Driving Test New Brunswick: Free Class 7 Permit Test Practice 1
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The test is based on questions taken from the New Brunswick Driver’s Handbook.
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You will be asked about Rules of the Road, Safe Driving, Sharing the Road and Traffic Signs.
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The test is a series of multiple choice questions.
Need the handbook?
Download the official New Brunswick Driver’s Handbook PDF for free.
Reminder: To obtain your New Brunswick learner’s licence, you will need to pass a class 7 knowledge test.
How far in advance must you signal before making a turn?
10 metres.
20 metres.
30 metres.
50 metres.
All signals must be given at least 30 metres (100 feet) before making a turn to provide other drivers enough warning.
What does this sign indicate?
Uneven surface ahead.
Winding road ahead.
Loose gravel ahead.
Road surface slippery when wet.
This sign warns drivers that the road may become slippery when wet, increasing the risk of skidding or loss of control.
What type of highway does this sign identify?
Collector highway.
Local highway.
Trans-Canada highway.
Arterial highway.
This sign identifies a provincial arterial highway in New Brunswick. These are the primary routes designed for high-volume, long-distance traffic across the province.
What is the default speed limit on rural provincial highways?
90 km/h.
80 km/h.
100 km/h.
110 km/h.
The default speed limit on provincial highways in rural areas is 80 km/h unless posted otherwise.
What does this sign mean?
Swing bridge ahead.
Narrow bridge ahead.
Slippery road ahead.
Uneven road ahead.
This sign warns drivers that the bridge ahead is narrower than the road they are currently travelling on, requiring extra caution.
What does this sign mean?
Survey crew ahead.
Traffic controller ahead.
Road work ahead.
Detour ahead.
This sign warns drivers that road construction or maintenance work is taking place ahead and extra caution is required.
When being overtaken by another vehicle, what is prohibited?
Decreasing speed.
Moving to the right.
Increasing speed.
Using turn signals.
The overtaken vehicle shall not increase speed until the overtaking vehicle has completely passed.
Before changing lanes, how should you check your blind spot?
Look over your shoulder.
Check the side mirror.
Check the rear mirror.
Use the backup camera.
Always look over your shoulder in the direction of the lane change to check areas and detect hazards missed by the mirrors.
What does this sign mean?
Car parking zone.
No passing allowed.
Passing permitted.
Two-way traffic ahead.
This sign indicates that drivers are allowed to pass other vehicles when the roadway ahead is clear and safe for overtaking.
What does this sign represent?
Picnic facilities.
Tourist information.
Campground.
Accommodations.
This sign indicates that picnic facilities or a designated picnic area are available nearby for travellers.
What happens to speeding fines in a construction zone?
They remain the same.
They are doubled.
They are tripled.
They are cancelled.
Speeding fines are doubled when drivers exceed the speed limit in a construction zone.
What does this sign represent?
Lower maximum speed zone ahead.
Lower minimum speed zone ahead.
Higher maximum speed zone ahead.
Higher minimum speed zone ahead.
This sign gives advance warning that a lower maximum speed limit zone is ahead and drivers should prepare to reduce speed.
What does this sign signify?
Two-way traffic begins.
Two-way traffic ends.
Divided highway ends.
Divided highway begins.
This sign warns drivers that a divided highway begins ahead with a median or obstruction separating opposing traffic lanes.
When an emergency vehicle approaches with sirens, you must stop:
At the right-hand curb.
Near the center line.
In any open space.
In the left lane.
Drivers must immediately pull over to the right edge of the road and come to a complete stop until the emergency vehicle has passed.
What is the BAC limit for drivers under 21?
0.05%.
0.08%.
0.02%.
0.00%.
All motorists in New Brunswick under the age of 21 must maintain a zero percent Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) while driving.
What should you do first if your vehicle begins to hydroplane?
Brake hard.
Turn the wheel sharply.
Take foot off accelerator.
Shift to a lower gear.
If your car begins to hydroplane, ease your foot off the accelerator to let the vehicle slow down and regain traction. Avoid braking hard or turning sharply.
What does this sign signify?
Parking prohibited on either side.
Stopping prohibited on either side.
No entry for vehicles on either side.
Road closed on both sides.
This sign indicates that drivers are not permitted to stop on either side of the roadway as shown by the arrows.
At an uncontrolled intersection, who has the right of way?
The driver on the right.
The driver on the left.
The larger vehicle.
The faster driver.
When two vehicles enter an uncontrolled intersection at approximately the same time, the driver on the left must yield to the vehicle on the right.
The minimum brake pedal remaining required at all times is:
1/2 pedal.
1/3 pedal.
1/4 pedal.
Full pedal.
Brakes must have at least 1/3 of the pedal remaining at all times to ensure the vehicle has adequate stopping capability.
What does this sign indicate?
One-way traffic ahead.
Stop before proceeding.
Road closed temporarily.
No entry for vehicles.
This sign is a regulatory sign indicating that vehicles are prohibited from entering that particular road or ramp.