Nunavut Class 7 Learner’s Practice Test 2026: Practice test 3

1. Question 1 of 25

   While you wait to turn left, why should you keep your front wheels pointed straight ahead?

   • ASo your turn signal stays on until you finish turning
   • BSo the turn will be shorter and quicker when you go
   • CSo you are not pushed into oncoming traffic if hit from behind
   • DSo you use less fuel and brake wear while waiting
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   Answer: C. So you are not pushed into oncoming traffic if hit from behind

   If your wheels are already turned left and someone hits you from behind, your car could be pushed into oncoming traffic.

2. Question 2 of 25

   What does this sign mean?

   • AKeep left
   • BLeft turns are not allowed
   • CLeft turns only
   • DSharp curve to the left
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   Answer: B. Left turns are not allowed

   A red circle with a line through it means the action shown is not allowed.

3. Question 3 of 25

   You have parked on a street. What should you do before you open your door?

   • ACheck your mirrors and look back for cyclists
   • BOpen it halfway and wait to see if anyone comes
   • COpen it quickly so you can get out fast
   • DHonk first so people know you are getting out
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   Answer: A. Check your mirrors and look back for cyclists

   Look behind and check your mirrors and blind spot for cyclists before opening a door. Opening it with your far hand (the "Dutch reach") makes you turn and look.

4. Question 4 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.

5. Question 5 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.

6. Question 6 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.

7. Question 7 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.

8. Question 8 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.

9. Question 9 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.

10. Question 10 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.

11. Question 11 of 25

    There is a single solid yellow line to the left of your lane. What does it mean?

    • AYou must turn left soon
    • BYou may pass when the way is clear
    • CIt is unsafe to pass
    • DThe lane is for buses only
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    Answer: C. It is unsafe to pass

    A solid line to the left of your lane means it is unsafe to pass.

12. Question 12 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.

13. Question 13 of 25

    Which headlights should you use in fog or blowing snow?

    • AParking lights only
    • BHigh beams
    • CLow beams
    • DNo lights, to cut glare
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    Answer: C. Low beams

    High beams reflect off fog and snow and make it harder to see. Use low beams, and fog lights if you have them.

14. Question 14 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.

15. Question 15 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.

16. Question 16 of 25

    Which of these can impair your driving?

    • AAlcohol, cannabis and some medicines
    • BOnly illegal drugs such as cocaine
    • COnly drugs that are mixed with alcohol
    • DOnly alcohol, not drugs
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    Answer: A. Alcohol, cannabis and some medicines

    Alcohol, cannabis, illegal drugs and some prescription and over-the-counter medicines can all slow your reactions and judgment. Driving while impaired by any drug is a crime.

17. Question 17 of 25

    What does a yellow diamond-shaped sign like this one tell you?

    • AIt warns of a hazard or change in the road ahead
    • BIt gives a rule you must obey
    • CIt shows directions to a town
    • DIt marks temporary road work
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    Answer: A. It warns of a hazard or change in the road ahead

    Warning signs are usually yellow diamonds with black letters or symbols.

18. Question 18 of 25

    Does a car with anti-lock brakes (ABS) always stop in a shorter distance?

    • ANo, it helps you steer but does not shorten stopping
    • BYes, ABS always stops the car in less distance
    • CNo, ABS only works when you are parking
    • DYes, but only on ice and packed snow
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    Answer: A. No, it helps you steer but does not shorten stopping

    ABS stops the wheels from locking so you can keep steering. It does not reduce stopping distance.

19. Question 19 of 25

    You must stop at an intersection. There is no stop line, but there is a crosswalk. Where should you stop?

    • ABefore the crosswalk
    • BAt the edge of the cross street, past the crosswalk
    • CIn the middle of the crosswalk
    • DWherever you can see best
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    Answer: A. Before the crosswalk

    Stop at the stop line. If there is none, stop before the crosswalk. If there is no crosswalk, stop at the edge of the sidewalk, or else at the edge of the intersection.

20. Question 20 of 25

    What does this sign mean?

    • AA passing lane is ahead
    • BDo not pass other vehicles on this section of road
    • CSlow vehicles keep right
    • DTwo-way traffic ahead
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    Answer: B. Do not pass other vehicles on this section of road

    Passing is not allowed here. Stay behind the vehicle ahead until passing is allowed again.

21. Question 21 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.

22. Question 22 of 25

    A pedestrian with a white cane or a guide dog is about to cross. What should you do?

    • ADrive around them slowly
    • BHonk so they know you are there
    • CWave them across and keep moving
    • DStop and let the person cross safely
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    Answer: D. Stop and let the person cross safely

    A white cane or guide dog often means the person is blind or has low vision. Be alert, stop and give them all the time they need.

23. Question 23 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.

24. Question 24 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.

25. Question 25 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.

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