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Key Facts: NL Class 5I Knowledge Test Exam

40 questions

Multiple-choice questions on the NL Class 5 written test

Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, Motor Registration Division

85%

Passing score: at least 34 of 40 questions correct

Memorial University - Driving in NL / MRD

2 levels

NL Graduated Driver Licensing has Level I (learner) and Level II (novice)

Motor Registration - Graduated Driver Licencing Program

Zero BAC

Level I driver and accompanying driver must have zero blood alcohol content

NL Driver's Handbook (Road Users Guide)

Midnight to 5 a.m.

Level I drivers are not permitted to drive between midnight and 5 a.m.

NL Driver's Handbook (Road Users Guide)

4 years

Accompanying driver must have at least four years of driving experience

Motor Registration - Graduated Driver Licencing Program

12 months

Time at Level I before the road test, or 8 months with approved driver education

Motor Registration - Class of Licence

100

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The Newfoundland and Labrador Class 5 Level I Knowledge Test is the first stage of the province's two-level Graduated Driver Licensing program. It has 40 multiple-choice questions from the NL Driver's Handbook and you need 85% (34 of 40) to pass. You can take it free online through MyGovNL or at a Motor Registration Division office. As a Level I learner you must drive with a licensed driver who has at least four years of experience, hold a zero BAC, not drive between midnight and 5 a.m., and display a novice driver sign, and you spend 12 months at Level I (8 months with an approved driver education course) before the road test. This 100-question bank gives original NL-specific practice on signs, rules of the road, right-of-way, speed limits, sharing the road and graduated licensing.

Sample NL Class 5I Knowledge Test Practice Questions

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1In Newfoundland and Labrador, a red, eight-sided (octagonal) sign always means:

A.Yield to other traffic

B.Come to a complete stop

C.Slow down for a hazard

D.No entry for trucks

Explanation: A red octagon is the universal STOP sign. You must bring the vehicle to a complete stop at the stop line, crosswalk or edge of the intersection, then proceed only when it is safe.

2A yellow diamond-shaped sign on a Newfoundland highway is used to:

A.Give a regulatory order you must obey by law

B.Warn of a hazard or change in road conditions ahead

C.Provide tourist information

D.Mark a temporary construction zone

Explanation: Yellow diamond signs are warning signs. They alert you to hazards or changes ahead, such as a curve, intersection or narrowing road, so you can slow down and prepare.

3You approach a diamond-shaped orange sign in a work area. Orange signs mean:

A.A permanent speed reduction

B.Temporary conditions due to construction or maintenance

C.A scenic route

D.A school zone

Explanation: Orange signs indicate temporary conditions in construction and maintenance zones. Slow down, watch for workers and equipment, and obey any reduced speed limits and flag persons.

4A downward-pointing triangle, red-bordered with a white centre, means:

A.Stop completely

B.Yield the right-of-way

C.No passing

D.Road ends ahead

Explanation: The inverted triangle is a YIELD sign. Slow down, be ready to stop, and give the right-of-way to traffic and pedestrians already in or approaching the intersection before proceeding.

5A round sign with a green circle and a symbol inside generally tells you that:

A.The action shown is prohibited

B.The action shown is permitted

C.There is a hazard ahead

D.You must stop

Explanation: A green circle indicates that the activity shown is permitted, while a red circle with a diagonal line means the activity is prohibited. Green permits, red prohibits.

6A sign shows a red circle with a diagonal red line over a curved arrow turning left. This means:

A.Left turn only

B.No left turn

C.Left lane ends

D.Sharp left curve ahead

Explanation: A red circle with a diagonal line over a symbol prohibits that action, so this sign means no left turn is allowed at this location. Continue straight or follow another permitted movement.

7A fluorescent yellow-green sign showing two walking children warns that you are:

A.Near a hospital

B.Near a school or where children may be crossing

C.Entering a playground only

D.Near a bus terminal

Explanation: Fluorescent yellow-green signs are used for school and pedestrian areas. This sign warns of a school zone or crossing where children may be present, so reduce speed and watch carefully.

8A solid yellow line beside a broken yellow line in the centre of a two-way road means:

A.Neither direction may pass

B.Both directions may pass freely

C.Traffic on the broken-line side may pass when safe; the solid-line side may not

D.The road is one-way

Explanation: Where a broken yellow line is paired with a solid yellow line, drivers on the broken-line side may pass when it is safe, but drivers on the solid-line side must not cross to pass.

9Two solid yellow lines in the centre of the road mean:

A.Passing is allowed in both directions

B.Passing is not allowed in either direction

C.The lane is for buses only

D.You may park along the line

Explanation: A double solid yellow line means passing is prohibited for traffic travelling in both directions. You must stay on your side of the line except to turn into a driveway or side road when safe.

10A steady (solid) green traffic light means:

A.Stop if you can do so safely

B.Proceed through the intersection if it is clear, yielding to pedestrians and vehicles still in it

C.Prepare to stop because the light is about to turn red

D.Turn left only

Explanation: A steady green light means you may proceed straight, left or right if the way is clear, but you must still yield to pedestrians in the crosswalk and to vehicles already lawfully in the intersection.

About the NL Class 5I Knowledge Test Exam

The Newfoundland and Labrador Class 5 Level I Knowledge Test is the first step in the province's Graduated Driver Licensing (GDL) program for passenger vehicles and light trucks. It is a 40-question multiple-choice test based on the Newfoundland and Labrador Driver's Handbook, and you must score at least 85% (34 of 40) to pass. The test can be taken online through MyGovNL or in person at a Motor Registration Division office, and covers road signs and signals, rules of the road, right-of-way, speed limits, parking, sharing the road and the rules of the GDL program. Passing it, together with a vision test and accepted identification, earns a Class 5 Level I (learner's) permit, which is valid for two years. As a Level I driver you must be accompanied by a licensed driver with at least four years of experience, keep a zero blood alcohol content, avoid driving between midnight and 5 a.m., and display a novice driver sign.

Assessment

40 multiple-choice questions drawn from the Newfoundland and Labrador Driver's Handbook, covering road signs and signals, rules of the road, right-of-way, speed limits, sharing the road, safe driving and the Graduated Driver Licensing program.

Time Limit

No tightly enforced time limit on the online Class 5 written test; most candidates complete the 40 questions in well under an hour.

Passing Score

85% — at least 34 of 40 questions correct.

Exam Fee

A Motor Registration Division fee applies to the Class 5 Level I learner's permit; the written test itself can be taken free online through MyGovNL or at an MRD office, and the Driver's Handbook is about $2.30 in print and free online. (Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, Motor Registration Division)

NL Class 5I Knowledge Test Exam Content Outline

25%

Road Signs and Signals

Recognise NL regulatory, warning, information and temporary-condition (construction) signs by shape and colour, plus pavement markings, traffic-signal sequences and flashing signals. Practice here covers stop and yield signs, school and pedestrian signs, warning diamonds, and the meaning of solid and broken lines.

25%

Rules of the Road and Speed Limits

Apply NL speed limits in km/h (such as 50 km/h default in built-up areas and higher posted limits on highways), lane use, passing rules, turning and signalling, parking restrictions and seat-belt and following-distance laws under the Highway Traffic Act.

20%

Right-of-Way and Intersections

Determine right-of-way at stop signs, yields, four-way stops, roundabouts and uncontrolled intersections, and yield correctly to pedestrians, emergency vehicles and merging traffic.

15%

Sharing the Road and Safe Driving

Share the road safely with pedestrians, cyclists, motorcycles, large trucks, school buses, snowmobiles and wildlife such as moose, and apply winter, fog and coastal driving techniques and defensive-driving habits.

15%

Graduated Licensing and Penalties

Know the Level I and Level II rules, zero BAC requirement, accompanying-driver and night-driving restrictions, the novice-driver sign, impaired-driving suspensions (2, 4 and 6 months) and the demerit point system.

How to Pass the NL Class 5I Knowledge Test Exam

What You Need to Know

Passing score: 85% — at least 34 of 40 questions correct.
Assessment: 40 multiple-choice questions drawn from the Newfoundland and Labrador Driver's Handbook, covering road signs and signals, rules of the road, right-of-way, speed limits, sharing the road, safe driving and the Graduated Driver Licensing program.
Time limit: No tightly enforced time limit on the online Class 5 written test; most candidates complete the 40 questions in well under an hour.
Exam fee: A Motor Registration Division fee applies to the Class 5 Level I learner's permit; the written test itself can be taken free online through MyGovNL or at an MRD office, and the Driver's Handbook is about $2.30 in print and free online.

Keys to Passing

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NL Class 5I Knowledge Test Study Tips from Top Performers

1Read the Newfoundland and Labrador Driver's Handbook (Road Users Guide) cover to cover; every test question is based on it and it is free online.

2Learn signs by shape and colour first: a red octagon means stop, a yellow diamond warns of a hazard ahead, and an orange diamond means temporary construction conditions.

3Memorise the Graduated Licensing rules, especially the zero BAC requirement, the midnight to 5 a.m. restriction and the four-years-experience rule for your accompanying driver.

4Practise NL speed limits in km/h and the default 50 km/h limit in built-up areas, since many questions test the correct posted speed for a situation.

5Study right-of-way rules until they are automatic, including four-way stops, yields, roundabouts and yielding to pedestrians and emergency vehicles.

6Review NL-specific hazards such as moose and other wildlife, winter ice and fog, and the rules for passing stopped school buses.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many questions are on the NL Class 5 Level I knowledge test?

The Class 5 written test has 40 multiple-choice questions drawn from the Newfoundland and Labrador Driver's Handbook. You must answer at least 34 correctly to pass.

What is the passing score?

You need 85%, which is 34 correct out of 40 questions. If you do not pass you can rebook and try again through MyGovNL or a Motor Registration Division office.

Where do I take the test?

You can take the Class 5 written test online through your MyGovNL account using Motor Registration photo ID, or in person at an MRD office. It is offered in English online and in French and Ukrainian at MRD offices by appointment.

What are the rules for a Class 5 Level I driver?

A Level I learner must be accompanied by a licensed driver with at least four years of experience, keep a zero blood alcohol content, not drive between midnight and 5 a.m., follow passenger limits and display a novice driver sign.

How long do I stay at Level I before the road test?

You must spend 12 months at Level I, reduced to 8 months if you successfully complete an approved driver education program, before you are eligible to take the Class 5 road test.

Are these official Motor Registration questions?

No. These are original OpenExamPrep questions modelled on the Newfoundland and Labrador Driver's Handbook topics. Motor Registration and MyGovNL provide the official test separately.