Driving Test NL: Free Class 5 Permit Test Practice 6
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The test is based on questions taken from the Newfoundland and Labrador Driver’s Handbook.
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You will be asked about Rules of the Road, Safe Driving Practices, Road Sign Recognition and more.
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The test is a series of multiple choice questions.
Need the handbook?
Download the official Newfoundland and Labrador Driver’s Handbook PDF for free.
Reminder: To obtain your Newfoundland and Labrador learner’s permit, you will need to pass a class 5 written test.
What does this sign represent?
Survey crew ahead.
Traffic controller ahead.
Crew working on road.
Detour ahead.
This sign warns drivers that road construction or maintenance work is taking place ahead and extra caution is required.
Inside a roundabout, drivers should:
Stop for merging traffic.
Maintain a steady speed.
Reverse if they miss the exit.
Change lanes suddenly.
Drivers inside a roundabout should maintain a steady speed and continue moving smoothly with the flow of traffic.
What does this sign mean?
Hospital ahead.
Railway crossing ahead.
Intersection / Crossroads ahead.
Hazardous obstruction ahead.
This warning sign indicates that an intersection or crossroads is ahead where drivers may encounter crossing traffic.
If you miss your highway exit, you should:
Proceed to the next exit.
Stop and wait for traffic to clear.
Back up on the shoulder.
Cross the median to the other side.
If you miss your highway exit, never stop or reverse; continue to the next exit and return safely.
What should you do after stopping at a railway crossing?
Proceed without looking.
Follow the vehicle ahead immediately.
Sound the horn continuously.
Check both directions before crossing.
After stopping at a railway crossing, drivers should look both ways and proceed only when the tracks are clear and safe.
If you are being tailgated, the safest action is to:
Slam on your brakes.
Yell at the other driver.
Decrease your following distance.
Increase your following distance.
Increasing the space ahead gives you more time to react and reduces the need for sudden braking if you are being tailgated.
Combining alcohol with drugs can:
Reduce impairment.
Increase impairment.
Improve alertness.
Improve coordination.
Combining alcohol with drugs greatly increases impairment and can seriously affect judgment, coordination, and reaction time.
What does this sign indicate?
School crosswalk ahead.
Children play zone ahead.
Playground ahead.
Pedestrian crosswalk ahead.
This sign warns drivers that they are approaching a designated school crosswalk, alerting them to watch for school children crossing the road and to prepare to stop.
What does this sign indicate?
Truck climbing lane ahead.
Steep uphill ahead.
Steep downhill ahead.
Uneven grade ahead.
This warning sign alerts drivers to a steep downhill grade ahead where they should reduce speed or shift to a lower gear to maintain safe control.
At a T-intersection, who must yield?
Traffic on the through road.
Driver on the ending roadway.
Vehicles turning left.
Pedestrians only.
At a T-intersection, the driver on the road that is ending must yield the right-of-way to all traffic and pedestrians on the through road.
A driver approaching a sharp curve should:
Speed up before entering.
Brake hard in the curve.
Slow down before the curve.
Move into the opposite lane.
Drivers should reduce speed before entering a sharp curve to maintain control of the vehicle safely.
If your vehicle has ABS, how should you brake in an emergency?
Pump the brake pedal rapidly.
Apply firm, steady pressure.
Tap the brakes lightly.
Shift to neutral without braking.
With ABS, drivers should press the brake pedal firmly and steadily while the system automatically prevents wheel lockup.
Who has the right-of-way after stopping first at a stop sign?
The last vehicle to arrive.
The first vehicle to stop.
The largest vehicle.
The vehicle on the right side.
At a multi-way stop intersection, the vehicle that arrives and comes to a complete stop first has the right-of-way to proceed first.
What does this sign indicate?
Bus lane only.
Public transit route.
Bus terminal ahead.
School bus stop ahead.
This warning sign alerts drivers that a school bus stop is ahead and they must be prepared to stop for flashing school bus lights.
Why are bridges and overpasses especially slippery?
They freeze faster than roads.
They receive less traffic.
They are always shaded.
They use different pavement.
Bridges and overpasses freeze more quickly because cold air circulates above and below the roadway surface.
What does this sign represent?
Trucks parking only.
Trucks allowed only.
Truck inspection station.
Trucks not allowed.
This regulatory sign indicates that heavy trucks are prohibited from using the roadway beyond the sign.
What does this sign signify?
Slow moving vehicle ahead.
High speed vehicle ahead.
Wide load vehicle ahead.
Oversized cargo vehicle ahead.
This sign is mounted on the rear of slow-moving vehicles traveling at 40 km/h or less to warn approaching drivers to reduce speed and use caution.
What does this sign mean?
Shoulder closed ahead.
Uneven pavement ahead.
Pavement drop-off.
Soft shoulder ahead.
This sign warns drivers that the adjacent lane, shoulder, or both may be lower or higher than the current travel lane.
What should you do at this sign?
Ignore it if you know a shortcut.
Turn around and go back.
Stop and wait for instructions.
Follow the marked alternate route.
This construction sign indicates that the regular road ahead is closed. Drivers must follow the temporary designated alternate route to bypass the work zone.
What does this sign signify?
Overdimensional load vehicle.
Dangerous goods vehicle.
Detour route ahead.
Divided highway begins.
This “D” sign is displayed on commercial vehicles carrying overdimensional loads to warn other drivers to use extra caution.