Driving Test NL: Free Class 5 Permit Test Practice 5
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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 do horizontal rectangular signs indicate?
Road hazards and warnings.
Directions and distances.
Railway crossing rules.
School zone regulations.
Horizontal rectangular signs provide drivers with direction, route, and distance information.
What is the speed limit on gravel roads in NL?
40 km/h.
50 km/h.
60 km/h.
70 km/h.
Unless otherwise posted, the maximum speed limit on gravel or unpaved roads in Newfoundland and Labrador is 60 km/h.
From which lane should you start a left turn between one-way streets?
The far left lane.
The far right lane.
The center lane.
Any lane.
When turning left from a one-way street to another one-way street, you must always begin your turn from the far left lane.
What do these painted islands signify?
You can use them to pass slow-moving vehicles.
They indicate an approved parking zone on the highway.
You can drive over them only when making a U-turn.
You must not travel over them or use them to pass.
Painted islands guide traffic away from fixed objects or medians, and drivers must not drive over them or use them for passing.
What does this sign indicate?
Winding road ahead.
Right turn followed by a left turn.
Left turn followed by a right turn.
Right turn followed by a U-turn.
This warning sign indicates that the road ahead curves first to the right and then to the left, so drivers should reduce speed and proceed carefully.
What must you do at flashing red railway signals?
Speed across quickly.
Stop and wait.
Drive around the gate.
Sound the horn and continue.
Flashing red railway signals warn that a train is approaching, and drivers must stop until it is safe to cross.
When is the road most slippery during a rainstorm?
After an hour of rain.
When the rain stops.
Just after it starts raining.
During a heavy downpour.
When rain first begins, oil and grease on the road mix with water and create a very slippery surface.
What does this sign mean?
Mini roundabout ahead.
Roundabout ahead.
Three-way intersection ahead.
Traffic circle ahead.
This sign warns drivers that a roundabout is ahead where traffic moves counterclockwise around a central island.
What should you do when another vehicle is passing you?
Stay in your lane.
Increase speed.
Move toward the centre.
Block the vehicle.
When another vehicle is passing, you should stay in your lane and maintain a steady speed until the pass is completed safely.
What does this sign represent?
Sudden turn to the right ahead.
One-way traffic ahead.
Right lane ends ahead.
Merge right immediately.
This sign warns drivers of a sudden turn to the right ahead, so they should slow down and proceed with caution.
When driving in heavy fog, you should use:
Low beam headlights.
High beam headlights.
Hazard lights only.
Interior dome lights.
Low beam headlights improve visibility in fog, while high beams can reflect off the fog and reduce visibility.
What should you do if your gas pedal sticks?
Turn off the engine immediately.
Pull the handbrake hard.
Accelerate until it unpops.
Shift to neutral and brake.
If the gas pedal sticks, shift into neutral and apply the brakes smoothly to bring the vehicle under control safely.
What must you do when approaching a yield sign?
Stop in all cases, even if the intersection is clear.
Speed up to clear the intersection quickly.
Slow down and yield the right-of-way, stopping if necessary.
Maintain your speed unless another vehicle honks.
A yield sign means you must slow down and give the right-of-way to other traffic, stopping only if necessary.
How often should you take a break during a long trip?
Every 5 hours.
Every 2 hours.
Every 4 hours.
Only when needed.
Do not wait until you feel tired. To prevent driver fatigue, the official rule requires you to take a rest break at least every 2 hours.
What does this sign signify?
Weight limit.
Bridge length.
Overhead clearance.
Distance to exit.
This warning sign indicates the vertical clearance available at an underpass, bridge, or overhead structure ahead.
Defensive driving requires drivers to expect:
Sudden mistakes by other drivers.
Immediate right-of-way at junctions.
Strict adherence to speed limits by everyone.
Always predictable pedestrian activity.
Defensive driving means anticipating hazards and assuming that other drivers may make sudden mistakes or violate traffic rules.
What does this sign represent?
Children play zone ahead.
Pedestrian crosswalk ahead.
School sports zone ahead.
Playground area ahead.
This warning sign indicates a playground area ahead where children may be present near or crossing the roadway.
What does this sign mean?
Slippery road ahead.
Swing bridge ahead.
Uneven road ahead.
Narrow bridge ahead.
This sign warns drivers that the bridge ahead is narrower than the road they are currently travelling on, requiring extra caution.
Who must yield when entering a highway from an acceleration lane?
Highway traffic.
Vehicles in the right lane.
Entering driver.
Vehicles in the left lane.
Drivers entering a highway from an acceleration lane must yield the right-of-way to all vehicles already traveling on the highway.
What does this sign mean?
The maximum speed you must maintain in all weather conditions.
The maximum recommended speed for heavy vehicles only.
The maximum speed limit only during daylight hours.
The maximum legal speed limit under ideal conditions.
This sign shows the maximum legal speed allowed under ideal driving conditions. You must slow down if weather, road, or traffic conditions are poor.