Free Nova Scotia Driving Test Class 5 Learners Licence Test

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1.When on streets designed for two-way traffic, if you hear the siren of an emergency vehicle, what does the law require you to do?

Speed up and get out of the way

Continue at same speed

Pull to the right as far as possible and stop

Signal the driver to pass

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2.On a roadway where traffic is moving in both directions, in what position must you be before making a left turn?

Immediately to the right of the center line of the roadway

Does not matter provided you signal

Close to the right-hand side of the roadway

Close to the left side of the roadway

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3.When entering a freeway you should

Drive slowly and be prepared to stop for freeway traffic

Slow down, and then enter freeway at a sharp angle

Stop on acceleration lane, wait for an opening, and then enter the freeway rapidly.

Signal and increase your speed to merge smoothly with traffic

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4.The driver of a motor vehicle is not permitted to carry, in a house or boat trailer

Pets

Persons

Firearms

Flammable materials

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5.A flashing green light at the intersection where turns to the left and right are permitted indicates? (Choose 3)

Please select 3 correct answers

You may turn to the left if the way is clear

You may proceed straight through if the way is clear

You may turn to the right if the way is clear

You must stop

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6.Which of the following has the right-of-way over all others at an intersection when the light is green?

Vehicles turning left

Pedestrians crossing against the light

Vehicles turning right

Pedestrians crossing with the light

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7.Upon approaching a stop sign, what does the law require you to do before entering an intersection?

Stop, sound horn, then proceed

Slow down and if way is clear, proceed

Stop, and when it is safe to do so, proceed

Slow down, sound horn and proceed

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8.Under all conditions you should drive at a speed that will allow you to:

Stop within 90 m

Stop within 150 m

Stop within 60 m

Stop within a safe distance

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9.Most skids are the result of driver error. Skids may occur when you: (Choose 3)

Please select 3 correct answers

Accelerate too fast

Brake too hard

Driving too fast

Driving too slow

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10.A red signal light with a green arrow is shown at an intersection indicates:

Proceed with caution in the direction of arrow

Stop and wait for green signal before making turn in the direction of the arrow

The green arrow is a signal for pedestrians only

Stop and then proceed

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11.What you cannot see in your vehicle rear and side view mirrors is said to be in your

Dark area

Blind spot

Danger zone

Safe zone

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12.If your vehicle becomes disabled on highway, you should:

Get out and try to wave highway traffic around your vehicle

Pull over, enable your emergency flashers and wait for help

Blowing your horn and ask for help

Get out and walk to get help

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13.When the traffic signal light facing you is red and you intend to go straight through the intersection, what must you do first?

Stop, give pedestrians the right-of-way, and then proceed with caution

Stop, proceed when the way is clear

Stop, wait until the light changes to green and the intersection is clear before moving through it

Slow down, proceed when the way is clear

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14.If a traffic signal changes while a pedestrian is still on the street, which of the following has the right-of-way?

Pedestrian

Motorists coming from his right

Motorists coming from his left

Motorists making turn

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15.A flashing yellow beacon above an intersection:

Stop if making left turn

Continue at same speed

Warns you to drive with caution

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

From 150 m away.

From 50 m away.

From 1150 m away.

They must be seen clearly in the dark.

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17.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.

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18.Your child is ready for a booster seat when:

He/She is in the 18-36 kg (40 lbs - 80 lbs) weight range, less than 8 years old and under 4 feet 9 inches in height.

He/She is more than 8 kg (18lbs), under the age of 8 and under 4 feet 9 inches in height.

He/She is more than 9 kg (20lbs), under the age of 8 and under 4 feet 9 inches in height.

He/She must use a booster until the age of 9.

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19.How much time do you have to surrender your licence, vehicle permit and insurance when asked by a police officer?

Immediately.

Within 12 hours.

Within 24 hours.

You do not have to, they will look you up in the system.

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20.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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21.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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22.It is illegal to not stop behind a stopped school bus with flashing lights. If you do not stop what can happen?

As a first offense, you will receive a severe warning only.

You could be fined anywhere from $4,000 - $20,000.

You could be fined anywhere from $40 - $250.

You could be fined anywhere from $400 - $2,000, and receive 6 demerit points.

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23.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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24.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

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25.Which of the following situations may result in a court ordered driving suspension?

If you do not have proper insurance for your vehicle

If you are caught driving over the speed limit by 50 km/h or more.

If you have a medical issue that affects your ability to drive safely.

All of these.

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26.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.

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27.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.

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28.When using your high beam lights, when do you have to switch to low beam lights?

Within 150 m of an oncoming vehicle.

Within 50 meters of an oncoming vehicle.

You do not have to switch.

If the oncoming car puts their high beams on, you do not have to switch.

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29.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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30.How much room do cyclists require on either side of themselves as an adequate safety zone?

1 m

2 m.

5 m.

Use your best judgment. There is no minimum distance.

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31.When are you required to wear a seatbelt?

All drivers and passengers are required to wear a seatbelt and be properly buckled up.

Only passengers are required to wear seatbelts.

Only the drivers are required to wear seatbelts.

Wearing a seatbelt is optional.

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32.If a police officer signals you to pull over, what are you required to do?

Stop at the next intersection and wait for the police officer to approach your vehicle.

Slow down and safely pull over on the right side of the road, coming to a complete stop.

Immediately stop your vehicle in the lane you are driving in.

Come to a complete stop if you feel that there is a good reason.

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33.At a pedestrian crossing, you should not pass cars within how many meters from the crossing?

30,000 m.

30 m.

300 m.

3 m.

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34.If you are towing a trailer that is 2.05 m wide or less, what is it required to have?

One small blue flashing light on the tail-end.

Two small yellow flashing lights on the opposite sides of the tail end.

A red tail light, a white licence plate light and 2 red reflectors at the back which are far apart.

All of these.

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35.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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36.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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37.What kind of challenges do large commercial vehicles have that can be dangerous to other drivers?

They can have small blind spots.

They make wide turns.

They roll forward after stopping.

They block large amounts of snow and slush from your windshield.

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38.What does the law state about seatbelts and children 9-18 kg (20-40lbs)?

All infants, toddlers and children under 8 must be in a booster seat.

All infants, toddlers, and children under 8 must be in a rear-facing child seat.

All infants, toddlers, and children under 8 must wear protective headgear.

All toddlers 9-18 kg must be in an approved child car seat that is properly attached.

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39.When and how often do you have to renew your driver's licence?

Whenever you receive a renewal application in the mail.

You do not have to renew as you have already passed all the required tests.

Every 10 years.

Every 5 years.

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40.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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41.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.

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42.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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43.What should you do when approaching an intersection on a main road which is blocked with traffic?

Stop and wait for the traffic ahead to begin moving before entering the intersection.

Move up to the vehicle in front of you so that cars behind you can also move forward.

Proceed through the intersection along with the other vehicles.

Turn right or left so as to avoid the blocked traffic.

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44.In a roundabout, who has the right-of-way?

The vehicles that are already in the roundabout.

The vehicles that are approaching the roundabout.

The vehicles that are turning right in the roundabout.

The vehicles that are turning left in the roundabout.

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45.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.

Correct! Wrong!

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Car Test 13

1.When on streets designed for two-way traffic, if you hear the siren of an emergency vehicle, what does the law require you to do?

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2.On a roadway where traffic is moving in both directions, in what position must you be before making a left turn?

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3.When entering a freeway you should

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4.The driver of a motor vehicle is not permitted to carry, in a house or boat trailer

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5.A flashing green light at the intersection where turns to the left and right are permitted indicates? (Choose 3)

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6.Which of the following has the right-of-way over all others at an intersection when the light is green?

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7.Upon approaching a stop sign, what does the law require you to do before entering an intersection?

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8.Under all conditions you should drive at a speed that will allow you to:

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9.Most skids are the result of driver error. Skids may occur when you: (Choose 3)

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10.A red signal light with a green arrow is shown at an intersection indicates:

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11.What you cannot see in your vehicle rear and side view mirrors is said to be in your

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12.If your vehicle becomes disabled on highway, you should:

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13.When the traffic signal light facing you is red and you intend to go straight through the intersection, what must you do first?

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14.If a traffic signal changes while a pedestrian is still on the street, which of the following has the right-of-way?

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15.A flashing yellow beacon above an intersection:

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

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17.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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18.Your child is ready for a booster seat when:

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19.How much time do you have to surrender your licence, vehicle permit and insurance when asked by a police officer?

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

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

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22.It is illegal to not stop behind a stopped school bus with flashing lights. If you do not stop what can happen?

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

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24.Why must you use signals when turning?

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25.Which of the following situations may result in a court ordered driving suspension?

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