Nunavut Class 7 Practice Test 8

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. Your car begins to skid. Which way should you steer?

   1. Sharply toward the shoulder
   2. Opposite to the way the rear slides
   3. Hold the wheel and don't steer
   4. In the direction the rear is sliding

2. Trucks are travelling on the same highway. What gap should they keep between each other?

   1. As close as possible in a convoy
   2. At least 60 m, so traffic can pass
   3. At least 5 km at all times
   4. At least 10 m, to save fuel

3. The manual warns about black ice on bare winter pavement. What is black ice?

   1. Thick ice on frozen lakes used as winter roads
   2. Clear ice you can't see on dark pavement
   3. Ice covered with dirty snow
   4. Ice that forms only on gravel

4. Why should a child never ride on an adult's lap in a moving vehicle?

   1. It is only unsafe on long trips
   2. A crash would tear the child from the adult's arms
   3. It is fine as long as the adult is wearing a seat belt
   4. The child blocks the driver's mirror

5. You are in a collision. When must you report it to the RCMP?

   1. If anyone is hurt or damage is over $1,000
   2. Only if someone is killed
   3. Only if the other driver asks
   4. Only if the damage to both cars is over $5,000

6. Why should you never coast down a hill in neutral?

   1. It makes the horn stop working
   2. It uses more fuel
   3. All the slowing is left to the brakes
   4. It is only a problem in winter

7. How much does it cost to change the address on your licence?

   1. A fee set by each office
   2. Half the licence fee
   3. The same as a renewal
   4. There is no fee

8. You are walking along a road that has no sidewalk. Which side should you walk on?

   1. The middle of the road
   2. The left side, facing oncoming traffic
   3. The right side, with traffic
   4. Either side, whichever is wider

9. Which of these is a typical sign of a driver who has been drinking?

   1. Keeping a steady speed
   2. Stopping fully at stop signs
   3. Signalling every single lane change well in advance
   4. Failing to dim headlights for oncoming traffic

10. May a Class 5 licence holder drive a vehicle equipped with air brakes?

    1. Yes, with any class of licence
    2. Only with a licensed passenger beside you
    3. Only if the licence specifically allows it
    4. Only on gravel roads outside towns

11. You are passing a car on a two-lane highway. When should you move back into the right lane?

    1. When your front bumper passes its front bumper
    2. After one kilometre
    3. As soon as you are beside it
    4. When you can see it in your rear-view mirror

12. What did tests show about drivers who had used marijuana?

    1. No effect on driving skills
    2. Slower eye-hand coordination, yet more confidence
    3. Faster reactions and more caution behind the wheel
    4. Better focus on curves

13. How far from the nearest rail of a railway crossing must you be if you stop or park?

    1. At least 5 m
    2. At least 15 m
    3. At least 6 m
    4. At least 30 m

14. You are backing up with a trailer and want the trailer to go left. Which way do you turn your steering wheels?

    1. Keep them straight
    2. Left, then quickly right
    3. To the right
    4. To the left

15. How should you leave a traffic circle?

    1. By crossing to the outer lane first
    2. In any lane that is open
    3. From the inside lane only
    4. In the same lane you used in the circle

16. Which headlight setting should you use in dense fog?

    1. No lights, to avoid glare
    2. Parking lights only
    3. High beams, to see farther
    4. Low beams, to reduce glare

17. A sign warns of a barricade across the highway. What does that tell you?

    1. A weigh scale is ahead
    2. A police check stop is set up on the road ahead
    3. The speed limit is rising
    4. The road is closed or traffic is diverted

18. You want to pass a vehicle on a gravel road, but its driver probably can't hear your horn. How can you signal that you are there?

    1. Turn on your four-way hazard lights
    2. Drive up close to its rear bumper
    3. Switch between high and low beams
    4. Pass without giving any signal

19. Some signs in the manual are not used anywhere in Nunavut. Why must you still learn them?

    1. They appear on the road test only
    2. Your licence may be valid in other places
    3. They will be installed next year
    4. They apply to off-road vehicles

20. Which of these should you carry in your vehicle for winter emergencies?

    1. A camp stove and fuel
    2. A spare car battery, engine oil and a funnel
    3. Road flares and a toolbox only
    4. Booster cables, a shovel and a traction mat

21. Why does the manual say you should know signs by their shape?

    1. Because shapes change with the season
    2. So you can read them when the words are hidden
    3. Because colours are not used in Nunavut
    4. So you can tell how far away they are

22. What is the manual's simple rule for a safe speed?

    1. Always match the car ahead of you
    2. Drive the limit in any weather
    3. Always drive 10 km/h under the posted limit just to be safe
    4. Never go faster than you can stop in the clear distance

23. A green arrow is lit and there is no red light. What may you do?

    1. Wait for a full green light
    2. Go straight or in the arrow's direction
    3. Go only in the direction of the arrow
    4. Go in any direction when clear

24. A funeral procession is passing through an intersection. What should you do?

    1. Drive between the cars
    2. Let it proceed without interference
    3. Join the end of the line with headlights on
    4. Pass it on the right

25. You face a flashing amber light at an intersection. What should you do?

    1. Stop and wait for a green light
    2. Treat it as a four-way stop
    3. Slow down and proceed with caution
    4. Go through at your normal speed

26. Why can you not always rely on pavement markings during a Nunavut winter?

    1. They are removed every fall
    2. They change colour in the cold
    3. They are not used outside towns
    4. Snow and ice can cover them

27. Where should you begin a three-point turn?

    1. From a driveway on the left-hand side
    2. From the far right side of the road
    3. From the centre of the road
    4. From the left shoulder

28. When is the test fee paid?

    1. Only if you fail and retest
    2. When you make the appointment
    3. When your licence is mailed
    4. After you pass the test

29. What should you generally do when you see a yellow warning sign?

    1. Slow down and proceed with caution
    2. Sound your horn as you pass
    3. Stop and wait for a signal
    4. Keep your speed and move left

30. What does this sign warn you about?

    
    1. A detour around road work
    2. A slippery road when wet
    3. A road that narrows to one lane
    4. A winding road ahead