An 18-year-old novice's parent withdraws consent in writing. What happens?
NL Learner's Permit Practice Test 2026 – Free NL Class 5 Questions
Original questions written from the official Newfoundland and Labrador handbook, with an explanation for every answer.
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Exam facts
Key facts: Newfoundland and Labrador Class 5 Learner's Written Test
- 85% to passPass mark85 per cent on the multiple-choice written testgov.nl.ca — Licence Application Process
- Age 16Minimum age16 or older; parent or guardian consent if under 19gov.nl.ca — Graduated Driver Licencing Program
- Online or officeWhere to take itOnline through MyGovNL (English), then a Motor Registration appointment for ID, vision test, photo and feegov.nl.ca — Licence Application Process
- 3 languagesLanguagesEnglish online; French and Ukrainian at Motor Registration offices by appointmentgov.nl.ca — Licence Application Process
- Laws, safety, signsWhat it coversTraffic laws (rules of the road), safe driving practices and road sign recognitiongov.nl.ca — Licence Application Process
- $60Learner's permit feeClass 5I licence $60 for two years ($26 seniors); Class 5 road test $78 (Fees Policy, December 2023)gov.nl.ca — Fees Policy
- 6 monthsResult validityA passed written test is valid for six months; the learner's permit is valid for two yearsDriver's Handbook (2025), p. 8–9
- Free handbookStudy materialNewfoundland and Labrador Driver's Handbook (Road Users Guide), free PDF; French edition: Manuel du conducteurgov.nl.ca — Motor Registration
Free Newfoundland and Labrador learner's permit practice tests, written from the province's official Driver's Handbook (the Road Users Guide published by Motor Registration). Every question is original, every answer comes with a short explanation, and every explanation names the handbook page it was taken from. There is no sign-up, and your progress stays on your device.
The Class 5 written test covers traffic laws, safe driving practices and road sign recognition, and you need 85 per cent to pass. That is a higher bar than in most provinces, so this site lets you drill each topic on its own, from sign shapes and moose warnings to novice driver rules and impaired driving penalties, and then sit full mock tests scored against the same 85 per cent standard.
What the test covers
Topics and question bank
- Sign shapes and regulatory signs25 questions
What each sign shape and colour means, the stop, yield, crossbuck and school signs, red-slash and green-circle signs, speed, turn, parking, one-way, keep-right and accessible parking signs.
- Warning signs25 questions
Yellow diamond warning signs for curves, hills, bumps, merges, lane endings, narrow bridges, divided highways, railway crossings, moose and falling rocks, plus the slow-moving vehicle sign and weather hazard signs.
- Construction zone signs15 questions
Orange road construction signs, flag persons, survey and maintenance crews, doubled fines, hazard markers, over-dimensional load signs and zipper merge signs.
- Traffic lights and pedestrian signals14 questions
Solid and flashing lights, green arrows, right turns on red, police directions, walk and don't walk signals, and pedestrians who are blind or partially sighted.
- Pavement markings13 questions
Stop lines and crosswalks, yellow and white lane lines, solid and broken lines for passing, lane arrows, painted islands and shared left-turn lanes.
- Licensing and graduated licensing30 questions
Who can apply, the written test and 85% pass mark, Class 5I learner and Class 5II novice conditions, the novice driver sign, parental consent, road test timing, renewals and licence changes.
- Registration, insurance and vehicle equipment16 questions
Registering, insuring and transferring a vehicle, penalties for driving uninsured, and the lights, tires, brakes, mirrors and windows the law requires.
- Seatbelts, distraction and fatigue18 questions
Seatbelts and child car seats, trip planning, aggressive driving, cell phones and other distractions, driver fatigue, fitness to drive and fuel-efficient habits.
- Impaired driving19 questions
Blood alcohol limits for learners, novices and full licence holders, what raises BAC, drugs and cannabis, roadside suspensions, Criminal Code penalties, ignition interlock and education programs.
- Demerit points and suspensions10 questions
How demerit points work, the 12-point and 6-point limits, high-risk speeding and stunting suspensions, the driving record, and courses that remove points or are needed for reinstatement.
- Speed limits and following distance18 questions
Default speed limits when no sign is posted, school zone speeds, stopping, reaction and braking distance, the danger zone and the three-second rule.
- Right-of-way and intersections12 questions
Uncontrolled intersections, left turns, side roads and driveways, four-way stops, traffic lights that are out, passing-lane merges and yielding to emergency vehicles.
- Turns and roundabouts18 questions
Lane choice for right and left turns on one-way and two-way streets, double left-turn lanes, two-point, three-point and U-turns, and how to enter, drive and exit a roundabout.
- Passing, lane changes and highways18 questions
Safe passing and where it is not allowed, signalling, lane changes and blind spots, entering and leaving divided highways, cloverleafs, weave lanes, zipper merges, added lanes and shared left-turn lanes.
- Parking and backing up17 questions
Backing safely, where you may not park and the distances from stop signs, crosswalks, hydrants, bus stops and railway crossings, parking on hills, parallel and angle parking.
- Sharing the road15 questions
Vulnerable road users, the one-metre rule for cyclists and pedestrians, dooring, construction workers, school buses, emergency vehicles and the slow down, move over law.
- Night driving and bad weather20 questions
When headlights are required, dimming high beams, glare, overdriving your headlights, rain and hydroplaning, fog, ice, black ice, snow, winter skids and slow driving.
- Emergencies, collisions and moose26 questions
Emergency braking with and without ABS, skids, leaving the pavement, collisions and when to report them, avoiding head-on crashes, vehicles in water, breakdowns, equipment failures and moose on the road.
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Sample NL Class 5 questions
1An 18-year-old novice's parent withdraws consent in writing. What happens?
- A. The driving privileges are suspended
- B. The novice returns to Level I
- C. Nothing, consent cannot be withdrawn
- D. The novice must retake the written test
Parents or guardians may withdraw consent in writing until the person turns 19, and the licence privileges are then suspended.
2You reach a construction zone with its signs up but no workers or machines in sight. What applies?
- A. Signs apply only on weekdays
- B. Only the flag person signs apply
- C. The posted signs still must be obeyed
- D. Normal speed applies when no one works
Signs may stay because of road conditions or nearby dangers, and they are still enforced even when no one is working.
3At a stop sign with a painted stop line, where must you stop?
- A. Wherever you can see best
- B. At the stop line
- C. Beside the sign post
- D. Past the stop line, at the curb
The handbook says to stop at the stop line or crosswalk before checking that the way is clear.
4You are driving on an unposted gravel road. What is the speed limit?
- A. 80 km/h
- B. 60 km/h
- C. 50 km/h
- D. 70 km/h
The default limit on gravel roads is 60 km/h when no speed sign is posted.
5Your car has no daytime running lights. What should you do in daylight?
- A. Drive with no lights in daylight
- B. Use parking lights
- C. Use low-beam headlights at all times
- D. Use high beams on highways
If your vehicle is not equipped with daytime running lights, use your low beams at all times.
6You want to park on the same side of the street as a fire station entrance. How far away must you be?
- A. At least 7 metres
- B. At least 30 metres
- C. At least 15 metres
- D. At least 3 metres
Parking is not allowed within seven metres of the entrance to a fire station.
7After a collision with another car, what should you avoid doing?
- A. Notifying your insurer
- B. Recording witness names
- C. Exchanging insurance details
- D. Discussing who was at fault
Exchange information and record details, but do not discuss fault at the scene.
8You are turning left at an intersection and a car is coming toward you. What must you do?
- A. Yield to the oncoming car
- B. Turn first because you signalled
- C. Flash your lights and turn
- D. Turn quickly before it arrives
When turning left you must yield to vehicles coming toward you before proceeding.
9A car ahead in the next lane is stopped at a crosswalk. What should you do?
- A. Pass it carefully on the left
- B. Honk and continue
- C. Do not pass it; be ready to stop
- D. Pass it if you cannot see anyone
Never pass a vehicle that has stopped at a stop sign, traffic light or crosswalk; a pedestrian may be crossing in front of it.
10Is it legal to modify your muffler to make the vehicle louder?
- A. Yes, if inspected
- B. No, it is illegal
- C. Yes, for vehicles over 10 years old
- D. Yes, on private roads
Vehicles need a working muffler, and modifying it with a cut-out to increase noise is illegal.
About the test
About the Newfoundland and Labrador Class 5 Learner's Written Test
The written test is the first step in Newfoundland and Labrador's Graduated Driver Licensing Program, which every new driver goes through regardless of age. You must be at least 16, and if you are under 19 a parent or legal guardian has to sign consent on your application. Passing the written test and a vision test gets you a Class 5I (Level I) learner's permit, which is valid for two years.
Motor Registration says the test is multiple choice and asks about traffic laws, safe driving practices and road sign recognition. The handbook adds that questions are based on the Driver's Handbook and on the Highway Traffic Act and Regulations. The pass mark is 85 per cent. The government website does not publish a fixed number of questions or a time limit, so our mock exam uses 30 questions and asks you to get 26 right, which rounds 85 per cent up so you are never practising below the real standard.
You can take the Class 5 Level I test online through MyGovNL in English. After an online pass you book an appointment at a Motor Registration office, where your result is validated, you take a vision test, have your photo taken, show original identity documents and pay for the permit. You are not allowed to drive until that appointment is done. The written test is also offered in French and Ukrainian at Motor Registration offices by appointment, and you can ask the office in advance for help with reading or writing.
Once you hold a learner's permit the restrictions are strict. You must drive with a licensed driver who has at least four years' experience as a full Class 5 driver, both of you must have a blood alcohol level of zero, you may not drive between midnight and 5:00 a.m., you may not carry other passengers, and the vehicle must show a 'novice driver' sign. After 12 months, or eight months if you complete an approved driver education program, you can take the road test to move up to Class 5II.
Our questions follow the handbook chapter by chapter: sign shapes and regulatory signs, warning and construction signs, traffic lights and pavement markings, licensing and graduated licensing, registration and equipment, seatbelts and child seats, impaired driving, demerit points, speed and following distance, right-of-way, turns and roundabouts, passing and highways, parking, sharing the road, night and winter driving, and emergencies including moose collisions.
Study plan
How to prepare
- 1Start with the official Driver's Handbook. It is a free PDF from gov.nl.ca, and the chapters that matter for the written test are Licensing and Registration, Road Safety, Traffic Signs and Pavement Markings, and Rules of the Road. The motorcycle and commercial driver chapters are not needed for a Class 5 permit.
- 2Learn the signs by shape and colour first. An octagon is always stop, an upside-down triangle is always yield, a pentagon means school, a yellow diamond warns of a hazard and orange means construction. Once the shapes are automatic, the symbols are much easier to remember.
- 3Make a list of the numbers. The test likes exact figures: 150 metres to dim your high beams for oncoming traffic and when following, 1 metre (or 1.5 metres above 60 km/h) when passing a cyclist, 30 km/h below the limit when moving over, default speeds of 100, 80, 60 and 50 km/h, parking distances from stop signs, crosswalks, hydrants and bus stops, and the 12-point and 6-point demerit limits.
- 4Pay special attention to rules that differ from other provinces. Newfoundland and Labrador requires zero alcohol for learners, novices, accompanying drivers and any driver under 22 with limited experience, and sets 0.05 as the legal limit for fully licensed drivers. Learners carry no passengers at all, and the night curfew runs from midnight to 5:00 a.m.
- 5Use the topic tests to find your weak areas, then reread those handbook pages. Every explanation on this site names the page it came from, so you can go straight to the source instead of guessing.
- 6When you are scoring well on topics, take a full mock exam. Because the pass mark is 85 per cent, aim to score at least 27 out of 30 on several different mocks before you book. A single good run can be luck; repeated high scores mean you know the material.
- 7If you plan to take the test online, check that you can log in to MyGovNL beforehand and that you have the identity documents Motor Registration accepts. You will need originals at your follow-up appointment.
- 8Read each question to the end before choosing. Many questions hinge on a condition, such as whether the road has a curb, whether a school bus is on a divided highway, or whether the posted limit is above 60 km/h.
FAQ
NL Class 5 test questions people ask
How many questions are on the Newfoundland and Labrador learner's test?
Motor Registration does not publish a fixed number of questions on its website. It says the test is multiple choice and covers traffic laws, safe driving practices and road sign recognition. Our mock exams use 30 questions so you can practise against the 85 per cent pass mark.
What is the pass mark for the NL Class 5 written test?
You need 85 per cent to pass. Both the Motor Registration website and the Driver's Handbook state this. On our 30-question mock that means at least 26 correct answers.
Can I take the NL learner's permit test online?
Yes. The Class 5 Level I written test can be taken online through MyGovNL, in English. After you pass, book an appointment at a Motor Registration office to have your result validated, take a vision test, have your photo taken, show your identity documents and pay the permit fee. You cannot drive until that appointment is complete.
Can I write the test in French or another language?
The online test is in English only. The Class 5 written test is offered in French and Ukrainian at Motor Registration offices, by appointment. The handbook says tests can be given in other languages with an interpreter approved by the Registrar, and you pay any interpreter costs.
How old do I have to be to get a learner's permit in Newfoundland and Labrador?
You must be at least 16. If you are under 19, a parent or legal guardian must sign consent on your driver's licence application, and they can withdraw that consent in writing until you turn 19.
How much does a Class 5 learner's permit cost?
The provincial Fees Policy updated in December 2023 lists the Class 5I licence at $60 for two years ($26 for seniors) and the Class 5 road test at $78. Fees can change, so check the current Fees Policy on gov.nl.ca before you go.
How long is my written test pass valid?
A passed written test result is valid for six months, so complete your office appointment within that time. The learner's permit itself is valid for two years. If it lapses for more than 12 months you must pass the written test again.
What can I do with a Class 5I learner's permit?
You may drive only with a licensed driver who has at least four years' experience as a full Class 5 driver beside you. Both of you must have zero blood alcohol, you cannot drive between midnight and 5:00 a.m., you cannot carry other passengers, and a 'novice driver' sign must be displayed on the back of the vehicle.
When can I take the road test?
After 12 months as a learner, or after eight months if you complete an approved driver education program. Passing the road test moves you to Class 5II (Novice), and a full Class 5 licence follows after 12 months at Level II.
Are these the real NL test questions?
No. Motor Registration does not publish its test questions. Every question here is original, written from the official Driver's Handbook, and each explanation names the handbook page it is based on so you can check it yourself.
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