Practice test 1 of 10 — New Brunswick class 7 test

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1. Question 1: A. The pedestrian must yield to vehicles

   The handbook says a pedestrian crossing "at any point other than within a marked or unmarked crosswalk at the end of a block, is required to yield the right of way to vehicles."

   Handbook: NB Driver's Handbook, Part 4 Rules of the Road — 4.23 Pedestrians (p. 51)

2. Question 2: D. No closer than 5 metres

   The handbook says you may not park "within 5 metres (16 feet) from the point on a curb opposite a fire hydrant."

   Handbook: NB Driver's Handbook, Part 4 Rules of the Road — Parking regulations (p. 48)

3. Question 3: A. No, it is entitled to a full lane

   The handbook says: "A motorcycle is entitled to a full highway lane. NEVER crowd into the same lane as the motorcycle."

   Handbook: NB Driver's Handbook, Part 6 Sharing the Road — 6.3 Drivers and motorcycles (p. 79)

4. Question 4: C. No, it is illegal when not towing

   The handbook says: "Portable door or fender mirrors are illegal when not towing a trailer or another vehicle."

   Handbook: NB Driver's Handbook, Part 3 Equipment — 3.4 Mirror (p. 30)

5. Question 5: C. No, do not change lanes

   The handbook's steps for roundabouts say: "Do not change lanes while in a multi-lane roundabout."

   Handbook: NB Driver's Handbook, Part 4 Rules of the Road — Roundabouts (p. 41)

6. Question 6: D. The driver

   The handbook says: "Drivers must ensure that passengers under 16 years of age use seat belts," and passengers 16 and older buckle themselves.

   Handbook: NB Driver's Handbook, Part 5 Safe Driving — 5.3 Seat belts save lives (p. 55)

7. Question 7: B. White or amber at the front, red at the rear

   The handbook says you must have "at least one white or amber light showing from the front" and "at least one red light showing from the rear" on the roadway side.

   Handbook: NB Driver's Handbook, Part 4 Rules of the Road — 4.20 Parking (p. 47)

8. Question 8: A. No, never

   The handbook's passing steps say: "Accelerate. (You are not permitted to exceed the posted speed limit)", so never speed to pass.

   Handbook: NB Driver's Handbook, Part 4 Rules of the Road — 4.9 Passing (p. 38)

9. Question 9: B. Novice drivers and drivers under 21

   The handbook says: "There is also a zero tolerance program in place for drug-impaired driving for novice drivers and those under 21 years of age."

   Handbook: NB Driver's Handbook, Part 5 Safe Driving — 5.9 Impaired driving (p. 64)

10. Question 10: A. No, they are illegal

    The handbook says: "Possession and use of radar detectors is illegal in New Brunswick."

    Handbook: NB Driver's Handbook, Part 4 Rules of the Road — Part 4: Traffic on the highway – Rules of the road (p. 33)

11. Question 11: A. At the 10 and 2 o'clock positions

    The handbook says: "Keep both hands on the steering wheel, usually at the 10 and 2 o'clock positions."

    Handbook: NB Driver's Handbook, Part 5 Safe Driving — Driving posture (p. 60)

12. Question 12: D. At the curb or side of the road

    The handbook says you must not stop "for the purpose of taking on or letting off passengers other than at the curb or side of the roadway."

    Handbook: NB Driver's Handbook, Part 4 Rules of the Road — Passengers in vehicles (p. 50)

13. Question 13: A. Four times as great

    The handbook says: "When the speed is doubled, the impact on striking an object is four times as great."

    Handbook: NB Driver's Handbook, Part 5 Safe Driving — Speed (p. 59)

14. Question 14: C. 150 metres

    The handbook says it is illegal to pass on a curve or near a hill crest "where your view along the highway is obstructed within a distance of 150 metres (500 feet)."

    Handbook: NB Driver's Handbook, Part 4 Rules of the Road — 4.9 Passing (p. 39)

15. Question 15: A. Yield to the car already in the intersection

    The handbook says: "When approaching an intersection you must yield the right of way to a vehicle which has entered the intersection."

    Handbook: NB Driver's Handbook, Part 4 Rules of the Road — 4.11 Right of Way (p. 40)

16. Question 16: B. Zero

    The handbook says: "All motorists in New Brunswick under the age of 21 must maintain a zero percent Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) while driving."

    Handbook: NB Driver's Handbook, Part 5 Safe Driving — 5.9 Impaired driving (p. 64)

17. Question 17: C. 80 km/h

    The handbook says the limit is "80 km (50 miles) per hour in other locations or as otherwise posted," that is, 80 km/h.

    Handbook: NB Driver's Handbook, Part 4 Rules of the Road — 4.2 Speed restrictions (p. 35)

18. Question 18: D. A child or animal may run out

    The handbook says: "A ball bouncing on the street may mean a child or animal running out into the roadway."

    Handbook: NB Driver's Handbook, Part 5 Safe Driving — Defensive driving (p. 61)

19. Question 19: D. Book an in-person test at a Driver Examiner office

    From the official gnb.ca testing page, read 14 Oct 2026 (not the handbook): "If you don't pass the test after three attempts, you will need to book an appointment to take the test in person at a Service NB Driver Examiner office."

    Official source: gnb.ca, Driver licence testing page (official page, quoted in the 14 Oct 2026 re-check)

20. Question 20: C. Wait until it finishes before you pass

    The handbook says: "Don't follow another car that is passing; allow that driver to complete the pass before you attempt to pass."

    Handbook: NB Driver's Handbook, Part 5 Safe Driving — 5.10 Some rules for safe driving (p. 68)

21. Question 21: D. Look, listen and slow down, as you may need to stop

    The handbook says advance warning signs "tell you to look, listen and slow down because you may have to stop."

    Handbook: NB Driver's Handbook, Part 7 Traffic Signs — 7.5 Railway Crossings (p. 94)

22. Question 22: D. Diamond

    The handbook says: "Warning signs are diamond shaped and are yellow or orange with black letters or symbols."

    Handbook: NB Driver's Handbook, Part 7 Traffic Signs — 7.1 Six basic sign shapes every driver must know (p. 87)

23. Question 23: D. It curves to the right

    The handbook captions this warning sign "Curve to the right ahead": the road curves to the right.

    Handbook: NB Driver's Handbook, Part 7 Traffic Signs — 7.4 Warning signs (p. 91)

24. Question 24: D. Yield to pedestrians in the crosswalk

    The handbook says pedestrian signs show pedestrian movement: "You must yield to pedestrians within the crosswalk."

    Handbook: NB Driver's Handbook, Part 7 Traffic Signs — Parking signs (p. 89)

25. Question 25: A. Slow down and go on with caution

    The handbook says a yellow or amber flasher "means SLOW DOWN — and be extra careful of intersecting traffic, whether you have right of way or not. Proceed with caution."

    Handbook: NB Driver's Handbook, Part 4 Rules of the Road — 4.15 Traffic control signals (p. 43)

26. Question 26: B. A winding road, with the first curve to the right

    The handbook captions this sign "Winding road ahead. First curve right."

    Handbook: NB Driver's Handbook, Part 7 Traffic Signs — 7.4 Warning signs (p. 91)

27. Question 27: B. You are entering a construction zone

    The handbook says the "Construction ahead" sign "indicates you are entering a construction zone. Drive with extra caution and be prepared for changes in the speed limit."

    Handbook: NB Driver's Handbook, Part 7 Traffic Signs — Construction Signs (p. 93)

28. Question 28: B. Square

    The handbook says information signs "are square in shape. They indicate the location of various facilities."

    Handbook: NB Driver's Handbook, Part 7 Traffic Signs — 7.7 Information Signs (p. 95)

29. Question 29: A. Left turns by traffic from both directions

    The handbook captions this lane designation sign "Two-way left turn lane", a centre lane for left turns from either direction.

    Handbook: NB Driver's Handbook, Part 7 Traffic Signs — Lane designation signs (p. 89)

30. Question 30: A. Guiding drivers around a sharp curve

    The handbook says: "Chevron alignment signs may be used to guide drivers around sharp curves in the road."

    Handbook: NB Driver's Handbook, Part 7 Traffic Signs — Hazard Markers (p. 92)

31. Question 31: B. Stop for the bus if its lights are flashing

    The handbook captions this sign "School bus stop ahead. Stop for bus with flashing lights."

    Handbook: NB Driver's Handbook, Part 7 Traffic Signs — 7.4 Warning signs (p. 92)

32. Question 32: B. Stop completely, then go when the way is clear

    The handbook says a red flasher "means STOP — a complete stop. The rule respecting a red flasher light is the same as that of a stop sign."

    Handbook: NB Driver's Handbook, Part 4 Rules of the Road — 4.15 Traffic control signals (p. 43)

33. Question 33: B. Tourism information or motorist services

    The handbook says: "Blue — Attraction/tourism information or motorist services."

    Handbook: NB Driver's Handbook, Part 7 Traffic Signs — 7.2 Standard sign colours (p. 87)

34. Question 34: D. It travels under 40 km/h, so slow down

    The handbook says this sign is "mounted on the rear of vehicles that travel at speeds less than 40 km/h" and warns drivers behind to slow down.

    Handbook: NB Driver's Handbook, Part 7 Traffic Signs — Hazard Markers (p. 92)

35. Question 35: C. Wait for the green light before turning right

    The handbook captions this sign "No right turn on red. Wait for green light before making a right turn."

    Handbook: NB Driver's Handbook, Part 7 Traffic Signs — Turn control signs (p. 90)

36. Question 36: C. A left turn

    The handbook lists this sign as "No left turn" among its turn control signs.

    Handbook: NB Driver's Handbook, Part 7 Traffic Signs — Turn control signs (p. 90)

37. Question 37: B. The lane it is centred over

    The handbook says: "When mounted above, each sign is centred over the lane it controls."

    Handbook: NB Driver's Handbook, Part 7 Traffic Signs — Lane designation signs (p. 89)

38. Question 38: A. The maximum advised speed for the curve

    The handbook captions this sign "Sharp curve. Maximum advised speed."

    Handbook: NB Driver's Handbook, Part 7 Traffic Signs — 7.4 Warning signs (p. 91)

39. Question 39: C. The road ahead has a gravel surface

    The handbook captions this sign "Pavement ends. Continuation has gravel surface."

    Handbook: NB Driver's Handbook, Part 7 Traffic Signs — 7.4 Warning signs (p. 92)

40. Question 40: C. A zone with a lower maximum speed is ahead

    The handbook captions this sign "Advance warning of a lower maximum speed zone ahead."

    Handbook: NB Driver's Handbook, Part 7 Traffic Signs — 7.3 Regulatory Signs (p. 88)