Question 1 of 20Signs, signals and road markings
New Brunswick road signs test: free practice
New Brunswick road signs test: free practice with 20 sign questions.
Road-sign questions
Question 2 of 20Signs, signals and road markings
In New Brunswick, what does this orange sign mark?
Question 3 of 20Signs, signals and road markings
In New Brunswick, what is not allowed at a corner with this sign?
Question 4 of 20Signs, signals and road markings
In New Brunswick, what hazard does this warning sign point out?
Question 5 of 20Signs, signals and road markings
In New Brunswick, what does this sign mean?
Question 6 of 20Signs, signals and road markings
In New Brunswick, what is ahead when you pass this warning sign?
Question 7 of 20Signs, signals and road markings
In New Brunswick, what is the lane under this sign for?
Question 8 of 20Signs, signals and road markings
In New Brunswick, what does this sign tell you about the road ahead?
Question 9 of 20Signs, signals and road markings
In New Brunswick, what road condition does this sign warn of?
Question 10 of 20Signs, signals and road markings
In New Brunswick, you stop at this sign. There is no stop line and no painted crosswalk. Where should you stop?
Question 11 of 20Signs, signals and road markings
In New Brunswick, what is this sign used for?
Question 12 of 20Signs, signals and road markings
In New Brunswick, what should you be ready to do after this orange sign?
Question 13 of 20Signs, signals and road markings
In New Brunswick, a smaller sign with a number is posted below this one. What does the number tell you?
Question 14 of 20Signs, signals and road markings
In New Brunswick, what does this red eight-sided sign mean?
Question 15 of 20Signs, signals and road markings
In New Brunswick, what does this blue sign show?
Question 16 of 20Signs, signals and road markings
In New Brunswick, what does this yellow warning sign mean?
Question 17 of 20Signs, signals and road markings
In New Brunswick, what should you expect where this sign is posted?
Question 18 of 20Signs, signals and road markings
In New Brunswick, what does this sign tell you?
Question 19 of 20Signs, signals and road markings
In New Brunswick, how should you drive after passing this warning sign?
Question 20 of 20Signs, signals and road markings
In New Brunswick, what is this sign telling you about the road?
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Answer each question to see the explanation. Keyboard: A–D or 1–4 to answer, N next, P previous.
Answers and explanations (text version)
The correct answer to each question above, why it is right, and where it comes from. Try the test first.
Question 1: B. That the safe speed is lower than the posted limit
The handbook says an advisory speed sign may be posted "to show that the safe road speed is less than the posted speed."
Handbook: NB Driver's Handbook, Part 7 Traffic Signs — 7.5 Railway Crossings (p. 94)
Question 2: C. A zone where road workers are present
The handbook shows this sign as "Road work ahead": it "marks a zone where construction workers and maintenance activities are present."
Handbook: NB Driver's Handbook, Part 7 Traffic Signs — Construction Signs (p. 93)
Question 3: C. Turning right
The handbook lists this sign as "No right turn" among its turn control signs.
Handbook: NB Driver's Handbook, Part 7 Traffic Signs — Turn control signs (p. 90)
Question 4: D. A concealed or unusual intersection is ahead
The handbook captions this sign "Concealed or unusual intersection ahead. Road from right and/or left."
Handbook: NB Driver's Handbook, Part 7 Traffic Signs — 7.4 Warning signs (p. 91)
Question 5: B. Do not enter
The handbook lists this red circle with a white bar as the "Do not enter" sign among regulatory signs.
Handbook: NB Driver's Handbook, Part 7 Traffic Signs — 7.3 Regulatory Signs (p. 88)
Question 6: C. A stop sign is ahead
The handbook lists this warning sign as "Stop sign ahead": a stop sign is ahead, so be ready to stop.
Handbook: NB Driver's Handbook, Part 7 Traffic Signs — 7.4 Warning signs (p. 90)
Question 7: 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)
Question 8: 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)
Question 9: C. A bump or rough road is ahead
The handbook captions this warning sign "Bump or rough road ahead", so slow down.
Handbook: NB Driver's Handbook, Part 7 Traffic Signs — 7.4 Warning signs (p. 91)
Question 10: A. Just before the intersection, leaving room for a pedestrian
The handbook says: "If there is no painted crosswalk or stop line, stop just before entering the intersection, allowing room for a pedestrian to cross."
Handbook: NB Driver's Handbook, Part 4 Rules of the Road — 4.14 Stop sign (p. 42)
Question 11: 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)
Question 12: D. Stop if a traffic control person tells you to
The handbook captions this sign "Traffic control person ahead. Be prepared to stop for instructions."
Handbook: NB Driver's Handbook, Part 7 Traffic Signs — Construction Signs (p. 93)
Question 13: A. How many tracks the crossing has
The handbook says: "If there is more than one track, the sign below the Railway Crossing sign indicates the number of tracks."
Handbook: NB Driver's Handbook, Part 7 Traffic Signs — 7.5 Railway Crossings (p. 94)
Question 14: A. Come to a full stop and make sure the way is clear
The handbook says the stop sign, a red octagon, "means come to a full stop and be sure the way is clear before proceeding."
Handbook: NB Driver's Handbook, Part 7 Traffic Signs — 7.1 Six basic sign shapes every driver must know (p. 86)
Question 15: C. Gasoline is available
The handbook lists this square blue information sign as "Gasoline": fuel is available nearby.
Handbook: NB Driver's Handbook, Part 7 Traffic Signs — 7.7 Information Signs (p. 95)
Question 16: B. Two-way traffic is ahead
The handbook captions this warning sign "Two-way traffic ahead."
Handbook: NB Driver's Handbook, Part 7 Traffic Signs — 7.4 Warning signs (p. 90)
Question 17: D. Two lanes merge, with traffic coming from the right
The handbook captions this sign "Two lanes merge ahead. Traffic entering from right."
Handbook: NB Driver's Handbook, Part 7 Traffic Signs — 7.4 Warning signs (p. 92)
Question 18: B. Keep to the right of the island or obstruction
The handbook captions this sign "Keep to the right of traffic islands or obstruction."
Handbook: NB Driver's Handbook, Part 7 Traffic Signs — 7.3 Regulatory Signs (p. 88)
Question 19: D. Keep right, as a divided highway begins
The handbook captions this sign "Divided highway begins. Keep to the right."
Handbook: NB Driver's Handbook, Part 7 Traffic Signs — 7.4 Warning signs (p. 90)
Question 20: C. It is slippery when wet
The handbook captions this sign "Road surface slippery when wet."
Handbook: NB Driver's Handbook, Part 7 Traffic Signs — 7.4 Warning signs (p. 91)
New Brunswick has a separate Road Sign Recognition Exam. New Brunswick/Canadian road signs from the Traffic Signs part of the New Brunswick Driver's Handbook, tested in a separate 'Road Sign Recognition Exam' (excerpt). 16 correct (80%) is our practice mark, not an official pass mark.
Canada road signs and what they mean
Our own simplified drawings of the signs learners meet most. The full list, with meanings, is in the Canada sign library; the official reference is the New Brunswick Driver's Handbook.
Regulatory signs
Come to a full stop at the line or crosswalk, then go only when it is safe.
Slow down or stop and let traffic on the crossing road go first.
The highest speed allowed on this road.
You may not enter this road from this direction.
Traffic moves only in the direction of the arrow.
Left turns are not allowed here.
Right turns are not allowed here.
Turning around to go back the other way is not allowed here.
You may not turn right while facing a red light; wait for green.
Keep to the right of the median or traffic island.
You may not stop your vehicle at all between the signs, even for a moment, during the posted times.
You may stop between the signs only while picking up or dropping off passengers.
You may not park between the signs, though you may stop briefly to load or unload passengers or goods.
This lane is reserved for vehicles carrying at least the number of people shown.
Vehicles in this lane must turn left.
The centre lane is shared by drivers from both directions for making left turns only.
Traffic fines are increased here because the area needs extra care, often near schools or parks.
Marks a pedestrian crossover; be ready to stop and let pedestrians cross, waiting until they are completely across the road.
Marks the crossing itself; slow down, look both ways and stop if a train is coming.
Warning signs
You are near a school; slow down and watch for children.
The road curves right ahead; slow down before the bend.
A series of curves lies ahead; drive slowly and carefully.
Another road crosses ahead; watch for traffic from both sides.
A road joins from the right ahead; watch for vehicles entering.
Traffic will be joining your lane from the side ahead; adjust speed to let it merge.
The right lane ends ahead; drivers in it must move left when safe.
A median will separate the two directions ahead; keep right.
The one-way road ends ahead and oncoming traffic shares the road.
Traffic signals are ahead; be ready to stop.
A stop sign is ahead; slow down and prepare to stop.
Watch for people crossing the road ahead.
Railway tracks cross the road ahead; slow down and look and listen for trains.
The road is slippery when wet; slow down and avoid sudden moves.
Deer often cross in this area; slow down and stay alert, especially at dusk and dawn.
Marks an obstruction next to the road; the stripes slope down toward the side you should pass on.
Marks a sharp turn and shows which way to steer through it.
Temporary signs
Road work is ahead; slow down, watch for workers and follow work-zone signs.
A worker with a stop/slow sign is directing traffic ahead; obey their directions.
A lane is closed for work ahead; merge into the open lane early and smoothly.
The normal route is closed; follow the detour in the direction shown.