New Brunswick Class 7 Practice Test 6

All 40 questions in this test

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1. A red or amber pedestrian light is showing at a mid-block crossing. What must drivers do?

   1. Slow down, and go if no one is in the crossing
   2. Go, because the light is for pedestrians
   3. Stop only if a guard is present
   4. Stop, and go on green once pedestrians clear

2. How far back from a stop sign at the side of the road must you park?

   1. At least 5 metres
   2. At least 3 metres
   3. At least 30 metres
   4. At least 10 metres

3. Outside urban districts, what is the speed limit when none is posted?

   1. 80 km/h
   2. 70 km/h
   3. 100 km/h
   4. 90 km/h

4. You are in the inner lane of a multi-lane roundabout and realize you need the outer lane. What should you do?

   1. Signal and cut across the lane
   2. Stop and wait for a gap
   3. Stay in your lane and do not change
   4. Change lanes quickly inside

5. How far ahead must low-beam headlights clearly show?

   1. 30 metres
   2. 60 metres
   3. 100 metres
   4. 15 metres

6. How many points is a newly licensed driver credited with when the licence is first issued?

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

7. Traffic is heavy and slow ahead of a railway crossing. When may you start across the tracks?

   1. Only after honking your horn
   2. As soon as the car ahead moves
   3. When your whole vehicle fits on the far side
   4. Whenever the crossing lights and bells are off

8. For how long can a disability parking placard be valid?

   1. Up to five years
   2. Up to three years
   3. For life
   4. Up to one year

9. A novice driver breaks the zero tolerance rule. What happens to the vehicle?

   1. A three-day discretionary impoundment
   2. A 60-day impoundment
   3. No impoundment, only a warning
   4. A mandatory seven-day impoundment

10. What do yellow lines on the road separate?

    1. Traffic moving in opposite directions
    2. Lanes moving in the same direction
    3. Parking spaces from the road
    4. Bike lanes from car lanes

11. 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

12. You are first to arrive at a serious crash. What should you do first?

    1. Run to the cars and pull people out
    2. Drive on and call later
    3. Park well off the road and turn on your flashers
    4. Stop in your lane right beside the crash to help

13. You have stopped for a school bus with flashing red lights. When may you go again?

    1. After waiting 30 seconds
    2. When the bus starts moving or the driver signals you
    3. As soon as the children are on the sidewalk
    4. When the amber lights come on

14. A turn control sign has a small tab underneath it showing times. What does the tab mean?

    1. The sign applies only during those hours
    2. The sign applies only outside those hours
    3. The road closes during those hours
    4. Turns are allowed only for buses then

15. You are 17 and applying for your Class 7 licence. What extra document do you need?

    1. A letter from your high school principal
    2. A parental consent form signed by any relative
    3. Proof that you have finished a driving course
    4. A parental consent form witnessed by a non-relative

16. A driver is caught in the warning range for the third time in five years. What happens to the vehicle?

    1. A mandatory 30-day impoundment
    2. A mandatory seven-day impoundment
    3. The vehicle is seized permanently
    4. A discretionary three-day impoundment

17. You are driving on a four-lane road with two lanes in your direction and are not turning or passing. Which lane should you use?

    1. The left lane, for a smoother ride
    2. The lane with the fewest cars
    3. Either lane, as you like
    4. The lane nearest the right edge

18. Transport Canada recommends that children up to what age ride in the back seat?

    1. 12 and under
    2. 9 and under
    3. 6 and under
    4. 16 and under

19. What does a flashing red traffic light mean?

    1. Stop only if traffic is coming
    2. Stop fully, then go when the way is clear
    3. The signal is broken; drive through with care
    4. Slow down and proceed with caution

20. The fog becomes so dense you can barely see. What is the safest thing to do?

    1. Follow the tail lights ahead closely
    2. Switch to high beams and continue
    3. Stop in your lane with flashers on
    4. Get well off the road and wait for it to lift

21. Which colour is used for construction and maintenance warning signs?

    1. Blue
    2. Orange
    3. Yellow
    4. Red

22. Your vehicle fails its safety inspection. How long do you have to fix it and get it re-inspected?

    1. 14 days from the rejection
    2. Until the next registration renewal
    3. 30 days from the rejection
    4. 7 days from the rejection

23. What does this orange sign warn you about?

    
    1. A school zone ahead
    2. A park entrance ahead
    3. Road workers are present ahead
    4. A pedestrian crossing ahead

24. You want to pass a heavy truck while going down a long hill. What does the handbook advise?

    1. Wait until you are on level ground
    2. Pass quickly before it speeds up
    3. Pass on the right shoulder
    4. Flash your lights so it slows down

25. What does a railway advance warning sign tell you to do?

    1. Stop only if you hear a horn
    2. Look, listen and slow down
    3. Change lanes before the tracks
    4. Speed up to clear the tracks

26. You are turning left at an intersection. Who must you yield to?

    1. Nobody once your signal is on
    2. Only pedestrians on your left
    3. Only vehicles turning left from the other side
    4. Oncoming vehicles in or near the intersection

27. 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

28. How many points does a driver lose for not wearing a seat belt properly?

    1. 5 points
    2. 6 points
    3. 2 points
    4. 3 points

29. What is the purpose of this type of green sign?

    
    1. To tell you the speed limit
    2. To warn of a hazard ahead
    3. To show where parking is allowed nearby
    4. To guide you to places along the route

30. What does this sign warn you about?

    
    1. A sharp curve to the left
    2. Traffic entering from the right
    3. Right lane ends ahead
    4. A road from the right that you must enter

31. Your rear wheels start to skid. What should you do?

    1. Brake firmly; steer the other way
    2. Accelerate hard; steer straight
    3. Feet off the pedals; steer into the skid
    4. Pull the parking brake; hold the wheel

32. What does this white sign mean?

    
    1. Two-way traffic on this road
    2. Passing lane ahead
    3. Divided highway begins
    4. Keep right except to pass

33. What must you do at a pedestrian crossing sign marking a mid-block crosswalk?

    1. Stop only if a crossing guard is present
    2. Yield only to children
    3. Yield to pedestrians within the crosswalk
    4. Sound your horn before crossing

34. Which of these is prohibited while you are driving?

    1. Using a GPS mounted and set before you leave
    2. Holding a phone to call or text
    3. Adjusting the heater
    4. Listening to the radio

35. A car in the next lane has stopped to let a pedestrian cross at a crosswalk. What must you do?

    1. Pass carefully at low speed
    2. Sound your horn and continue
    3. Stop behind it; do not pass
    4. Change lanes and pass on the other side

36. You must park on a rural highway at night. What lights must show on the roadway side?

    1. Only the four-way flashers, front and back
    2. High beams pointed ahead
    3. Only the interior dome light
    4. A white or amber light ahead, red behind

37. What is the minimum time a new driver spends in the Class 7 graduated licence program before becoming fully licensed?

    1. 18 months
    2. 24 months
    3. 36 months
    4. 12 months

38. What does this sign warn you about?

    
    1. A bump or rough road ahead
    2. Pavement ends ahead
    3. A hill ahead
    4. A narrow bridge ahead

39. An emergency vehicle with its siren on is approaching an intersection you are about to enter on a green light. What must you do?

    1. Stop in the middle of the intersection
    2. Proceed, because your light is green
    3. Speed up to clear the intersection
    4. Yield to the emergency vehicle

40. Your licence is suspended for losing all your points. When can you appeal to the Registrar?

    1. Only after half the suspension is served
    2. Only if you have never had a ticket
    3. If it is your first such suspension in three years
    4. Any time, as often as you like