Nova Scotia Class 7 Practice Test 4

All 40 questions in this test

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1. How long does the restricted individual stage of GDL last?

   1. 1 year
   2. 2 full years
   3. Until age 21
   4. 6 months

2. Which of these counts as one standard drink?

   1. A 142 ml (5 oz) glass of wine
   2. A 500 ml can of beer
   3. A 100 ml glass of spirits
   4. A 250 ml glass of wine

3. You reach an intersection just as another car is already partway through it. Who has the right of way?

   1. You, if the other car is on your left
   2. Whichever driver signals first
   3. The car already in the intersection
   4. You, if you are on the larger road

4. What does a yellow traffic light mean?

   1. The light will stay yellow for ten seconds
   2. Stop before the intersection if you can do so safely
   3. Speed up to clear the intersection
   4. Go ahead if no one is coming

5. What kind of road does a Highway 102 route marker indicate?

   1. A seasonal gravel road
   2. A local municipal street in a town or city
   3. A scenic tourist route
   4. A controlled-access 100-series highway

6. What is the closest you may park to a crosswalk?

   1. 10 metres
   2. 5 metres
   3. 15 metres
   4. 2 metres

7. Which vehicles may use a flashing blue light?

   1. Snow plows, tow trucks and road maintenance vehicles
   2. Ambulances and fire trucks
   3. Any volunteer firefighter
   4. Police and conservation officer vehicles

8. Where is a single solid yellow edge line used on a divided highway?

   1. Along the left edge of your lanes
   2. Along the right edge of your lanes
   3. Between two lanes going the same way
   4. Across the road at intersections

9. During which period are studded tires legal in Nova Scotia?

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

10. You lend your driver's licence to a friend. What can happen?

    1. Your licence can be suspended
    2. Nothing, if they drive safely
    3. Only your friend can be charged
    4. You get a warning letter only

11. On a curve or hill, how far ahead must you be able to see before passing is considered safe?

    1. At least 50 metres
    2. At least 300 metres
    3. At least 150 metres
    4. At least 100 metres

12. How close to a fire hydrant may you park?

    1. No closer than 15 metres
    2. No closer than 5 metres
    3. No closer than 10 metres
    4. No closer than 3 metres

13. Your car breaks down and you have no phone. What does the handbook suggest while you wait?

    1. Stand beside the car to flag drivers
    2. Leave the doors unlocked so that helpers can get in
    3. Raise the hood and walk for help
    4. Put a Call Police sign in a window and stay inside

14. A sign warns that your lane will close ahead. When should you merge?

    1. As soon as it is safe to do so
    2. At the last moment before the cones
    3. Only when a worker waves you over
    4. After passing the slower lane

15. You hold an accessible parking permit and park in a reserved space. Where must the permit be displayed?

    1. Hanging from the rear-view mirror
    2. Taped to the rear window
    3. Clipped to the driver's sun visor
    4. On the dashboard, face up

16. Under the Nova Scotia Motor Vehicle Act, what rights do cyclists have on the road?

    1. The same rights and duties as motorists
    2. Fewer rights than motorists
    3. More rights than pedestrians on sidewalks
    4. Rights only on bike paths

17. According to the handbook's chart, what is the total stopping distance at 100 km/h in ideal conditions?

    1. About 140 metres
    2. About 120 metres
    3. About 300 metres
    4. About 205 metres

18. At an intersection with Walk and Don't Walk signals, which signals must pedestrians follow?

    1. The pedestrian signals, not the traffic lights
    2. Whichever of the two signals turns green first
    3. The crossing guard only
    4. The regular traffic lights

19. A school bus ahead has its red lights flashing and stop arm out. You are behind it. What must you do?

    1. Stop and stay stopped
    2. Slow down and pass with care
    3. Stop, then pass if no children
    4. Pass slowly on the left

20. How does four-wheel drive affect stopping on a slippery road?

    1. It does not help you stop any sooner
    2. It halves your stopping distance
    3. It prevents all skids
    4. It works like anti-lock brakes

21. Your headlights go out at night and the switch does not bring them back. What should you do?

    1. Use flashers and other lights, and leave the highway
    2. Keep driving slowly until you reach your destination
    3. Drive with your interior light on
    4. Follow another car's tail lights

22. What does the handbook say about your seat belt when backing up?

    1. It must stay fastened at all times
    2. You may unbuckle to turn, then buckle up again
    3. You must remove it every time you back up
    4. Only passengers may unbuckle

23. When is a sign like this one put up?

    
    1. Only on 100-series highways
    2. For the full length of the project
    3. Only at night
    4. Only while workers are on the site

24. The centre line has a solid yellow line next to a broken yellow line. The broken line is on your side. What may you do?

    1. Never pass on this stretch
    2. Pass only on the right
    3. Pass only if the other lane is empty for 1 km
    4. Pass with care when it is safe

25. You are visiting Nova Scotia with a valid licence from another province. How long may you drive on it?

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

26. Where should you let passengers out of your vehicle?

    1. At intersections while waiting for lights
    2. At the curb or side of the road
    3. In the travel lane if traffic is light
    4. Wherever they ask, if you stop briefly

27. When do the rules for solid and broken lines not apply?

    1. When the lines are not clearly visible
    2. When traffic behind you is impatient
    3. When you are late for work
    4. When you are driving under the limit

28. On a two-lane road, when may you pass another vehicle on the right?

    1. When the driver waves you by
    2. When that vehicle is making a left turn
    3. When the shoulder is paved
    4. When it is going below the limit

29. This yellow sign appears before an intersection. What is ahead?

    
    1. A railway crossing
    2. A pedestrian crossing
    3. A four-way stop
    4. Traffic signal lights

30. You are approaching a sharp curve. When should you reduce speed?

    1. While turning through the curve
    2. Before entering the curve
    3. After you leave the curve
    4. At the middle of the curve

31. A long train has just cleared the crossing and the road looks open. What should you do before going?

    1. Check that no second train is coming
    2. Wait exactly one minute, then go
    3. Sound your horn and go
    4. Go right away while the gates rise

32. What is the demerit point value for failing to obey a traffic sign or signal?

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

33. According to the handbook, what is the most common cause of highway crashes in Nova Scotia?

    1. Bad weather
    2. Wildlife on the road
    3. Mechanical failure
    4. Driver inattention

34. Your licence is suspended while you are in the GDL program. What happens after the suspension?

    1. You restart the two-year GDL period
    2. You go straight to a full licence
    3. You continue where you left off
    4. You return to the learner stage

35. Your car stalls on the tracks. What is the first thing to do?

    1. Push the car off the tracks before anyone gets out
    2. Try to restart the engine
    3. Get everyone out and well away from the tracks
    4. Call the railway company

36. From 30 km/h, about how far does a car need to stop on black ice?

    1. About 100 metres
    2. About 52 metres
    3. About 6 metres
    4. About 22 metres

37. You are convicted of a driving offence in New Brunswick, which reports it to Nova Scotia. What happens?

    1. No points, since it was out of province
    2. Half the usual points are added
    3. Points are added as if it happened in Nova Scotia
    4. Points are added only if you were a learner

38. A city bus at a stop signals to pull back into traffic on a street posted at 50 km/h. You are coming up behind it. What must you do?

    1. Sound your horn and continue
    2. Yield and let the bus pull out, if safe
    3. Stop only if passengers are crossing
    4. Pass it before it moves

39. At a stop sign there is a white stop line painted across your lane. Where do you stop?

    1. At the stop line
    2. Beside the stop sign post
    3. Past the line, where you can see
    4. At the edge of the cross street

40. A power line has fallen on your car, and a fire forces you out. How should you leave?

    1. Step out normally and run
    2. Climb out holding the door frame
    3. Crawl out on your hands and knees, then run away
    4. Jump clear with feet together, then shuffle away