1. What is the speed limit in a public park within a city or town, if no other limit is posted?

    1. 20 km/h
    2. 50 km/h
    3. 30 km/h
    4. 40 km/h

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

    Yellow diamond with a car and two wavy skid marks behind it
    1. It has loose gravel only
    2. It is under construction
    3. It has sharp curves
    4. It is slippery when wet

  3. According to the handbook, what is the most common cause of highway crashes in Nova Scotia?

    1. Bad weather
    2. Wildlife on the road
    3. Mechanical failure
    4. Driver inattention

  4. On a hill with a climbing lane, a sign says to use four-way flashers below 70 km/h. Your vehicle is slowing to 60 km/h. What should you do?

    1. Move to the left lane
    2. Pull onto the shoulder and stop until traffic clears
    3. Sound your horn as you climb
    4. Turn on your four-way flashers and keep right

  5. What is the minimum third-party liability insurance required in Nova Scotia?

    1. $100,000
    2. $200,000
    3. $1,000,000
    4. $500,000

  6. A learner wants to ride a motorcycle on a public road. Is this allowed?

    1. Only in daylight hours
    2. Yes, on roads under 50 km/h
    3. Yes, with an experienced rider
    4. No, except during an exam

  7. The crossing gates begin to lower as you approach the tracks. Where do you stop?

    1. Before the gate on your side of the road
    2. Beside the gate, so you can see
    3. Just past the first set of rails, then wait
    4. Wherever you can stop quickly

  8. You see this sign at the end of a traffic island. What must you do?

    White square sign with a black island shape and an arrow curving past its right side
    1. Keep to the right of the island
    2. Turn right at the next street
    3. Merge left as soon as you can
    4. Keep to the left of the island

  9. 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

  10. On a commuter route, a red X is lit above the lane you are in. What must you do?

    1. Use the lane for turning only
    2. Leave that lane; never drive under a red X
    3. Slow down and stay in the lane
    4. Stay in the lane if no other cars are in it

  11. What shape and colours do most warning signs in Nova Scotia have?

    1. Rectangle, white on green
    2. Diamond, black on yellow
    3. Diamond, black on orange
    4. Triangle, red on white

  12. At a stop sign there is a white stop line painted across your lane. Where do you stop?

    1. At the stop line
    2. Beside the stop sign post
    3. Past the line, where you can see
    4. At the edge of the cross street

  13. When does the reduced school zone speed limit apply in Nova Scotia?

    1. Only when a crossing guard is on duty
    2. Whenever children are present, at any time of day
    3. Only during morning and afternoon recess
    4. Only on school days from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

  14. Signal lights are required instead of hand signals when the vehicle or its load extends how far to the left of the centre of the steering wheel?

    1. More than 60 cm
    2. More than 1 metre
    3. More than 30 cm
    4. More than 2 metres

  15. How often must you renew the vehicle permit for a passenger car?

    1. Every 2 years
    2. Every 5 years
    3. Every 3 years
    4. Every year

  16. Which sign is the only one in Nova Scotia that uses an eight-sided shape?

    1. The stop sign
    2. The yield sign
    3. The school zone sign
    4. The railway crossing sign

  17. 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

  18. How close to the nearest rail of a railway crossing may you park?

    1. No closer than 30 metres
    2. No closer than 5 metres
    3. No closer than 10 metres
    4. No closer than 15 metres

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

    Yellow diamond with a straight line and a curved line joining it
    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

  20. Your car breaks down and you have no phone. What does the handbook suggest while you wait?

    1. Stand beside the car to flag drivers
    2. Leave the doors unlocked so that helpers can get in
    3. Raise the hood and walk for help
    4. Put a Call Police sign in a window and stay inside

  21. You pass this sign after leaving a divided highway. What does it tell you?

    Yellow diamond with two arrows side by side, one pointing up and one pointing down
    1. Normal two-way road rules now apply
    2. A one-way street is ahead
    3. Passing is not allowed here
    4. Two lanes go the same direction

  22. You pass this sign while children are present. The speed limit before the zone was 50 km/h. What is your maximum speed?

    Five-sided fluorescent yellow-green sign with two black walking figures
    1. 50 km/h
    2. 30 km/h
    3. 40 km/h
    4. 20 km/h

  23. Your headlights go out at night and the switch does not bring them back. What should you do?

    1. Use flashers and other lights, and leave the highway
    2. Keep driving slowly until you reach your destination
    3. Drive with your interior light on
    4. Follow another car's tail lights

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

    White rectangle reading MAXIMUM 50 km/h
    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

  25. During which hours may a Class 5N driver not drive alone, unless exempted?

    1. 1 a.m. to 6 a.m.
    2. 11 p.m. to 6 a.m.
    3. Midnight to 5 a.m.
    4. 10 p.m. to 5 a.m.

  26. Which hand positions on the steering wheel does the handbook recommend?

    1. Eight and four
    2. Twelve o'clock only
    3. Ten and two, or nine and three
    4. One hand at the bottom of the wheel

  27. On a divided highway you notice a solid yellow line on your right and a solid white line on your left. What does this mean?

    1. You are in a passing lane
    2. The lanes are about to merge
    3. You are driving the wrong way
    4. You are on an exit ramp

  28. 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

  29. The red lights at a railway crossing start flashing as you approach. What must you do?

    1. Speed up to cross before the train
    2. Stop only if you can see a train
    3. Stop and go only when it is safe
    4. Slow down and cross with care

  30. You hold an accessible parking permit and park in a reserved space. Where must the permit be displayed?

    1. Hanging from the rear-view mirror
    2. Taped to the rear window
    3. Clipped to the driver's sun visor
    4. On the dashboard, face up

  31. 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

  32. Under ideal conditions, about how far does a car travelling at 80 km/h need to stop completely?

    1. About 200 metres
    2. About 60 metres
    3. About 90 metres
    4. About 140 metres

  33. 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

  34. Why is driving slowly especially dangerous just beyond the crest of a hill?

    1. Your brakes may overheat
    2. Your engine may stall on the hill
    3. Faster vehicles may not see you in time
    4. You will use more fuel going slowly

  35. What happens if you are called in for an interview with a driver enhancement officer because of demerit points?

    1. You are fully tested again, including a road test
    2. Your points are cleared
    3. You must take a defensive driving course
    4. You pay a fine and keep driving

  36. How often must a vehicle registered in Nova Scotia pass a safety inspection?

    1. Only when it is sold
    2. Every five years
    3. Every two years
    4. Every year

  37. What colour are the signs that usually mark a work zone in Nova Scotia?

    1. White with red letters
    2. Green with white letters
    3. Yellow with black letters
    4. Orange with black letters

  38. You are following another car at night. Within what distance must you switch to low beams?

    1. 200 metres
    2. 30 metres
    3. 60 metres
    4. 150 metres

  39. On the open highway, how much space should you leave ahead of you?

    1. One car length for every 20 km/h
    2. At least 30 metres at all speeds
    3. Just enough to see the car's tires
    4. Enough for a passing car to move into

  40. What blood alcohol level must a learner driver have?

    1. Zero
    2. Under .05
    3. Under .08
    4. Under .02

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