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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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An 18-year-old novice's parent withdraws consent in writing. What happens?

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Key facts: Newfoundland and Labrador Class 5 Learner's Written Test

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.

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  1. 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    • C. Nothing, consent cannot be withdrawn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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. 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.

  6. 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.

  7. 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.

  8. 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.

  9. 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.

  10. 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

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. 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.
  7. 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.
  8. 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.