Northwest Territories Learner Licence Knowledge Test

What is the minimum age to apply for a Northwest Territories Class 7 learner driver's licence?

• A14 years old
• B15 years old
• C16 years old
• D18 years old

Which statement best describes the official NWT Class 7 written examination format?

• AOne 25-question test covering only signs
• BOne 30-question test covering only road rules
• C20 road-rules questions and a separate 20-question road-signs test
• DA road test only, with no written test

How many questions may you miss on each part of the NWT Class 7 written examination?

• ANo more than four questions on each test
• BNo more than eight questions total, in any combination
• CNo more than two questions on the signs test only
• DNo questions may be missed

Who must supervise a Class 7 learner driving a Class 5 vehicle in the Northwest Territories?

• AAny friend who has a learner licence
• BA passenger who is at least 16 years old
• CA probationary Class 5P driver
• DA fully licensed driver with at least 24 months of full Class 5 experience

During which hours is an NWT Class 7 learner not permitted to drive?

• A9:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m.
• B11:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.
• CMidnight to 5:00 a.m.
• D1:00 a.m. to 7:00 a.m.

Which passenger rule applies to an NWT Class 7 learner?

• ANo passengers are allowed other than the supervisor
• BOne friend may ride in the back seat
• CPassengers are allowed if every person has a seat belt
• DPassengers are allowed after six months of practice

What blood alcohol concentration rule applies while a Class 7 learner is operating a vehicle in the NWT?

• AThe learner may drive below 0.05%
• BOnly the supervisor must have zero BAC
• CBoth the learner and supervisor must maintain zero BAC
• DThe learner may drive below 0.08% if supervised

How long must a Class 7 learner hold the learner licence before becoming eligible to move to the next NWT GDL stage?

• AThree months
• BAt least one year
• CTwo full years
• DUntil age 21

Which combination is required before an applicant can obtain an NWT Class 7 learner licence?

• AA road test only
• BA defensive driving course only
• CProof of owning a vehicle and insurance only
• DRequired identification and residency documents, vision screening, and the knowledge exam…

What happens at six demerit points for a Class 7 or 5P driver under the NWT demerit-point rules?

• ANo action is taken until 12 points
• BThe licence is suspended for 30 days and until the reinstatement fee is paid
• CThe driver automatically receives a full Class 5 licence
• DOnly a warning letter is sent

What may a Class 7 licence holder operate under NWT licence classifications?

• AClass 5 vehicles as a learner and a motorcycle for learning if age 15 or older
• BAny taxi, ambulance, or bus
• CAny commercial vehicle if a supervisor is present
• DOnly off-road vehicles and snowmobiles

Which requirement must be met to move from NWT Class 7 to the Class 5P probationary stage?

• ABe at least 15 and pass only the signs test
• BHold Class 7 for six months and carry no passengers
• CBe at least 16, complete the 12-month learner stage, and pass the standard Class 5 road t…
• DWait until age 18 and skip the road test

What is the minimum time to complete both the learner and probationary stages of NWT graduated driver licensing?

• ASix months
• BOne year
• CEighteen months
• DTwo years

If a Class 7 holder is learning to drive a motorcycle in the NWT, which supervision rule applies?

• ANo supervisor is required if the learner is 15
• BA fully licensed non-GDL Class 6 driver with 24 months of full Class 6 experience must be…
• CAny Class 5 driver may supervise from home by phone
• DAnother Class 7 motorcycle learner may follow behind

Under the NWT GDL demerit system in the Basic Driver's Manual, what additional stage effect follows a six-or-more-demerit suspension?

• AThe driver skips the rest of the learner or probationary stage
• BThe driver must restart the entire licensing process from the written test
• CThe driver must remain in the learner or probationary stage for an additional six months
• DThe driver automatically becomes a fully licensed driver after paying a fine

What does a red octagonal sign require you to do?

• ACome to a complete stop and proceed only when safe
• BYield without stopping unless traffic is close
• CEnter a construction zone
• DDrive only in the direction of an arrow

Which sign shape and colour identify a yield sign in the NWT Basic Driver's Manual?

• AOrange diamond
• BRed octagon
• CRed triangle with a white border
• DGreen rectangle

What do posted speed-limit signs represent under the NWT handbook?

• AThe minimum speed required in all conditions
• BThe maximum speed permitted when conditions are ideal
• CA suggested speed that drivers may exceed when passing
• DA limit that applies only during daylight

What is the basic meaning of yellow and white pavement lines?

• AYellow separates opposite-direction traffic; white separates same-direction traffic or sh…
• BWhite separates opposite-direction traffic; yellow marks parking only
• CYellow marks bus lanes only; white marks railway crossings only
• DBoth colours have the same meaning

What must you do when a steady red X is shown over a lane?

• AUse the lane only to pass
• BEnter the lane if traffic is light
• CDo not enter or remain in that lane
• DStop in that lane and wait for a green light

On a standard vertical traffic signal in the NWT handbook, what is the order of the lights from top to bottom?

• AGreen, amber, red
• BRed, amber, green
• CAmber, red, green
• DRed, green, amber

What should a driver do when facing a steady amber traffic light?

• ASpeed up to clear the intersection
• BCome to a complete stop unless stopping cannot be made safely
• CTreat it as a four-way stop
• DContinue without caution because green is next

What does a flashing red traffic light require?

• AProceed without slowing if the cross street is clear
• BStop, then proceed only when safe
• CStop only if pedestrians are visible
• DYield but never stop

How should you respond to a flashing amber traffic light?

• AStop and wait until it turns green
• BProceed with caution after yielding to pedestrians and vehicles lawfully in the intersect…
• CTreat it exactly like a red light
• DIgnore it because it is only a warning for pedestrians

A flashing green arrow is shown together with a red light. What may you do?

• ATurn in the direction of the arrow without stopping, while yielding to pedestrians and ve…
• BGo straight through only
• CTurn only after waiting for a steady green light
• DIgnore the arrow because the red light always controls all movements

If no special times are posted for an NWT school zone with a speed sign, when is the posted school-zone speed in effect?

• AOnly on school days from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• BOnly when children are visible
• COnly during daylight
• D24 hours a day and 7 days a week

Which statement is correct about NWT construction zones?

• AReduced speeds apply only when workers are visible
• BDrivers should obey signs, flag persons, and posted construction-zone speeds at all times
• CConstruction signs are advisory and can be ignored at night
• DFines are lower in construction zones

On a rural road, what does a solid and broken yellow centre line mean for passing?

• APassing is allowed from either direction
• BPassing is not allowed if the solid yellow line is on your side
• CPassing is always forbidden on both sides
• DPassing is allowed only at night

What does a painted island on the roadway mean?

• AIt may be used as a passing lane if traffic is slow
• BIt may be crossed only by motorcycles
• CDo not travel over it or use it for passing
• DIt marks a parking area

What do diamond pavement markings usually indicate?

• AA lane reserved for specific vehicles, with signs showing the restrictions
• BAn area where passing is mandatory
• CA railroad crossing in every case
• DA lane that is closed to all traffic at all times

At a stop sign with a stop line, where must you stop?

• AAfter the crosswalk so you can see better
• BBefore crossing the stop line
• CIn the middle of the intersection
• DOnly where another driver waves you forward

At a four-way stop, two vehicles arrive at the same time. Which vehicle normally proceeds first?

• AThe vehicle on the right
• BThe vehicle on the left
• CThe faster vehicle
• DThe larger vehicle

What does a yield sign require you to do?

• ASlow down, be ready to stop, and yield to traffic or pedestrians with the right-of-way
• BAlways stop for five seconds, even if no one is present
• CProceed first because other drivers must yield to you
• DTurn right only

At an uncontrolled intersection in the NWT handbook, what should you do?

• ASpeed up so you spend less time in the intersection
• BAssume cross traffic will stop
• CSlow down, check left and right, be ready to stop, and yield to the vehicle on your right
• DHonk and proceed before other vehicles

Why should you avoid insisting on your right-of-way when another driver refuses to yield?

• ABecause having right-of-way never applies in the NWT
• BBecause you still have a responsibility to do everything you can to prevent a collision
• CBecause the other driver automatically becomes correct
• DBecause right-of-way rules apply only to pedestrians

What is a key rule for traffic circles in the NWT handbook?

• ATraffic entering the circle has priority over traffic already in it
• BTraffic in the circle must always stop for entering traffic
• CTraffic entering the circle must yield to traffic already in the circle
• DRight signals are prohibited when leaving

When turning left across the path of an approaching vehicle, what must you do?

• ATurn quickly because left-turning drivers have priority
• BWait until it is safe to make the turn
• CEnter the intersection and force the approaching vehicle to stop
• DTurn only if the approaching vehicle honks

A vehicle ahead has stopped for a pedestrian at a marked or unmarked crosswalk. What does the NWT handbook say about passing it?

• APass only if you are in the left lane
• BPass after honking
• CDo not pass the stopped vehicle
• DPass if the pedestrian is more than halfway across

Traffic ahead is delayed at an intersection and your vehicle may not clear the intersection before stopping. What should you do?

• AEnter the intersection to hold your place
• BWait before the intersection until there is room to clear it
• CStop on the crosswalk
• DMove into the intersection and turn on hazard lights

Which action requires a signal according to the NWT handbook?

• AOnly turning left
• BOnly driving through a green light
• CMoving from the curb or parking lane
• DOnly driving on a gravel road

When may you turn right at a steady red light under the NWT handbook?

• AAfter a full stop, unless a sign prohibits it, and after yielding as required
• BWithout stopping if the lane is clear
• COnly if a police officer is present
• DNever; right turns on red are always prohibited

When is a left turn at a red light permitted under the NWT handbook?

• AFrom any road onto any road after slowing
• BFrom a one-way street onto a one-way street after a complete stop, unless prohibited
• COnly from a two-way street onto a two-way street
• DNever under any circumstances

A T-intersection has no stop signs or traffic lights. What assumption should you avoid?

• AThat it can be treated as an uncontrolled intersection
• BThat other road users might cross your path
• CThat you should slow and check left and right
• DThat you automatically have priority because your road continues

You plan to take the first available exit from a traffic circle. Which lane does the NWT handbook recommend using when entering?

• AThe right-hand lane
• BThe left-hand lane
• CAny lane, with no signal
• DThe lane nearest oncoming traffic

A police officer gives directions that conflict with a traffic signal. What should you follow?

• AThe traffic signal, because lights always override people
• BThe posted speed-limit sign only
• CThe police officer's directions
• DThe actions of the driver ahead

Unless otherwise posted, what is the maximum speed limit on a primary highway outside a settlement or municipality in the NWT?

• A50 km/h
• B70 km/h
• C90 km/h
• D110 km/h

Unless otherwise posted, what is the maximum speed limit on a highway within a settlement or municipality in the NWT?

• A30 km/h
• B50 km/h
• C80 km/h
• D90 km/h

Under normal conditions, what minimum following distance should you keep behind another vehicle?

• AOne second
• BTwo seconds
• CHalf a car length
• DExactly 10 metres