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Nova Scotia Driving Learner's License Practice Exam
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QUESTION 1 / 25
Which of the following is NOT a safe practice when changing lanes?
Choose one answer below.
A
Checking mirrors and blind spots
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B
Using turn signals
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C
Adjusting speed to match traffic
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D
Cutting off the vehicle in the next lane
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QUESTION 2 / 25
Can impairment also be caused by mixing prescription and non-prescription drugs with alcohol?
Choose one answer below.
A
True
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B
False
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C
Only prescription drugs
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D
Only non-prescription drugs
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QUESTION 3 / 25
Is a driver required by law to dim the high beams when approaching another vehicle?
Choose one answer below.
A
Yes, at a distance of 250m
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B
Yes, at a distance of 150m
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C
Yes, at a distance of 125m
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D
No, not necessary
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QUESTION 4 / 25
What is the minimum age to apply for a learner's license in Nova Scotia?
Choose one answer below.
A
14 years old
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B
16 years old
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C
18 years old
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D
20 years old
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QUESTION 5 / 25
What does a flashing red traffic signal mean?
Choose one answer below.
A
Continue driving with caution
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B
Treat it like a yield sign
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C
Stop and proceed when safe
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D
Treat it like a stop sign
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QUESTION 6 / 25
What should you do if you see an emergency vehicle with flashing lights?
Choose one answer below.
A
Speed up to get out of their way
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B
Maintain your speed
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C
Pull over to the right and stop
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D
Signal to follow them
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QUESTION 7 / 25
What should you do if you encounter a pedestrian at a crosswalk?
Choose one answer below.
A
Speed up to pass them safely
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B
Honk your horn to alert them
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C
Stop and give them the right of way
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D
Proceed without stopping
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QUESTION 8 / 25
How should you react when approaching a section of roadway marked with construction signs?
Choose one answer below.
A
Pull your vehicle to the right and stop
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B
Stay alert and be prepared to react to unexpected conditions
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C
Speed up and get into the correct lane as quickly as possible
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D
No need to react
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QUESTION 9 / 25
To avoid hydroplaning, what should you do?
Choose one answer below.
A
Accelerate
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B
Pump your brakes
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C
Reduce your speed
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D
Hit the brakes hard
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QUESTION 10 / 25
What is the recommended action when driving in heavy rain?
Choose one answer below.
A
Speed up to avoid hydroplaning
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B
Turn on high beam headlights
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C
Reduce speed and use low beam headlights
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D
Turn off windshield wipers to see better
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QUESTION 11 / 25
What should you do if road conditions are poor due to snow or ice?
Choose one answer below.
A
Maintain speed and keep following distance
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B
Reduce speed and increase following distance
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C
Turn off your headlights to conserve battery
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D
Stay in the center lane for better traction
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QUESTION 12 / 25
How should you react when driving near cyclists?
Choose one answer below.
A
Honk to alert them of your presence
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B
Give them a safe distance, do not crowd them, and be aware of their movements
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C
Speed up to pass them quickly
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D
Stay close to encourage faster cycling
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QUESTION 13 / 25
When driving at night, what should you do to maximize visibility?
Choose one answer below.
A
Use high beam headlights at all times
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B
Ensure your headlights are clean and properly aimed
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C
Drive as fast as possible to minimize time on the road
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D
Only rely on streetlights for visibility
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QUESTION 14 / 25
What is the proper response to a solid red traffic light?
Choose one answer below.
A
Slow down and check for pedestrians
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B
Come to a complete stop and wait for the light to change
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C
Proceed cautiously if no one is around
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D
Prepare to yield to emergency vehicles
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QUESTION 15 / 25
What should you do if an emergency vehicle approaches with sirens activated?
Choose one answer below.
A
Speed up to get out of their way
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B
Pull over and stop if safe to do so
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C
Continue driving as normal
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D
Only stop if they are directly behind you
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QUESTION 16 / 25
How should you respond to an emergency vehicle approaching with lights and siren?
Choose one answer below.
A
Keep driving at the same speed
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B
Pull over to the right and stop
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C
Accelerate to get out of the way
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D
Ignore the vehicle
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QUESTION 17 / 25
What should you do before changing lanes?
Choose one answer below.
A
Check mirrors and blind spots, and signal your intention
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B
Accelerate to match the speed of the traffic
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C
Sound your horn to alert other drivers
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D
Speed up to make the maneuver quicker
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QUESTION 18 / 25
To check blind spots while driving, the driver must:
Choose one answer below.
A
Check the rearview mirror
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B
Check both side mirrors
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C
Check if a vehicle is traveling behind
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D
Turn your head and look over your shoulder
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QUESTION 19 / 25
What should you do if an oncoming vehicle has bright headlights?
Choose one answer below.
A
Look towards the left side of your lane to avoid glare
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B
Look towards the right side of your lane to avoid glare
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C
Close your eyes until the vehicle passes
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D
Ignore the bright headlights
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QUESTION 20 / 25
To round a curve safely under good conditions, the driver should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Reduce your speed so that you enter the curve at a speed that will allow you to avoid additional braking
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B
Increase your speed and brake when in the curve
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C
Maintain highway speed
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D
Decrease speed after entering the curve
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QUESTION 21 / 25
How can you recognize that a vehicle is about to change lanes?
Choose one answer below.
A
The driver is looking forward and accelerating
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B
The driver is signaling or checking mirrors and blind spots
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C
The vehicle is moving slower than the traffic
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D
The indicators are not functioning correctly
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QUESTION 22 / 25
What should you do if you see an animal on the road?
Choose one answer below.
A
Speed up to avoid it
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B
Slow down and be prepared to stop
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C
Honk your horn to scare it away
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D
Swerve around it quickly
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QUESTION 23 / 25
Is it legal to exceed the posted speed limit while passing another vehicle?
Choose one answer below.
A
Yes
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B
Yes, if the road ahead is clear
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C
No
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D
Yes, if passing multiple vehicles
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QUESTION 24 / 25
What is crucial for learner drivers when approaching intersections?
Choose one answer below.
A
Maintain a constant speed
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B
Always yield to pedestrians
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C
Use turn signals at all times
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D
Stop for all traffic signs
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QUESTION 25 / 25
It is illegal to park a vehicle within how many meters of a stop sign?
Choose one answer below.
A
3m
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B
7.5m
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C
5m
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D
10m
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