New Brunswick Class 7 Practice Test 5

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1. You are 20 and hold a full Class 5 licence. What blood alcohol level must you keep while driving?

   1. Zero
   2. Under 0.02
   3. Under 0.08
   4. Under 0.05

2. On a multi-lane road, how should you drive in relation to the lane lines?

   1. Drive over the line to see ahead
   2. Use two lanes in light traffic
   3. Weave to avoid potholes
   4. Stay within a single lane

3. What does this sign mean?

   
   1. The road is closed ahead to all traffic
   2. You are entering a construction zone
   3. Construction has ended
   4. A detour begins here

4. A police officer directs you to drive through a red light. What should you do?

   1. Turn right instead
   2. Wait for the light to turn green
   3. Follow the officer's direction with caution
   4. Ignore the officer and obey the light

5. The gates are down at a railway crossing but you see no train. What should you do?

   1. Honk and cross if the lights stop
   2. Drive around the gate carefully
   3. Back up and cross at an angle
   4. Stay stopped; never drive around the gate

6. A pedestrian is in an unmarked crosswalk at the end of a block. What must you do?

   1. Yield only if they are a child
   2. Proceed, because it is not marked
   3. Sound your horn to warn them
   4. Yield the right of way

7. During which hours is a Level 1 driver not allowed to drive?

   1. Sunset to sunrise
   2. 11:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.
   3. 10:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m.
   4. Midnight to 5:00 a.m.

8. What is the minimum age to apply for a Class 7 graduated licence in New Brunswick?

   1. 15 years old
   2. 16 years old
   3. 18 years old
   4. 14 years old

9. You sell your car and buy another. What happens to your regular licence plates?

   1. They stay with the vehicle and cannot be moved
   2. You move them to your new car
   3. You can sell them to the buyer separately
   4. You must return them to the police

10. A pedestrian signal shows Don't Walk. What does it mean for the pedestrian facing it?

    1. They must not start across
    2. They must run to finish crossing
    3. They may cross on a diagonal
    4. They may cross if no cars are coming

11. You want to pass a cyclist riding in your lane. How much open space must you leave?

    1. At least one metre
    2. At least two metres
    3. At least half a metre
    4. At least one car width

12. An injured person is sitting in a crashed car. There is no fire or other immediate danger. What should you do?

    1. Sit them upright and turn their head
    2. Leave them there until trained help arrives
    3. Help them walk to your car
    4. Pull them out and lay them flat on the road

13. From how far away in each direction must a vehicle parked on a highway be clearly visible?

    1. 150 metres
    2. 100 metres
    3. 60 metres
    4. 30 metres

14. Your car begins to hydroplane. What is the best first action?

    1. Brake hard to regain grip
    2. Ease off the accelerator and let the car slow
    3. Accelerate to push through the water
    4. Steer sharply toward the shoulder

15. 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

16. A large truck is travelling in a roundabout beside your lane. What should you do?

    1. Pass it quickly on the inside
    2. Stay right beside it so the driver can see you
    3. Honk so it moves over
    4. Give it room; do not drive beside or pass it

17. As you approach an intersection, in what order should you check for traffic and pedestrians?

    1. Left first, then right
    2. Straight ahead only
    3. Right first, then left
    4. Behind you first, then ahead

18. Is it ever legal to pass a school bus showing alternating flashing red lights on an undivided road?

    1. Yes, if no children are visible
    2. No, it is illegal
    3. Yes, if you are going the other way
    4. Yes, on the left at low speed

19. A fully licensed driver (not newly licensed) reaches how many demerit points before the Registrar must suspend their licence?

    1. 15 points
    2. 6 points
    3. 10 points
    4. 12 points

20. When you finish parallel parking, how close to the car ahead should you be?

    1. About 2 metres
    2. Within about 60 centimetres
    3. About one car length
    4. Touching its bumper

21. A school bus stopped ahead of you has its red lights flashing. How far back must you stop?

    1. At least 5 metres
    2. At least 10 metres
    3. At least 20 metres
    4. At least 2 metres

22. After a few drinks you start to feel the alcohol 'wearing off'. What does the handbook say about this feeling?

    1. It means your BAC is back to zero
    2. It is a delusion; you are not sober
    3. It means one more hour is enough
    4. It means you can drive slowly

23. A 17-year-old passenger is caught without a seat belt. Who is charged?

    1. The driver, who loses two points
    2. The passenger, with no loss of points
    3. Both, and each loses two points
    4. Nobody, if the driver is belted

24. How much brake pedal travel should remain at all times when you press the brake?

    1. At least half
    2. At least one-third
    3. At least three-quarters
    4. At least one-tenth

25. What shape are warning signs?

    1. Pentagon
    2. Circle
    3. Diamond
    4. Octagon

26. What does this sign warn you about?

    
    1. A playground ahead
    2. A hiking trail ahead
    3. A pedestrian crosswalk ahead
    4. No pedestrians allowed

27. 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

28. How long is a suspension for losing all your demerit points under the Motor Vehicle Act?

    1. One year
    2. Three months
    3. One month
    4. Six months

29. What does this sign mean?

    
    1. One-way street ahead
    2. Passing permitted
    3. Go straight through only
    4. No straight-through traffic

30. What must be true of your rear licence plate at night?

    1. It must be removed for washing
    2. It must be lit
    3. It must be covered
    4. It must be reflective only

31. At 90 km/h, how far does a truck travel during an average driver's reaction time of three-quarters of a second?

    1. 18 metres
    2. 8 metres
    3. 30 metres
    4. 56 metres

32. What does this sign mean?

    
    1. Left lane ends
    2. No left turn
    3. Detour to the left
    4. You must turn left

33. An emergency vehicle with siren on is coming toward you from the opposite direction. What must you do?

    1. Pull to the right and stop
    2. Flash your lights at it
    3. Keep going, since it is on the other side
    4. Stop in the middle of the road

34. Which of these counts as a 'service vehicle' under the slow-down and move-over rule?

    1. A provincial road maintenance vehicle
    2. A school bus on its route
    3. A courier delivery van
    4. A taxi waiting for a fare on the shoulder

35. You reach a stop sign where there is no stop line and no crosswalk. Where do you stop?

    1. Three car lengths before the corner
    2. Beside the stop sign post, wherever it is
    3. In the middle of the intersection
    4. At the edge of the through road

36. The road is wet and foggy, but the posted limit is 80 km/h. What does the law expect?

    1. Drive at a speed that does not endanger anyone
    2. Use your four-way flashers at 80 km/h
    3. Drive at 80 km/h, the posted limit
    4. Drive at least 70 km/h to avoid blocking traffic

37. What does this sign mean?

    
    1. A divided highway begins; keep to the right
    2. Two roads join ahead
    3. The road narrows to one lane
    4. A traffic island is closed for repairs ahead

38. The light turns yellow just as you reach the intersection and you cannot stop safely. What should you do?

    1. Speed up to beat the red
    2. Back up behind the stop line
    3. Proceed through with caution
    4. Brake hard in the intersection

39. What does the colour green mean on a traffic sign?

    1. A permitted turn or direction
    2. A prohibited turn or movement
    3. A construction zone ahead
    4. A school crossing ahead

40. What does this sign warn you about?

    
    1. A ski hill entrance ahead
    2. A snowmobile crossing ahead
    3. A snow plow route
    4. Snowmobiles may use this road