Question 1 of 20Signs, signals and road markings
Newfoundland and Labrador road signs test: free practice
Newfoundland and Labrador road signs test: free practice with 20 sign questions.
Road-sign questions
Question 2 of 20Signs, signals and road markings
What does this sign warn you about?
Question 3 of 20Signs, signals and road markings
What does this sign tell you to do?
Question 4 of 20Signs, signals and road markings
What does this sign warn you about?
Question 5 of 20Signs, signals and road markings
You see this sign at an intersection. What does it mean?
Question 6 of 20Signs, signals and road markings
What does this sign warn you about?
Question 7 of 20Signs, signals and road markings
You face this sign at an intersection. Who has the right-of-way?
Question 8 of 20Signs, signals and road markings
What does this sign warn you about?
Question 9 of 20Signs, signals and road markings
A tab is sometimes added to a sign like this one. What can the tab show?
Question 10 of 20Signs, signals and road markings
What does this sign warn you about?
Question 11 of 20Signs, signals and road markings
What does this sign warn you about?
Question 12 of 20Signs, signals and road markings
What does this sign warn you about?
Question 13 of 20Signs, signals and road markings
What must you do when you come to this sign?
Question 14 of 20Signs, signals and road markings
What does this sign warn you about?
Question 15 of 20Signs, signals and road markings
You pass this sign in thick fog. What should you do?
Question 16 of 20Signs, signals and road markings
What should you do when you pass this sign?
Question 17 of 20Signs, signals and road markings
What does this sign warn you about?
Question 18 of 20Signs, signals and road markings
You come to this sign, and there is a painted stop line. Where must you stop?
Question 19 of 20Signs, signals and road markings
It is raining as you pass this sign. What should you do?
Question 20 of 20Signs, signals and road markings
What does the number on this sign tell you?
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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: 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)
Question 2: A. Two-way traffic ahead, sharing the highway
This sign means two-way traffic ahead: drivers going in opposite directions must share the highway.
Handbook: NL Driver's Handbook, Traffic Signs and Pavement Markings — Warning signs (p. 70)
Question 3: D. Keep to the right of the island
This sign tells you to keep to the right of the island or obstruction.
Handbook: NL Driver's Handbook, Traffic Signs and Pavement Markings — Common regulatory signs (p. 67)
Question 4: C. A road crossing at right angles ahead
This warning sign shows an intersection ahead, with a road crossing at right angles.
Handbook: NL Driver's Handbook, Traffic Signs and Pavement Markings — Warning signs (p. 70)
Question 5: D. Do not turn left here
This sign means do not make a left turn at this intersection.
Handbook: NL Driver's Handbook, Traffic Signs and Pavement Markings — Common regulatory signs (p. 68)
Question 6: C. A bump or rough road ahead
This warning sign means there is a bump or rough road ahead, so slow down.
Handbook: NL Driver's Handbook, Traffic Signs and Pavement Markings — Warning signs (p. 69)
Question 7: C. Oncoming and crossing traffic
At this sign you must yield the right-of-way to oncoming traffic, stopping if needed.
Handbook: NL Driver's Handbook, Traffic Signs and Pavement Markings — Traffic signs (p. 65)
Question 8: B. The highway ahead is divided by a median
This sign means the highway ahead is divided by a median or island, so keep to the right.
Handbook: NL Driver's Handbook, Traffic Signs and Pavement Markings — Warning signs (p. 71)
Question 9: D. The maximum speed in the school zone
Some school zone signs also show the maximum speed allowed in the school zone.
Handbook: NL Driver's Handbook, Traffic Signs and Pavement Markings — Traffic signs (p. 65)
Question 10: 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)
Question 11: C. A winding road ahead
This warning sign means there is a winding road ahead with a series of curves.
Handbook: NL Driver's Handbook, Traffic Signs and Pavement Markings — Warning signs (p. 69)
Question 12: D. Two lanes merge, with traffic entering from the right
This sign means two lanes of traffic merge ahead, with traffic entering from the right.
Handbook: NL Driver's Handbook, Traffic Signs and Pavement Markings — Warning signs (p. 69)
Question 13: 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)
Question 14: B. People may be crossing the road ahead
This warning sign tells you pedestrians may be crossing ahead, so slow down and watch for people.
Handbook: NL Driver's Handbook, Traffic Signs and Pavement Markings — Warning signs (p. 69)
Question 15: C. Drive slower than the number shown
The number is the legal maximum under ideal conditions, so in fog you should drive slower than it.
Handbook: NL Driver's Handbook, Rules of the Road — Speed (p. 115)
Question 16: B. Slow down and watch for children
This school sign means you are entering a school zone: slow down, drive with extra caution and watch for children.
Handbook: NL Driver's Handbook, Traffic Signs and Pavement Markings — Traffic signs (p. 65)
Question 17: D. A flag person ahead who may stop you
This construction sign means a flag person is ahead; be prepared to stop for instructions.
Handbook: NL Driver's Handbook, Traffic Signs and Pavement Markings — Road construction signs (p. 73)
Question 18: A. At the stop line
At this sign you must stop at the stop line or crosswalk, then go only when the way is clear.
Handbook: NL Driver's Handbook, Traffic Signs and Pavement Markings — Traffic signs (p. 65)
Question 19: C. Slow down and steer, brake and speed up smoothly
On wet, slippery roads, slow down, make smooth steering, braking and speed changes, and leave extra space ahead.
Handbook: NL Driver's Handbook, Rules of the Road — Driving in inclement weather (pp. 130-131)
Question 20: D. The legal speed limit
This regulatory sign shows the legal speed limit for that stretch of road.
Handbook: NL Driver's Handbook, Traffic Signs and Pavement Markings — Common regulatory signs (p. 67)
Canadian / Newfoundland and Labrador road signs as shown in the 'Traffic Signs and Pavement Markings' chapter of the Driver's Handbook; the test includes 'road sign recognition'. 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 Driver's Handbook (formerly Road Users Guide).
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.