NL Class 5 Practice Test 2

All 30 questions in this test

Every question and its answer choices. The correct answers and explanations appear when you take the test above.

1. You pass an orange sign saying the construction ends. What may you do now?

   1. Move into the left lane
   2. Return to the posted highway speed
   3. Turn off your headlights
   4. Keep the reduced speed for 5 km

2. While passing, the car you are passing speeds up. May you exceed the speed limit to finish the pass?

   1. No, never go over the posted limit
   2. Yes, briefly
   3. Yes, on a passing lane
   4. Yes, by up to 10 km/h over the limit

3. An on-ramp becomes a new added lane on the highway. What should drivers on the ramp do?

   1. Stop at the end and wait for a gap
   2. Continue in the new lane
   3. Use the shoulder
   4. Merge left right away

4. What is the speed limit through a community when no sign is posted?

   1. 60 km/h
   2. 50 km/h
   3. 30 km/h
   4. 40 km/h

5. Two people drink the same amount, one after a meal and one on an empty stomach. Who will likely have the higher BAC?

   1. The one who ate
   2. The one with the empty stomach
   3. Both will be the same
   4. The larger of the two drinkers

6. Why does the handbook tell drivers of hybrid vehicles to be extra careful near pedestrians?

   1. Their vehicles are almost silent
   2. They have larger blind spots
   3. They accelerate faster
   4. Their brakes are weaker

7. You park facing downhill. Which way should you turn your front wheels?

   1. Toward the centre of the street
   2. Straight ahead
   3. Toward the edge of the street
   4. It does not matter

8. Which documents must be kept in the vehicle at all times?

   1. Owner's manual and service record
   2. Birth certificate and a copy of your licence
   3. Vehicle registration and proof of insurance
   4. Bill of sale and inspection report

9. You are leaving a driveway to enter a main road. Who has the right-of-way?

   1. Only vehicles approaching on your left
   2. Whoever moves first
   3. You, once you signal
   4. Traffic and pedestrians on the road

10. What does this sign tell you?

    
    1. The road becomes one-way
    2. Traffic ahead travels in both directions
    3. Passing is permitted
    4. You must keep to the left of the divider ahead

11. A police car is stopped with lights flashing on a street posted at 50 km/h. How fast may you pass it?

    1. No more than 20 km/h
    2. No more than 50 km/h
    3. No more than 40 km/h
    4. No more than 30 km/h

12. What is the main rule for driving at night?

    1. Use high beams at all times
    2. Drive in the left lane
    3. Follow closer to see better
    4. Slow down

13. You are turning left from a one-way street onto a two-way street. Where should you finish the turn?

    1. Right of the centre line, closest to it
    2. Left of the centre line
    3. In the far right lane by the curb
    4. In whichever lane is empty

14. An intersection has traffic lights but no pedestrian signals. When may pedestrians cross?

    1. When the light is amber
    2. When they face a solid green light
    3. Only when no cars are present
    4. Never at that intersection

15. A registered owner is convicted of driving without insurance. How long is the driving suspension?

    1. One month
    2. Seven days
    3. Three months (90 days)
    4. One full year (12 months)

16. You are on a two-lane highway and a fire truck with siren on approaches. Which way should you pull over?

    1. To whichever side is clear
    2. Do not pull over on highways
    3. Always to the left
    4. Into the oncoming lane

17. According to the handbook, what is the worst time to begin a long trip?

    1. Around midday
    2. After a full night's sleep
    3. Early in the morning
    4. Right after work

18. What does this sign mark?

    
    1. A four-way stop
    2. A no-entry road
    3. A dangerous intersection
    4. A railway crossing

19. Your accelerator sticks in an automatic car. What should you do?

    1. Shift to neutral and stop when safe
    2. Pump the gas pedal
    3. Turn the engine off at once
    4. Shift into park while moving

20. After you are dazzled by headlight glare, about how long do your eyes take to readjust?

    1. About one second
    2. About thirty seconds
    3. About seven seconds
    4. About three seconds

21. Which type of offence is the demerit point system mainly designed for?

    1. Parking tickets
    2. Faulty equipment
    3. Moving violations
    4. Criminal Code impaired driving

22. What is the speed limit in a school zone that has no speed sign?

    1. 50 km/h
    2. 60 km/h
    3. 30 km/h
    4. 40 km/h

23. What does this sign tell you?

    
    1. Snow clearing is finished
    2. Pedestrians must use the shoulder
    3. A crew is working on the road ahead
    4. A playground is nearby

24. A moose suddenly appears in front of you. What does the handbook say to do?

    1. Brake hard; steer away from oncoming cars
    2. Speed up to pass in front
    3. Swerve into the oncoming lane to go around it
    4. Turn off your headlights

25. What is the longest distance you should drive in a shared left-turn lane?

    1. 100 metres
    2. 50 metres
    3. 500 metres
    4. 200 metres

26. You plan to take the second exit or beyond in a two-lane roundabout. Which lane should you approach in?

    1. The right lane
    2. The left lane
    3. Either lane
    4. The shoulder

27. How long do convictions and suspensions stay on your driving record?

    1. 2 years
    2. 5 years
    3. 10 years
    4. For life

28. Your light is green but traffic is backed up on the far side of the intersection. What should you do?

    1. Enter and wait in the middle
    2. Sound your horn to move traffic
    3. Go around using the turn lane
    4. Wait before entering the intersection

29. 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

30. A child weighs 25 kg and is 130 cm tall. What must they use?

    1. An approved booster seat
    2. The seatbelt alone
    3. A forward-facing seat with harness only
    4. A rear-facing seat