Nova Scotia Class 7 Practice Test 3

All 40 questions in this test

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1. What does this sign warn you about?

   
   1. Large animals may cross the road
   2. A farm vehicle crossing
   3. A wildlife park entrance is ahead
   4. A hunting area nearby

2. You smell smoke and see flames from under the hood. After stopping and turning off the ignition, how far away should everyone move?

   1. At least 10 metres
   2. At least 5 metres
   3. At least 30 metres
   4. At least 100 metres

3. What must you do at a flashing red traffic light?

   1. Stop, then go when it is safe, as at a stop sign
   2. Go through, since a flashing light means it is broken
   3. Wait until the light turns green
   4. Slow down and go with caution

4. You have just moved to Nova Scotia with your car. Within how many days must you register it here?

   1. 30 days
   2. 60 days
   3. 90 days
   4. 6 months

5. What lighting must a cyclist use when riding at night?

   1. Reflective tape only
   2. A white front light and a red rear reflector
   3. A red front light and a white rear light
   4. A yellow front light and a horn

6. How should you position your vehicle when going around a curve to the left?

   1. As far right as you can
   2. Close to the centre line
   3. On the right shoulder
   4. In the middle of your lane

7. After passing a car, when should you move back into the right lane?

   1. When its headlights appear in your rear-view mirror
   2. As soon as your front bumper is past it
   3. When its driver flashes their headlights to signal you
   4. When you are one car length ahead

8. From what age are passengers themselves legally responsible for wearing a seat belt?

   1. 16
   2. 12
   3. 14
   4. 18

9. You are in the inside lane of a two-lane roundabout and your exit is next. What should you do?

   1. Exit directly from the inside lane
   2. Stop and wait for a gap to exit
   3. Move to the outside lane first, then exit
   4. Signal left and exit

10. On a hill with a climbing lane, a sign says to use four-way flashers below 70 km/h. Your vehicle is slowing to 60 km/h. What should you do?

    1. Move to the left lane
    2. Pull onto the shoulder and stop until traffic clears
    3. Sound your horn as you climb
    4. Turn on your four-way flashers and keep right

11. May a Class 5N newly licensed driver use 100-series highways?

    1. No, not until Class 5
    2. Only in daylight hours
    3. Only with an experienced driver
    4. Yes, there is no highway restriction

12. Under ideal conditions, about how far does a car travelling at 80 km/h need to stop completely?

    1. About 200 metres
    2. About 60 metres
    3. About 90 metres
    4. About 140 metres

13. What is the only thing that removes alcohol from your body?

    1. Exercise
    2. Time
    3. Black coffee
    4. A cold shower

14. Which headlights should you use when driving at night in a city?

    1. High beams
    2. Fog lights only
    3. Low beams
    4. Parking lights

15. How many demerit points does passing a stopped school bus carry?

    1. 6
    2. 3
    3. 2
    4. 4

16. A pedestrian is about to cross at an intersection with no painted crosswalk lines. What must you do?

    1. Sound your horn and continue
    2. Keep going, since there is no marked crosswalk here
    3. Yield only if the pedestrian is a child
    4. Yield, because every intersection has a crosswalk

17. How long is a Nova Scotia learner's licence valid?

    1. Up to 2 years
    2. Up to 5 years
    3. 1 year
    4. 6 months

18. The red lights at a railway crossing start flashing as you approach. What must you do?

    1. Speed up to cross before the train
    2. Stop only if you can see a train
    3. Stop and go only when it is safe
    4. Slow down and cross with care

19. What is the longest you may leave a vehicle parked on a street or highway?

    1. 24 hours
    2. 12 hours
    3. 72 hours
    4. 48 hours

20. What is the minimum age to apply for a Class 7 learner's licence in Nova Scotia?

    1. 18
    2. 16
    3. 15
    4. 17

21. When are roads most dangerous after rain starts to fall?

    1. Only after the rain stops
    2. During the first 10 to 15 minutes
    3. After an hour of steady rain
    4. When puddles start to form

22. What is the maximum speed when you are within 30 metres of a railway crossing?

    1. 70 km/h
    2. 50 km/h
    3. 60 km/h
    4. 30 km/h

23. What does a red circle with a diagonal slash across a symbol tell you?

    1. The action is allowed only at night
    2. The action shown is allowed
    3. Watch for the hazard shown
    4. The action shown is not allowed

24. How close may you follow a fire truck that is responding to a call?

    1. No closer than 150 metres
    2. No closer than 300 metres
    3. No closer than 100 metres
    4. No closer than 50 metres

25. On a commuter route, a red X is lit above the lane you are in. What must you do?

    1. Use the lane for turning only
    2. Leave that lane; never drive under a red X
    3. Slow down and stay in the lane
    4. Stay in the lane if no other cars are in it

26. A curve warning sign has a small plate showing 50 km/h under it. What does the plate tell you?

    
    1. The speed limit for trucks only
    2. The new speed limit after the curve
    3. The safe speed for that curve
    4. The minimum speed on the curve

27. Why are red or orange flags sometimes attached to human activity signs?

    1. The zone has a lower speed limit
    2. The sign is placed close to the ground
    3. The work zone is ending soon
    4. Workers are about to blast rock

28. A front tire blows out at highway speed. What should you do?

    1. Speed up to keep control
    2. Hold the wheel firmly and ease off the gas
    3. Brake hard right away
    4. Steer sharply to the shoulder and brake hard

29. When leaving a controlled-access highway, when should you start slowing down?

    1. In the right through lane
    2. After you enter the deceleration lane
    3. Only once you reach the ramp's end
    4. Before you signal for the exit

30. You stop beside a car that is already parked at the curb so a passenger can get out. What is this called, and is it allowed?

    1. Double parking; it is not allowed
    2. Loading; it is always allowed
    3. Angle parking; it is allowed
    4. Standing; it is allowed briefly

31. You are taking an allergy medication. What does the handbook advise before driving?

    1. Nothing, since it is not a prescription
    2. Read its warnings and ask a pharmacist if unsure
    3. Drive only in daylight
    4. Take it with coffee to stay alert

32. What should you do when you see an orange sign like this?

    
    1. Prepare for road work and changing conditions
    2. Expect a toll booth ahead
    3. Prepare to leave the highway
    4. Watch for a school bus loading zone just ahead

33. On a long drive, how often does the handbook suggest a short walking break?

    1. Every four hours, for 30 minutes
    2. Only when you feel sleepy
    3. Every hour, for one or two minutes
    4. Every 30 minutes, for 10 minutes

34. You pass this sign on a foggy night. How fast should you drive?

    
    1. Up to 60 km/h, since it is a guide
    2. Slower than 50 km/h, to suit conditions
    3. At least 50 km/h, to keep traffic moving
    4. Exactly 50 km/h, as posted

35. In which situation should you leave more than two seconds of following distance?

    1. When following a large truck that blocks your view
    2. When the car ahead is much faster
    3. When you are driving well below the posted speed limit
    4. When driving on a dry, clear road

36. On a two-lane road, the car ahead of you pulls out to pass a slow truck. What should you do?

    1. Wait until it finishes before you pass
    2. Sound your horn so it hurries
    3. Follow it closely and pass too
    4. Pass both on the right shoulder

37. Which conviction leads to automatic revocation of your licence?

    1. Refusing to give a breath sample
    2. Driving 10 km/h over the limit
    3. Parking too close to a hydrant
    4. Failing to signal a lane change

38. You are approaching a bridge and see this sign. What does it mean?

    
    1. The road narrows ahead
    2. A divided highway begins
    3. Two lanes merge from the right
    4. The road widens to two lanes

39. What is the minimum third-party liability insurance required in Nova Scotia?

    1. $100,000
    2. $200,000
    3. $1,000,000
    4. $500,000

40. You are passing in the left lane of a climbing lane and reach the solid line where it ends. What should you do?

    1. Sound your horn and move right
    2. Stop trying to pass and stay behind
    3. Pass on the shoulder instead
    4. Finish the pass by speeding up