Nova Scotia Knowledge Test (Class 7 Learner) Practice Test
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- 1. Signs & Signals
What must you do when you reach a red, eight-sided (octagonal) STOP sign?
- a.Come to a complete stop, then proceed when it is safe
- b.Slow to a crawl and continue if no one is coming
- c.Stop only if another vehicle is at the intersection
- d.Sound your horn and drive through
Answer: a
Explanation: A STOP sign requires a full stop at the line or crosswalk, then you may go when the way is clear. (Nova Scotia Driver's Handbook, signs and signals)
- 2. Signs & Signals
A flashing red traffic light means you should:
- a.Speed up to clear the intersection
- b.Stop, then proceed when it is safe, as at a stop sign
- c.Keep going without slowing down
- d.Stop and wait for the light to turn green
Answer: b
Explanation: A flashing red light has the same meaning as a stop sign: stop completely, then go when it is safe. (Nova Scotia Driver's Handbook)
- 3. Signs & Signals
An orange diamond-shaped sign generally warns of:
- a.A hospital zone
- b.A scenic lookout
- c.A construction or road-work zone
- d.A one-way street
Answer: c
Explanation: Orange signs mark temporary construction and maintenance zones, where you should slow down and watch for workers. (Nova Scotia Driver's Handbook)
- 4. Rules of the Road & Right of Way
A pedestrian is waiting to cross at a marked crosswalk. You should:
- a.Stop and yield the right of way to the pedestrian
- b.Continue, because vehicles always have priority
- c.Speed up to clear the crosswalk first
- d.Stop only if the pedestrian is elderly
Answer: a
Explanation: Drivers must yield to pedestrians in or about to enter a marked crosswalk. (Nova Scotia Driver's Handbook, pedestrians)
- 5. Rules of the Road & Right of Way
An emergency vehicle is approaching with its lights and siren on. You should:
- a.Keep driving at the same speed
- b.Speed up to get out of the area
- c.Stop immediately in your lane
- d.Pull over to the right when safe and stop until it passes
Answer: d
Explanation: Yield to emergency vehicles by pulling as far right as is safe and stopping until they have passed. (Nova Scotia Driver's Handbook)
- 6. Safe Driving & Sharing the Road
In good conditions, what is a safe minimum following distance behind the vehicle ahead?
- a.Half a second
- b.One car length
- c.At least two seconds
- d.It does not matter at low speed
Answer: c
Explanation: The two-second rule gives you time to react and stop; increase it in poor conditions. (Nova Scotia Driver's Handbook, following distance)
- 7. Safe Driving & Sharing the Road
Before changing lanes, the best way to check your blind spot is to:
- a.Rely only on your mirrors
- b.Signal and turn your head to shoulder-check the lane
- c.Speed up and move over quickly
- d.Honk to warn other drivers
Answer: b
Explanation: Mirrors leave blind spots, so signal and shoulder-check before changing lanes. (Nova Scotia Driver's Handbook, lane changes)
- 8. Speed & Conditions
Unless a sign says otherwise, the speed limit in a city or town (built-up area) is:
- a.50 km/h
- b.70 km/h
- c.80 km/h
- d.100 km/h
Answer: a
Explanation: The default limit in built-up areas is 50 km/h unless posted otherwise. (Nova Scotia Driver's Handbook, speed limits)
- 9. Speed & Conditions
If your vehicle begins to hydroplane on a wet road, you should:
- a.Brake hard to slow down quickly
- b.Ease off the accelerator and steer straight until you regain grip
- c.Turn the wheel sharply to one side
- d.Accelerate to push through the water
Answer: b
Explanation: During hydroplaning, ease off the gas and hold the wheel steady; hard braking or steering can cause a skid. (Nova Scotia Driver's Handbook)
- 10. Impaired Driving & Nova Scotia GDL
While driving on a Class 7 (learner) licence, you must be accompanied by:
- a.A fully licensed driver seated beside you in the front seat
- b.Any other person over 16
- c.No one, once you have passed the knowledge test
- d.Another learner driver
Answer: a
Explanation: Learner-stage drivers must have an experienced, fully licensed driver in the front passenger seat at all times. (Nova Scotia Driver's Handbook, Graduated Licensing)