NWT Class 7 Learner’s Practice Test 2026
To get a Class 7 learner’s licence in the Northwest Territories, you pass a vision screening and a written knowledge exam on the rules of the road. These practice questions cover the NWT’s graduated licensing rules, speed and school zones, road signs and safe driving.
En bref
Organisé par : Government of the Northwest Territories, Department of Infrastructure (Driver and Vehicle Services). Âge minimum : 15. 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. 15
You must be 15 years of age or older.
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Question 2 sur 25
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Réponse: A. At least one year
You must hold the Class 7 licence for at least one year.
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Question 3 sur 25
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Réponse: B. A fully licensed driver with at least 24 months of experience on a full Class 5 licence
The supervisor must be fully licensed with at least 24 months of experience on a full Class 5 licence.
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Question 4 sur 25
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Réponse: C. 11 p.m. to 6 a.m.
Class 7 learners may not drive between 11:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m.
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Question 5 sur 25
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Réponse: C. Only the supervisor
Learners may not carry passengers other than the supervisor.
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Question 6 sur 25
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Réponse: D. Zero for both
Both the learner and the supervisor must have a blood alcohol concentration of zero while the vehicle is moving.
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Question 7 sur 25
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Réponse: B. 6
Learners must keep their demerit points below 6, or their driving privileges may be suspended.
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Question 8 sur 25
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Réponse: D. 16
You must be at least 16 to move to the probationary stage.
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Question 9 sur 25
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Réponse: C. Complete the 12-month learner stage without a suspension and pass the Class 5 practical exam
You must be at least 16, complete the 12-month learner stage without a suspension, and pass the standard Class 5 practical exam.
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Question 10 sur 25
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Réponse: C. 12 months
You need 12 months suspension-free as a probationary driver before upgrading.
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Question 11 sur 25
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Réponse: A. By visiting a driver and vehicle office in person
The upgrade is not automatic. You must visit a driver and vehicle office in person.
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Question 12 sur 25
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Réponse: A. Upgrading to a commercial Class 1, 2, 3 or 4 licence
Probationary drivers cannot upgrade to a commercial class (1, 2, 3 or 4).
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Question 13 sur 25
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Réponse: C. An impaired driving conviction or 6 or more demerit points
Probationary drivers can be suspended for an impaired driving conviction or for having six or more demerit points.
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Question 14 sur 25
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Réponse: B. No more than one
Probationary drivers may carry no more than one front-seat passenger, and no more passengers than seatbelts.
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Question 15 sur 25
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Réponse: C. Zero
Probationary drivers, and any supervisor with them, must have zero blood alcohol concentration.
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Question 16 sur 25
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Réponse: B. 50 km/h
The limit within a settlement or municipality is 50 km/h unless otherwise posted.
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Question 17 sur 25
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Réponse: C. 90 km/h
The limit on a primary highway outside a settlement is 90 km/h unless otherwise posted.
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Question 18 sur 25
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Réponse: A. 30 km/h
School zone speed is generally 30 km/h unless otherwise posted.
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Question 19 sur 25
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Réponse: C. 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Posted school zone limits apply 24 hours a day, 7 days a week unless specific times are posted.
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Question 20 sur 25
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Réponse: A. Passing another vehicle is not allowed
Passing another vehicle in a school zone is prohibited during the hours the zone is in effect.
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Question 21 sur 25
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Réponse: B. They are the same: usually 30 km/h, 24/7 unless times are posted, and no passing
Playground zones follow the same rules as school zones.
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Question 22 sur 25
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Réponse: C. Safe driving practices, driving laws and road signs
The written test is based on the Driver’s Manual and covers safe driving practices, driving laws and road signs.
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Question 23 sur 25
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Réponse: A. Photo ID
You must book the written exam and bring photo ID.
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Question 24 sur 25
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Réponse: B. A vision screening
You must pass a vision screening and a knowledge examination on the rules of the road.
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Question 25 sur 25
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Réponse: A. Seated with them, or following in another vehicle
A motorcycle learner’s supervisor, who needs 24 months on a full Class 6 licence, may ride with them or follow in another vehicle.
Clavier : 1–4 pour répondre, Entrée pour la question suivante.
À savoir avant l’examen
- You can get a Class 7 learner’s licence at 15. You must pass a vision screening and a written knowledge exam, and bring photo ID.
- The written exam is based on the Driver’s Manual and covers safe driving practices, driving laws and road signs.
- You must hold your Class 7 licence for at least one year and drive only with a supervisor who has at least 24 months of experience on a full Class 5 licence.
- Learners may not drive between 11 p.m. and 6 a.m. and may not carry passengers other than the supervisor.
- The learner and the supervisor must both have a blood alcohol concentration of zero.
- After the learner stage, you spend at least 12 months suspension-free on a probationary Class 5 licence before upgrading in person.
- Unless posted otherwise, the limit is 50 km/h in a settlement or municipality and 90 km/h on a primary highway outside a settlement.
Questions fréquentes
How old do you have to be to get a learner’s licence in the NWT?
15. You must pass a vision screening and a written knowledge exam.
What is on the NWT written exam?
Questions on safe driving practices, driving laws and road signs, taken from the Driver’s Manual.
Do I need to book the written exam?
Yes. You book and take a written exam and bring photo ID. Driver and Vehicle Services has an online page to book, cancel or rebook exams.
What are the learner rules in the NWT?
Drive only with a supervisor who has 24 months of experience on a full Class 5 licence, carry no other passengers, do not drive between 11 p.m. and 6 a.m., and keep a zero blood alcohol level.
How long do I keep my Class 7 licence?
At least one year. Then you can take the Class 5 practical exam if you are at least 16 and had no suspension.
How do I get a full licence after the probationary stage?
After 12 months suspension-free as a probationary driver, visit a driver and vehicle office in person to upgrade. It does not happen automatically.