Newfoundland and Labrador Permit Practice Test 2026: Oefenexamen 2

1. Vraag 1 van 25

   Where is the safest place for children under 13 to ride?

   • AIn the back seat
   • BIn the front passenger seat
   • CIn the cargo area
   • DOn an adult's lap
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: A. In the back seat

   Children 12 and under are safest in the back seat, away from front airbags.

2. Vraag 2 van 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
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: D. Slow down before the curve

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

3. Vraag 3 van 25

   The light turns yellow as you come to an intersection. You can stop safely before the stop line. What should you do?

   • AStop
   • BHonk and drive through
   • CKeep going at the same speed
   • DSpeed up to get through before it turns red
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: A. Stop

   A yellow light means the light is about to turn red. Stop if you can do it safely; if you are too close to stop safely, go through with caution.

4. Vraag 4 van 25

   Your car (2) is coming up to an emergency vehicle (1) stopped on the shoulder with its lights flashing. What should you do?

   • ASlow down and move over a lane if it is safe
   • BKeep your speed and stay in your lane
   • CStop in your lane until it leaves
   • DSpeed up to get past it quickly
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: A. Slow down and move over a lane if it is safe

   Slow down and pass with care. On a road with two or more lanes in your direction, move away from the stopped vehicle if you can do it safely.

5. Vraag 5 van 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
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: 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.

6. Vraag 6 van 25

   What does this sign mean?

   • ARoad work is ahead; slow down and watch for workers
   • BA gravel pit is ahead
   • CFarm workers ahead
   • DThe road is closed
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: A. Road work is ahead; slow down and watch for workers

   Use extra caution in construction zones and expect a lower speed limit.

7. Vraag 7 van 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
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: 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.

8. Vraag 8 van 25

   What does this sign mean?

   • AKeep right of the island
   • BDetour to the right
   • CTurn right only at the next road
   • DTraffic on this road moves only in the direction of the arrow
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: D. Traffic on this road moves only in the direction of the arrow

   You may drive only in the direction the arrow points.

9. Vraag 9 van 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
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: D. A winding road with several curves is ahead

   Slow down and stay in your lane through the curves.

10. Vraag 10 van 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
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: 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. Vraag 11 van 25

    In this diagram the lower lane ends, and drivers zipper merge. What should drivers do?

    • AUse both lanes up to the merge point, then take turns merging
    • BStop at the merge point until the other lane is empty
    • CUse the shoulder to get past the merge
    • DMove into the open lane as early as possible and close all gaps
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. Use both lanes up to the merge point, then take turns merging

    In a zipper merge, traffic uses both lanes to the merge point. Drivers then take turns: the merging driver signals and the driver in the open lane lets one car in.

12. Vraag 12 van 25

    You come to a yield sign, and a car on the cross road is close to the intersection. What must you do?

    • ASpeed up to get ahead of it
    • BKeep your speed; the other car must slow down
    • CStop only if a police officer is present
    • DSlow down or stop and let that car go first
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: D. Slow down or stop and let that car go first

    A yield sign means you must let traffic in the intersection, or close to it, go first. Stop if you need to.

13. Vraag 13 van 25

    Car A is waiting at the yield line. Car B is already in the roundabout. Which car should go first?

    • ACar A, because car B is on its left
    • BCar A, because it is about to enter
    • CCar B, because it is already in the roundabout
    • DWhichever car is larger or heavier
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. Car B, because it is already in the roundabout

    Look left as you approach. Vehicles already in the roundabout have the right-of-way, so car A waits for a safe gap.

14. Vraag 14 van 25

    On Canadian regulatory signs, what does a green circle mean?

    • AThe activity shown is not allowed
    • BThere is a hazard ahead
    • CThe area is under construction
    • DThe activity shown is allowed
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: D. The activity shown is allowed

    A green circle means an activity is permitted. A red circle with a line through it means it is not.

15. Vraag 15 van 25

    Where is ice most likely to form first?

    • AOn bridges, overpasses and shaded spots
    • BOn sunny, open stretches of road
    • CIn the middle of busy city roads
    • DInside long tunnels
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. On bridges, overpasses and shaded spots

    Bridges, overpasses and shaded spots freeze before the rest of the road.

16. Vraag 16 van 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
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: 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.

17. Vraag 17 van 25

    What does this sign mean?

    • ABicycles are not allowed
    • BThis is an official bicycle route; watch for cyclists and share the road
    • CA bike rental shop is ahead
    • DCyclists must ride on the sidewalk
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. This is an official bicycle route; watch for cyclists and share the road

    Expect people on bicycles on this road. Give them space and pass only when it is safe.

18. Vraag 18 van 25

    Traffic is backed up just past a railway crossing. What should you do?

    • ADrive onto the tracks and wait there
    • BHonk at the cars ahead so they move up
    • CGo around the traffic using the shoulder
    • DWait until you have room to clear the tracks
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: D. Wait until you have room to clear the tracks

    Never stop on railway tracks. Make sure you have room to get all the way across before you start.

19. Vraag 19 van 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
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: 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.

20. Vraag 20 van 25

    After you pass a large truck, why should you not cut in close in front of it?

    • ATrucks are not allowed to slow down
    • BIt blocks the truck's headlights
    • CTrucks always change lanes after being passed
    • DTrucks need much more distance to stop
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: D. Trucks need much more distance to stop

    Large vehicles need much more distance to stop than cars. Leave plenty of room when you move back in front of one.

21. Vraag 21 van 25

    What does this sign mean?

    • ARoad closed to trucks
    • BStop, then enter
    • COne-way road ahead
    • DDo not enter this road
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: D. Do not enter this road

    This sign is posted where entering would put you against traffic. Do not drive in.

22. Vraag 22 van 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
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: 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.

23. Vraag 23 van 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
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: 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.

24. Vraag 24 van 25

    After drinking alcohol, what is the only thing that lowers your blood alcohol level?

    • AEating a big meal
    • BA cold shower
    • CTime
    • DCoffee
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. Time

    Only time removes alcohol from your body. Food, coffee, cold showers and exercise do not sober you up.

25. Vraag 25 van 25

    When should you drive slower than the speed on this sign?

    • AOnly on weekends
    • BOnly when a police car is nearby
    • CWhen road, weather or traffic conditions make that speed unsafe
    • DNever; you must drive at the posted speed
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. When road, weather or traffic conditions make that speed unsafe

    The limit is the most you may drive in good conditions. In rain, snow, fog or heavy traffic, slow down.

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