NL Class 5 Practice Test 9

All 30 questions in this test

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1. When should a backless booster seat be used?

   1. Only if the vehicle seat has a headrest
   2. Only for children who weigh less than 18 kg
   3. Only on short trips
   4. Only in the front seat

2. An orange and black striped hazard sign is placed at each end of a concrete bridge. What is it for?

   1. To show a weight limit on the bridge
   2. To mark a snowmobile crossing
   3. To mark the start of a work zone
   4. To guide drivers away from the object

3. When may you pass another vehicle on the right?

   1. When it is turning left
   2. When the shoulder is wide
   3. When it is a truck
   4. When it is going under the limit

4. How long is a Class 5I learner's permit valid?

   1. Two years
   2. Three years
   3. Five years
   4. One year

5. You are on a divided highway and see this sign. What changes ahead?

   
   1. A second median begins
   2. It becomes one roadway with two-way traffic
   3. A passing lane opens on the left for a while
   4. The highway becomes one-way

6. What is the maximum prison term for leaving the scene of a collision?

   1. Six months
   2. Ten years
   3. Five years
   4. Two years

7. You must stop suddenly in a vehicle with ABS. What is the right technique?

   1. Pull the parking brake
   2. Brake lightly and swerve around the danger
   3. Pump the brake rapidly
   4. Firm steady pressure while you steer

8. What hazard does this sign warn about?

   
   1. Falling rocks
   2. A quarry entrance
   3. Loose gravel only
   4. Road construction

9. How close may you park to the entrance of a school or church?

   1. No closer than 12 metres
   2. No closer than 6 metres
   3. No closer than 20 metres
   4. No closer than 2 metres

10. An orange sign warns of a survey crew ahead. What should you do?

    1. Drive with caution and watch for workers
    2. Sound your horn to warn them
    3. Stop until the crew waves you on
    4. Change to the oncoming lane

11. Your car has airbags. Do you still need to wear a seatbelt?

    1. No, airbags replace them in a crash
    2. Yes, airbags work with seatbelts
    3. Only in the back seat
    4. Only on the highway

12. Your tires start riding on a layer of water and the steering pulls. What is this called?

    1. Cornering skid
    2. Understeering
    3. Hydroplaning
    4. Fishtailing

13. Which of these situations requires a signal by law?

    1. Following a curve in the road
    2. Stopping at a red light already showing
    3. Driving straight through a green light
    4. Pulling out from a parked position

14. Your car breaks down on the highway. Where should you place reflective triangles?

    1. Behind the vehicle, about 10 to 20 m apart
    2. In front of the vehicle only, about 50 m ahead
    3. Next to the driver's door
    4. On the roof of the vehicle

15. You are in the left lane of a roundabout and cannot exit safely at your exit. What should you do?

    1. Stop and wait for a gap
    2. Reverse back to the exit
    3. Cut across the right lane quickly
    4. Stay in your lane and go around again

16. At night, an oncoming vehicle approaches. Within what distance must you dim your high beams?

    1. 300 metres
    2. 150 metres
    3. 60 metres
    4. 100 metres

17. A utility truck is stopped with lights flashing on the shoulder of a two-lane-each-way road. What should you do if it is safe?

    1. Keep your lane and speed
    2. Move over so a full lane separates you
    3. Stop beside the truck
    4. Sound your horn as you pass by the truck

18. What two parts make up total stopping distance?

    1. Speed and road width
    2. Following distance and braking distance
    3. Reaction time and tire grip
    4. Reaction distance and braking distance

19. During which period are tires with metal studs not allowed?

    1. June 1 to September 30
    2. March 15 to December 15
    3. May 1 to October 31
    4. April 1 to November 30

20. Where is a U-turn not permitted?

    1. Near the top of a hill
    2. Where signs permit U-turns
    3. On a wide straight road with clear views
    4. On a quiet residential street with no signs

21. The road is slippery. What should you do to your normal following distance?

    1. Reduce it by half
    2. Double it
    3. Add one car length
    4. Keep it the same

22. You must park on a highway. From how far away must your vehicle be visible in both directions?

    1. 100 metres
    2. 30 metres
    3. 150 metres
    4. 60 metres

23. A person at the corner is holding a white cane out in front of them. What does this usually mean?

    1. They are waiting for a bus
    2. They intend to cross; yield to them
    3. They want you to honk when it is clear
    4. They are asking for a ride

24. Just before you turn right, what should you check for in your blind spot?

    1. Oncoming left-turners
    2. Parked cars ahead
    3. Traffic lights changing
    4. Pedestrians and cyclists

25. School zone speed limits in the province vary within what range?

    1. 30 to 50 km/h
    2. 10 to 30 km/h
    3. 40 to 60 km/h
    4. 20 to 40 km/h

26. Police find a vehicle being driven without insurance. For at least how long may it be impounded?

    1. 30 days
    2. 24 hours
    3. 2 hours
    4. 7 days

27. What does an ignition interlock device do?

    1. Prevents starting if it detects alcohol
    2. Limits the vehicle's top speed to 80 km/h
    3. Locks the doors when parked
    4. Records the vehicle's location

28. 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

29. Who is not permitted on a highway marked with this sign?

    
    1. Motorcycles
    2. Trucks
    3. Pedestrians
    4. Cyclists

30. A sign says a passing lane begins 2 km ahead. When you reach it, several oncoming vehicles are also near it. What should you do?

    1. Use it first since you saw the sign
    2. Yield the passing lane to them
    3. Pass on the shoulder instead
    4. Speed up to claim the lane