Nova Scotia Learner’s Practice Test 2026: Practice test 2

1. Question 1 of 25

   What does this sign mean?

   • ABicycles are not allowed
   • BThis is an official bicycle route; watch for cyclists and share the road
   • CA bike rental shop is ahead
   • DCyclists must ride on the sidewalk
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   Answer: B. This is an official bicycle route; watch for cyclists and share the road

   Expect people on bicycles on this road. Give them space and pass only when it is safe.

2. Question 2 of 25

   At an intersection with no signs or signals, another car arrived clearly before you. Who should go first?

   • AYou, if you are on its right
   • BWhichever car is going straight
   • CThe faster car
   • DThe car that arrived first
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   Answer: D. The car that arrived first

   At an uncontrolled intersection, yield to a vehicle that got there before you. The right-hand rule is for vehicles that arrive at the same time.

3. Question 3 of 25

   Which way does traffic travel around a roundabout in Canada?

   • ACounter-clockwise, to the right of the centre island
   • BClockwise, to the left of the centre island
   • CStraight across the centre island
   • DEither way, depending on your exit
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   Answer: A. Counter-clockwise, to the right of the centre island

   Traffic moves counter-clockwise around the centre island in a roundabout.

4. Question 4 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.

5. Question 5 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.

6. Question 6 of 25

   What does a flashing yellow traffic light mean?

   • ATurning is not allowed
   • BCome to a complete stop
   • CDrive with caution
   • DThe light will soon turn green
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   Answer: C. Drive with caution

   A flashing yellow light means you may go, but slow down and drive with caution through the area.

7. Question 7 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.

8. Question 8 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.

9. Question 9 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.

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

    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.

12. Question 12 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.

13. Question 13 of 25

    What does this sign mean?

    • AA steep hill is ahead; you may need to use a lower gear
    • BTrucks are entering the road
    • CA truck stop is ahead
    • DA runaway truck lane is closed
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    Answer: A. A steep hill is ahead; you may need to use a lower gear

    Slow down before the hill. A lower gear helps control your speed without overheating the brakes.

14. Question 14 of 25

    Before you drive on a winter morning, what should you clear of snow and ice?

    • AOnly a small spot on the windshield
    • BAll windows, mirrors and lights
    • COnly the front windshield
    • DNothing; the heater will melt it
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    Answer: B. All windows, mirrors and lights

    Nothing may block your view out of the windows, and snow or ice on lights stops others from seeing you.

15. Question 15 of 25

    What do green signs like this one show?

    • AWarnings about hazards
    • BRules you must obey
    • CTemporary road work
    • DDirections and distances to places, in kilometres
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    Answer: D. Directions and distances to places, in kilometres

    Information and direction signs are usually green with white letters. Distances are in kilometres.

16. Question 16 of 25

    You need to reply to a text message while driving. What should you do?

    • ARead and reply while stopped at a red light
    • BPull over safely and park first
    • CType with one hand and steer with the other
    • DHold the phone low so others cannot see
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    Answer: B. Pull over safely and park first

    Texting takes your eyes, hands and mind off the road, and distracted-driving laws can apply even when you are stopped in traffic or at a red light. Pull over and park safely first.

17. Question 17 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.

18. Question 18 of 25

    Car 1 is turning left from one two-way road onto another. Which lane should it turn into?

    • AAny lane that is empty
    • BThe lane just to the right of the centre line
    • CThe lane on the left of the centre line
    • DThe lane next to the far curb
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    Answer: B. The lane just to the right of the centre line

    Turn from the lane closest to the centre line into the lane just right of the centre line. Move over later when it is safe.

19. Question 19 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.

20. Question 20 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.

21. Question 21 of 25

    What does this sign mean?

    • ARoad closed to trucks
    • BStop, then enter
    • COne-way road ahead
    • DDo not enter this road
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    Answer: D. Do not enter this road

    This sign is posted where entering would put you against traffic. Do not drive in.

22. Question 22 of 25

    What should you do before you get out of your parked car?

    • ALeave the car in neutral so it can be moved
    • BLeave a child inside with the windows rolled up
    • CSet the parking brake, shift to park, turn off the engine
    • DLeave the engine running if you will be quick
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    Answer: C. Set the parking brake, shift to park, turn off the engine

    Secure the car with the parking brake and park gear, turn off the engine and lights, take the key and lock it. Never leave children or pets inside.

23. Question 23 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.

24. Question 24 of 25

    What happens if you drink alcohol while taking certain medicines or other drugs?

    • AThey cancel each other out
    • BNothing changes if the drug is legal
    • CThe drugs help you sober up faster
    • DThe effects combine and impair you much more
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    Answer: D. The effects combine and impair you much more

    Many drugs greatly increase impairment when mixed with even small amounts of alcohol.

25. Question 25 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.

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