Practice test 2 of 10 — Nova Scotia class 7 test

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1. Question 1: C. Within 24 hours

   A collision with injury, death or property damage of $2,000 or more must be reported within 24 hours to police, the RCMP or the Registry.

   Handbook: NS Driver's Handbook, Ch. 5 Adverse Driving Conditions — Collisions: Procedures and responsibilities (p. 149)

2. Question 2: D. A tow truck helping a vehicle at a collision

   The slow-down and move-over rule covers emergency vehicles and also tow trucks stopped at the scene of a fire or collision or assisting a vehicle.

   Handbook: NS Driver's Handbook, Introduction — Changes since publication: Emergency vehicles (p. VII)

3. Question 3: A. Stop where it is safe and let the traffic pass

   A slow driver must not block the normal flow of traffic. Stop where it is safe so the blocked traffic can pass, then carry on.

   Handbook: NS Driver's Handbook, Ch. 2 Rules of the Road — Driving too slowly (p. 48)

4. Question 4: C. In the first 10 to 15 minutes of rain

   Roads are most dangerous in the first 10 to 15 minutes of rain. Oil and dirt on the road mix with water to make a slick surface.

   Handbook: NS Driver's Handbook, Ch. 5 Adverse Driving Conditions — Rain (p. 139)

5. Question 5: B. An experienced driver in the front seat

   A learner must drive with an experienced driver in the front seat and no other passengers in the vehicle.

   Handbook: NS Driver's Handbook, Ch. 1 Your Driver's Licence — Restrictions (p. 10)

6. Question 6: B. Four seconds or more

   When it rains, drive more slowly and increase your normal following distance to four or more seconds.

   Handbook: NS Driver's Handbook, Ch. 5 Adverse Driving Conditions — Rain (p. 139)

7. Question 7: A. All vehicles and pedestrians

   When leaving a private driveway or parking lot, stop and yield the right of way to all other vehicles and pedestrians.

   Handbook: NS Driver's Handbook, Ch. 2 Rules of the Road — Right of way (p. 45)

8. Question 8: B. Extra room when you pass

   Use extra caution near large commercial vehicles and allow extra room when passing them.

   Handbook: NS Driver's Handbook, Ch. 2 Rules of the Road — Drivers and large commercial vehicles (p. 67)

9. Question 9: A. At a speed that is safe for the conditions

   Whatever the posted limit, your speed must be reasonable for the traffic, the road surface and all conditions at the time.

   Handbook: NS Driver's Handbook, Ch. 2 Rules of the Road — Choosing a safe speed (p. 50)

10. Question 10: C. Written consent from a parent or guardian

    If you are under 18, you need written consent, usually from a parent or guardian, to get a learner's licence.

    Handbook: NS Driver's Handbook, Ch. 1 Your Driver's Licence — If you are 16 or 17 years old (p. 6)

11. Question 11: D. Yield to through traffic until there is a safe gap

    When entering a controlled-access highway, you must yield to through traffic until you find a safe gap.

    Handbook: NS Driver's Handbook, Ch. 2 Rules of the Road — Using controlled-access highways (p. 66)

12. Question 12: D. You are arrested and taken for a breathalyzer test

    A "fail" reading means arrest. You go with the officer to a police station, where you are asked to take a breathalyzer test.

    Handbook: NS Driver's Handbook, Ch. 6 Driving and Impairment — Getting caught (p. 154)

13. Question 13: C. Signal and sound your horn

    You must signal your intention to pass and sound your horn before overtaking and passing another vehicle.

    Handbook: NS Driver's Handbook, Ch. 2 Rules of the Road — Overtaking and passing (p. 57)

14. Question 14: B. Slow down, remove sunglasses, turn on headlights

    When entering a tunnel or underground garage on a bright day, slow down, take off your sunglasses and turn on your headlights.

    Handbook: NS Driver's Handbook, Ch. 5 Adverse Driving Conditions — Sunlight glare (p. 137)

15. Question 15: A. Moving your head and eyes often to check all around

    A safety scan means often moving your head and eyes to check all around, using the mirrors and shoulder checks for blind spots.

    Handbook: NS Driver's Handbook, Ch. 2 Rules of the Road — Using the safety scan (p. 48)

16. Question 16: B. About 85 km/h

    Partial hydroplaning starts at about 55 km/h. At about 85 km/h the tires may ride totally on the water, with no grip to brake or steer.

    Handbook: NS Driver's Handbook, Ch. 5 Adverse Driving Conditions — Rain (p. 139)

17. Question 17: A. Time, as the liver slowly breaks it down

    Only time removes alcohol: the liver breaks it down slowly. Coffee, cold showers and exercise do not help.

    Handbook: NS Driver's Handbook, Ch. 6 Driving and Impairment — Drinking and driving (p. 154)

18. Question 18: C. Stay behind them; never pass between them

    Do not try to pass between staggered snow plows. There is not enough room, and the ridge of snow can throw your vehicle out of control.

    Handbook: NS Driver's Handbook, Ch. 5 Adverse Driving Conditions — Encountering snow plows (p. 148)

19. Question 19: B. 16 years old

    You must be at least 16 to take the Class 7 knowledge test and get a learner's licence in Nova Scotia.

    Handbook: NS Driver's Handbook, Ch. 1 Your Driver's Licence — Who can apply? (p. 6)

20. Question 20: C. Bridges, overpasses and shaded sections

    Moisture on bridges, overpasses and shaded sections freezes before the rest of the road, and these spots thaw later too.

    Handbook: NS Driver's Handbook, Ch. 5 Adverse Driving Conditions — Snow, frost, and ice (p. 140)

21. Question 21: C. Passing another vehicle

    A two-way-left-turn lane is shared by traffic from both directions for left turns. Never use it for passing or overtaking another vehicle.

    Handbook: NS Driver's Handbook, Ch. 3 Signs, Pavement Markings, and Work Zones — Two-way-left-turn lanes (p. 87)

22. Question 22: B. There is a hazard; it does not mean passing is safe

    Lamps in a straight bar show caution mode. It warns of a hazard but does not mean it is safe to pass, so judge the conditions yourself.

    Handbook: NS Driver's Handbook, Ch. 3 Signs, Pavement Markings, and Work Zones — Work zone signs (p. 103)

23. Question 23: B. You may pass with care when it is safe

    On a two-lane road, you may pass with care when the broken yellow line is on your side of the centre markings.

    Handbook: NS Driver's Handbook, Ch. 3 Signs, Pavement Markings, and Work Zones — Rules about solid and broken lines (p. 84)

24. Question 24: D. A stop sign is ahead, so be ready to stop

    This warning sign means a stop sign is ahead. Slow down and be ready to come to a stop.

    Handbook: NS Driver's Handbook, Ch. 3 Signs, Pavement Markings, and Work Zones — Warning Signs (p. 83)

25. Question 25: C. 50 km/h

    The handbook says it is an offence to exceed "50km/h where the approaching speed limit is higher than 50km/h" when children are present; the 30 km/h limit is for 50 km/h approaches.

    Handbook: NS Driver's Handbook, Ch. 3 Signs, Pavement Markings, and Work Zones — School zone (p. 80)

26. Question 26: A. Hung from the rearview mirror

    Accessible parking spaces are for people with a mobility disability who have a special plate or permit. The permit must hang from the rearview mirror.

    Handbook: NS Driver's Handbook, Ch. 3 Signs, Pavement Markings, and Work Zones — Other regulatory signs (p. 83)

27. Question 27: B. It is a rule; ignoring it can get you a ticket

    The Do Not Pass sign is a regulatory sign that keeps traffic in order before a merge. Disobeying it is an offence that can get you a ticket.

    Handbook: NS Driver's Handbook, Ch. 3 Signs, Pavement Markings, and Work Zones — Specific Signs (p. 100)

28. Question 28: D. Use a lower gear going down the hill

    A steep decline sign warns of a steep downhill grade. You may need to use a lower gear.

    Handbook: NS Driver's Handbook, Ch. 3 Signs, Pavement Markings, and Work Zones — Warning signs (p. 91)

29. Question 29: B. Workers are active at the site

    This human activity sign means workers are active at the site. Driving mistakes here could cause fatal injuries to road workers.

    Handbook: NS Driver's Handbook, Ch. 3 Signs, Pavement Markings, and Work Zones — Human Activity Signs (p. 101)

30. Question 30: C. Traffic in those lanes moves in opposite directions

    Yellow lines separate lanes of traffic moving in opposite directions. White lines separate lanes moving the same way.

    Handbook: NS Driver's Handbook, Ch. 3 Signs, Pavement Markings, and Work Zones — Rules about solid and broken lines (p. 84)

31. Question 31: D. Traffic control persons are directing traffic with paddles

    This human activity sign means traffic control persons are directing traffic past the work site with Stop/Slow paddles.

    Handbook: NS Driver's Handbook, Ch. 3 Signs, Pavement Markings, and Work Zones — Human Activity Signs (p. 101)

32. Question 32: A. Stop before the intersection if you can stop safely

    A yellow or amber light tells you to stop before you enter the intersection, as long as you can stop safely.

    Handbook: NS Driver's Handbook, Ch. 2 Rules of the Road — Traffic signal lights (p. 39)

33. Question 33: C. Traffic signal lights coming up soon

    This warning sign tells you there are traffic signal lights ahead, so be ready to stop.

    Handbook: NS Driver's Handbook, Ch. 3 Signs, Pavement Markings, and Work Zones — Warning Signs (p. 83)

34. Question 34: D. The vehicle in the right lane

    The handbook says: "Do not attempt to pass when you reach the solid line at the end of the climbing lane. The vehicle on the right has the right of way."

    Handbook: NS Driver's Handbook, Ch. 3 Signs, Pavement Markings, and Work Zones — Two-laned highway with climbing lane (p. 86)

35. Question 35: D. The fastest speed allowed when conditions are ideal

    Maximum speed signs show the fastest speed allowed under ideal conditions. Slow down when conditions are poor or you cannot see well.

    Handbook: NS Driver's Handbook, Ch. 3 Signs, Pavement Markings, and Work Zones — Regulatory signs (p. 90)

36. Question 36: A. Only on the right side, as the arrow shows

    A flashing light unit with a single arrowhead means the lane is closed or blocked. You may pass, but only on the side the arrow shows.

    Handbook: NS Driver's Handbook, Ch. 3 Signs, Pavement Markings, and Work Zones — Work zone signs (p. 103)

37. Question 37: B. Do not pass other vehicles here

    Two cars in a red circle with a line through it means do not pass. In a green circle, the same cars mean passing is permitted.

    Handbook: NS Driver's Handbook, Ch. 3 Signs, Pavement Markings, and Work Zones — Other regulatory signs (p. 83)

38. Question 38: A. Keep moving and finish crossing the tracks

    If the lights start flashing while you are on the tracks, keep moving. The signals give you time to finish crossing, and backing up could stall your vehicle.

    Handbook: NS Driver's Handbook, Ch. 3 Signs, Pavement Markings, and Work Zones — Railway crossings (p. 82)

39. Question 39: D. When a peace officer directs you to

    You must obey regulatory signs unless a peace officer directs you to do something else.

    Handbook: NS Driver's Handbook, Ch. 3 Signs, Pavement Markings, and Work Zones — Regulatory Signs (p. 80)

40. Question 40: C. At the near side of the crosswalk

    At a red light you must stop at the marked place or, if there is none, at the nearest side of the crosswalk.

    Handbook: NS Driver's Handbook, Ch. 2 Rules of the Road — Traffic signal lights (p. 39)