Newfoundland and Labrador Permit Practice Test 2026
In Newfoundland and Labrador, new drivers pass a Class 5 written permit test to start Level I of the Graduated Driver Licensing program. These practice questions cover the province’s novice driver rules, demerit points, road signs and the rules of the road.
En bref
Organisé par : Motor Registration Division, Government of Newfoundland and Labrador. Âge minimum : 16. Entraînez-vous ici gratuitement avec 205 questions, chacune avec la réponse et une explication. Vérifié à partir des sources officielles le 10 octobre 2026.
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Question 1 sur 25
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Réponse: B. 16
New drivers must be at least 16 years of age.
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Question 2 sur 25
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Réponse: C. 12 months
Level I lasts at least 12 months, or 8 months with an approved driver education program.
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Question 3 sur 25
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Réponse: C. 8 months
An approved driver education program reduces Level I from 12 months to 8 months.
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Question 4 sur 25
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Réponse: C. At least 4 years
The accompanying driver must hold a Class 5 licence with at least 4 years of experience.
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Question 5 sur 25
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Réponse: C. 0%
The accompanying driver must have 0% blood alcohol content.
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Question 6 sur 25
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Réponse: A. In the front seat next to the learner
The accompanying driver must sit in the front seat next to the learner.
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Question 7 sur 25
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Réponse: D. None
Level I drivers may carry no passengers except the accompanying driver.
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Question 8 sur 25
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Réponse: C. Between midnight and 5 a.m.
Level I drivers may not drive between midnight and 5 a.m.
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Question 9 sur 25
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Réponse: A. 0%
Novice drivers in Level I and Level II must have 0% blood alcohol content.
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Question 10 sur 25
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Réponse: D. A “NOVICE DRIVER” sign at least 5 cm high
Level I drivers must show a “NOVICE DRIVER” sign, at least 5 cm high, on the rear of the vehicle.
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Question 11 sur 25
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Réponse: C. Pass an on-road test
To exit Level I, you must pass an on-road test.
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Question 12 sur 25
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Réponse: B. 2 years
A Level I licence is valid for two years from issue.
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Question 13 sur 25
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Réponse: B. 12 months after passing the road test
Level II covers the 12 months after you pass the road test.
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Question 14 sur 25
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Réponse: D. A licensed driver with at least 4 years of experience must be with them
Between midnight and 5 a.m., Level II drivers must be accompanied by a licensed driver with at least 4 years of experience, unless exempt for work.
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Question 15 sur 25
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Réponse: C. Proof of their working hours
The work exemption requires proof of working hours if a peace officer asks.
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Question 16 sur 25
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Réponse: D. No more than the number of seatbelts
Level II passengers are limited to the number of seatbelts in the vehicle.
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Question 17 sur 25
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Réponse: A. 0%
In Level II, the 0% rule applies to the novice driver and any accompanying driver.
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Question 18 sur 25
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Réponse: B. 6
Six demerit points within one year leads to a suspension for novice drivers.
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Question 19 sur 25
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Réponse: D. 3
A written notice is sent after three points.
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Question 20 sur 25
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Réponse: B. 2 months
Novice demerit suspensions are 2 months for the first, 4 months for the second and 6 months for the third.
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Question 21 sur 25
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Réponse: A. They must restart their current licence level
Each suspension requires the driver to restart their current licence level.
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Question 22 sur 25
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Réponse: C. A Responsible Drivers Workshop
A Responsible Drivers Workshop is required after a demerit suspension.
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Question 23 sur 25
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Réponse: D. Up to 4 points every 5 years
A points reduction course can remove up to four points every five years, if the driver has not reached suspension.
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Question 24 sur 25
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Réponse: D. Online through MyGovNL
The permit test is available online in English through MyGovNL.
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Question 25 sur 25
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Réponse: B. Book an appointment for a vision test and an ID check
After passing, book an appointment for a vision test and to have your identity documents checked.
Clavier : 1–4 pour répondre, Entrée pour la question suivante.
À savoir avant l’examen
- You can take the Class 5 permit test online through MyGovNL, in English.
- The test is offered in French and Ukrainian at Motor Registration Division locations. Book an appointment for either language.
- After you pass, book an appointment for a vision test and to have your identity documents checked before your permit is issued.
- You must be at least 16. Level I lasts at least 12 months, or 8 months with an approved driver education program.
- Level I drivers must have a Class 5 driver with at least 4 years of experience and 0% blood alcohol beside them, carry no other passengers, and not drive between midnight and 5 a.m.
- Level I drivers must show a “NOVICE DRIVER” sign, at least 5 cm high, on the rear of the vehicle.
- Novice drivers are suspended if they get six demerit points within one year. A written notice is sent at three points.
Questions fréquentes
Can I take the Newfoundland and Labrador permit test online?
Yes. The Class 5 permit test is available in English online through MyGovNL.
Can I take the permit test in another language?
French and Ukrainian are available at Motor Registration Division locations. You must book an appointment.
How old do you have to be to get a learner’s permit in Newfoundland and Labrador?
You must be at least 16.
What happens after I pass the written test?
Book an appointment for a vision test and an identity document check. Then your permit can be issued.
How long is Level I?
At least 12 months, or 8 months if you complete an approved driver education program. Then you take an on-road test.
How many demerit points can a novice driver have?
Six points within one year leads to a suspension. You get a written notice after three points.