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Newfoundland and Labrador Permit Practice Test 2026

In Newfoundland and Labrador, new drivers pass a Class 5 written permit test to start Level I of the Graduated Driver Licensing program. These practice questions cover the province’s novice driver rules, demerit points, road signs and the rules of the road.

Read before you practiseStart with the Newfoundland and Labrador Driver Study Guide: plain-language notes, diagrams and the numbers to remember.

  1. Question 1 of 25

    What is the minimum age to start Level I in Newfoundland and Labrador?
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    Answer: B. 16

    New drivers must be at least 16 years of age.

  2. Question 2 of 25

    What is the minimum length of Level I without driver education?
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    Answer: C. 12 months

    Level I lasts at least 12 months, or 8 months with an approved driver education program.

  3. Question 3 of 25

    You complete an approved driver education program. What is your minimum time in Level I?
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    Answer: C. 8 months

    An approved driver education program reduces Level I from 12 months to 8 months.

  4. Question 4 of 25

    How much driving experience must a Level I driver’s accompanying driver have?
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    Answer: C. At least 4 years

    The accompanying driver must hold a Class 5 licence with at least 4 years of experience.

  5. Question 5 of 25

    What blood alcohol level must a Level I driver’s accompanying driver have?
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    Answer: C. 0%

    The accompanying driver must have 0% blood alcohol content.

  6. Question 6 of 25

    Where must the accompanying driver sit when a Level I driver is driving?
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    Answer: A. In the front seat next to the learner

    The accompanying driver must sit in the front seat next to the learner.

  7. Question 7 of 25

    How many passengers may a Level I driver carry besides the accompanying driver?
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    Answer: D. None

    Level I drivers may carry no passengers except the accompanying driver.

  8. Question 8 of 25

    When may a Level I driver not drive?
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    Answer: C. Between midnight and 5 a.m.

    Level I drivers may not drive between midnight and 5 a.m.

  9. Question 9 of 25

    What blood alcohol level must a novice driver in Newfoundland and Labrador have?
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    Answer: A. 0%

    Novice drivers in Level I and Level II must have 0% blood alcohol content.

  10. Question 10 of 25

    What sign must a Level I driver display on the rear of the vehicle?
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    Answer: D. A “NOVICE DRIVER” sign at least 5 cm high

    Level I drivers must show a “NOVICE DRIVER” sign, at least 5 cm high, on the rear of the vehicle.

  11. Question 11 of 25

    How do you move from Level I to Level II?
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    Answer: C. Pass an on-road test

    To exit Level I, you must pass an on-road test.

  12. Question 12 of 25

    How long is a Level I licence valid from the date it is issued?
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    Answer: B. 2 years

    A Level I licence is valid for two years from issue.

  13. Question 13 of 25

    How long does Level II last?
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    Answer: B. 12 months after passing the road test

    Level II covers the 12 months after you pass the road test.

  14. Question 14 of 25

    A Level II driver wants to drive at 1 a.m. for a non-work trip. What is required?
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    Answer: D. A licensed driver with at least 4 years of experience must be with them

    Between midnight and 5 a.m., Level II drivers must be accompanied by a licensed driver with at least 4 years of experience, unless exempt for work.

  15. Question 15 of 25

    A Level II driver is driving to work at 4 a.m. without an accompanying driver. What must they be able to show a peace officer?
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    Answer: C. Proof of their working hours

    The work exemption requires proof of working hours if a peace officer asks.

  16. Question 16 of 25

    How many passengers may a Level II driver carry?
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    Answer: D. No more than the number of seatbelts

    Level II passengers are limited to the number of seatbelts in the vehicle.

  17. Question 17 of 25

    A Level II driver has an accompanying driver at night. What blood alcohol level must the accompanying driver have?
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    Answer: A. 0%

    In Level II, the 0% rule applies to the novice driver and any accompanying driver.

  18. Question 18 of 25

    How many demerit points within one year will get a novice driver suspended?
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    Answer: B. 6

    Six demerit points within one year leads to a suspension for novice drivers.

  19. Question 19 of 25

    At how many demerit points does a novice driver get a written notice?
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    Answer: D. 3

    A written notice is sent after three points.

  20. Question 20 of 25

    How long is a novice driver’s first demerit suspension?
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    Answer: B. 2 months

    Novice demerit suspensions are 2 months for the first, 4 months for the second and 6 months for the third.

  21. Question 21 of 25

    A novice driver is suspended for demerit points. What happens to their licence level?
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    Answer: A. They must restart their current licence level

    Each suspension requires the driver to restart their current licence level.

  22. Question 22 of 25

    What must a novice driver complete after a demerit suspension?
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    Answer: C. A Responsible Drivers Workshop

    A Responsible Drivers Workshop is required after a demerit suspension.

  23. Question 23 of 25

    How many points can a points reduction course remove for a driver who has not reached a suspension?
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    Answer: D. Up to 4 points every 5 years

    A points reduction course can remove up to four points every five years, if the driver has not reached suspension.

  24. Question 24 of 25

    How can you take the Class 5 permit test in English?
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    Answer: D. Online through MyGovNL

    The permit test is available online in English through MyGovNL.

  25. Question 25 of 25

    You passed the permit test online. What must you do before your permit is issued?
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    Answer: B. Book an appointment for a vision test and an ID check

    After passing, book an appointment for a vision test and to have your identity documents checked.

What to know before the test

  • You can take the Class 5 permit test online through MyGovNL, in English.
  • The test is offered in French and Ukrainian at Motor Registration Division locations. Book an appointment for either language.
  • After you pass, book an appointment for a vision test and to have your identity documents checked before your permit is issued.
  • You must be at least 16. Level I lasts at least 12 months, or 8 months with an approved driver education program.
  • Level I drivers must have a Class 5 driver with at least 4 years of experience and 0% blood alcohol beside them, carry no other passengers, and not drive between midnight and 5 a.m.
  • Level I drivers must show a “NOVICE DRIVER” sign, at least 5 cm high, on the rear of the vehicle.
  • Novice drivers are suspended if they get six demerit points within one year. A written notice is sent at three points.

Frequently asked questions

Can I take the Newfoundland and Labrador permit test online?

Yes. The Class 5 permit test is available in English online through MyGovNL.

Can I take the permit test in another language?

French and Ukrainian are available at Motor Registration Division locations. You must book an appointment.

How old do you have to be to get a learner’s permit in Newfoundland and Labrador?

You must be at least 16.

What happens after I pass the written test?

Book an appointment for a vision test and an identity document check. Then your permit can be issued.

How long is Level I?

At least 12 months, or 8 months if you complete an approved driver education program. Then you take an on-road test.

How many demerit points can a novice driver have?

Six points within one year leads to a suspension. You get a written notice after three points.

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