NW Territories Class 7 Written Knowledge Test

NW TERRITORIES RULES 01

Driving in the Northwest Territories of Canada requires drivers to follow strict traffic and road rules. The speed limits on highways range from 90 km/h to 110 km/h, and drivers are expected to drive on the right side of the road, as is the convention in Canada.

Northwest Territories Traffic Rules Test 01

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The most effective position for your hands on the steering wheel for control is...?

9 o'clock/3 o'clock

10 o'clock/2 o'clock

11 o'clock/1 o'clock

8 o'clock/4 o'clock

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When cornering, the safest method of steering is...?

Using only your right hand

Hand over hand

Feeding the steering wheel through your hands

Using only your left hand

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The hand signal for making a right turn is...?

Left arm out elbow bent pointed at the ground

Left arm out elbow bent pointed at the sky

Left arm pointing over roof of car

Right arm making a signal inside the car

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Under which of these circumstances must you signal by law to tell other drivers what you're going to do?

All of them

Stopping

Changing lanes

Moving away from the curb

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The lap belt of your seatbelt should fit snugly...?

Over your thighs

Over your hips

Under your ribs

Over your abdomen

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Which of these is not counted as a highway and so does not come under highway regulations?

Sidewalks or pathways adjacent to the road

Temporary roads over frozen water

Private roads

None of them

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If an intersection is blocked by traffic, you should not enter until...?

You can get at least half your vehicle over the stop line on the other side

You can completely clear the other side

You can get at least halfway across the intersection

You can get your front wheels over the stop line on the other side

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As you drive a vehicle with a manual transmission, when you have finished gear shifting you should...?

Completely release the clutch pedal

Keep the clutch pedal halfway depressed

Keep the clutch pedal completely depressed

Keep the clutch pedal an inch depressed

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You may ignore a traffic sign or signal if...?

Attempting to escape a tailgating driver

It is safe to do so in your judgement

You cannot see any other traffic in any direction

Instructed to do so by a peace officer

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If a vehicle has stopped for a pedestrian at a crosswalk, you can overtake them...?

If the pedestrian hasn't yet reached your lane

If the pedestrian has passed your lane

If you can swerve around the pedestrian

Under no circumstances

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The maximum permitted blood-alcohol concentration for a learner driver in Northwest Territories is...?

0.03

0.05

0.02

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When accelerating, you should aim to be...?

Aggressive

Sharp

Timid

Smooth

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Unless otherwise posted, the speed limit for a school zone applies...?

24 hours a day, five days a week

24 hours a day, seven days a week

12 hours a day, seven days a week

12 hours a day, five days a week

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If you exceed the speed limit in a construction zone, the standard fine for the offence will be...?

Waived

Halved

Trebled

Doubled

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If your wheels lock, you should...?

Ease off the brake pedal and reapply slightly lighter

Increase brake pressure

Pull on the parking brake

Release the brake

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Unless otherwise posted, the maximum speed limit for a highway within a settlement or municipality is...?

50 km/h

60 km/h

70 km/h

40 km/h

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Speed limits within construction zones must be obeyed...?

During daylight hours

At all times

During working hours

If you can see workers present

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You can make a right turn on a red light unless...?

Any of these apply

There are vehicles crossing the intersection

A signed agreements it

There are pedestrians waiting to cross

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A learner will have their license suspended should they accumulate how many demerit points?

Six

Five

Seven

Four

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You should join the correct lane for making a turn at least how far before an intersection?

10 m

15 m

20 m

5 m

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Which of these will increase your stopping distances?

All of them

Drugs and alcohol

Poor road conditions

Fatigue

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When you are slowing down, you should downshift to...?

The highest gear you can engage without stalling

The gear which will allow a smooth start

Neutral

The gear which will apply the most engine braking

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How long does it take the average driver to recognise a hazard situation and initiate appropriate action?

Three quarters of a second

A second

1 1/2 seconds

Half a second

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Which of these is the order in which you should perform these tasks when making a turn?

Signal, shoulder, mirror, turn

Mirror, shoulder, signal, turn

Shoulder, mirror, turn, signal

Mirror, signal, shoulder, turn

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Unless otherwise posted, the maximum speed limit for a primary highway outside a settlement or municipality is...?

80 km/h

90 km/h

100 km/h

110 km/h

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Seatbelts are mandatory for all occupants of vehicles, and distracted driving laws now prohibit handheld devices while driving. In addition, Northwest Territories drivers should be aware of the occasional wildlife crossing the road, such as caribou or bison, which can pose a real risk to drivers. It is also important to note that winter conditions in the territory can be severe, so drivers should be prepared with winter tires and used to driving on snowy and icy roads. Overall, safe and responsible driving practices are essential for navigating the sometimes challenging roads of the Northwest Territories.

This online traffic rules practice test, with multiple choice questions, is intended to help you prepare for the Northwest Territories Class 7 Driving Test required before you can get your driver’s license. This free practice written driving test is a lesson that is essential for getting your Northwest Territories driver’s license at your local licensing office. Whether you’re getting your Commercial Driver’s License, Learner’s Permit, or Motorcycle License, you’ve come to the right place. It is all FREE!