NT Practice Test 8

1.Why must you use signals when turning?

To inform other drivers of what you want to do.

To inform pedestrians of what you want to do

To send out an alert of your intentions.

All of the above.

Correct! Wrong!

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2.When do you stop for school buses if there is a median?

Whenever you approach and see a school bus.

Never because the school bus will stop for you.

Only if you are behind a stopped bus which has its upper red alternating lights flashing.

Whenever they stop.

Correct! Wrong!

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3.You could receive 2 demerit points if you:

Fail to stop for a police officer when requested to do so.

Engage in reckless or careless driving.

Are found exceeding the posted speed limits by more than 50 km/h.

Are caught driving with passengers under the age of 16 not wearing their seatbelts.

Correct! Wrong!

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4.At an intersection with a stop sign, where do you stop your vehicle if there is no stop line, sidewalk or crosswalk?

Come to a stop right beside the stop sign.

Come to a stop right before the stop sign.

Come to a stop a little bit into the intersection so that you can better see any pedestrians or other traffic.

Come to a stop at the edge of the intersection.

Correct! Wrong!

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5.Which of the following statements is false?

You cannot use a drivers licence that has been altered.

You are allowed to have more than one licence.

You may not lend you licence to anyone or let anyone borrow it.

You may not use an imitation licence.

Correct! Wrong!

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6.Given that vehicle tires are critical for safety, what are the minimum standards they must meet?

All four wheels must be compatible tires as some combinations can be illegal.

Tires must not have bulges, exposed inner areas or bumps etc. which can make them dangerous to drive on.

Tires must have a minimum tread of at least 1.5 mm.

All of these.

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7.What are the seat belt rules for infants less than 9 kg (20 lbs)?

Infants less than 9kg (20 lbs) must be in a booster seat.

Infants less than 9kg (20 lbs) must wear protective headgear.

Infants less than 9kg (20 lbs) must be buckled into a rear-facing child car seat which is securely attached.

Infants less than 9kg (20 lbs) must be buckled into a forward-facing child car seat.

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8.If there is no median, how far in front and behind a school bus are you required to stop when its lights are flashing?

At least 20 meters behind and far enough in front for children to exit the bus and cross safely.

At least 20 feet behind and far enough in front for children to exit the bus and cross safely.

At least 10 meters behind and far enough in front for children to exit the bus and cross safely

At least 10 feet behind and far enough in front for children to exit the bus and cross safely.

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9.When can you remove your seatbelt while driving?

When you are backing up.

When you are the only person in the car.

If you are a learner driver.

If you are on a country road

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10.What can happen if you refuse a police roadside blood alcohol screening test?

You can opt to go to the nearest police station to take a breathalyzer test

You have the option to take the test sometime over the next 24 hours.

Your drivers licence will be suspended and you could face criminal charges.

A first time refusal means a warning on your record with no option to refuse the next time.

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11.What should you do if you are facing a red light but a police officer instructs traffic to drive through the intersection?

Stop lights must always be obeyed.

Slow down and make sure the police officer is not in error before proceeding.

Despite what a road sign or traffic light indicates, always follow the instructions of a police officer who is directing traffic.

The traffic light might be broken, so you should treat the situation as you would with a 4 way stop.

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12.Drivers must share the road with others, including passenger vehicles, commercial vehicles, pedestrians, motorcycles, farm machinery, cyclists and buses.

The above statement is true except for pedestrians because they are not in a vehicle.

The above statement is true.

The above statement is true except for farm machinery.

The statement is false

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13.How far away must headlights and rear lights be seen?

From 150 m away.

From 1150 m away.

They must be seen clearly in the dark.

From 120 m away.

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14.What is the purpose of climbing or passing lanes?

They help drivers and passengers enjoy the scenery.

Climbing or passing lanes allow slower vehicles to move into the right lane so that faster vehicles can pass on the left.

They are an opportunity for vehicle drivers to stop and rest.

Climbing or passing lanes are for vehicles that want to test their braking ability.

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15.What should you do if you are parking uphill next to a curb?

Leave enough room for other vehicles in front or behind you to exit.

Turn your tires to the right, so that if your vehicle rolls backward, the tires will catch the curb and stop the vehicle from moving.

Turn your tires to the left, so that if your vehicle rolls backward, the tires will catch the curb and stop the vehicle from moving.

Make sure you are parked parallel to the curb

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16.You are involved in an accident where the damages are more than $1,000 but no one is injured, what should you do?

You may leave the scene of the accident after exchanging information with the other driver(s).

Call police and provide them with information about the accident and damage incurred.

Your insurance handles these sorts of incidents - you may leave the scene.

Any of the above.

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17.What are you required to do when changing lanes?

Signal, honk the horn and quickly move into the new lane.

Signal and slowly steer into the new lane.

Check your mirrors and blind spots to see if you have space to make a lane change and then signal your intention to other drivers. Check mirrors and blind spots again and if it is safe to do so, steer into the new lane.

Check if it is safe and if it is, quickly steer into the new lane.

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18.Who has the right-of-way if two vehicles come to an uncontrolled intersection at the same time?

The vehicle on the right.

The vehicle on the left.

The vehicle that is turning right.

The vehicle that is turning left.

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19.Who has the right of way if three vehicles arrive at an intersection with an all-way stop sign?

The vehicle turning left.

The vehicle turning right.

The vehicle that got there first.

The vehicle on the left.

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20.How much space should there be between your vehicle and any vehicle you are following?

As long as caution is used, you can follow as closely as you like.

To have enough time to slow down and stop safely, you need to follow the 5 second rule.

This rule only applies to motorcycle drivers.

You need to be at least two seconds behind the vehicle in front of you, to ensure that you can see around the vehicle ahead of you and also have enough time to slow down and stop safely.

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21.When is it acceptable to pass on a shoulder?

If you can pass safely.

Only if a vehicle is turning left and you have a paved shoulder on the right.

Only if a vehicle is turning left and you have a unpaved shoulder on the right.

If the vehicle in front of you is moving too slowly.

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22.When you enter a freeway, what should you do?

Slow down or stop while waiting for an opening in traffic.

Accelerate to enter the freeway as quickly as possible.

Signal and then accelerate to merge into traffic as smoothly as possible.

Follow what the other vehicles are doing.

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23.What does an Accessible Parking Permit allow?

Anyone in your family may stand, park or stop in any area.

It allows for standing, parking or stopping in any area during specified times.

It allows for parking in designated spaces even if the person with the disability is not a passenger in the vehicle.

It allows for someone with a disability who has qualified for the permit, to park in a designated space even if they are being driven by someone else.

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24.What is the right way to check your vehicle's blind spots?

Use your side view mirrors.

Use your rear view mirrors.

Use a combination of your rear view mirrors and side view mirrors.

Turn your head to do an over the shoulder check on each side.

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25.What is the min number of passengers that the HOV or High Occupancy Vehicle lanes are reserved?

3 - the driver plus 2 passengers.

2 - the driver plus 1 passenger

5 - the driver plus 4 passengers.

4 - the driver plus 3 passengers.

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26.When exiting a freeway, what should you do?

Maintain the same speed as the vehicle ahead of you.

Slow down and wait for an opportunity to exit.

Signal your intentions and carefully move into the exit lane while gradually reducing speed - obey the posted road signs.

Signal and quickly accelerate toward the exit ramp.

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27.Why is it a bad idea to turn your steering wheel to the left prior to turning when waiting to make a left turn at an intersection?

It is not a bad idea, it helps you turn faster.

Another vehicle could bump or collide with yours and push you into oncoming traffic.

It just unnecessarily adds to the wear and tear of your vehicle.

In case you change your mind and decide to turn right, it will be that much harder to do so.

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28.If a tire blows out while driving, what should you do?

Step on the gas and quickly move the vehicle off the road.

Hold the wheel firmly and steer the vehicle in the right direction, while taking your foot off the gas pedal.

Scream for help.

Turn on your hazard lights and bring the vehicle to a stop

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29.What kind of vehicle has flashing blue lights that are visible from 150 meters away?

A fire engine.

A tow truck.

An ambulance.

Snow plows or snow removal vehicles.

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30.Which of the following statements about driving in the rain is incorrect?

Rain can increase your ability to slow and stop your vehicle (increase your braking ability).

Rain can cause your vehicle to skid.

Rain can drastically reduce visibility.

Rain can make potholes harder to see.

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31.What does it mean when you are at a red light but there is a green arrow pointing left?

Only pedestrians may cross. Vehicles are not allowed to make a turn.

The vehicles in the left hand turning lane may turn left.

The vehicles in the left hand turning lane may turn right.

A green arrow indicates that there is a one-way street. The direction of the green arrow indicates the direction of the one-way street.

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32.If you hear sirens or bells, or see flashing lights while driving, what should you do?

Be alert to potential dangers on the road ahead and be prepared to stop.

Unless a police officer indicates that you should slow down or stop, there is nothing to do but be a bit more cautious than usual.

Slow down and move to the far right side of the road. As soon as its safe to do so, come to a stop at the side of the road until the emergency vehicle has passed.

Bring your vehicle to a complete stop regardless of where you are

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33.What does the term "overdriving your headlights" mean?

You are driving faster than your stopping distance allows you to see.

You are blinding drivers travelling in the opposite direction.

Your high beam headlights are on all the time, and you run the risk of burning out the bulbs.

You run the risk of burning out the bulbs because your low beam headlights have been on for too long.

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34.What must the seller of a privately used vehicle provide to the buyer of the vehicle?

The seller of the vehicle must provide a receipt for the purchase.

The seller of the vehicle must provide their driver's licence number.

The seller of the vehicle must provide a Used Vehicle Information Package

The seller of the vehicle must provide the permit and licence plates.

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35.How can one avoid being a distracted driver?

Preset things like radios, CD players and other controls before you begin driving.

Eat before you drive, to avoid snacking while driving.

Know where you are going by planning your trip in advance.

All of these.

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36.Why must your vehicle undergo emissions testing?

To identify if it is seriously polluting the environment

Your vehicle may be of an age where it's necessary to get tested.

So that you may renew your vehicle registration

All of these

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37.If your brakes fail while you are driving, what should you do?

Try to restore some hydraulic brake pressure by pumping the brakes.

Apply strong downward pressure on the brake pedal.

Put the vehicle in neutral gear.

Warn other drivers by sounding your horn and steer the vehicle to a safe area.

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38.If the suns glare is making it difficult to see, what should you do?

Adjust your sun visors to reduce the glare.

Use a good pair of sunglasses to reduce the glare.

Remove your sunglasses and reduce speed when entering a tunnel and turn on your low beam headlights.

All of these.

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39.If your vehicle is about to stall while driving on a highway, what should you do?

As quickly as you can safely do so, pull over to the closest shoulder.

Turn on your hazard lights and stop.

Sound your horn for help.

It is possible that the problem is only temporary. Continue at a reduced speed

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40.What does it mean when you see a flashing red traffic light?

Signal to stop and turn left

Signal to stop and turn right.

Signal to come to a complete stop and check for other traffic before proceeding.

Signal to slow down and proceed with extra caution.

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41.The lap belt of your seatbelt should fit snugly...?

Over your hips

Over your abdomen

Over your thighs

Under your ribs

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42.When you are slowing down, you should downshift to...?

The gear which will apply the most engine braking

The highest gear you can engage without stalling

The gear which will allow a smooth start

Neutral

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43.The maximum permitted blood-alcohol concentration for a learner driver in Northwest Territories is...?

0.03

0.00

0.05

0.02

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44.You should join the correct lane for making a turn at least how far before an intersection?

20 m

10 m

5 m

30m

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45.When cornering, the safest method of steering is...?

Using only your left hand

Feeding the steering wheel through your hands

Hand over hand

Using only your right hand

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1.Why must you use signals when turning?

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2.When do you stop for school buses if there is a median?

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3.You could receive 2 demerit points if you:

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4.At an intersection with a stop sign, where do you stop your vehicle if there is no stop line, sidewalk or crosswalk?

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5.Which of the following statements is false?

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6.Given that vehicle tires are critical for safety, what are the minimum standards they must meet?

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7.What are the seat belt rules for infants less than 9 kg (20 lbs)?

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8.If there is no median, how far in front and behind a school bus are you required to stop when its lights are flashing?

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9.When can you remove your seatbelt while driving?

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10.What can happen if you refuse a police roadside blood alcohol screening test?

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11.What should you do if you are facing a red light but a police officer instructs traffic to drive through the intersection?

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12.Drivers must share the road with others, including passenger vehicles, commercial vehicles, pedestrians, motorcycles, farm machinery, cyclists and buses.

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14.What is the purpose of climbing or passing lanes?

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15.What should you do if you are parking uphill next to a curb?

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16.You are involved in an accident where the damages are more than $1,000 but no one is injured, what should you do?

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17.What are you required to do when changing lanes?

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20.How much space should there be between your vehicle and any vehicle you are following?

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