New Brunswick Class 7 Practice Test 1

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1. Which is one of the most common causes of crashes in New Brunswick?

   1. Using winter tires
   2. Inattention or driver distraction
   3. Flat tires
   4. Driving with headlights on

2. What does this sign mean?

   
   1. Parking for permit holders only on weekdays
   2. Pay parking only
   3. Parking is prohibited as indicated
   4. Parking lot ahead

3. A stop sign is posted at a railway crossing. How close to the nearest rail may you stop?

   1. No closer than 15 metres
   2. No closer than 5 metres
   3. No closer than 3 metres
   4. No closer than 1 metre

4. A two-lane highway has a single broken yellow centre line. When may you pass?

   1. Never, because the line is yellow
   2. Any time traffic is light, even on curves
   3. When it is safe and conditions are ideal
   4. Only when following a truck

5. The signal shows a red light with a green arrow pointing right. What may you do?

   1. Wait for the full green light
   2. Turn right with caution after yielding
   3. Turn right without checking for pedestrians
   4. Go straight through

6. What are the most important factors in how impaired you become from alcohol?

   1. Whether you drink alone or with a group of friends
   2. The colour of the drink
   3. How much is absorbed and the time to eliminate it
   4. Whether you drink indoors or outdoors

7. A pedestrian crosses in the middle of a block, away from any crosswalk. Who must yield?

   1. The pedestrian must yield to vehicles
   2. Drivers must always yield to pedestrians
   3. Whoever arrived first
   4. Neither; both must stop

8. A train has just passed a crossing with two tracks. Why should you wait before crossing?

   1. You must wait 30 seconds by law after any train
   2. The rails are too hot to drive on
   3. The gates must be lifted by hand
   4. A second train may be on the other track

9. Who pays the cost of the ignition interlock program?

   1. The province
   2. The driver's insurance company
   3. The participant
   4. The police service

10. Where is a suspension from a Criminal Code conviction appealed?

    1. To a Judge of the Court of Queen's Bench
    2. To the Registrar of Motor Vehicles
    3. To Service New Brunswick
    4. To the local police chief

11. What do continuity lines on a highway show?

    1. The edge of the shoulder
    2. Where passing is not allowed on the highway
    3. Where a ramp lane borders the through lane
    4. A lane reserved for buses

12. You are stopped at a red light with no sign prohibiting a right turn. What may you do?

    1. Turn right only when a green arrow appears
    2. Turn left or right after stopping
    3. Turn right without stopping if the way is clear
    4. Turn right after a full stop, yielding to all

13. What do the newer railway crossing signs look like?

    1. A white X with a red reflective border
    2. A green circle with a train
    3. A red octagon with an X
    4. A yellow diamond with black letters

14. 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

15. What colour are construction signs?

    1. Black on a yellow background
    2. Red on a white background
    3. White on a green background
    4. Black on an orange background

16. A front tire blows out at highway speed. What should you do?

    1. Steer quickly onto the shoulder
    2. Brake hard right away
    3. Ease off the gas and slow gradually
    4. Shift into neutral and brake

17. Where should a cyclist ride on a road without a bike lane?

    1. On the sidewalk when traffic is heavy
    2. With traffic, close to the right edge
    3. Facing traffic, close to the left edge
    4. In the centre of the lane at all times

18. How close to a fire hydrant may you park?

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

19. What does this sign tell you?

    
    1. A railway crossing ahead
    2. Traffic signals ahead; be prepared to stop
    3. The signals ahead are not working
    4. A construction zone ahead

20. When must your vehicle's lights be on?

    1. When you cannot see 30 metres ahead in daylight
    2. Only when it is raining
    3. At night or when you can't see 150 m ahead
    4. Only between sunset and midnight

21. If you double your speed, how much greater is the force of impact in a collision?

    1. Eight times as great
    2. Twice as great
    3. Four times as great
    4. Three times as great

22. What does this sign warn you about?

    
    1. A T intersection ahead
    2. A dead-end street
    3. A cross road ahead
    4. A railway crossing ahead

23. A Level 2 driver is caught driving with alcohol in their blood. What happens?

    1. A three-month suspension, keeping credit for past tests
    2. A one-year suspension, then restart the program with no credit
    3. A warning letter and two demerit points
    4. A 24-hour roadside suspension only

24. You must drive slowly on the open highway because of a load. What does the law require?

    1. Drive on the shoulder the whole way with flashers on
    2. Keep right and pull off at times to let traffic pass
    3. Use the left lane to stay visible
    4. Keep going; others must wait

25. You see this sign and children are present. What should you do?

    
    1. Speed up to clear the zone quickly
    2. Stop and wait for a crossing guard
    3. Keep your speed and sound your horn
    4. Slow down and watch for children

26. You are not sure where to turn and the street signs are hard to read. What does the handbook advise?

    1. Make a quick turn when you see the street
    2. Stop in your lane to read the signs
    3. Follow the car ahead
    4. Drive slowly until you can read them

27. Is it legal to double park beside a car parked at the curb?

    1. Yes, for up to five minutes
    2. No, it is not permitted
    3. Yes, if you stay in the car
    4. Yes, with four-way flashers on

28. 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

29. What does this yellow sign warn you about?

    
    1. A passing lane ahead
    2. Two-way traffic ahead
    3. A one-way street ahead
    4. A divided highway ends

30. Which documents prove your name and date of birth when you apply for a learner's licence?

    1. A photocopy of a parent's driver's licence and health card
    2. One original passport, birth certificate or court order
    3. Two utility bills with your name on them
    4. A school report card and a bank card

31. A driver gets a second alcohol-related conviction within 10 years. How long is the suspension?

    1. Two years
    2. Five years
    3. 18 months
    4. Three years

32. A fully loaded tractor-trailer is travelling at 90 km/h in ideal conditions. About how far will it travel before it stops?

    1. About 150 metres
    2. About 102 metres
    3. About 56 metres
    4. About 60 metres

33. Both centre lines are solid yellow. Who may pass?

    1. Only the direction with the wider lane
    2. Only traffic going uphill
    3. Neither direction
    4. Both directions, with care

34. Why is it important to obey regulatory signs?

    1. They apply only in cities
    2. They apply only to commercial vehicles
    3. Ignoring them is an offence
    4. They are advice only

35. What shape are information signs that show the location of facilities like campgrounds and gas?

    1. Pentagon
    2. Round
    3. Triangle
    4. Square

36. You are in a collision that damages another car. What must you do?

    1. Leave if no one is hurt
    2. Stop only if the police arrive
    3. Move on and phone your insurer later in the day
    4. Stop and exchange details with the other driver

37. Where should a disability parking placard be hung?

    1. On the rear-view mirror while parked
    2. On the rear window at all times
    3. On the driver's sun visor
    4. On the dashboard while driving

38. How can you reduce the fire hazard at a crash scene?

    1. Open the hood of every car
    2. Turn off the ignitions and keep smokers away
    3. Pour water into the fuel tank
    4. Start the engines to blow away the fuel fumes

39. You are not trained in first aid. How can you help an injured person at a crash?

    1. Move them to a comfortable spot
    2. Give them something to drink
    3. Keep them warm and calm
    4. Remove their helmet or seat belt

40. A regulatory sign shows a symbol inside a green circle. What does it mean?

    1. The action shown is prohibited
    2. A hazard is ahead
    3. The action shown is permitted
    4. The action shown is recommended in winter