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

1. Question 1 of 25

   What should you do when you see this sign?

   • AYield to cars turning right
   • BTurn right only on a green light
   • CTurn right after stopping
   • DDo not turn right; go straight or turn left if allowed
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   Answer: D. Do not turn right; go straight or turn left if allowed

   The arrow shows the movement and the red circle and line ban it.

2. Question 2 of 25

   What does this sign mean?

   • ARoad work is ahead; slow down and watch for workers
   • BA gravel pit is ahead
   • CFarm workers ahead
   • DThe road is closed
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   Answer: A. Road work is ahead; slow down and watch for workers

   Use extra caution in construction zones and expect a lower speed limit.

3. Question 3 of 25

   What does this sign mean?

   • AA sharp bend or turn to the right is ahead
   • BA road branches off to the right
   • CThe right lane ends
   • DRight turns only
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   Answer: A. A sharp bend or turn to the right is ahead

   Slow down a lot. A sharp turn needs a much lower speed than a gentle curve.

4. Question 4 of 25

   What do orange signs like this one tell you?

   • AA school is nearby
   • BThere are temporary conditions, such as construction or road work
   • CThere is a permanent hazard
   • DServices such as gas and food are nearby
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   Answer: B. There are temporary conditions, such as construction or road work

   Orange signs warn of temporary conditions, like construction zones and detours.

5. Question 5 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.

6. Question 6 of 25

   You must stop at an intersection. There is no stop line, but there is a crosswalk. Where should you stop?

   • ABefore the crosswalk
   • BAt the edge of the cross street, past the crosswalk
   • CIn the middle of the crosswalk
   • DWherever you can see best
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   Answer: A. Before the crosswalk

   Stop at the stop line. If there is none, stop before the crosswalk. If there is no crosswalk, stop at the edge of the sidewalk, or else at the edge of the intersection.

7. Question 7 of 25

   You come to a yield sign, and a car on the cross road is close to the intersection. What must you do?

   • ASpeed up to get ahead of it
   • BKeep your speed; the other car must slow down
   • CStop only if a police officer is present
   • DSlow down or stop and let that car go first
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   Answer: D. Slow down or stop and let that car go first

   A yield sign means you must let traffic in the intersection, or close to it, go first. Stop if you need to.

8. Question 8 of 25

   When should you drive slower than the speed on this sign?

   • AOnly on weekends
   • BOnly when a police car is nearby
   • CWhen road, weather or traffic conditions make that speed unsafe
   • DNever; you must drive at the posted speed
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   Answer: C. When road, weather or traffic conditions make that speed unsafe

   The limit is the most you may drive in good conditions. In rain, snow, fog or heavy traffic, slow down.

9. Question 9 of 25

   Does turning on your signal give you the right-of-way?

   • AYes, but only on highways
   • BOnly if you signal for at least five seconds
   • CNo, you must still make sure the way is clear
   • DYes, other drivers must then let you go
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   Answer: C. No, you must still make sure the way is clear

   A signal tells others what you plan to do. It does not give you the right-of-way, so you must still check that it is safe.

10. Question 10 of 25

    Another driver is passing you on a two-lane road. What should you do?

    • AKeep right in your lane and do not speed up
    • BMove toward the centre line to block them
    • CSpeed up so they cannot cut in front of you
    • DBrake hard so they can get by sooner
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    Answer: A. Keep right in your lane and do not speed up

    It is unlawful and dangerous to speed up while someone is passing you. Move right in your lane and be ready to slow down.

11. Question 11 of 25

    What does this sign mean?

    • ALeft turns are not allowed
    • BWinding road ahead
    • CTurn around ahead
    • DU-turns are not allowed
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    Answer: D. U-turns are not allowed

    You may not turn around here. Find a legal and safe place to change direction.

12. Question 12 of 25

    Your light is red, and a green arrow pointing left comes on. What may you do?

    • ANothing until the red light turns green
    • BGo straight only
    • CTurn right only
    • DTurn left from the left-turn lane
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    Answer: D. Turn left from the left-turn lane

    A left green arrow with a red light lets you turn left from the left-turn lane while traffic going straight faces a red light.

13. Question 13 of 25

    What does this sign mean?

    • AA hospital zone begins
    • BA playground is ahead
    • CA pedestrian crossover is ahead
    • DYou are entering a school zone; slow down and watch for children
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    Answer: D. You are entering a school zone; slow down and watch for children

    The five-sided fluorescent yellow-green sign marks a school zone. Slow down and watch for children.

14. Question 14 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.

15. Question 15 of 25

    On a road with two or more lanes in your direction, which lane should you normally use when you are not passing or turning left?

    • AAny lane, if you are under the limit
    • BThe right lane
    • CThe lane with the least traffic
    • DThe left lane
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    Answer: B. The right lane

    Keep to the right-hand lane unless you are passing or turning left, especially if you are slower than other traffic.

16. Question 16 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.

17. Question 17 of 25

    The headlights of an oncoming car are blinding you. Where should you look?

    • AStraight into the headlights so you can judge them
    • BDown at your dashboard until the car passes
    • CAt the centre line, to keep away from the car
    • DAhead and slightly to the right edge of your lane
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    Answer: D. Ahead and slightly to the right edge of your lane

    Look up, beyond and slightly to the right of the oncoming lights. This keeps you in your lane without being blinded.

18. Question 18 of 25

    A yellow arrow appears after the left green arrow. What does it mean?

    • ADo not start the turn; stop if you safely can
    • BOncoming traffic must now stop for you
    • CSpeed up and turn before the light changes
    • DYou may still start your turn if you hurry
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    Answer: A. Do not start the turn; stop if you safely can

    The yellow arrow warns that the protected turn is ending. Do not start a turn; if you are already turning, finish with caution.

19. Question 19 of 25

    In this diagram the lower lane ends, and drivers zipper merge. What should drivers do?

    • AUse both lanes up to the merge point, then take turns merging
    • BStop at the merge point until the other lane is empty
    • CUse the shoulder to get past the merge
    • DMove into the open lane as early as possible and close all gaps
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    Answer: A. Use both lanes up to the merge point, then take turns merging

    In a zipper merge, traffic uses both lanes to the merge point. Drivers then take turns: the merging driver signals and the driver in the open lane lets one car in.

20. Question 20 of 25

    After a minor crash with no injuries, the cars can still be driven. What should drivers usually do?

    • AArgue about who is at fault in the road
    • BDrive away without talking to each other
    • CLeave the cars in the lane until police come
    • DMove the cars off the road and exchange information
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    Answer: D. Move the cars off the road and exchange information

    If no one is hurt and the cars can move, clear them off the road and exchange names, addresses, licence, ownership and insurance information.

21. Question 21 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.

22. Question 22 of 25

    Your car (2) is coming up to an emergency vehicle (1) stopped on the shoulder with its lights flashing. What should you do?

    • ASlow down and move over a lane if it is safe
    • BKeep your speed and stay in your lane
    • CStop in your lane until it leaves
    • DSpeed up to get past it quickly
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    Answer: A. Slow down and move over a lane if it is safe

    Slow down and pass with care. On a road with two or more lanes in your direction, move away from the stopped vehicle if you can do it safely.

23. Question 23 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.

24. Question 24 of 25

    Besides phones, which of these can be a dangerous distraction while driving?

    • AUsing your turn signals early
    • BEating, grooming or reaching for things
    • CChecking your mirrors every few seconds
    • DScanning the road far ahead
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    Answer: B. Eating, grooming or reaching for things

    Anything that takes your eyes, hands or mind off driving is a distraction, and you can be charged with careless driving.

25. Question 25 of 25

    What does this sign mean?

    • AA stop sign is ahead; be ready to stop
    • BStop here
    • CTraffic lights are ahead
    • DThe road ends ahead
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    Answer: A. A stop sign is ahead; be ready to stop

    Slow down. A stop sign is coming up that may be hard to see.

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