Nova Scotia Learner’s Practice Test 2026: Practice test 8

1. Question 1 of 25

   You have passed a slower vehicle. When is it safe to move back into your lane?

   • AAs soon as your back bumper is past its front bumper
   • BWhen the other driver flashes their headlights at you
   • CRight away, to get out of the oncoming lane quickly
   • DWhen you can see its whole front in your inside mirror
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   Answer: D. When you can see its whole front in your inside mirror

   Signal and return to your lane once you can see the entire front of the vehicle you passed in your inside mirror. Do not cut in.

2. Question 2 of 25

   Your brakes suddenly stop working. What should you try first?

   • ATurn off the engine
   • BOpen your door
   • CPump the brake pedal
   • DShift into reverse
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   Answer: C. Pump the brake pedal

   Pumping the pedal may build up brake pressure again. If that fails, apply the parking brake gently while holding the release button.

3. Question 3 of 25

   Your car (1) faces a red light (2) where right turns on red are allowed. What must you do before turning right?

   • AStop completely, then let the pedestrian (3) and car 4 go first
   • BSlow down and turn ahead of the pedestrian
   • CSound your horn and turn
   • DTurn without stopping, because right turns are allowed
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   Answer: A. Stop completely, then let the pedestrian (3) and car 4 go first

   Where no sign forbids it, you may turn right on red only after a complete stop, and you must yield to pedestrians and other traffic.

4. Question 4 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.

5. Question 5 of 25

   This sign has no words. What does it mean?

   • AYield: let traffic and pedestrians go first, and stop if needed
   • BRoad narrows ahead
   • CStop every time
   • DRailway crossing ahead
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   Answer: A. Yield: let traffic and pedestrians go first, and stop if needed

   A triangle with a red border means yield. Slow down and let traffic in or near the intersection go first.

6. Question 6 of 25

   What does this sign mean?

   • AA pedestrian signal only
   • BThe traffic lights ahead are broken
   • CA railway signal is ahead
   • DTraffic lights are ahead
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   Answer: D. Traffic lights are ahead

   Slow down and be ready to stop for a red light.

7. Question 7 of 25

   You are behind a large truck and cannot see the driver's face in its side mirror. What does this mean?

   • AThe truck driver can see you clearly
   • BThe truck is about to stop or turn
   • CYou are following at a safe distance
   • DThe truck driver probably cannot see you
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   Answer: D. The truck driver probably cannot see you

   Large vehicles have big blind spots. If you cannot see the driver in their mirror, the driver cannot see you.

8. Question 8 of 25

   What does this sign mean?

   • ATraffic ahead travels in both directions on the same road
   • BTwo lanes go your way
   • CA passing lane is ahead
   • DA divided highway begins
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   Answer: A. Traffic ahead travels in both directions on the same road

   Oncoming traffic will share the road with you. Keep right.

9. Question 9 of 25

   A large truck is going through a roundabout near you. What should you do?

   • AFollow close behind it so you exit together
   • BDrive beside it in the other lane
   • CGive it extra room; it may use both lanes
   • DPass it while you are both in the roundabout
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   Answer: C. Give it extra room; it may use both lanes

   Trucks and buses may swing wide and use the full width of the roundabout, including the apron and both lanes.

10. Question 10 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.

11. Question 11 of 25

    You are about to turn right, and a cyclist is riding beside you on your right. What should you do?

    • ACheck your blind spot and let the cyclist go first
    • BTurn in front of the cyclist before they reach you
    • CSpeed up to get ahead of the cyclist, then turn
    • DHonk so the cyclist knows to stop for you
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    Answer: A. Check your blind spot and let the cyclist go first

    Before a right turn, check your right blind spot and let cyclists and other small vehicles go through the intersection first.

12. Question 12 of 25

    What should you do when you see this sign?

    • AUse your high beams even when cars are coming
    • BSlow down and watch for deer near the road
    • CSwerve hard if you see a deer
    • DHonk your horn the whole time
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    Answer: B. Slow down and watch for deer near the road

    Be alert for animals, especially at dawn and dusk. If a deer appears, brake firmly and stay in your lane.

13. Question 13 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.

14. Question 14 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.

15. Question 15 of 25

    Marking 3 in the diagram is a double solid yellow line. What does it mean?

    • ANo passing in either direction
    • BThe road is one-way
    • CPassing is allowed in both directions
    • DPassing is allowed only at night
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    Answer: A. No passing in either direction

    A double solid yellow line separates opposing traffic, and drivers on both sides may not cross it to pass.

16. Question 16 of 25

    A school bus ahead has its amber (yellow) lights flashing. What does this mean?

    • AThe bus is leaving, so you should pass it quickly
    • BThe bus has broken down and needs help
    • CThe bus is about to turn at the next road
    • DThe bus is about to stop; get ready to stop
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    Answer: D. The bus is about to stop; get ready to stop

    Flashing amber lights warn that the bus is about to stop to load or unload children. Slow down and prepare to stop.

17. Question 17 of 25

    What does this sign mean?

    • ASlippery road ahead
    • BA single gentle curve is ahead
    • CLanes shift ahead
    • DA winding road with several curves is ahead
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    Answer: D. A winding road with several curves is ahead

    Slow down and stay in your lane through the curves.

18. Question 18 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.

19. Question 19 of 25

    What should you do when you see this sign?

    • ABrake hard in the middle of the curve
    • BSpeed up through the curve
    • CMove into the left lane
    • DSlow down before the curve
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    Answer: D. Slow down before the curve

    Slow down before you enter the curve. Braking hard in a curve can cause a skid.

20. Question 20 of 25

    What is the right order for a safe lane change?

    • AMove over first, then signal and check your mirrors
    • BSignal and move over at once, then check your mirrors
    • CMirrors, signal, shoulder check, then move over smoothly
    • DShoulder check, move over, then signal and check mirrors
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    Answer: C. Mirrors, signal, shoulder check, then move over smoothly

    Check your mirrors for a gap, signal, look over your shoulder at your blind spot, then move over gradually.

21. Question 21 of 25

    What does this sign mean?

    • AYou must drive at least 50 km/h
    • BThe suggested speed for a curve is 50 km/h
    • CThe speed limit for trucks only is 50 km/h
    • DThe highest speed allowed here in good conditions is 50 km/h
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    Answer: D. The highest speed allowed here in good conditions is 50 km/h

    A white sign with MAXIMUM shows the speed limit. Drive slower when conditions are poor.

22. Question 22 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.

23. Question 23 of 25

    Cars A and B come to a complete stop at this all-way stop at the same time. Which car should go first?

    • AWhichever car is bigger
    • BCar A
    • CWhichever car is turning
    • DCar B
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    Answer: D. Car B

    When two vehicles stop at the same time, the driver on the left yields to the driver on the right. Car B is on car A's right, so car B goes first.

24. Question 24 of 25

    How should you pass a cyclist?

    • APass on their right side, between them and the curb
    • BChange lanes, or leave as much space as you safely can
    • CHonk loudly as you go by so they move over
    • DPass close so you spend less time beside them
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    Answer: B. Change lanes, or leave as much space as you safely can

    Give cyclists plenty of room. Change lanes to pass if you can, and never squeeze past in the same lane.

25. Question 25 of 25

    A driver holds the left arm straight out of the window. What does this hand signal mean?

    • AYou may pass on the left
    • BThe driver will stop or slow down
    • CThe driver will turn left
    • DThe driver will turn right
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    Answer: C. The driver will turn left

    A left arm held straight out is the hand signal for a left turn.

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