Nova Scotia Knowledge Test (Class 7 Learner) — All Questions
22 questions
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
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)
A yellow, diamond-shaped sign with a black symbol usually means:
- a.A destination or route number
- b.A parking rule you must obey
- c.A warning of a hazard or change in conditions ahead✓
- d.The road is closed to all traffic
Diamond-shaped yellow signs are warning signs that alert you to hazards such as curves, intersections or merging traffic. (Nova Scotia Driver's Handbook)
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
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)
A double solid yellow line down the centre of the road tells drivers that:
- a.Passing is allowed for both directions
- b.The lane is for turning only
- c.You may cross to reach a driveway at any time
- d.Passing by crossing the line is not permitted✓
A double solid yellow line separates opposing traffic and must not be crossed to pass. (Nova Scotia Driver's Handbook, pavement markings)
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
Orange signs mark temporary construction and maintenance zones, where you should slow down and watch for workers. (Nova Scotia Driver's Handbook)
At a four-way stop where two vehicles arrive at the same time, who has the right of way?
- a.The larger vehicle
- b.The vehicle on the right✓
- c.The vehicle on the left
- d.Whoever accelerates first
The first vehicle to stop goes first; if two arrive together, the vehicle on the right has the right of way. (Nova Scotia Driver's Handbook, 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
Drivers must yield to pedestrians in or about to enter a marked crosswalk. (Nova Scotia Driver's Handbook, pedestrians)
When turning left at an intersection with oncoming traffic, you must:
- a.Turn quickly before oncoming cars reach you
- b.Assume oncoming drivers will stop for you
- c.Yield to oncoming vehicles and turn when there is a safe gap✓
- d.Signal only after you begin the turn
A left-turning driver must yield to oncoming traffic and pedestrians and turn only when it is safe. (Nova Scotia Driver's Handbook, turning)
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✓
Yield to emergency vehicles by pulling as far right as is safe and stopping until they have passed. (Nova Scotia Driver's Handbook)
When entering a roundabout, you must:
- a.Enter first and let others wait
- b.Yield to traffic already circulating in the roundabout✓
- c.Come to a full stop even if it is clear
- d.Travel clockwise around the circle
Traffic in the roundabout has the right of way; entering drivers yield and travel counter-clockwise. (Nova Scotia Driver's Handbook, roundabouts)
A school bus on a two-way, undivided road has stopped with its red lights flashing. You must:
- a.Stop in both directions until the lights stop flashing✓
- b.Pass slowly on the left
- c.Stop only if you are behind the bus
- d.Continue if no children are visible
On an undivided road, traffic in both directions must stop for a school bus with flashing red lights. (Nova Scotia Driver's Handbook, school buses)
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
The two-second rule gives you time to react and stop; increase it in poor conditions. (Nova Scotia Driver's Handbook, following distance)
When passing a cyclist on the road, you should leave:
- a.At least one metre of space between your vehicle and the cyclist✓
- b.No space, since cyclists must move over
- c.Just enough room to squeeze by
- d.Space only if the cyclist is a child
Give cyclists room when passing; Nova Scotia law requires drivers to leave a safe margin of at least one metre. (Nova Scotia Driver's Handbook, 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
Mirrors leave blind spots, so signal and shoulder-check before changing lanes. (Nova Scotia Driver's Handbook, lane changes)
You approach a tow truck or emergency vehicle stopped at the roadside with lights flashing. You should:
- a.Maintain your speed and stay in your lane
- b.Stop in the travel lane
- c.Sound your horn and pass close by
- d.Slow down and move over a lane if it is safe✓
Slow Down, Move Over: reduce speed and, where possible, change lanes to give stopped emergency and service vehicles room. (Nova Scotia Driver's Handbook)
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
The default limit in built-up areas is 50 km/h unless posted otherwise. (Nova Scotia Driver's Handbook, speed limits)
In heavy rain or fog you should:
- a.Use high-beam headlights to see farther
- b.Keep your normal speed and following distance
- c.Slow down, use low beams and increase your following distance✓
- d.Turn off your lights to reduce glare
Reduce speed, use low-beam headlights and leave extra following distance when visibility and traction are poor. (Nova Scotia Driver's Handbook, driving 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
During hydroplaning, ease off the gas and hold the wheel steady; hard braking or steering can cause a skid. (Nova Scotia Driver's Handbook)
What blood-alcohol level is allowed for a driver in Nova Scotia's Graduated Driver Licensing (learner or newly licensed) stage?
- a.Up to 0.05
- b.Up to 0.08
- c.The same limit as fully licensed drivers
- d.Zero — no alcohol in the blood✓
GDL drivers, including Class 7 learners and newly licensed drivers, must have zero blood alcohol whenever they drive. (Nova Scotia Driver's Handbook, Graduated Licensing)
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
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)
During the learner stage in Nova Scotia, there is a restriction on driving:
- a.During the morning rush hour
- b.On any highway
- c.Between midnight and 5 a.m.✓
- d.On weekends
Learner-stage drivers are not permitted to drive between midnight and 5 a.m. (Nova Scotia Driver's Handbook, Graduated Licensing)
Using a hand-held cell phone while driving in Nova Scotia is:
- a.Allowed at red lights
- b.Illegal — hand-held devices may not be used while driving✓
- c.Allowed for short calls
- d.Allowed only on highways
Distracted driving laws prohibit using hand-held phones and similar devices while driving. (Nova Scotia Driver's Handbook, distracted driving)