Nova Scotia Learners Test | NS Learners Exam Practice Test

Car Test 12

1.If you are traveling at 80 km/h, your emergency total stopping distance is

57 metres

37 metres

47 metres

27 metres

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2.To make a left turn from a one-way street onto another one-way street, you should position your vehicle

to the right of the center line.

in the center of the roadway.

close to the right side of the roadway.

close to the left side of the roadway

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3.A flashing green signal light indicates that you

must go straight only.

may go straight or turn right

must slow down.

may go straight, turn left or turn right.

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4.________ is an area of the roadway that you can't see in your rear-view or side mirrors.

A danger zone

A bad spot

A blind spot

A zero spot

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5.Are you permitted to turn right on a red signal light?

Yes, but only after yielding to all the traffic and pedestrians on your path.

Yes, but only after you come to a complete stop.

Yes, unless signs prohibit it.

Yes, subject to all of the above conditions.

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6.If an emergency vehicle displaying a flashing red light or sounding a siren approaches you, what should you do?

Yield the right-of-way, pull over to the right, and stop.

Yield the right-of-way, pull over to the left, and stop.

Slow down and let the emergency vehicle pass.

Speed up to quickly pass the emergency vehicle.

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7.What should you NOT do if you find yourself skidding?

Brake hard.

Grip the steering wheel firmly

Steer in the direction of the skid

Take your foot off the accelerator

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8.If you are involved in an accident that results in _________, you must immediately report the accident to the R.C.M.P.

total property damage over $1,000

death

bodily injury

any of the above

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9.Snowplows are equipped with flashing _______ lights to make them more visible.

red

yellow

red and blue

blue

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10.If a blind pedestrian with a guide dog is waiting at a crosswalk,

reduce your speed and proceed slowly.

use your horn to alert the pedestrian to your presence.

increase your speed and move quickly

don't use your horn or rev your engine.

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11.Before changing lanes, you should

signal, then check your rear-view and side mirrors.

check your speed and look over your shoulder toward the rear.

check behind you and look in your side mirrors.

check your mirrors, signal, then check your blind spot.

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12.Which of the following statements about changing lanes is FALSE?

Don't leave lane changing to the last minute.

It is safe to change lanes at an intersection

Don't change lanes without first checking your blind spot.

You must not change lanes when a solid line is to your left.

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13.Blind pedestrians may carry _________ canes or use the assistance of guide dogs.

white

green

black

red

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14.A broken yellow line alongside a solid yellow line indicates that

passing is permitted on the side of the broken line, but not on the side of the solid line

passing is permitted on the side of the solid line, but not on the side of the broken line.

passing is not permitted on either side.

passing is permitted on both sides.

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15.What does a flashing red signal light mean?

You may proceed with caution.

You must come to a full stop and proceed when it is safe to do so.

You must make a U-turn; the road is closed ahead

You must pull over and stop.

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16.What does this green arrow signal indicate?

You may go straight or turn in the direction of the arrow

Stop at the sign

You may turn in the direction of the arrow.

Don't turn in the direction of the arrow.

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17.You are not allowed to carry _______ in a trailer.

firearms

tools

persons

pets

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18.In Nunavut, when must you dim your headlights to low beam?

Whenever you are within 300 m of an oncoming vehicle or within 60 m of a vehicle you are following

Whenever you are within 500 m of any other vehicle

Whenever you are within 300 m of any other vehicle

Whenever you are within 60 m of an oncoming vehicle or within 300 m of a vehicle you are following

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19.When you see a pedestrian crossing an unmarked crosswalk where there are no traffic control signals, you should

turn on your emergency flashers and proceed with caution

warn the pedestrian with your horn and proceed with caution.

slow down and proceed with caution.

yield the right-of-way to the pedestrian.

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20.When entering a freeway, speed up to the freeway speed

whenever you find a gap in traffic

in the acceleration lane

before entering the acceleration lane.

in a freeway lane.

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21.Before making a left turn on a two-way road, you should position your vehicle

closest to the left side of the roadway

closest to the right side of the roadway

immediately to the right of the centerline of the roadway.

in any of the above positions.

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22.When leaving a parked position, you should

signal and pull out quickly.

sound your horn and pull out slowly.

sound your horn

signal and wait until it is safe to pull out.

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23.What does a flashing amber signal light mean?

You must slow down and proceed with caution.

You must come to a complete stop before proceeding

You must pull over and stop

You must increase your speed.

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24.If your vehicle stalls on the highway and you are unable to move it away from traffic, you should

honk your horn constantly

stay in your vehicle and call for help.

get out of the vehicle and try to direct traffic around it.

raise your hood, turn on your emergency flashers and call for help.

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25.You want to pass a vehicle ahead that is stopped for a pedestrian. What should you do?

You may pass the vehicle if the pedestrian is halfway across

You may not pass the vehicle

You must slow down and pass the vehicle with caution.

You may drive on the shoulder to pass the vehicle.

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26.If your vehicle is skidding, you should turn the front wheels

straight.

in the opposite direction of the skid

in the direction of the skid

always to the left.

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27.If a tire blows out, you should NOT

slowly ease your foot off the accelerator.

hold the steering wheel tightly.

brake immediately.

steer straight ahead

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28.You are approaching a red light, but a police officer waves you through. What should you do?

Stop at the red light.

Stop and ask the officer for details

Drive past the red light.

Turn around.

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29.You're driving on a slippery, wet road. What is the best way to stop your vehicle if it lacks antilock brakes (ABS)?

Shift into neutral

Apply the brake pedal firmly.

Take your foot off the accelerator

Pump the brakes

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30.Which of the following conditions is known as hydroplaning?

Skimming over the water on a wet road

Applying the brakes on a wet road

Using high-beam headlights in the rain

Tailgating in the rain

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31.If your vehicle starts plunging into water, you should

break the windshield to escape

stay in your vehicle, call the emergency number and wait for help.

open the door to escape.

open the window immediately if it's power operated and escape.

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32.You must immediately stop and yield the right-of-way to a pedestrian

with a guide dog who is in a crosswalk

with a raised cane at an intersection

with a white cane who is waiting to cross the road.

in any of the above situations.

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33.While crossing railroad tracks, AVOID

stopping or shifting gears.

using your brakes.

using your low-beam headlights.

using your high-beam headlights.

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34.When driving on gravel or dirt, you should slow down because

it's unpleasant to drive fast.

your vehicle may start to hydroplane.

the dirt may cover the windshield

you don't have much traction.

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35.On multilane highways, if you're driving slower than other traffic, use

the center lane

the left lane except when passing

the right lane except when passing.

any lane.

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36.In Nunavut, you may NOT park your vehicle

within an intersection

within 15 m of the nearest rail of a railway crossing

within 3 m of a fire hydrant.

in any of the above places

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37.You are approaching a red light. Where do you stop if there is no stop line or crosswalk?

Before entering the intersection

15 m before entering the intersection

Partway into the intersection

Wherever you please

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38.Under poor weather conditions, you should increase your following distance to _______ or more

3 seconds

6 seconds

7 seconds

5 seconds

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39.Which of the following are considered emergency vehicles?

A fire engine

An ambulance

A police car

All of the above

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40.Which of the following statements about speed is FALSE?

You must be able to stop within the distance you can see ahead.

You may create a hazard by driving much slower than the rest of the traffic

It is safe to drive much slower than the rest of the traffic.

Driving at the posted speed limit can be unsafe.

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41.The pavement is likely to be most slippery

during rush hour.

in parking lots.

in rural areas.

soon after it has started to rain

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42.If you are already moving through an intersection when the traffic light changes from green to amber, you must

not proceed farther.

make a left or right turn

follow through and proceed to clear the intersection

stop.

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43.Which of the following statements about railroad crossings is FALSE?

You should shift gears when crossing railroad tracks

You should check for more than one track before crossing.

Never start to cross if there is no room for your vehicle on the far side.

You must yield to crossing trains

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44.If there is an oncoming vehicle in your lane, what should you do?

Steer right toward the shoulder or curbline.

Slow down and sound your horn.

Flash your headlights

Do all of the above.

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45.Which of the following statements are true about driving under poor driving conditions?

You may legally drive at the posted speed limit.

You may exceed the speed limit momentarily to pass another vehicle safely

You must slow down to a safe speed.

All of the above statements are true.

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Car Test 12

1.If you are traveling at 80 km/h, your emergency total stopping distance is

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2.To make a left turn from a one-way street onto another one-way street, you should position your vehicle

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3.A flashing green signal light indicates that you

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4.________ is an area of the roadway that you can't see in your rear-view or side mirrors.

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5.Are you permitted to turn right on a red signal light?

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6.If an emergency vehicle displaying a flashing red light or sounding a siren approaches you, what should you do?

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7.What should you NOT do if you find yourself skidding?

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8.If you are involved in an accident that results in _________, you must immediately report the accident to the R.C.M.P.

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9.Snowplows are equipped with flashing _______ lights to make them more visible.

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10.If a blind pedestrian with a guide dog is waiting at a crosswalk,

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11.Before changing lanes, you should

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12.Which of the following statements about changing lanes is FALSE?

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13.Blind pedestrians may carry _________ canes or use the assistance of guide dogs.

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14.A broken yellow line alongside a solid yellow line indicates that

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15.What does a flashing red signal light mean?

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16.What does this green arrow signal indicate?

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17.You are not allowed to carry _______ in a trailer.

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18.In Nunavut, when must you dim your headlights to low beam?

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19.When you see a pedestrian crossing an unmarked crosswalk where there are no traffic control signals, you should

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20.When entering a freeway, speed up to the freeway speed

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21.Before making a left turn on a two-way road, you should position your vehicle

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22.When leaving a parked position, you should

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23.What does a flashing amber signal light mean?

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24.If your vehicle stalls on the highway and you are unable to move it away from traffic, you should

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25.You want to pass a vehicle ahead that is stopped for a pedestrian. What should you do?

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