Learner's license preparation for Nova Scotia Class 7

NOVA SCOTIA TRAFFIC RULES 01

Traffic and road rules in Nova Scotia, Canada are governed by a set of comprehensive regulations that are designed to ensure the safety of all road users. As in most other Canadian provinces, drivers are required to follow a number of basic rules of the road, such as obeying the posted speed limit, yielding the right-of-way to pedestrians, and stopping at all red lights and stop signs.

Nova Scotia Traffic Rules Test 01

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Unless provided with an exemption, newly licensed drivers may not drive unaccompanied between the hours of...?

1 AM and 4 AM

Midnight and 5 AM

10 PM and 7 AM

11 PM and 6 AM

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Aggressive driving can increase fuel consumption by up to...?

17%

51%

39%

27%

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If you come to an intersection where the traffic signal lights are not working, you should...?

Drive straight across with caution

Treat it as an unregulated intersection

Treat it as a multi-stop intersection

Make a U-turn and choose a different route

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If your vehicle catches fire, you should get yourself and your passengers at least...?

10 m away

30 m away

5 m away

20 m away

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By law you must dim your headlights before an approaching vehicle gets within what distance of you at night?

100 m

50 m

200 m

150 m

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Failing to stop at the scene of an accident is an offence punished with how many demerit points?

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How many demerit points will be placed on your licence for driving to the left of the centreline?

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In rain, snow or fog, you should use your...?

Parking lights

Low beam headlights

High beam headlights

None of these

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Racing in the street will incur how many demerit points?

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You can remove demerit points from a full driving licence by...?

Undertaking community service

Undertaking a recognised defensive driving course

Posting a security as a promise not to repeat the offence

Paying a $500 levy

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Unless you are towing poles, the length of a tow must not exceed...?

5 m

10 m

2.5 m

7.5 m

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Which of these contains the most alcohol?

1.5 ounce shots of spirits

5 ounce glass of wine

12 ounce bottle of beer

There are all the same

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You may not drive through a red traffic light signal when going straight across an intersection unless...?

Instructed to by a peace officer

You are being tailgated by a car behind

You have been waiting more than 90 seconds

There is no visible traffic in any direction

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Roads are at their most dangerous and slippery...?

In the first 10 minutes of rainfall

In the first 30 minutes of rainfall

After it has been raining for more than two hours

10 minutes after it has stopped raining

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How many demerit points will you accrue for speeding in excess of the posted limit in the school area?

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You must report a collision to the local police, RCMP or the Registry of Motor Vehicles if it involves personal injury, death or property damage of...?

More than $1000

More than $10,000

More than $500

More than $5000

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A truck driver will have a blind spot behind his vehicle of up to...?

200 feet

150 feet

100 feet

50 feet

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When holding a learner's license you must be accompanied at all times when driving by a person who has held a valid driver's license for how long?

3 years

4 years

2 years

1 year

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A police breathalyser will read 'warn' if you register a blood-alcohol concentration of between .08 and...?

0.04

0.06

0.07

0.05

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A newly licensed driver will be summoned for interview upon his/her accruing how many demerit points?

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How far in front of the cab can a truck driver's blindspot extend?

5 feet

10 feet

20 feet

30 feet

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The 'Administrative Licence Suspension Program' provides for what suspension if you refuse to give a breath sample?

Four months

Five months

Two months

Three months

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Once you are qualified as a newly licensed driver, you are permitted a blood-alcohol level of...?

0.02

0.03

0.01

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You will receive how many demerit points for passing a stopped school bus which is loading or unloading?

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When driving in the GDL program, your blood alcohol level must not exceed...?

0.05

0.02

0.03

Your score is

In addition, drivers in Nova Scotia must be licensed to operate a vehicle on public roads, with both written and practical driving tests required to obtain a driver’s license. Other important traffic and road rules in the province include wearing a seat belt while driving, refraining from texting or using a mobile phone while behind the wheel and driving on the right side of the road at all times. By following these rules and regulations, drivers in Nova Scotia can help to ensure the safety of themselves, their passengers, and other road users.

This online practice test, with multiple choice questions, is intended to help you prepare for the Nova Scotia Class 7 Driving Test required before you can get your driver’s license. This free practice written driving test is a lesson that is essential for getting your Nova Scotia driver’s license at your local licensing office. Please note, however, that this is not the actual test, and you will not receive your license if you pass this practice test. It is all FREE!