New Brunswick Class 7 Practice Test 2026: Practice test 7

1. Question 1 of 25

   What does "overdriving your headlights" mean?

   • ADriving at night with one headlight burned out
   • BUsing your high beams on city streets
   • CDriving too fast to stop within the distance you can see
   • DLeaving your headlights on after you park
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   Answer: C. Driving too fast to stop within the distance you can see

   If your stopping distance is longer than the distance you can see with your headlights, you are going too fast for the conditions.

2. Question 2 of 25

   Your right wheels drop off the edge of the pavement onto the shoulder. What should you do?

   • ASpeed up and steer back onto the road
   • BBrake as hard as you can
   • CEase off the gas, then steer back once you have slowed
   • DJerk the wheel to get back on the road at once
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   Answer: C. Ease off the gas, then steer back once you have slowed

   Do not panic or brake hard. Slow down, then steer gently back onto the pavement when you have control.

3. Question 3 of 25

   What does this sign mean?

   • ATraffic ahead travels in both directions on the same road
   • BTwo lanes go your way
   • CA passing lane is ahead
   • DA divided highway begins
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   Answer: A. Traffic ahead travels in both directions on the same road

   Oncoming traffic will share the road with you. Keep right.

4. Question 4 of 25

   Car A is waiting at the yield line. Car B is already in the roundabout. Which car should go first?

   • ACar A, because car B is on its left
   • BCar A, because it is about to enter
   • CCar B, because it is already in the roundabout
   • DWhichever car is larger or heavier
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   Answer: C. Car B, because it is already in the roundabout

   Look left as you approach. Vehicles already in the roundabout have the right-of-way, so car A waits for a safe gap.

5. Question 5 of 25

   Before you drive on a winter morning, what should you clear of snow and ice?

   • AOnly a small spot on the windshield
   • BAll windows, mirrors and lights
   • COnly the front windshield
   • DNothing; the heater will melt it
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   Answer: B. All windows, mirrors and lights

   Nothing may block your view out of the windows, and snow or ice on lights stops others from seeing you.

6. Question 6 of 25

   What should you do when you see this sign?

   • ABe ready to stop and let children cross; obey any crossing guard
   • BSpeed up to cross before the children
   • CChange lanes and pass stopped cars
   • DHonk to warn the children
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   Answer: A. Be ready to stop and let children cross; obey any crossing guard

   Stop for children in the crosswalk and follow the crossing guard. In Ontario you must wait until the children and the guard have crossed the whole road.

7. Question 7 of 25

   When are wild animals most likely to be on the road?

   • AOnly in winter
   • BOnly during rain
   • CAt noon
   • DFrom dusk to dawn
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   Answer: D. From dusk to dawn

   Watch for animals and animal crossing signs, especially from dusk to dawn. Look for eyes shining at the side of the road.

8. Question 8 of 25

   A snowplow is clearing the road ahead of you. What should you do?

   • AStay well back and give it plenty of room
   • BFollow close so you drive on the cleared road
   • CDrive close beside its right side
   • DPass between two plows working side by side
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   Answer: A. Stay well back and give it plenty of room

   Snowplows stop and turn often, and their blades can reach into the next lane. Never pass between plows working side by side.

9. Question 9 of 25

   A pedestrian (1) is crossing at this marked crosswalk. Your car (2) has stopped. What should you do?

   • AHonk so the pedestrian crosses faster
   • BStay stopped and let the pedestrian cross safely
   • CDrive slowly around the pedestrian
   • DCreep forward into the crosswalk to save time
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   Answer: B. Stay stopped and let the pedestrian cross safely

   Drivers must yield to pedestrians in a crosswalk. Wait, stopped behind the line, until the pedestrian is safely across.

10. Question 10 of 25

    Do airbags replace seatbelts?

    • ANo, you must still wear a seatbelt
    • BOnly for passengers
    • CYes, in the front seats
    • DYes, if the car has side airbags
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    Answer: A. No, you must still wear a seatbelt

    Airbags work with seatbelts, not instead of them. The belt holds you in place so the airbag can protect you.

11. Question 11 of 25

    The red lights on the crossing sign (1) are flashing. What must your car (3) do?

    • AStop behind the stop line (2) and wait until it is safe
    • BCross quickly before the train gets to the road
    • CStop on the tracks so you can look both ways
    • DSlow down and cross if you cannot see a train
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    Answer: A. Stop behind the stop line (2) and wait until it is safe

    Flashing lights mean a train is coming. Stop at the stop line, back from the tracks, and wait until the lights stop and the way is clear.

12. Question 12 of 25

    You see this sign on the back of a vehicle. What does it mean?

    • AIt is carrying an oversize load
    • BThe vehicle travels much slower than other traffic, like farm machinery
    • CIt is an emergency vehicle
    • DThe vehicle carries dangerous goods
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    Answer: B. The vehicle travels much slower than other traffic, like farm machinery

    In Ontario, this orange triangle with a red border is used on vehicles that go 40 km/h or less. Slow down early.

13. Question 13 of 25

    What does this sign mean?

    • AThe right lane ends
    • BThe divided highway ends
    • CKeep to the right of the traffic island
    • DSharp turn to the right
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    Answer: C. Keep to the right of the traffic island

    Drive on the right side of the island or median ahead.

14. Question 14 of 25

    What should you do when you see this sign?

    • ADrive around the worker
    • BHonk to let the worker know you are coming
    • CSlow down and follow the directions of the traffic control person
    • DStop and wait until all work is finished
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    Answer: C. Slow down and follow the directions of the traffic control person

    A traffic control person (flagger) is ahead. Drive slowly and obey their STOP or SLOW sign.

15. Question 15 of 25

    Traffic is backed up just past a railway crossing. What should you do?

    • ADrive onto the tracks and wait there
    • BHonk at the cars ahead so they move up
    • CGo around the traffic using the shoulder
    • DWait until you have room to clear the tracks
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    Answer: D. Wait until you have room to clear the tracks

    Never stop on railway tracks. Make sure you have room to get all the way across before you start.

16. Question 16 of 25

    Cars 1 and 2 are both using the centre lane in this diagram. What is this lane for?

    • APassing slower vehicles in either direction
    • BLeft turns by drivers going in either direction
    • CShort-term parking and loading
    • DBuses, taxis and emergency vehicles only
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    Answer: B. Left turns by drivers going in either direction

    A two-way left-turn lane is shared by drivers from both directions who are waiting to turn left. It is not for passing.

17. Question 17 of 25

    Your gas pedal sticks while you are driving. What should you do?

    • AReach down and pull the pedal up with your hand
    • BTurn off the engine at full speed
    • CShift to neutral, brake and pull off the road when it is safe
    • DPump the gas pedal
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    Answer: C. Shift to neutral, brake and pull off the road when it is safe

    Try lifting the pedal with your foot. If that fails, put on your hazards, shift to neutral and stop off the road, then turn off the engine.

18. Question 18 of 25

    You are behind a large truck and cannot see the driver's face in its side mirror. What does this mean?

    • AThe truck driver can see you clearly
    • BThe truck is about to stop or turn
    • CYou are following at a safe distance
    • DThe truck driver probably cannot see you
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    Answer: D. The truck driver probably cannot see you

    Large vehicles have big blind spots. If you cannot see the driver in their mirror, the driver cannot see you.

19. Question 19 of 25

    Which of these can impair your driving?

    • AAlcohol, cannabis and some medicines
    • BOnly illegal drugs such as cocaine
    • COnly drugs that are mixed with alcohol
    • DOnly alcohol, not drugs
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    Answer: A. Alcohol, cannabis and some medicines

    Alcohol, cannabis, illegal drugs and some prescription and over-the-counter medicines can all slow your reactions and judgment. Driving while impaired by any drug is a crime.

20. Question 20 of 25

    Which is a warning sign that you are too tired to drive?

    • AYawning and drifting out of your lane
    • BChecking your mirrors very often
    • CNoticing every sign along the road
    • DFeeling a little hungry or thirsty
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    Answer: A. Yawning and drifting out of your lane

    Frequent yawning, heavy eyes, missing signs or lights and drifting from your lane mean you need to stop and rest.

21. Question 21 of 25

    On Canadian regulatory signs, what does a red circle with a line through it mean?

    • AThere is a hazard ahead
    • BThe rule is only temporary
    • CThe action shown is not allowed
    • DThe action shown is allowed
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    Answer: C. The action shown is not allowed

    A red circle with a line through it means something is prohibited.

22. Question 22 of 25

    What do yellow lines on the road separate?

    • ATraffic going in opposite directions
    • BTraffic going in the same direction
    • CBike lanes from car lanes
    • DParking spaces from the road
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    Answer: A. Traffic going in opposite directions

    Yellow lines separate traffic going in opposite directions. White lines separate traffic going the same way.

23. Question 23 of 25

    What is the minimum fine for a first impaired-driving conviction under the Criminal Code?

    • AThere is no minimum fine
    • B$500
    • C$100
    • D$1,000
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    Answer: D. $1,000

    A first conviction carries a minimum $1,000 fine, and the minimum goes up for higher blood alcohol levels.

24. Question 24 of 25

    What does this sign mean?

    • ADo not enter
    • BA roundabout is ahead; reduce speed and travel counter-clockwise
    • CTurn around ahead
    • DU-turns are allowed
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    Answer: B. A roundabout is ahead; reduce speed and travel counter-clockwise

    The arrows show that traffic in a roundabout moves counter-clockwise. Yield to traffic already in it.

25. Question 25 of 25

    What does this sign mean?

    • ADead end ahead
    • BYou may not go straight through the intersection
    • CThe road ahead is one-way
    • DKeep moving; do not stop
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    Answer: B. You may not go straight through the intersection

    You must turn left or right at this intersection if those turns are allowed.

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