Newfoundland and Labrador Permit Practice Test 2026: Practice test 5

1. Question 1 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.

2. Question 2 of 25

   The speed limit sign shows the maximum speed, but it is raining heavily. How fast should you drive?

   • AAs slowly as possible, even if you block traffic
   • BSlower than the limit, at a speed that lets you stop safely
   • CAt the limit, because it is the law
   • DA little over the limit to keep up
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   Answer: B. Slower than the limit, at a speed that lets you stop safely

   Speed limits are for good conditions. In bad weather, heavy traffic or construction, drive at a speed that lets you stop safely.

3. Question 3 of 25

   What does this sign mean?

   • AA wheelchair crossing is ahead
   • BParking only for vehicles with a valid accessible parking permit
   • CHospital staff parking
   • DA loading zone
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   Answer: B. Parking only for vehicles with a valid accessible parking permit

   Only vehicles showing a valid accessible parking permit may park here.

4. Question 4 of 25

   Which marking in the diagram separates lanes going the same direction and lets you change lanes when it is safe?

   • AMarking 3
   • BMarking 1
   • CMarking 6
   • DMarking 5
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   Answer: D. Marking 5

   Marking 5 is a broken white line. White lines separate traffic going the same way, and a broken line means you may change lanes when it is safe.

5. Question 5 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.

6. Question 6 of 25

   In panel 1, the car is parked facing uphill beside a curb with its front wheels turned away from the curb. Why?

   • ASo it is easier to drive away from the curb later
   • BSo the car stays out of the bike lane
   • CSo the tires do not rub against the curb
   • DSo the tire stops against the curb if the car rolls
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   Answer: D. So the tire stops against the curb if the car rolls

   Facing uphill with a curb, turn the wheels toward the road. If the brakes fail, the back of the front tire catches the curb and stops the car.

7. Question 7 of 25

   You are driving past a school or a playground. What should you do?

   • ASlow down and watch for children who may run into the road
   • BKeep your normal speed if the limit allows it
   • CHonk to warn the children
   • DDrive in the centre of the road
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   Answer: A. Slow down and watch for children who may run into the road

   Children may not understand traffic and can dart into the road. Slow down and expect the unexpected.

8. Question 8 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.

9. Question 9 of 25

   A driver is following you much too closely. What is the safest thing to do?

   • AMake more space ahead of you, or let them pass
   • BSpeed up so they are left far behind you
   • CBrake hard to warn them to back off right away
   • DWave at them out the window to back off
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   Answer: A. Make more space ahead of you, or let them pass

   More space ahead gives you and the tailgater time to stop. If you can, change lanes or pull over and let them pass.

10. Question 10 of 25

    A motorcycle coming toward you has its turn signal on. Why should you wait before turning left in front of it?

    • AIts signal may not have shut off; the rider may not turn
    • BA motorcycle signal means the rider is stopping
    • CMotorcycles always have the right-of-way
    • DMotorcycles cannot slow down quickly
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    Answer: A. Its signal may not have shut off; the rider may not turn

    Many motorcycle signals do not cancel on their own. Make sure the rider is really turning before you turn in front of them.

11. Question 11 of 25

    Under the Criminal Code, what level of THC (from cannabis) in the blood within two hours of driving is the more serious offence?

    • A1 ng or more per mL of blood
    • B10 ng or more per mL of blood
    • C20 ng or more per mL of blood
    • D5 ng or more per mL of blood
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    Answer: D. 5 ng or more per mL of blood

    Having 5 ng or more of THC per mL of blood is the more serious offence; 2 ng to under 5 ng is a less serious offence.

12. Question 12 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.

13. Question 13 of 25

    A large truck ahead signals a right turn and swings to the left first. What should you do?

    • APull up beside it so you can turn together
    • BPass it quickly on the left before it turns
    • CPass it on the right while it swings left
    • DStay back; do not move into the space on its right
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    Answer: D. Stay back; do not move into the space on its right

    Trucks swing wide to make right turns. Do not move into the space beside them; wait until the truck has turned.

14. Question 14 of 25

    Marking 4 in the diagram is a solid yellow line beside a broken yellow line. Who may pass?

    • ADrivers with the solid line on their side
    • BDrivers with the broken line on their side
    • CNo one
    • DDrivers in both directions
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    Answer: B. Drivers with the broken line on their side

    Follow the line closest to your lane. If the broken line is on your side, you may pass when it is safe; if the solid line is on your side, you may not.

15. Question 15 of 25

    What shows that a child car seat meets Canadian safety standards?

    • AA sticker from the car dealer
    • BThe National Safety Mark
    • CAny brand name
    • DA store price tag
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    Answer: B. The National Safety Mark

    Look for the National Safety Mark. Seats without it should not be sold or used in Canada.

16. Question 16 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.

17. Question 17 of 25

    A pedestrian with a white cane or a guide dog is about to cross. What should you do?

    • ADrive around them slowly
    • BHonk so they know you are there
    • CWave them across and keep moving
    • DStop and let the person cross safely
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    Answer: D. Stop and let the person cross safely

    A white cane or guide dog often means the person is blind or has low vision. Be alert, stop and give them all the time they need.

18. Question 18 of 25

    What does a yellow diamond-shaped sign like this one tell you?

    • AIt warns of a hazard or change in the road ahead
    • BIt gives a rule you must obey
    • CIt shows directions to a town
    • DIt marks temporary road work
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    Answer: A. It warns of a hazard or change in the road ahead

    Warning signs are usually yellow diamonds with black letters or symbols.

19. Question 19 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.

20. Question 20 of 25

    How should you treat a motorcycle in traffic?

    • AAs a bicycle you can share a lane with
    • BAs a vehicle that must always ride on the shoulder
    • CAs a vehicle that needs a full lane
    • DAs a vehicle you may pass in the same lane
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    Answer: C. As a vehicle that needs a full lane

    Motorcycles use a full lane, so treat them like any other vehicle and never squeeze past in the same lane.

21. Question 21 of 25

    You are driving through a construction zone. What should you do?

    • AKeep your normal speed if no workers are visible
    • BFollow closely so traffic keeps moving
    • CChange lanes often to get through faster
    • DSlow down, obey signs and flaggers, expect sudden stops
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    Answer: D. Slow down, obey signs and flaggers, expect sudden stops

    Obey all signs and people directing traffic in work zones. Speed limits are often lower and traffic may stop suddenly.

22. Question 22 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.

23. Question 23 of 25

    What does this sign mean?

    • AA hospital is ahead
    • BAn intersection with a highway is ahead
    • CA railway crossing is ahead
    • DDo not enter
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    Answer: C. A railway crossing is ahead

    Slow down, look and listen for trains, and be ready to stop at the crossing.

24. Question 24 of 25

    What does this sign mean?

    • AThe road ends at the water
    • BA narrow bridge is ahead
    • CThe bridge ahead is closed
    • DA lift bridge is ahead
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    Answer: B. A narrow bridge is ahead

    There is less room on the bridge. Slow down and watch for oncoming traffic.

25. Question 25 of 25

    What does this sign mean?

    • AA ski hill is ahead
    • BSnowmobile rentals ahead
    • CSnowmobiles cross the road here
    • DThe road is closed in winter
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    Answer: C. Snowmobiles cross the road here

    Watch for snowmobiles crossing the road, especially in winter. Slow down and be ready to stop.

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