Nova Scotia Drivers Practice Test - Driver Handbook Nova Scotia

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1.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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2.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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3.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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4.What kind of challenges do large commercial vehicles have that can be dangerous to other drivers?

They can have small blind spots.

They roll forward after stopping.

They make wide turns

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

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

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

Stop lights must always be obeyed.

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

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

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6.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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7.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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8.Under what conditions are you allowed to pass another vehicle on the right?

You are allowed to pass on the right when passing a vehicle turning left or a streetcar on one-way or multi-lane roads.

You are never allowed to pass another vehicle on the right.

Only if there is an emergency.

Only if there is an unpaved shoulder.

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9.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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10.Unless otherwise posted in villages, towns, cities and other built up areas, the maximum speed limit is?

30 km/h.

80 km/h.

40 km/h.

50 km/h.

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11.What is the correct way to make a left turn from a two way road onto a one way road with two lanes?

Turn from the far left lane into the left curb lane.

Turn from the right lane into the right curb lane.

Turn from the far left lane into the right curb lane.

Turn from the far right lane into the left curb lane.

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12.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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13.What must you do when you come to a railway crossing with a mechanical or electrical signal device?

Flashing lights are only a warning. Proceed with caution.

To avoid getting stuck on the tracks, quickly drive over the tracks or around the gate or barrier when you think it is safe to do so.

Before proceeding, you must stop and wait for the signal device to stop its signal, indicating the all clear.

Similar to a stop sign, you must stop and then proceed when you feel it is safe to do so.

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14.What is the correct way to make a LEFT turn from a two-way road onto another two-way road?

Turn from the right lane making a smooth arc into the right curb lane.

Turn from the right lane making a smooth arc into the lane right of the centre line.

Turn from the closest lane to the centre dividing line into the right curb lane.

Turn from the closest lane to the centre dividing line, making a smooth arc into the lane to the right of the centre dividing line.

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

5 - the driver plus 4 passengers.

4 - the driver plus 3 passengers.

3 - the driver plus 2 passengers.

2 - the driver plus 1 passenger.

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

Even if damages are less than $1,000, you must immediately call 911.

To enable police to determine who is at fault, leave the vehicles where they are

Call your lawyer.

Exchange information with the other driver(s) after moving vehicles which are driveable off the road.

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17.If you encounter dangerous whiteout conditions while driving, what should you do?

Increase the distance between your vehicle and any other vehicle that is following too closely or moving too slowly.

Slow down and turn on your parking lights or fog lights if you have them.

Turn on your emergency flashers and completely pull off the road to a safe area where you can park and wait for weather conditions to improve.

Honk your horn to alert other drivers of your vehicles presence.

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18.What does a flashing amber or yellow light mean?

Signal that a stoplight is ahead.

Signal that a stop sign is ahead

Signal to stop and check for other traffic before proceeding.

Signal to slow down and proceed with extra caution

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19.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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20.What should you do if you find yourself in a skid on a slippery road?

Immediately take the vehicle out of gear.

Turn your steering wheel in the direction you want the vehicle to go.

Turn your steering wheel in the opposite direction of where you want the vehicle to go.

Pump the brakes.

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

A fire engine.

Snow plows or snow removal vehicles.

A tow truck.

An ambulance.

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22.When approaching a construction zone, what should you do?

If there is a traffic control person, follow their directions.

Look out for and obey all warning signs.

Slow down - reduced speed limit signs may be posted.

All of these.

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

Rain can cause your vehicle to skid.

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

Rain can make potholes harder to see.

Rain can drastically reduce visibility

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24.When approaching a stopped emergency vehicle with its red lights flashing, you must?

Cautiously slow down and pull over to the left.

Slow down and proceed with caution. If there are multiple lanes in your direction, you must leave one lane clearance between your vehicle and the emergency vehicle

Be alert, but maintain the mandated speed limit for the area.

Cautiously slow down and pull over to the right.

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25.If you feel drowsy when driving, what should you do?

Slow down and turn up the radio.

Drive faster to become more alert.

Open the windows to let fresh air flow through the interior of the vehicle

Pull over in a safe area and take a nap.

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26.What does black ice mean?

Black ice describes a situation when mud and snow mix and freeze.

Black ice describes a situation where the surface of the road (asphalt) has a layer of ice on it.

Black ice describes a situation when newly paved roads become wet.

Black ice describes a situation where snow is mixed with ice and road gravel.

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27.With regard to red traffic lights, which statement is correct?

If there are no other vehicles around, you may drive through a red light.

Unless traffic signs indicate otherwise, as long as you come to a complete stop first, you may make a right turn on a red light.

As long as you come to a complete stop first, you may drive through a red light if there are no other vehicles around.

None of the above.

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28.What does it mean when you see a yellow or amber traffic light?

Slow down and proceed cautiously.

Step on the gas and clear the intersection quickly.

You should proceed only if you cannot stop before the light turns to red.

You should stop and wait for a green light

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29.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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30.If your accelerator (gas pedal) gets stuck, what should you do?

Warn other drivers of a problem by sounding your horn.

The first thing to do is try to lift or unstick it with your foot.

The first thing to do is try to lift or unstuck it by reaching down with your hand.

Steer your vehicle onto the sidewalk.

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31.What is the correct thing to do if you hit a moose or a deer?

In case there are other animals around, sound your horn to try to scare them away.

There is nothing you can do, but drive cautiously as there could be other animals around.

Do your best to move the animal off the roadway so other drivers will not be affected.

Report the incident to the local police or Ministry of Natural Resources.

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32.When approaching a construction zone, what should you do?

If there is a traffic control person, follow their directions.

Look out for and obey all warning signs.

Slow down - reduced speed limit signs may be posted.

All of these.

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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.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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35.What does a flashing amber or yellow light mean?

Signal that a stoplight is ahead.

Signal that a stop sign is ahead.

Signal to stop and check for other traffic before proceeding.

Signal to slow down and proceed with extra caution.

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36.If your accelerator (gas pedal) gets stuck, what should you do?

Warn other drivers of a problem by sounding your horn.

The first thing to do is try to lift or unstick it with your foot.

The first thing to do is try to lift or unstuck it by reaching down with your hand.

Steer your vehicle onto the sidewalk.

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37.What does it mean when you see a yellow or amber traffic light?

You should proceed only if you cannot stop before the light turns to red.

Slow down and proceed cautiously.

Step on the gas and clear the intersection quickly

You should stop and wait for a green light.

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38.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.

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

Scream for help.

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39.What does it mean when you see an advanced green traffic light?

It means that pedestrians have the right-of-way.

It means that you may proceed in the direction your lane allows - you have the right-of-way.

It means that only vehicles who are making a left turn may do so.

All of these.

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40.If you encounter dangerous whiteout conditions while driving, what should you do?

Increase the distance between your vehicle and any other vehicle that is following too close-ly or moving too slowly.

Turn on your emergency flashers and completely pull off the road to a safe area where you can park and wait for weather conditions to improve.

Slow down and turn on your parking lights or fog lights if you have them.

Honk your horn to alert other drivers of your vehicles presence

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41.If a front tire goes flat, your vehicle will pull strongly to the:

right side

left side

side that has the flat tire

side of the road

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42.What should you do if you become stranded in snow?

Run your vehicle engine for approximately 5 minutes every hour to avoid effects of carbon monoxide

Immediately look for help

Run the engine as needed to keep the interior of the vehicle as warm as possible

All answers are correct

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43.Road test failures may result from:

lack of skill and control

unsafe actions

difficulty obeying traffic laws

any or all of the other answers mentioned

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

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

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3.Why must you use signals when turning?

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

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

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

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8.Under what conditions are you allowed to pass another vehicle on the right?

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

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10.Unless otherwise posted in villages, towns, cities and other built up areas, the maximum speed limit is?

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11.What is the correct way to make a left turn from a two way road onto a one way road with two lanes?

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

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13.What must you do when you come to a railway crossing with a mechanical or electrical signal device?

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14.What is the correct way to make a LEFT turn from a two-way road onto another two-way road?

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

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

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17.If you encounter dangerous whiteout conditions while driving, what should you do?

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18.What does a flashing amber or yellow light mean?

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

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20.What should you do if you find yourself in a skid on a slippery road?

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

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22.When approaching a construction zone, what should you do?

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

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24.When approaching a stopped emergency vehicle with its red lights flashing, you must?

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