NWT Class 7 Mock Exam 3

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. How close may you follow a fire truck that has its siren or lights on?

   1. No closer than 50 m
   2. No closer than 100 m
   3. No closer than 150 m
   4. No closer than 300 m

2. About how far may a train need to stop under full emergency braking?

   1. About 50 metres
   2. About 100 metres
   3. A kilometre or more
   4. About 300 metres

3. What is "riding the clutch"?

   1. Releasing the clutch pedal too quickly
   2. Leaving your foot on the clutch pedal
   3. Shifting without the clutch
   4. Starting in second gear

4. A truck ahead displays an over-dimensional load sign. What should you keep in mind?

   1. It has the right-of-way everywhere
   2. You must not pass it at all
   3. Use caution if you pass it
   4. It must travel in the left lane

5. What does this sign tell you?

   
   1. Construction has ended
   2. A lane is closed ahead
   3. The road ends ahead
   4. Follow a detour route

6. What kind of sign is this?

   
   1. A detour sign
   2. A highway lane control sign
   3. A destination guide sign
   4. A route marker

7. What does this sign mean?

   
   1. No left turn
   2. No U-turn
   3. Road curves sharply ahead
   4. U-turn allowed here

8. What do arrows painted in a lane tell you?

   1. Where the lane will end
   2. Which movements are allowed from that lane
   3. Which way the wind is blowing
   4. How fast you should travel while in the lane

9. Who must yield at a public railway crossing?

   1. Whoever arrives first
   2. Trains yield on rural roads
   3. Drivers must always yield to trains
   4. Trains yield to vehicles already crossing

10. Which of these is NOT allowed for a Class 5P probationary driver?

    1. Carrying a passenger in the back seat
    2. Driving after 11:00 p.m.
    3. Supervising a Class 7 learner
    4. Driving on a primary highway

11. With an ignition interlock, what BAC reading lets the vehicle start with no violation?

    1. Below 50 mg per 100 mL
    2. Below 80 mg per 100 mL
    3. Below 20 mg per 100 mL
    4. Below 30 mg per 100 mL

12. On a limited-access highway, what is a weave zone?

    1. A lane for passing slow vehicles
    2. A winding section of highway
    3. A construction zone where the lanes shift over
    4. Where entering and exiting traffic cross paths

13. Driving fast on a very wet road, what is hydroplaning?

    1. Ice forming under the vehicle
    2. Tires riding on a layer of water
    3. Brakes overheating on a hill
    4. Wheels spinning on gravel

14. What does this sign warn of?

    
    1. Rumble strips on the shoulder
    2. A bump in the road
    3. A railway crossing
    4. A hill ahead

15. What does this sign give you?

    
    1. Exit numbers for each town
    2. Directions to services
    3. Distances to places ahead
    4. Speed limits for each town

16. You are getting out of your parked car on the street side. What should you check first?

    1. Only for pedestrians walking on the sidewalk beside you
    2. Only the inside rear-view mirror
    3. Only that the engine is off
    4. Mirrors and a left shoulder check for cars and cyclists

17. You damage a parked car and cannot find its owner. What must you do?

    1. Wait one hour, then leave
    2. Securely attach your name, address, licence and plate number
    3. Leave and phone the police later
    4. Leave a note with only your phone number under the wiper blade

18. On a rural highway the centre line is solid yellow on your side. May you pass the slow vehicle ahead?

    1. Yes, if you stay under the limit
    2. Yes, but only during daylight
    3. Yes, if the road ahead looks clear
    4. No, passing is not allowed

19. What does this sign warn of?

    
    1. A pedestrian crossing ahead
    2. A playground beside the road
    3. A survey crew ahead
    4. People working on the road ahead

20. What do route markers show?

    1. The number or name of a road
    2. The distance to the next town
    3. The posted speed limit
    4. Where services are located

21. You come to a flashing red light at an intersection. What must you do?

    1. Go if no one is directly ahead
    2. Stop, then go only when it is safe
    3. Slow down and go with caution
    4. Stop and wait until it turns green

22. You are driving toward this sign at an intersection. What must you do?

    
    1. Yield only to traffic coming from the right
    2. Slow down and go if the road looks clear
    3. Stop only if other vehicles are present
    4. Stop completely and go only when it is safe

23. You are on a rural two-lane highway with a broken yellow centre line. What does it tell you?

    1. Passing is never allowed here
    2. You must pass within 10 seconds
    3. Only trucks may pass here
    4. There is enough sight distance to pass

24. What does the speed plate under this curve sign tell you?

    
    1. The recommended top speed for the curve
    2. The new speed limit for the highway
    3. The speed for trucks only
    4. The minimum speed through the curve

25. You have a steady green light and want to turn left. What must you do?

    1. Sound your horn and turn
    2. Wait for the light to turn amber
    3. Yield to vehicles and people lawfully in the intersection
    4. Turn first, since the green light gives you the right of way

26. What is the difference between a playground area sign and a playground zone sign?

    1. An area sign has a speed sign on its post
    2. A zone sign has a speed sign on its post
    3. A zone sign is used only near schools
    4. An area sign applies only on weekends

27. What makes up total stopping distance?

    1. Following distance and braking distance
    2. Braking distance only
    3. Reaction and braking distance only
    4. Perception, reaction and braking distance

28. What does a flashing amber light at an intersection require?

    1. Go with caution after yielding
    2. Speed up to clear the area
    3. Stop completely, then go
    4. Stop and wait for green

29. Does a GDL driver charged with an alcohol offence get the 7-day temporary permit?

    1. Only if they need to drive for work
    2. Yes, every driver charged gets it
    3. Yes, but it lasts only 3 days
    4. No, it does not apply to GDL drivers

30. What is the heaviest total weight of towed vehicles a Class 5 licence allows?

    1. 2,500 kg gross
    2. 5,500 kg gross
    3. 3,500 kg gross
    4. 4,500 kg gross

31. You are stranded in your vehicle during a winter storm. What does the manual generally advise?

    1. Leave the vehicle and stand on the road
    2. Run the engine non-stop with windows shut
    3. Stay with the vehicle and keep it ventilated
    4. Walk to the nearest town for help

32. When may you turn left on a red light in the NWT?

    1. Only when a green arrow is also lit
    2. From a two-way street onto a one-way street, after stopping
    3. From any street when no traffic is coming
    4. From a one-way street onto a one-way street, after stopping

33. Which of these can lead to a departmental or ministerial suspension?

    1. Changing your address
    2. Renewing your licence late by a day
    3. Buying a new car
    4. Failure to pay a judgment

34. You have started a new prescription medicine. What should you do before driving?

    1. Learn how it affects you; ask your doctor or pharmacist
    2. Take a double dose to be safe
    3. Drive normally, since prescribed drugs are legal to use
    4. Drink coffee to stay alert

35. Why are daytime running lights not enough in poor visibility?

    1. They light only the rear of the vehicle
    2. They light only the front; taillights stay off
    3. They drain the battery quickly
    4. They are too bright for other drivers

36. A white square sign has a green circle around a symbol. What does the green circle tell you?

    1. The action shown is permitted
    2. The action shown is prohibited
    3. A school is close by
    4. The action is allowed only at night

37. You move to a new address in Yellowknife. When must you tell the Government of the NWT?

    1. Immediately
    2. Within 30 days
    3. Within 90 days
    4. At your next renewal

38. A front tire goes flat while you are driving. What will the vehicle most likely do?

    1. Pull strongly toward the good side
    2. Pull strongly toward the flat side
    3. Weave from side to side
    4. Speed up suddenly

39. On a horizontal traffic signal, which light is on the far right?

    1. Green
    2. The arrow
    3. Amber
    4. Red

40. How does the NWT manual define nighttime for headlight use?

    1. 30 minutes after sunset to 30 minutes before sunrise
    2. Whenever streetlights are on
    3. One hour after sunset to one hour before sunrise
    4. Sunset to sunrise