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Nova Scotia Learner’s Practice Test 2026

The class 7 knowledge test is the first step to a Nova Scotia driver’s licence. It has two parts, Rules of the Road and Road Sign Recognition, with 20 questions each. These practice questions cover Nova Scotia’s graduated licensing rules, road signs and the rules of the road.

Read before you practiseStart with the Nova Scotia Driver’s Handbook Study Guide: plain-language notes, diagrams and the numbers to remember.

  1. Question 1 of 25

    How is the Nova Scotia class 7 knowledge test divided?
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    Answer: A. Rules of the Road and Road Sign Recognition, 20 questions each

    The test has two parts: Rules of the Road (20 questions) and Road Sign Recognition (20 questions).

  2. Question 2 of 25

    How many correct answers do you need in each part of the Nova Scotia knowledge test?
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    Answer: C. 16 of 20

    You must get at least 16 correct on each part.

  3. Question 3 of 25

    How much time do you have for each part of the knowledge test?
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    Answer: A. 30 minutes

    Each part has a 30-minute time limit.

  4. Question 4 of 25

    Which device can you use to take the Nova Scotia knowledge test online?
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    Answer: D. A desktop or laptop with a webcam

    The online test needs a desktop or laptop with a webcam. Phones and tablets are not allowed.

  5. Question 5 of 25

    What help may you use during the knowledge test?
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    Answer: A. None: no help from others and no resource materials

    You must take the test alone, with no help from others and no resource materials.

  6. Question 6 of 25

    You want to take the knowledge test in a language other than English or French. What should you do?
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    Answer: D. Contact the Registry of Motor Vehicles to arrange an interpreter

    The online test is in English and French. For other languages, contact the Registry of Motor Vehicles to arrange an interpreter.

  7. Question 7 of 25

    You are 17. What do you need before taking the knowledge test?
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    Answer: A. Written consent from a parent or guardian

    Applicants aged 16 or 17 need written consent from a parent or guardian.

  8. Question 8 of 25

    If you take the knowledge test online, when do you do the vision test?
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    Answer: A. After you pass the knowledge test

    Online testers do the vision test after passing the knowledge test. In person, you pass the vision test before the knowledge test.

  9. Question 9 of 25

    You pass the road signs part but fail the rules part. What must you retake?
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    Answer: C. Only the rules part

    You only retake the part you failed. If you fail both, you retake both.

  10. Question 10 of 25

    You fail one part of the knowledge test in person at a Registry office. When can you try again?
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    Answer: D. The next day

    In person, you must wait until the next day. Online, there is no waiting period. You pay again for each retake.

  11. Question 11 of 25

    You just passed the knowledge test online. What must happen before you can drive?
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    Answer: D. You must have your photo taken and pay the learner’s licence fee at the Registry or Access Nova Scotia

    You cannot drive right away. Get your photo taken and pay the learner’s licence fee first.

  12. Question 12 of 25

    According to the Nova Scotia handbook, how long must you wait before taking the road test as a learner?
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    Answer: B. 12 months

    Since April 1, 2016, the road test waiting period is 12 months, or 9 months with a qualifying driver training course.

  13. Question 13 of 25

    How long is the road test waiting period if you complete a qualifying driver training course?
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    Answer: D. 9 months

    A qualifying driver training course reduces the road test waiting period from 12 months to 9 months.

  14. Question 14 of 25

    Where must the supervising driver sit when a Nova Scotia learner is driving?
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    Answer: A. In the front passenger seat

    Learners must be accompanied by a supervising driver seated in the front passenger seat.

  15. Question 15 of 25

    Which driver may NOT supervise a Nova Scotia learner?
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    Answer: C. A driver who is still in the Graduated Driver Licence program

    A supervising driver must not be enrolled in the GDL program.

  16. Question 16 of 25

    For how long is a Nova Scotia learner’s licence valid?
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    Answer: B. A maximum of two years

    Learner’s licences issued after April 1, 2015 are valid for a maximum of two years.

  17. Question 17 of 25

    What blood alcohol content must drivers in Nova Scotia’s Graduated Driver Licence program have?
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    Answer: A. Zero

    While in the GDL program you must have a zero blood alcohol content.

  18. Question 18 of 25

    What is the minimum time in the newly licensed driver stage (class 5N)?
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    Answer: B. 2 years

    The newly licensed stage lasts at least 2 years.

  19. Question 19 of 25

    How do you move from a learner’s licence to the newly licensed driver stage?
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    Answer: A. Pass a road test

    You enter the newly licensed stage by passing a road test.

  20. Question 20 of 25

    Besides holding a newly licensed licence for at least 2 years, what must you complete to exit that stage?
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    Answer: C. An authorized driver training program

    To exit the newly licensed stage, you must also complete an authorized driver training program and submit the graduation certificate.

  21. Question 21 of 25

    What may a newly licensed (class 5N) driver NOT do?
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    Answer: A. Upgrade to classes 1 to 4

    Upgrades to classes 1 to 4 are not allowed during the newly licensed stage.

  22. Question 22 of 25

    After leaving the newly licensed stage, drivers enter the restricted individual stage (Condition 47). How long does it last?
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    Answer: A. 2 full years

    The restricted individual stage lasts 2 full years.

  23. Question 23 of 25

    What may a driver in the restricted individual stage NOT do?
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    Answer: A. Supervise a learner driver

    Restricted individuals cannot supervise a learner, and they cannot supervise a newly licensed driver between midnight and 5 a.m.

  24. Question 24 of 25

    What blood alcohol content must a driver in the restricted individual stage have?
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    Answer: A. Zero

    Blood alcohol must stay at zero in the restricted individual stage.

  25. Question 25 of 25

    Where can you take the knowledge test in person in Nova Scotia?
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    Answer: C. At a Registry of Motor Vehicles or Access Nova Scotia office

    If you cannot test online, you can take it in person at the Registry of Motor Vehicles or Access Nova Scotia.

What to know before the test

  • The test has two parts: Rules of the Road and Road Sign Recognition, with 20 multiple-choice questions each. You need at least 16 correct in each part.
  • You have 30 minutes for each part.
  • You can take the test online on a desktop or laptop with a webcam, or in person at a Registry of Motor Vehicles or Access Nova Scotia office. Phones and tablets cannot be used online.
  • The online test is in English and French. For other languages, contact the Registry of Motor Vehicles to arrange an interpreter.
  • If you fail, you retake only the part you failed. Online there is no waiting period; in person you wait until the next day.
  • If you are 16 or 17, you need written consent from a parent or guardian.
  • Drivers in the Graduated Driver Licence program must have a blood alcohol content of zero.

Frequently asked questions

How many questions are on the Nova Scotia learner’s test?

40 questions in two parts: 20 on the rules of the road and 20 on road signs. You need at least 16 correct in each part.

Can I take the Nova Scotia knowledge test online?

Yes. You need a desktop or laptop computer with a webcam. Phones and tablets are not allowed. You can also test in person at the Registry of Motor Vehicles or Access Nova Scotia.

How long do I have for the knowledge test?

30 minutes for each part.

What happens if I fail one part?

You retake only the part you failed. Online you can retry with no waiting period; in person you wait until the next day. You pay again for each retake.

Can I drive right after passing the online test?

No. You must get your photo taken and pay the learner’s licence fee at the Registry of Motor Vehicles or Access Nova Scotia first.

How long must I have my learner’s licence before the road test?

The Nova Scotia handbook says the waiting period is 12 months, or 9 months if you complete a qualifying driver training course.

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