Practice test 1 of 10 — Newfoundland and Labrador class 5 test

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1. Question 1: A. Back in, then drive out

   For a 90-degree space, the handbook says "you should back into the space and then drive out", so back in, then drive out.

   Handbook: NL Driver's Handbook, Rules of the Road — Angle parking (p. 111)

2. Question 2: C. About one and a half times your car's length

   Make sure the space between the two parked vehicles is about one and a half times the length of your own vehicle.

   Handbook: NL Driver's Handbook, Rules of the Road — Parallel parking (p. 110)

3. Question 3: C. Move to the left lane if it is safe

   Drivers on the highway should move to the left lane when safe, leaving the right lane open for merging traffic.

   Handbook: NL Driver's Handbook, Rules of the Road — Entering and driving on a divided highway (p. 100)

4. Question 4: A. Low on the hips and snug

   The lap belt goes low on the hips, not across the stomach, and it should be tight.

   Handbook: NL Driver's Handbook, Road Safety — Seatbelts (p. 50)

5. Question 5: D. Do not enter this street

   This sign warns motorists not to enter the street that it faces, from that direction.

   Handbook: NL Driver's Handbook, Traffic Signs and Pavement Markings — Common regulatory signs (p. 67)

6. Question 6: C. Pull over and take a power nap

   If you feel tired, pull over and have a power nap; until you are rested, your risk of a collision is higher.

   Handbook: NL Driver's Handbook, Road Safety — Driver fatigue (p. 42)

7. Question 7: B. In an intersection

   Do not change lanes at an intersection, because other drivers cannot tell whether you are changing lanes or turning.

   Handbook: NL Driver's Handbook, Rules of the Road — Blind spot (p. 99)

8. Question 8: B. On a bridge or in a tunnel

   Do not park on a bridge or in a tunnel, or where you block a sidewalk, crosswalk, driveway or traffic lane.

   Handbook: NL Driver's Handbook, Rules of the Road — Parking (p. 108)

9. Question 9: C. Come to a full stop

   This sign means come to a full stop, and make sure the way is clear before you go on.

   Handbook: NL Driver's Handbook, Traffic Signs and Pavement Markings — Traffic signs (p. 65)

10. Question 10: D. Lock the ignition, take the key and set the brake

    Before leaving a parked vehicle, lock the ignition, remove the key and set the brake properly.

    Handbook: NL Driver's Handbook, Rules of the Road — Parking (p. 108)

11. Question 11: D. A sudden turn in the arrow's direction

    This sign warns of a sudden turn in the road in the direction of the arrow; slow down and proceed with caution.

    Handbook: NL Driver's Handbook, Traffic Signs and Pavement Markings — Warning signs (p. 70)

12. Question 12: B. The pedestrian still has the right-of-way

    A pedestrian already in the intersection when the signal changes must cross quickly but still has the right-of-way.

    Handbook: NL Driver's Handbook, Traffic Signs and Pavement Markings — Pedestrian light signals (p. 76)

13. Question 13: A. Do not make a U-turn

    The red circle and stroke over the U-shaped arrow mean do not make a U-turn here.

    Handbook: NL Driver's Handbook, Traffic Signs and Pavement Markings — Common regulatory signs (p. 67)

14. Question 14: C. 16 years old

    A Level I learner must be 16 years or older, with a parent or guardian's consent if under 19.

    Handbook: NL Driver's Handbook, Licensing and Registration — Graduated Driver Licensing Program (p. 7)

15. Question 15: C. Toward the edge of the street

    Facing uphill with no curb, turn your wheels toward the edge of the street so the car rolls away from traffic.

    Handbook: NL Driver's Handbook, Rules of the Road — Parking on a hill (p. 109)

16. Question 16: D. The space under a bridge or overpass

    This sign shows the amount of space under a bridge or overpass, so tall vehicles know if they fit.

    Handbook: NL Driver's Handbook, Traffic Signs and Pavement Markings — Warning signs (p. 69)

17. Question 17: D. It is suspended for seven days

    Excessive speed of 51 km/h or more over the limit brings a seven-day licence suspension, plus a reinstatement fee.

    Handbook: NL Driver's Handbook, Road Safety — High-risk driving behaviours – suspensions (p. 52)

18. Question 18: B. The vehicle is impounded and the licence is suspended for seven days

    At 80 mg or more, the vehicle is impounded and the licence is suspended for seven days immediately, with a further suspension to follow.

    Handbook: NL Driver's Handbook, Road Safety — Ninety-day suspension under the Highway Traffic Act (p. 38)

19. Question 19: A. No parking in the direction of the arrows

    This sign means parking is not permitted in the direction shown by the arrows.

    Handbook: NL Driver's Handbook, Traffic Signs and Pavement Markings — Common regulatory signs (p. 67)

20. Question 20: B. When you can see both of its headlights in your mirror

    After passing, signal right, but wait until you can see both headlights of the passed vehicle in your rear-view mirror.

    Handbook: NL Driver's Handbook, Rules of the Road — Safe passing (p. 95)

21. Question 21: C. A broken yellow line

    You may pass only when there is a broken yellow centre line on your left-hand side.

    Handbook: NL Driver's Handbook, Rules of the Road — Safe passing (p. 95)

22. Question 22: A. Stop and follow the worker's directions

    Obey the directions of flag persons in construction areas, and be prepared to stop for their instructions.

    Handbook: NL Driver's Handbook, Traffic Signs and Pavement Markings — Road construction signs (p. 73)

23. Question 23: C. It is unsafe to pass

    A solid line on your left means it is unsafe to pass; a broken line on your left means you may pass when clear.

    Handbook: NL Driver's Handbook, Traffic Signs and Pavement Markings — Pavement markings (p. 79)

24. Question 24: D. The right lane is ending

    This warning sign means the right lane is ending, so be ready for traffic to move over.

    Handbook: NL Driver's Handbook, Traffic Signs and Pavement Markings — Warning signs (p. 69)

25. Question 25: C. Toward the centre of the street

    Facing uphill with a curb, turn your wheels toward the centre of the street so the curb stops the car if it rolls.

    Handbook: NL Driver's Handbook, Rules of the Road — Parking on a hill (p. 109)

26. Question 26: B. Yield to the other driver

    If you are unsure, yield the right-of-way to the other driver; avoiding a collision matters more than insisting on your turn.

    Handbook: NL Driver's Handbook, Rules of the Road — Four-way stop (p. 83)

27. Question 27: A. It is a slow-moving vehicle

    This triangle marks a slow-moving vehicle and must be mounted on the rear when it is driven on the highway.

    Handbook: NL Driver's Handbook, Traffic Signs and Pavement Markings — Warning signs (p. 71)

28. Question 28: B. 12 months

    To move to a full licence, a driver must spend 12 months at Level II (novice).

    Handbook: NL Driver's Handbook, Licensing and Registration — Graduated Driver Licensing Program (p. 8)

29. Question 29: C. They intend to cross, so give them the right-of-way

    A visually impaired person usually extends the cane when about to cross; take it as your signal to give them the right-of-way.

    Handbook: NL Driver's Handbook, Traffic Signs and Pavement Markings — Pedestrian light signals (p. 76)

30. Question 30: A. No closer than 10 metres

    Do not park within 10 metres of a stop sign or other traffic control signal.

    Handbook: NL Driver's Handbook, Rules of the Road — Parking (p. 108)

31. Question 31: B. Return to the posted highway speed

    The construction ends sign means you may return to the posted highway speed.

    Handbook: NL Driver's Handbook, Traffic Signs and Pavement Markings — Road construction signs (p. 73)

32. Question 32: C. 85 per cent

    The handbook says "A mark of 85 per cent is required to pass" the multiple-choice written test.

    Handbook: NL Driver's Handbook, Licensing and Registration — Written test (p. 8)

33. Question 33: C. Continue in the new lane without merging

    If an on-ramp becomes a new added lane, entering traffic continues in that lane and does not need to merge.

    Handbook: NL Driver's Handbook, Rules of the Road — Added right lane (p. 105)

34. Question 34: B. At the left and right rear corners

    There is still a blind spot at the right and left rear corners, so look over your shoulder before changing lanes.

    Handbook: NL Driver's Handbook, Rules of the Road — Blind spot (p. 99)

35. Question 35: D. Zero

    Both the Level I learner and the accompanying driver must have a zero per cent blood alcohol concentration.

    Handbook: NL Driver's Handbook, Licensing and Registration — Graduated Driver Licensing Program (p. 7)

36. Question 36: D. A stop sign ahead, so be ready to stop

    This warning sign means there is a stop sign ahead, so be prepared to stop.

    Handbook: NL Driver's Handbook, Traffic Signs and Pavement Markings — Warning signs (p. 70)

37. Question 37: D. Traffic on your right

    At an intersection with no traffic lights, stop or yield signs, or officer, yield the right-of-way to traffic on your right.

    Handbook: NL Driver's Handbook, Rules of the Road — Right-of-way – who can go first? (p. 81)

38. Question 38: C. 12 months

    Without driver education, a learner spends 12 months at Level I; an approved program cuts this to eight months.

    Handbook: NL Driver's Handbook, Licensing and Registration — Road test (p. 9)

39. Question 39: A. The road is slippery when wet

    This warning sign means the road surface is slippery when wet.

    Handbook: NL Driver's Handbook, Traffic Signs and Pavement Markings — Warning signs (p. 70)

40. Question 40: B. Drifting over lanes

    Signs of fatigue include drifting over lanes, yawning, sore eyes, delayed reactions and an unsteady speed.

    Handbook: NL Driver's Handbook, Road Safety — Driver fatigue (p. 42)