Nova Scotia Knowledge Test (Class 7 Learner) — All Questions
4 questions
In good conditions, what is a safe minimum following distance behind the vehicle ahead?
- a.At least two seconds✓
- b.It does not matter at low speed
- c.One car length
- d.Half a second
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.Just enough room to squeeze by
- b.Space only if the cyclist is a child
- c.No space, since cyclists must move over
- d.At least one metre of space between your vehicle and the cyclist✓
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.Signal and turn your head to shoulder-check the lane✓
- b.Honk to warn other drivers
- c.Rely only on your mirrors
- d.Speed up and move over quickly
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.Sound your horn and pass close by
- b.Slow down and move over a lane if it is safe✓
- c.Maintain your speed and stay in your lane
- d.Stop in the travel lane
Slow Down, Move Over: reduce speed and, where possible, change lanes to give stopped emergency and service vehicles room. (Nova Scotia Driver's Handbook)