Nova Scotia Driving Test Rules 06

NOVA SCOTIA TRAFFIC RULES 06

In Nova Scotia, Canada, traffic and road rules are strictly enforced by law enforcement agencies. Motorists are required to have a valid driver’s license, vehicle registration, and insurance before hitting the road.

Traffic Rules Test 06

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If a front tire goes flat, your vehicle will pull strongly to the:

side of the road

side that has the flat tire

left side

right side

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What must you do if there are continuity lines to the right of your vehicle in the lane you are in?

You must change the lane as your lane is exiting or ending

You are not required to do anything unless you want to exit. Your lane is unaffected

You must merge with the traffic to your left

You must merge with the traffic to your right

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When it is safe to do so, passing other vehicles on the right side...?

Is not permitted under any circumstance

Is permitted when the street or highway has two or more lanes for traffic in the direction you are traveling.

Is permitted providing it is possible to do so by driving on the shoulder of the road

Is permitted on any street or highway

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When driving over black ice, what is the safest action to take?

Braking and steering will provide the necessary control

Calmly remove you foot off the accelerator and steer in the direction you want to go

Ease off the accelerator and steer immediately to side of the road

Brake hard while maintaining steering

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The safest place in a car to position any infant or child restraint system is in the:

Left side of the back seat

Centre of the back seat

Right side of the back seat

Front seat

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What is meant by 'overdriving' your headlights?

You are overworking your headlights, increasing the likelihood of failure

All answers are correct

You go so fast that your stopping distance is farther than you can see with your headlights

Driving with high beam headlights all the time

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Why must you use signals when turning? (Choose 3)

To notify the other driver(s) of your intention

To send out an alert of your intentions

None of them

To advise pedestrians of what you want to do

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It is more dangerous to drive at the maximum speed limit at night than during day time because:

Some drivers unlawfully drive with parking lights only

Your reaction time is slower at night

The roadways are more apt to be slippery at night

You cannot see as far ahead, even with headlights

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Before entering a highway from a private road or driveway, what must a driver do?

Yield right-of-way to all vehicles approaching on the highway

Sound horn and proceed with caution

Give hand signal then take right-of -way

Enter or cross the highway as quickly as possible

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Hydroplaning can cause your vehicle to skid. The term "hydroplaning" means:

Flat tire

The tire pressure is too high

Your tires ride on top of the water, like water skis

Ice on roadway

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You should use low-beam headlights when driving a vehicle at night when:

Meeting or following another vehicle

Blinded by the headlights of an approaching vehicle

Approaching an intersection

Another driver dims his lights

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Vehicles equipped with ABS should provide controlled braking on slippery surfaces automatically...?

False

True

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When a police officer signals you to pull over...?

You must pull over as far to the right as you safely can and come to a complete stop

Slow down and stop in the lane you are in

Pull over as far to the left

Signal and stop at the nearest parking lot

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What should you do when a car is stopped at a marked crosswalk to allow a pedestrian to cross?

Do not pass any vehicle within 30 metres of a pedestrian crossover

Pass the stopped car on the left

Pass the stopped car to the right

Sound horn for the driver of the stopped car to drive on

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If two vehicles arrive at an uncontrolled intersection at approximately the same time, the right-of-way should be given to:

Vehicle approaching from the right

Neither one

Vehicle approaching from the left

The one moving faster

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The hand-and-arm signal for slowing or stopping is indicated by:

Arm out and up

Arm straight out the window

Circle motion

Arm out and down

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Wearing a seat belt in a collision can:

Decrease your chance of being injured or killed

Do nothing

Increase your chance of being injured or killed

Be worn

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When you approach an intersection on a main road, and the intersection is blocked with traffic. You should:

Sound horn to warn cars ahead to move on

Stop before entering the intersection and wait until traffic ahead moves on

Keep as close as possible to the car ahead

Proceed slowly into the intersection until the traffic ahead moves on

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What should you do if the signal light changes from green to amber as you approach an intersection?

Continue through intersection without slowing or stopping

Stop. If stop cannot be made safely proceed with caution

Speed up to clear the intersection as quickly as possible

Sound horn to warn pedestrians and other drivers that you do not intend to stop

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Coming to a complete stop at an intersection is required, but where do you stop if there is no stop line, crosswalk, or sidewalk?

Stop right before the stop sign

Stop right beside the stop sign

Stop a little into the intersection

Stop at the edge of the intersection

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The Accessible Parking Permit...?

Allows parking everywhere during specified times

It gives everyone in your family to park in a designated disabled parking space

Issued to an individual, entitles the vehicle in which it is displayed to be parked in a designated disabled parking space

Allows parking in designated space even if the person with the disability is a not passenger

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Unless you want to turn left or pass another vehicle, you should:

Drive in the centre of the roadway

Drive on the shoulder of the highway

Always keep well to the left

Keep to the right of the road or in the right-hand lane on multi-lane roads

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What does the law require you to do upon approaching a Yield sign?

Stop, and then enter traffic slowly

Slow down, stop if necessary and go only when the way is clear

Speed up and force your way into traffic

Stop, and then enter traffic quickly

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Winter traction is affected by slippery conditions. In winter, drivers should drive:

Whatever they like

Same as during summer conditions

Faster

Slower

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A broken line at the left of your lane means:

Pass only during day light hours

You may pass if the way is clear

Pass at any time

Never pass

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What should you do if you become stranded in snow?

Run your vehicle engine for approximately 5 minutes every hour to avoid effects of carbon monoxide

All answers are correct

Run the engine as needed to keep the interior of the vehicle as warm as possible

Immediately look for help

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What should you do if you feel drowsy while driving?

Open the window for some fresh air

Reduce speed

Turn up your radio

Stop for a short rest in a safe area

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What should you do when exiting a freeway?

Signal, move into the deceleration lane, reduce speed gradually and obey exit signs

Do what the vehicle ahead of you does

Signal, and then accelerate while merging smoothly into traffic and then proceed to the exit lane

Signal and then stop to wait for an opening traffic

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When deciding to make a U-turn, your first consideration should be to check:

Height of the curb

Traffic regulations

Turning radius of your curb

Weather conditions

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Possible reasons for failing a road test include:

lack of skill and control

any or all of the other answers mentioned

unsafe actions

difficulty obeying traffic laws

Your score is

The speed limits vary depending on the location, and following the posted speed limits is important. In addition, drivers are required to wear seat belts and have child restraints for young passengers. Pedestrians have the right of way in crosswalks, and drivers must yield to them. Distracted driving, including using a handheld electronic device while driving, is illegal and can result in fines and demerit points on one’s license. It’s important to follow traffic and road rules to ensure the safety of all road users in Nova Scotia.

This online practice test, with multiple choice questions, is intended to help you prepare for the Nova Scotia 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 Nova Scotia driver’s license at your local licensing office. Please note, however, that this is not the actual test, and you will not receive your license if you pass this practice test. It is all FREE!