Nova Scotia Learner’s Practice Test 2026: Practice test 6

1. Question 1 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.

2. Question 2 of 25

   When should you start to slow down to leave a highway?

   • AWhile you are still in the highway lane
   • BAfter you move into the exit (deceleration) lane
   • COnly at the end of the exit ramp
   • DOnly after you see the stop sign
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   Answer: B. After you move into the exit (deceleration) lane

   Signal and move into the deceleration lane first, then slow gradually to the ramp speed. Slowing in the travel lane can cause rear-end crashes.

3. Question 3 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.

4. Question 4 of 25

   At night, two cars meet on a two-lane road, as cars 1 and 2 do here. What should each driver do if their high beams are on?

   • AKeep your high beams on
   • BSwitch to low beams
   • CFlash your high beams again and again
   • DTurn off your headlights
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   Answer: B. Switch to low beams

   Switch to low beams for oncoming vehicles so you do not blind the other driver.

5. Question 5 of 25

   When you pull over for an emergency vehicle, where should you avoid stopping?

   • APast the intersection on the right
   • BParallel to the curb
   • CClose to the right edge of the road
   • DIn an intersection
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   Answer: D. In an intersection

   Stop parallel to the road and clear of intersections, so the emergency vehicle has a clear path.

6. Question 6 of 25

   What does this sign mean?

   • AA ski hill is ahead
   • BSnowmobile rentals ahead
   • CSnowmobiles cross the road here
   • DThe road is closed in winter
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   Answer: C. Snowmobiles cross the road here

   Watch for snowmobiles crossing the road, especially in winter. Slow down and be ready to stop.

7. Question 7 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.

8. Question 8 of 25

   Your car breaks down on a highway. What should you do?

   • ALeave the car in its lane and walk away
   • BTurn on your hazard lights and get off the road
   • CStop in your lane and fix the problem there
   • DWalk across the highway to get help
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   Answer: B. Turn on your hazard lights and get off the road

   At the first sign of trouble, turn on your hazard lights and get onto the shoulder. Never stop in a driving lane.

9. Question 9 of 25

   What shows that a child car seat meets Canadian safety standards?

   • AA sticker from the car dealer
   • BThe National Safety Mark
   • CAny brand name
   • DA store price tag
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   Answer: B. The National Safety Mark

   Look for the National Safety Mark. Seats without it should not be sold or used in Canada.

10. Question 10 of 25

    A pedestrian (1) is crossing at this marked crosswalk. Your car (2) has stopped. What should you do?

    • AHonk so the pedestrian crosses faster
    • BStay stopped and let the pedestrian cross safely
    • CDrive slowly around the pedestrian
    • DCreep forward into the crosswalk to save time
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    Answer: B. Stay stopped and let the pedestrian cross safely

    Drivers must yield to pedestrians in a crosswalk. Wait, stopped behind the line, until the pedestrian is safely across.

11. Question 11 of 25

    The speed limit sign shows the maximum speed, but it is raining heavily. How fast should you drive?

    • AAs slowly as possible, even if you block traffic
    • BSlower than the limit, at a speed that lets you stop safely
    • CAt the limit, because it is the law
    • DA little over the limit to keep up
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    Answer: B. Slower than the limit, at a speed that lets you stop safely

    Speed limits are for good conditions. In bad weather, heavy traffic or construction, drive at a speed that lets you stop safely.

12. Question 12 of 25

    Your light is green and you want to turn right, but a pedestrian is crossing the road you are turning onto. What must you do?

    • ATurn quickly before the pedestrian reaches your lane
    • BWait until the pedestrian has crossed
    • CDrive around the pedestrian
    • DHonk to warn the pedestrian
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    Answer: B. Wait until the pedestrian has crossed

    Drivers turning on a green light must yield to pedestrians who are crossing.

13. Question 13 of 25

    What does this sign mean?

    • AA divided highway begins
    • BA passing lane is ahead
    • CYour lane ends and you must exit
    • DTwo roads join ahead; drivers on both roads share the job of merging smoothly
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    Answer: D. Two roads join ahead; drivers on both roads share the job of merging smoothly

    Drivers on both roads are responsible for a smooth merge. Adjust your speed and leave space.

14. Question 14 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.

15. Question 15 of 25

    What does this sign mean?

    • AParking is free here
    • BYou may not stop for any reason
    • CParking for permit holders only
    • DYou may not park here, but you may stop briefly to load or unload
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    Answer: D. You may not park here, but you may stop briefly to load or unload

    Under a no parking sign you may stop only long enough to load or unload passengers or goods.

16. Question 16 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.

17. Question 17 of 25

    You are stuck in your car in a snowstorm. What should you do?

    • ARun the engine nonstop with all windows shut
    • BTurn off all lights and flashers to save power
    • CStay with your car and run the engine only now and then
    • DLeave the car and walk to find help
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    Answer: C. Stay with your car and run the engine only now and then

    Stay with your vehicle. Run the motor sparingly with a window slightly open to avoid carbon monoxide, and use your flashers.

18. Question 18 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.

19. Question 19 of 25

    What does "overdriving your headlights" mean?

    • ADriving at night with one headlight burned out
    • BUsing your high beams on city streets
    • CDriving too fast to stop within the distance you can see
    • DLeaving your headlights on after you park
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    Answer: C. Driving too fast to stop within the distance you can see

    If your stopping distance is longer than the distance you can see with your headlights, you are going too fast for the conditions.

20. Question 20 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.

21. Question 21 of 25

    What does this sign mean?

    • AA narrow bridge is ahead
    • BThe right lane ends ahead; merge left safely
    • CThe road becomes divided
    • DA new lane begins
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    Answer: B. The right lane ends ahead; merge left safely

    If you are in the right lane, signal and move left when there is a safe gap.

22. Question 22 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.

23. Question 23 of 25

    Under the Criminal Code, what level of THC (from cannabis) in the blood within two hours of driving is the more serious offence?

    • A1 ng or more per mL of blood
    • B10 ng or more per mL of blood
    • C20 ng or more per mL of blood
    • D5 ng or more per mL of blood
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    Answer: D. 5 ng or more per mL of blood

    Having 5 ng or more of THC per mL of blood is the more serious offence; 2 ng to under 5 ng is a less serious offence.

24. Question 24 of 25

    You park facing uphill on a road with no curb. Which way should you turn your front wheels?

    • AStraight ahead
    • BIt does not matter
    • CSharply to the right, toward the edge of the road
    • DTo the left, toward the centre of the road
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    Answer: C. Sharply to the right, toward the edge of the road

    With no curb, turn the wheels sharply right so the car rolls off the road, not into traffic, if it moves.

25. Question 25 of 25

    Why should you not pass when you are near the top of a hill or on a curve?

    • APassing is only allowed going downhill
    • BTrucks have the right-of-way there
    • CYou cannot see oncoming traffic
    • DYour engine has less power there
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    Answer: C. You cannot see oncoming traffic

    Do not pass where a hill or curve blocks your view of oncoming traffic.

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