NWT Class 7 Learner’s Practice Test 2026: Practice test 2

1. Question 1 of 25

   When should you leave more space than usual behind the vehicle ahead?

   • AWhen the road is straight and flat
   • BOn a dry road in daylight
   • CWhen you are running late
   • DOn wet, snowy or icy roads
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   Answer: D. On wet, snowy or icy roads

   Leave extra following distance in bad weather, on slippery roads, behind motorcycles and large trucks, and when carrying a heavy load.

2. Question 2 of 25

   There is a single solid yellow line to the left of your lane. What does it mean?

   • AYou must turn left soon
   • BYou may pass when the way is clear
   • CIt is unsafe to pass
   • DThe lane is for buses only
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   Answer: C. It is unsafe to pass

   A solid line to the left of your lane means it is unsafe to pass.

3. Question 3 of 25

   You are driving out of a private driveway onto a road. Who must you yield to?

   • AOnly buses, trucks and emergency vehicles
   • BNo one, as long as your signal is on
   • COnly vehicles coming toward you from the left
   • DPedestrians on the sidewalk and traffic on the road
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   Answer: D. Pedestrians on the sidewalk and traffic on the road

   When you enter a road from a driveway or private road, you must yield to pedestrians on the sidewalk and to traffic on the road.

4. Question 4 of 25

   This sign has no words. What does it mean?

   • AYield: let traffic and pedestrians go first, and stop if needed
   • BRoad narrows ahead
   • CStop every time
   • DRailway crossing ahead
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   Answer: A. Yield: let traffic and pedestrians go first, and stop if needed

   A triangle with a red border means yield. Slow down and let traffic in or near the intersection go first.

5. Question 5 of 25

   What does this sign mean?

   • AThe road turns right ahead
   • BFollow the detour route because the normal route is closed
   • COne-way road to the right
   • DA truck route begins
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   Answer: B. Follow the detour route because the normal route is closed

   Follow the detour markers until you are back on your regular route.

6. Question 6 of 25

   What does this sign mean?

   • AA school bus stop is ahead; watch for children and buses with flashing red lights
   • BSchool buses may not stop here
   • CA bus station is ahead
   • DA bus-only lane begins
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   Answer: A. A school bus stop is ahead; watch for children and buses with flashing red lights

   Slow down and be ready to stop. Children may be getting on or off a bus.

7. Question 7 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.

8. Question 8 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.

9. Question 9 of 25

   A police officer directing traffic signals you to stop, but your traffic light is green. What should you do?

   • AGo, because the green light comes first
   • BGo if no cars are coming
   • CStop and follow the officer's directions
   • DTurn right to get around the officer
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   Answer: C. Stop and follow the officer's directions

   When police direct traffic, you must follow their directions, even if they are different from the signs or lights.

10. Question 10 of 25

    You are about to turn right, and a cyclist is riding beside you on your right. What should you do?

    • ACheck your blind spot and let the cyclist go first
    • BTurn in front of the cyclist before they reach you
    • CSpeed up to get ahead of the cyclist, then turn
    • DHonk so the cyclist knows to stop for you
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    Answer: A. Check your blind spot and let the cyclist go first

    Before a right turn, check your right blind spot and let cyclists and other small vehicles go through the intersection first.

11. Question 11 of 25

    Which symbol on a tire shows that it is a winter tire made for snow and ice?

    • AThe letters M+S only
    • BA water drop with an arrow
    • CA sun with a cloud
    • DA mountain with a snowflake
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    Answer: D. A mountain with a snowflake

    Transport Canada says the mountain snowflake symbol shows the tire was designed for winter conditions.

12. Question 12 of 25

    You are driving car 2. An ambulance (1) with its siren on and lights flashing comes up behind you. What should you do?

    • AKeep driving at the same speed in your lane
    • BSignal, pull over to the right edge and stop
    • CSpeed up to stay ahead of it
    • DStop right where you are, even in an intersection
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    Answer: B. Signal, pull over to the right edge and stop

    When an emergency vehicle comes with lights or siren, move as close as you safely can to the right edge of the road and stop, clear of intersections.

13. Question 13 of 25

    Which hand signal in the diagram means the driver will turn right?

    • ASignal 2
    • BSignal 3
    • CSignal 1
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    Answer: A. Signal 2

    Signal 2, the left arm bent upward at the elbow, means a right turn. Signal 1 (arm straight out) means a left turn, and signal 3 (arm bent down) means slowing or stopping.

14. Question 14 of 25

    Unless signs or markings say otherwise, where should your car be when you begin a right turn?

    • AIn the centre of the road, to see better
    • BAcross both lanes, to make more room
    • CIn the left lane, so you can swing wide
    • DClose to the right side of the road
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    Answer: D. Close to the right side of the road

    Begin and end a right turn close to the right side of the road, and finish in the right-hand lane of the new road.

15. Question 15 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.

16. Question 16 of 25

    Where is the safest place for children under 13 to ride?

    • AIn the back seat
    • BIn the front passenger seat
    • CIn the cargo area
    • DOn an adult's lap
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    Answer: A. In the back seat

    Children 12 and under are safest in the back seat, away from front airbags.

17. Question 17 of 25

    A train has passed, and the crossing gate is starting to rise. When may you cross?

    • ARight away, by driving around the end of the gate
    • BAs soon as the last car of the train passes
    • CWhen it is fully up and no other train is coming
    • DWhile the gate is still rising, if you go slowly
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    Answer: C. When it is fully up and no other train is coming

    Never drive around, under or through a gate that is down, going down or going up. Another train may be coming.

18. Question 18 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.

19. Question 19 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.

20. Question 20 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.

21. Question 21 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.

22. Question 22 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.

23. Question 23 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.

24. Question 24 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.

25. Question 25 of 25

    Your car (1) faces a red light (2) where right turns on red are allowed. What must you do before turning right?

    • AStop completely, then let the pedestrian (3) and car 4 go first
    • BSlow down and turn ahead of the pedestrian
    • CSound your horn and turn
    • DTurn without stopping, because right turns are allowed
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    Answer: A. Stop completely, then let the pedestrian (3) and car 4 go first

    Where no sign forbids it, you may turn right on red only after a complete stop, and you must yield to pedestrians and other traffic.

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