New Brunswick Class 7 Practice Test 2026: Practice test 5

1. Question 1 of 25

   A school bus is stopped on this two-lane road with its red lights flashing. Which cars must stop?

   • AOnly car 1, behind the bus
   • BCar 1 and car 2
   • COnly car 2, coming toward the bus
   • DNeither car, if no children are on the road
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   Answer: B. Car 1 and car 2

   On a road without a median, traffic in both directions must stop for a school bus with its red lights flashing.

2. Question 2 of 25

   What does this sign mean?

   • ABicycles are not allowed
   • BThis is an official bicycle route; watch for cyclists and share the road
   • CA bike rental shop is ahead
   • DCyclists must ride on the sidewalk
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   Answer: B. This is an official bicycle route; watch for cyclists and share the road

   Expect people on bicycles on this road. Give them space and pass only when it is safe.

3. Question 3 of 25

   Past this sign, a school bus is stopped with red lights flashing on a two-lane road with no median. What must you do?

   • AStop, whether you are behind the bus or coming toward it
   • BPass slowly on the left
   • CStop only if you are behind the bus
   • DHonk and drive past carefully
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   Answer: A. Stop, whether you are behind the bus or coming toward it

   On a road without a median, traffic from both directions must stop until the bus moves or its lights stop flashing.

4. Question 4 of 25

   Marking 3 in the diagram is a double solid yellow line. What does it mean?

   • ANo passing in either direction
   • BThe road is one-way
   • CPassing is allowed in both directions
   • DPassing is allowed only at night
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   Answer: A. No passing in either direction

   A double solid yellow line separates opposing traffic, and drivers on both sides may not cross it to pass.

5. Question 5 of 25

   What happens if you drink alcohol while taking certain medicines or other drugs?

   • AThey cancel each other out
   • BNothing changes if the drug is legal
   • CThe drugs help you sober up faster
   • DThe effects combine and impair you much more
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   Answer: D. The effects combine and impair you much more

   Many drugs greatly increase impairment when mixed with even small amounts of alcohol.

6. Question 6 of 25

   You come upon a crash where someone is hurt. What should you do?

   • AGive the injured person something to drink
   • BDrive on, because it is not your crash
   • CMove the injured people into your car
   • DCall 911, warn traffic and stay with the injured
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   Answer: D. Call 911, warn traffic and stay with the injured

   Call for help, warn approaching traffic and stay with injured people. Do not move them unless there is a danger such as fire.

7. Question 7 of 25

   In winter, the road ahead looks shiny and black instead of grey-white. What should you suspect?

   • AA dry road
   • BA road that has been salted and is safe
   • CBlack ice
   • DFresh pavement with good grip
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   Answer: C. Black ice

   Black ice is a thin layer of clear ice that is hard to see. Be suspicious of black, shiny asphalt in cold weather.

8. Question 8 of 25

   What is the right order for a safe lane change?

   • AMove over first, then signal and check your mirrors
   • BSignal and move over at once, then check your mirrors
   • CMirrors, signal, shoulder check, then move over smoothly
   • DShoulder check, move over, then signal and check mirrors
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   Answer: C. Mirrors, signal, shoulder check, then move over smoothly

   Check your mirrors for a gap, signal, look over your shoulder at your blind spot, then move over gradually.

9. Question 9 of 25

   What do green signs like this one show?

   • AWarnings about hazards
   • BRules you must obey
   • CTemporary road work
   • DDirections and distances to places, in kilometres
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   Answer: D. Directions and distances to places, in kilometres

   Information and direction signs are usually green with white letters. Distances are in kilometres.

10. Question 10 of 25

    What does this sign mean?

    • AA passing lane is ahead
    • BDo not pass other vehicles on this section of road
    • CSlow vehicles keep right
    • DTwo-way traffic ahead
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    Answer: B. Do not pass other vehicles on this section of road

    Passing is not allowed here. Stay behind the vehicle ahead until passing is allowed again.

11. Question 11 of 25

    What should you do when you see this sign?

    • ABrake hard to test the road
    • BSlow down when the road is wet and avoid sudden braking or steering
    • CSpeed up to get past the area
    • DDrive on the shoulder
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    Answer: B. Slow down when the road is wet and avoid sudden braking or steering

    Wet pavement can be slippery. Slow down, leave more space and brake and steer gently.

12. Question 12 of 25

    You need to reply to a text message while driving. What should you do?

    • ARead and reply while stopped at a red light
    • BPull over safely and park first
    • CType with one hand and steer with the other
    • DHold the phone low so others cannot see
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    Answer: B. Pull over safely and park first

    Texting takes your eyes, hands and mind off the road, and distracted-driving laws can apply even when you are stopped in traffic or at a red light. Pull over and park safely first.

13. Question 13 of 25

    You see this sign in Quebec. What does it mean?

    • ANo parking
    • BYield to traffic
    • CStop: it means the same as a STOP sign
    • DStop only if you are driving a truck
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    Answer: C. Stop: it means the same as a STOP sign

    ARRÊT is French for stop. The red octagon always means stop, whatever words are on it.

14. Question 14 of 25

    When should you start to slow down to leave a highway?

    • AWhile you are still in the highway lane
    • BAfter you move into the exit (deceleration) lane
    • COnly at the end of the exit ramp
    • DOnly after you see the stop sign
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    Answer: B. After you move into the exit (deceleration) lane

    Signal and move into the deceleration lane first, then slow gradually to the ramp speed. Slowing in the travel lane can cause rear-end crashes.

15. Question 15 of 25

    A police officer lawfully stops you and asks for a breath sample on a roadside screening device. Must the officer suspect you have been drinking?

    • AYes, the officer must see you drive badly
    • BYes, the officer must smell alcohol first
    • CNo, any lawfully stopped driver can be tested
    • DOnly if you were in a crash
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    Answer: C. No, any lawfully stopped driver can be tested

    Under mandatory alcohol screening, police with an approved device can demand a breath sample from any driver they have lawfully stopped.

16. Question 16 of 25

    You have parked on a street. What should you do before you open your door?

    • ACheck your mirrors and look back for cyclists
    • BOpen it halfway and wait to see if anyone comes
    • COpen it quickly so you can get out fast
    • DHonk first so people know you are getting out
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    Answer: A. Check your mirrors and look back for cyclists

    Look behind and check your mirrors and blind spot for cyclists before opening a door. Opening it with your far hand (the "Dutch reach") makes you turn and look.

17. Question 17 of 25

    What does this sign mean?

    • AParking is free here
    • BYou may not stop for any reason
    • CParking for permit holders only
    • DYou may not park here, but you may stop briefly to load or unload
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    Answer: D. You may not park here, but you may stop briefly to load or unload

    Under a no parking sign you may stop only long enough to load or unload passengers or goods.

18. Question 18 of 25

    What does this sign mean?

    • AA steep hill is ahead; you may need to use a lower gear
    • BTrucks are entering the road
    • CA truck stop is ahead
    • DA runaway truck lane is closed
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    Answer: A. A steep hill is ahead; you may need to use a lower gear

    Slow down before the hill. A lower gear helps control your speed without overheating the brakes.

19. Question 19 of 25

    What does this sign mean?

    • AYou may not stop your vehicle in the area between these signs, even briefly
    • BStop here and wait
    • CYou may stop but not park
    • DYou may stop only to load passengers
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    Answer: A. You may not stop your vehicle in the area between these signs, even briefly

    No stopping means you may not stop at all in the area shown by the arrows, not even for a moment.

20. Question 20 of 25

    After drinking alcohol, what is the only thing that lowers your blood alcohol level?

    • AEating a big meal
    • BA cold shower
    • CTime
    • DCoffee
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    Answer: C. Time

    Only time removes alcohol from your body. Food, coffee, cold showers and exercise do not sober you up.

21. Question 21 of 25

    What does a flashing yellow traffic light mean?

    • ATurning is not allowed
    • BCome to a complete stop
    • CDrive with caution
    • DThe light will soon turn green
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    Answer: C. Drive with caution

    A flashing yellow light means you may go, but slow down and drive with caution through the area.

22. Question 22 of 25

    What does this sign mean?

    • AKeep right of the island
    • BDetour to the right
    • CTurn right only at the next road
    • DTraffic on this road moves only in the direction of the arrow
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    Answer: D. Traffic on this road moves only in the direction of the arrow

    You may drive only in the direction the arrow points.

23. Question 23 of 25

    This tab is posted below a curve sign. What does it tell you?

    • AThe maximum safe speed for the curve in good conditions is 40 km/h
    • BThe speed limit for the whole road is 40 km/h
    • CTrucks must drive at 40 km/h
    • DThe minimum speed is 40 km/h
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    Answer: A. The maximum safe speed for the curve in good conditions is 40 km/h

    This tab gives the safe speed for the curve or ramp ahead. Go slower if the road is wet or icy.

24. Question 24 of 25

    A warning light on the dashboard stays on after you start driving. What could it mean?

    • AThe radio or the heater has been left on
    • BThe car is due for a wash or a wax
    • CThe car is working perfectly and needs nothing
    • DThere may be a serious problem with the vehicle
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    Answer: D. There may be a serious problem with the vehicle

    A warning light that stays on can mean a serious problem. Check your owner's manual and have it looked at.

25. Question 25 of 25

    Under the Criminal Code, what blood alcohol concentration within two hours of driving is a crime?

    • A150 mg or more in 100 mL of blood
    • B50 mg or more in 100 mL of blood
    • C100 mg or more in 100 mL of blood
    • D80 mg or more in 100 mL of blood
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    Answer: D. 80 mg or more in 100 mL of blood

    It is a criminal offence to have a blood alcohol concentration of 80 mg or more per 100 mL of blood within two hours of driving. Provinces also have their own penalties at lower levels.

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