Which of these is a common reason for failing the road test?

Not stopping fully before a right turn on red

Signalling before a lane change

Driving 5 km/h under the limit in rain

What must the 'novice driver' sign on a learner's car look like?

Black letters at least 5 cm high on white

White letters at least 5 cm high on green

Black letters at least 10 cm high on yellow

Red letters at least 3 cm high on white

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NL Class 5: Licensing and graduated licensing

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.

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You want an interpreter for the written test. What does the handbook say?

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Study reference: Newfoundland and Labrador Driver's Handbook (2025 edition), Ch. 1 Licensing and Registration — Graduated Driver Licensing Program, Written test, Road test, Renewing, pp. 1–17

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You want an interpreter for the written test. What does the handbook say?
1. Interpreters are not allowed
2. Any family member may interpret free
3. The Registrar must approve them and you pay
4. The province provides one at no cost
Which of these is a common reason for failing the road test?
1. Not stopping fully before a right turn on red
2. Checking mirrors too often
3. Signalling before a lane change
4. Driving 5 km/h under the limit in rain
What mark do you need to pass the Newfoundland and Labrador Class 5 written test?
1. 75 per cent
2. 80 per cent
3. 90 per cent
4. 85 per cent
You move to a new address. How soon must you tell Motor Registration?
1. Within 90 days
2. Within 30 days
3. Within 10 days
4. At your next renewal
What must the 'novice driver' sign on a learner's car look like?
1. White letters at least 5 cm high on green
2. Black letters at least 5 cm high on white
3. Black letters at least 10 cm high on yellow
4. Red letters at least 3 cm high on white
A Class 5II novice driver wants to drive at 1:00 a.m. What is required, unless a work exemption applies?
1. A passenger aged 19 or older
2. A letter from a parent
3. Nothing, novices have no time limits after 6 months
4. An accompanying driver with 4 years' full Class 5
How long are passed written test results valid?
1. One year
2. Two years
3. One month
4. Six months
How far ahead does the handbook recommend paying for your road test?
1. At least one week before
2. Within 2 hours of the test
3. On arrival at the test
4. At least 24 hours before
What blood alcohol level is allowed for a learner and the accompanying driver?
1. Under 0.05 for both
2. Under 0.08 for both
3. Zero for the learner, 0.05 for the other
4. Zero for both
Who must sign consent when a 17-year-old applies for a first driver's licence?
1. A driving instructor
2. A parent or legal guardian
3. Any adult relative
4. A school principal
You complete an approved driver education program. How soon can you take the Class 5 road test?
1. After 4 months
2. After 8 months as a learner
3. Right away
4. After 6 months as a learner
When does a Newfoundland and Labrador driver's licence expire?
1. On your birthday, every five years
2. On your birthday, every two years
3. On the date of issue, every ten years
4. On December 31, every five years
Your licence has been expired for 10 years. What must you do to drive again?
1. Take only the road test
2. Renew online and pay a late renewal fee
3. Take only a vision test
4. Redo the graduated licensing program
How many passengers may a Class 5II novice driver carry?
1. One passenger only
2. Two passengers
3. Three passengers, if all are under age 19
4. No more than the number of seatbelts
You move to Newfoundland and Labrador from Ontario with a valid licence. How long may you drive on it?
1. 60 days
2. One year
3. 90 days
4. 30 days
An 18-year-old novice's parent withdraws consent in writing. What happens?
1. The driving privileges are suspended
2. The novice returns to Level I
3. Nothing, consent cannot be withdrawn
4. The novice must retake the written test
A learner wants to drive two friends to school with a qualified accompanying driver. Is this allowed?
1. Yes, if they wear seatbelts
2. Yes, if the friends have licences
3. Yes, during daylight only
4. No, learners may not carry passengers
How long is a Class 5I learner's permit valid?
1. Two years
2. Three years
3. Five years
4. One year
Your Class 5I learner's permit expired 14 months ago. What must you do before it is re-issued?
1. Only pay a late fee
2. Take the written test again
3. Finish driver education
4. Retake the road test
As a Class 5I learner, who must be with you when you drive?
1. A driver with 4+ years as a full Class 5
2. Any adult over 19 with a licence
3. A licensed driver with 2 years' experience
4. A Class 5II novice driver
What does restriction code 1 on a licence mean?
1. Daylight driving only
2. Automatic transmission only
3. Corrective lenses must be worn
4. Hand controls required
A novice drives home from a late shift at 2:00 a.m. alone under the employment exemption. What must be in the vehicle?
1. A copy of the pay stub
2. A letter from a parent
3. The employer's business card with a phone number
4. A work schedule signed by the employer
A parent with a full licence borrows the family car, which has a 'novice driver' sign. What should they do with the sign?
1. Leave it on at all times
2. Remove it while they drive
3. Cover only the word novice
4. Move it to the front window
How long must you normally hold a Class 5I learner's permit before taking the road test?
1. 24 months
2. 12 months
3. 6 months
4. 8 months
How long are passed road test results valid?
1. 2 years
2. 30 days
3. 6 months
4. 12 months
How long must you spend at Level II before getting a full Class 5 licence?
1. 18 months
2. 12 months
3. 6 months
4. 24 months
Which spot does the handbook recommend most for the 'novice driver' sign?
1. Front bumper
2. Centre of the windshield
3. Driver's side window, near the top edge
4. Lower left corner of the rear window
During which hours may a Class 5I learner not drive?
1. Midnight to 5:00 a.m.
2. Sunset to sunrise
3. 11:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.
4. 10:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m.
What is the minimum age to apply for a Class 5 learner's permit?
1. 15
2. 16
3. 18
4. 17
You passed the Class 5 written test online through MyGovNL. When does your learner's permit become valid?
1. After an office visit for ID, vision test and fee
2. 24 hours after the test
3. As soon as you see your passing result online
4. When the permit card arrives by mail at your home

Licensing and graduated licensing: key rules to remember

Our summary of what the official handbook says on this topic, in our own words. Read it before or after the practice questions above, then check the original chapter. Read the official chapter ↗

Who can drive

Must hold a valid licence for the type of vehicle driven; new drivers must complete the Graduated Driver Licensing (GDL) Program.
Any resident 16 or older with valid ID, not refused for a medical reason, may apply. Resident = living in the province at least 90 days.
Visitors don't need a provincial licence if they drive the same class they are licensed for elsewhere.

New residents

From elsewhere in Canada: use your valid licence for the first 90 days; apply and surrender the old licence within those 90 days. Illegal to hold more than one licence.
Class 5 from another Canadian jurisdiction accepted without testing.
From the US: exchange without tests if 17, required ID, licence valid (not suspended etc.), and if expired, not more than 5 years.

Graduated Driver Licensing Program

Applies to novice drivers regardless of age; privileges increase over the first two years. Two novice levels: Level I Learner, Level II Novice.
Approved driver education cuts the wait for the road test from 12 months to 8.
Offences/disqualification can delay the full licence; breaking rules may suspend the permit or licence.
Under 19 applying for first licence: parent/legal guardian must come to Motor Registration and sign consent. They may withdraw consent in writing any time until you turn 19; licence privileges are then suspended. Not needed if you can document you are married or self-supporting.

Novice driver sign and Learner (Class 05I)

'Novice driver' sign on the rear: letters at least 5 cm high, black on white. Acceptable spots: lower left corner of rear window (behind driver; recommended, least obstruction), trunk, rear bumper.
Display it only when a learner's-permit holder is driving.
Learner requirements: 16+ (parental consent under 19), pass written test, pass vision test.
Learner conditions: accompanied by a licensed driver with at least 4 years' experience as a full Class 5 driver; driver and accompanying driver zero BAC; no driving midnight to 5:00 a.m.; no passengers (parent/guardian may be present if learner is in driver education with a licensed instructor); display novice sign.

Novice (Class 05II) and Full

Novice requirements: 12 months at Level I (or 8 months with approved driver education) and pass a road test.
Novice conditions: accompanied by a licensed driver with 4 years as full Class 5 between midnight and 5:00 a.m. (employment exemption: carry employer-signed work schedule and show police on request); zero BAC for novice and accompanying driver; passengers limited to the number of seatbelts.
Full licence: after 12 months at Level II.

Written test

Multiple choice: rules of the road, safe driving practices, road sign recognition and more. Pass mark 85%.
Based on this guide and the Highway Traffic Act and Regulations.
Class 5 test can be taken online via MyGovNL; then visit a Motor Registration office or Government Service Centre for ID/results check, vision test and learner's permit fee. Permit not valid until then.
Passed written test results valid 6 months.
After passing: get a driver application form, take it to Motor Registration for photo and learner's permit card.
Class 5I permit valid 2 years; renew at Motor Registration. If it lapses more than 12 months, redo the written test.
Tests in other languages: interpreter must be approved by the Registrar; you pay the interpreter's costs.

Road test

After 12 months as learner (8 with approved training). Passing moves you from Class 5I to 5II.
About 30 minutes: instructions, vehicle inspection, parking and road components, results.
Bring: road test payment receipt, valid 5I permit, valid insurance, valid registration for the test vehicle, proof of driver training (if applicable).
Pay at least 24 hours before (online at MyGovNL or at an office).
Passed road test results valid 12 months.
Common fails: too many error points; speeding or too fast for conditions; not stopping fully at a stop sign or before right on red; failing to yield; obstructing traffic by driving too slowly; unsafe behaviour that makes the examiner stop the test.

Renewing, replacing, updating

All licences valid 5 years, expire on your birthday. Photo at Motor Registration required every 10 years.
Expired under 5 years: renew without tests. Over 5 years: written, vision and road tests (Registrar may credit experience). Expired 10 years or longer: must complete GDL.
Lost/stolen: replace immediately; report theft to police. Replacement fee $25 ($10 seniors).
Name change or move: tell Motor Registration within 10 days.

Restriction codes

Code 1 corrective lenses; 2 side mirrors; 3 automatic transmission; 6 daylight only; 7 hand controls.

Classes of licence (Class 5)

Class 5: vehicles with not more than 2 axles and towed vehicle not over 4,500 kg (not buses/taxis/ride-share/ambulances carrying passengers). Level I valid 2 years; Level II valid 5 years.
Minimum age Level II: 16 years 8 months with approved driver education, otherwise 17.
Medical required for Class 5 at 75, again at 80, then every 2 years (also p. 5, 43).

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