New Brunswick Class 7: Passing, lane changes and signalling

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1. How far before a turn must you signal?

   1. At least 150 metres
   2. At least 30 metres
   3. At least 10 metres
   4. At least 60 metres

2. Why should you stay back from the vehicle ahead before passing?

   1. It is required for trucks only
   2. It lets the other driver know you want to pass
   3. Following closely blocks your view and forces a sharp move
   4. It saves fuel

3. When is passing on the right allowed in New Brunswick?

   1. When the vehicle ahead is turning left
   2. When the driver ahead is going below the limit
   3. Whenever the right shoulder is paved
   4. Never, under any circumstances

4. The car ahead of you starts to pass a truck. What should you do?

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

5. While passing, may you go over the speed limit to complete the pass faster?

   1. Yes, by up to 10 km/h
   2. Yes, if the road ahead is completely clear
   3. Yes, for up to 15 seconds
   4. No, never above the posted limit

6. For which of these must you signal?

   1. Driving straight through a green light
   2. Waiting in line at a red light
   3. Following a curve in the road
   4. Pulling away from a parked position

7. How close to an intersection or railway crossing is it unlawful to drive on the left side of the road?

   1. Within 30 metres
   2. Within 60 metres
   3. Within 150 metres
   4. Within 10 metres

8. Where are a car's blind spots?

   1. At the left and right rear corners
   2. Directly behind the trunk
   3. Only on the passenger side
   4. Directly in front of the hood

9. What must you check before changing lanes on a multi-lane road?

   1. Only the car directly ahead
   2. Only the lane you are leaving and its mirror
   3. Only your inside mirror
   4. Clearance beside, ahead and behind you

10. On a multi-lane street, when should you leave the right lane?

    1. When driving under the limit
    2. Whenever you want to go faster than 50 km/h
    3. Only to pass or to turn left
    4. Whenever traffic is light

11. What must you do before changing lanes, besides checking your mirrors?

    1. Sound your horn
    2. Slow down by 10 km/h
    3. Look over your shoulder
    4. Turn on your high beams

12. Within what distance of a hill crest or curve, where your view is blocked, is it illegal to pass?

    1. 60 metres
    2. 300 metres
    3. 150 metres
    4. 30 metres

13. Your view is blocked as you approach a narrow bridge. Within what distance may you not drive on the left side of the road?

    1. 100 metres
    2. 150 metres
    3. 30 metres
    4. 15 metres

14. You plan to pass another car at night. Which headlights should you use as you come up behind it?

    1. Fog lights only
    2. Low beams until you start to pass
    3. High beams to warn the driver
    4. Parking lights only

15. While passing, when may you move back into the right lane?

    1. When its headlights show in your rear-view mirror
    2. When the other driver flashes their lights
    3. As soon as your rear bumper clears its front bumper
    4. After counting to two

16. Your turn signals stop working. How must you signal a turn?

    1. With hand and arm signals
    2. With your four-way flashers
    3. By flashing your headlights
    4. You do not need to signal

17. What is the correct order of the first steps for passing?

    1. Shoulder check, accelerate, then signal and check ahead
    2. Move left, check mirror, then signal
    3. Signal left, move left, then check ahead
    4. Check ahead, check mirror, signal left, shoulder check

18. Another driver sounds their horn to pass you. What must you do?

    1. Move right and do not speed up
    2. Move left to block them
    3. Brake hard to let them by
    4. Speed up to stay ahead

19. A car ahead is turning left and the paved shoulder on the right is wide. May you use the shoulder to pass?

    1. No, never drive onto the shoulder to pass
    2. Yes, if the shoulder is paved and wide enough
    3. Yes, at low speed
    4. Yes, if you signal