NWT Class 7 Practice Test 3

All 40 questions in this test

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

1. After a minor collision, what should you avoid discussing at the scene?

   1. The time and weather
   2. Insurance details
   3. Witness names
   4. Who was at fault

2. On a horizontal traffic signal, which light is on the far right?

   1. Green
   2. The arrow
   3. Amber
   4. Red

3. You see a steady red X over the lane you are driving in. What must you do?

   1. Turn on hazard lights and continue
   2. Move safely to a lane with a green arrow
   3. Stay in the lane and slow down
   4. Stop in the lane right away

4. You turn left from a two-way road onto another two-way road. Which lane should you end up in?

   1. The lane on the far left
   2. The curb lane on the right
   3. The lane nearest the centre line
   4. Any open lane

5. A driver is following you much too closely. What does the manual suggest?

   1. Move onto the shoulder
   2. Brake hard suddenly so they back off
   3. Speed up to get away
   4. Slow down and encourage them to pass

6. Unless a sign says otherwise, what is the maximum speed on a primary highway outside a settlement or municipality in the NWT?

   1. 100 km/h
   2. 110 km/h
   3. 90 km/h
   4. 80 km/h

7. On a rural highway the centre line is solid yellow on your side. May you pass the slow vehicle ahead?

   1. Yes, if you stay under the limit
   2. Yes, but only during daylight
   3. Yes, if the road ahead looks clear
   4. No, passing is not allowed

8. You are backing out of an angle parking stall. Who has the right-of-way?

   1. You do, if your lights are on
   2. You do, once you signal
   3. Whoever moves first
   4. Traffic in the lane behind you

9. What do you need to move from Class 5P to a full Class 5?

   1. Pass a second road test at 16
   2. Be at least 17 with fewer than 6 demerits
   3. Hold the 5P for six months
   4. Be at least 18 with no demerit points at all

10. Vehicles displaying the slow-moving vehicle sign are designed to travel at speeds below what?

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

11. How many demerit points can lead the Registrar to suspend a Class 7 learner's driving privileges?

    1. 8 or more
    2. 12 or more
    3. 6 or more
    4. 4 or more

12. You are in the right lane of a passing lane section and the passing lane is ending. What must you do?

    1. Move onto the shoulder
    2. Merge safely into traffic on the left
    3. Speed up to stay ahead of traffic
    4. Stop and wait for traffic to clear

13. What does this sign warn of?

    
    1. A runaway lane ahead
    2. A steep hill ahead
    3. Trucks entering the road
    4. A truck route

14. The temperature is rising to the melting point after a cold night. How does this affect the road?

    1. It only affects gravel roads
    2. It becomes less slippery
    3. It can become more slippery
    4. It has no effect on traction

15. May you drive in the same lane alongside a motorcycle?

    1. No, it needs the whole lane
    2. Yes, if the rider waves you on
    3. Yes, if the lane is wide
    4. Yes, on multi-lane highways

16. Why are daytime running lights not enough in poor visibility?

    1. They light only the rear of the vehicle
    2. They light only the front; taillights stay off
    3. They drain the battery quickly
    4. They are too bright for other drivers

17. What does this sign warn of?

    
    1. A divided highway ends
    2. A lane is added on the right
    3. The road curves left
    4. Traffic merging ahead

18. A collision has happened on the other side of a divided highway. What should you do?

    1. Slow to half the speed limit
    2. Stop on the shoulder to help
    3. Change to the left lane and stop
    4. Keep going without slowing to look

19. In normal conditions, what is the minimum following distance for a car?

    1. One second
    2. Six seconds
    3. Four seconds
    4. Two seconds

20. A school zone sign shows no times. When does the reduced speed apply?

    1. Only on school days, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
    2. Only when children are visible
    3. Only from September to June
    4. 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

21. A Class 5P driver's licence is suspended for reaching 6 demerit points. What else happens to their GDL stage?

    1. They stay in it one extra month
    2. They move back to Class 7
    3. Nothing else changes
    4. They restart the stage from zero

22. You stop in the intersection waiting to turn left. How should your front wheels be?

    1. Pointed straight ahead
    2. Turned right, toward the curb
    3. It does not matter
    4. Turned left, ready to go

23. Who may set the hours and speed of a school zone in an NWT community?

    1. Each school principal, through a notice
    2. The RCMP detachment
    3. The school bus operator
    4. The municipality, through bylaws

24. What is the centre lane of a two-way left-turn lane reserved for?

    1. Buses and taxis
    2. Left turns from either direction
    3. Passing slow traffic
    4. Emergency vehicles and police only

25. What is the base fine for using a cellphone while driving in the NWT?

    1. $172
    2. $1,000
    3. $322
    4. $500

26. What happens to speeding fines in a construction zone when workers are present?

    1. They stay the same
    2. They are tripled
    3. They are doubled
    4. They are reduced by half

27. The car in the lane beside you has stopped at a crosswalk. You cannot see why. What must you do?

    1. Sound your horn and continue
    2. Change lanes and pass
    3. Do not pass it; be ready to stop
    4. Pass carefully in your lane

28. A fully licensed NWT driver has a BAC over 50 mg per 100 mL but under 80 mg. What does the manual say?

    1. They get a warning only
    2. Nothing, it is under the limit
    3. They face Criminal Code charges only
    4. They may face charges

29. Which of these is a situation where passing is illegal?

    1. When the vehicle ahead is a truck
    2. On a broken yellow line with a clear road
    3. In a school zone while its limits are in effect
    4. On a multi-lane highway in the left lane

30. You stop at a stop sign where a stop line is painted before a marked crosswalk. Where do you stop?

    1. Past the crosswalk
    2. At the stop line
    3. At the edge of the cross street
    4. In the crosswalk

31. On a two-way street you see an empty angle stall on the left side. What does the manual say?

    1. Back into it from the far lane
    2. Never enter a stall on the left of a two-way road
    3. Enter only if no car is behind you
    4. Turn in after checking oncoming traffic

32. How close may you follow a fire truck that has its siren or lights on?

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

33. What is threshold braking?

    1. Pumping the brakes quickly
    2. Braking only with the parking brake to avoid a skid
    3. Braking until the wheels lock
    4. Braking almost to the point of locking the wheels

34. Who is this sign aimed at?

    
    1. Pedestrians, who have priority here
    2. Drivers, who must stop for walkers
    3. Drivers approaching a school
    4. Pedestrians, who are not allowed here

35. For best control, where should your hands be on the steering wheel?

    1. Both hands at 12 o'clock
    2. At 9 o'clock and 3 o'clock
    3. At 12 o'clock and 6 o'clock
    4. At 10 o'clock and 6 o'clock

36. Which of these can lead to a departmental or ministerial suspension?

    1. Changing your address
    2. Renewing your licence late by a day
    3. Buying a new car
    4. Failure to pay a judgment

37. You see an orange diamond sign that says road construction is ahead. What should you be ready to do?

    1. Change lanes right away
    2. Turn on your high beams
    3. Slow down and stop if required
    4. Speed up to clear the area

38. Backing straight up, which way do you turn the wheel for a small correction?

    1. You should not turn it at all
    2. The way you want the back to go
    3. Always to the right
    4. Opposite to where you want to go

39. Besides being old enough, what must you pass to get a Class 7 learner's licence?

    1. A vision screening and a knowledge exam
    2. A first aid course and a vision screening
    3. A driving school course and a road test
    4. A road test and a medical exam

40. You want to turn left at a light and one car is already waiting in the intersection to turn. Where should you wait?

    1. In the oncoming lane
    2. Behind the crosswalk
    3. Right behind it in the intersection
    4. In the intersection beside it