NWT Class 7 Learner’s Practice Test 2026: Practice test 8

1. Question 1 of 25

   What does this sign mean?

   • ANo left turns
   • BTwo lanes must turn left
   • CThe centre lane is only for left turns by traffic from both directions
   • DThe centre lane is for passing
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   Answer: C. The centre lane is only for left turns by traffic from both directions

   Use the shared centre lane only to turn left. Do not use it for passing.

2. Question 2 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.

3. Question 3 of 25

   Your car starts to hydroplane on a wet road. What should you do?

   • AEase off the gas and steer straight; do not brake hard
   • BTurn the wheel sharply toward the shoulder
   • CSpeed up to get through the water quickly
   • DBrake hard until the car stops
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   Answer: A. Ease off the gas and steer straight; do not brake hard

   When tires ride up on water, ease off the accelerator and steer straight until they grip again. Braking can make you skid.

4. Question 4 of 25

   Cars A and B reach this intersection, which has no signs or signals, at the same time. Which car must yield?

   • AWhichever car is going slower
   • BCar A
   • CNeither car; both may go
   • DCar B
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   Answer: B. Car A

   At an uncontrolled intersection, when two vehicles arrive at the same time, the vehicle approaching from the right has the right-of-way. Car B is on car A's right, so car A yields.

5. Question 5 of 25

   What does this sign mean?

   • AA pedestrian crossover is ahead
   • BA school crossing guard is ahead
   • CA sports field is closed
   • DThere is a playground nearby; watch for children who may run onto the road
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   Answer: D. There is a playground nearby; watch for children who may run onto the road

   Children may run into the road without looking. Slow down and be ready to stop.

6. Question 6 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.

7. Question 7 of 25

   On Canadian regulatory signs, what does a green circle mean?

   • AThe activity shown is not allowed
   • BThere is a hazard ahead
   • CThe area is under construction
   • DThe activity shown is allowed
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   Answer: D. The activity shown is allowed

   A green circle means an activity is permitted. A red circle with a line through it means it is not.

8. Question 8 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.

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

    Under the Criminal Code, what must a driver do after being in a collision with a person or another vehicle?

    • AStop only if the police arrive
    • BLeave the scene if the damage looks small
    • CCall their insurance company and drive on
    • DStop, give their name and address, and offer help
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    Answer: D. Stop, give their name and address, and offer help

    Failing to stop, give your name and address and offer help to anyone injured is a criminal offence.

11. Question 11 of 25

    Under the Criminal Code, what blood alcohol concentration within two hours of driving is a crime?

    • A150 mg or more in 100 mL of blood
    • B50 mg or more in 100 mL of blood
    • C100 mg or more in 100 mL of blood
    • D80 mg or more in 100 mL of blood
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    Answer: D. 80 mg or more in 100 mL of blood

    It is a criminal offence to have a blood alcohol concentration of 80 mg or more per 100 mL of blood within two hours of driving. Provinces also have their own penalties at lower levels.

12. Question 12 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.

13. Question 13 of 25

    You reach this sign and see a train coming. What should you do?

    • ASpeed up to cross first
    • BHonk and keep going
    • CStop before the tracks and wait until the train has passed and it is safe
    • DStop on the tracks to get a better look
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    Answer: C. Stop before the tracks and wait until the train has passed and it is safe

    Never try to beat a train. Stop before the tracks, wait for the train to pass, and check for a second train before crossing.

14. Question 14 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.

15. Question 15 of 25

    What does this sign mean?

    • ACrossroads ahead
    • BThe divided highway ends
    • CA narrow bridge is ahead
    • DA divided highway begins; keep to the right of the median
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    Answer: D. A divided highway begins; keep to the right of the median

    A median will separate the two directions of traffic. Keep right.

16. Question 16 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.

17. Question 17 of 25

    Total stopping distance is made up of which parts?

    • AReaction distance and following distance
    • BBraking distance and nothing else
    • CPerception, reaction and braking distance
    • DFollowing distance and braking distance
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    Answer: C. Perception, reaction and braking distance

    Total stopping distance adds the distance you travel while you notice a hazard, while you react, and while the brakes slow you down.

18. Question 18 of 25

    What is the minimum fine for refusing a police demand for a breath, blood or saliva sample (first offence)?

    • A$200
    • B$2,000
    • CThere is no fine
    • D$500
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    Answer: B. $2,000

    Refusing a lawful demand is a criminal offence. The minimum fine for a first offence is $2,000, higher than for most first impaired-driving offences.

19. Question 19 of 25

    What does this sign mean?

    • AA railway crossing is ahead
    • BA yield sign is ahead; be ready to slow down or stop
    • CNo passing
    • DMerge now
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    Answer: B. A yield sign is ahead; be ready to slow down or stop

    Get ready to yield to traffic at the sign ahead.

20. Question 20 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.

21. Question 21 of 25

    In Ontario, what must you do at a pedestrian crossover with this sign when someone is crossing?

    • AStop and wait until the pedestrian has crossed the whole road
    • BGo once the person has passed your half of the road
    • CSlow down and drive around the person
    • DStop only if a crossing guard is there
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    Answer: A. Stop and wait until the pedestrian has crossed the whole road

    At a pedestrian crossover, drivers and cyclists must stop and yield. Wait until the person has completely crossed the road.

22. Question 22 of 25

    Areas 1 and 2 are blind spots that your mirrors do not show. How should you check them before changing lanes?

    • AUse your side mirrors; they show everything
    • BTurn your head and look over your shoulder
    • CLook in the inside mirror twice before moving
    • DTurn on your signal and wait a few seconds
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    Answer: B. Turn your head and look over your shoulder

    Side mirrors show only narrow angles. Turn your head for a shoulder check before you change lanes or direction.

23. Question 23 of 25

    What does a five-sided sign like this tell you?

    • AYou must stop
    • BA construction zone is ahead
    • CA railway crossing is ahead
    • DA school zone or school crossing is near
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    Answer: D. A school zone or school crossing is near

    The five-sided shape is used for school signs, so you know to watch for children.

24. Question 24 of 25

    A school bus has stopped with its red lights flashing and stop arm out. When may you go?

    • AAs soon as you no longer see children
    • BWhen the children are on the far side of the bus
    • CAfter the red lights stop flashing and the stop arm folds back
    • DAfter you stop for three seconds
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    Answer: C. After the red lights stop flashing and the stop arm folds back

    Stay stopped until the bus moves or its red lights stop flashing and the stop arm is folded away.

25. Question 25 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.

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