Study Guide

NB GDL program has these stages:

Two-stage system — distinct from NS Class 7/5N naming.

Minimum age to hold a Level 1 Learner licence in NB:

Younger candidates may take pre-licensing education.

Minimum time in Level 1 Learner stage:

Driver education shortens the learner stage.

Zero blood alcohol applies to NB drivers who are:

Any detectable alcohol = immediate suspension.

A Level 1 or Level 2 driver found with any alcohol faces:

Repeat offences escalate.

An experienced driver with BAC between 0.05 and 0.079:

Administrative, not criminal.

A driver with BAC ≥0.08 (first offence) in NB:

Criminal conviction affects insurance, travel, employment.

Refusing a lawful police demand for a breath sample in NB:

No right to refuse; no retake option.

After an impaired driving conviction, NB requires:

Applies regardless of first-time or repeat.

A full Class 5 licence in NB authorizes driving:

Most common NB licence.

A red eight-sided (octagon) sign in New Brunswick means:

The octagon shape is reserved in Canada for STOP so it is recognizable by outline alone in fog or snow.

What does a red and white downward-pointing triangle mean in NB?

Yield differs from Stop in that a full stop is only required when traffic or pedestrians have priority.

A red circle with a horizontal white bar inside means:

The sign protects against wrong-way entry, the leading cause of head-on collisions on one-way streets.

A white rectangular sign marked 'MAXIMUM 80' means:

White rectangular signs with MAXIMUM or just a number are regulatory — enforceable by radar or photo.

A white rectangular sign marked 'MINIMUM 60' means:

Minimum limits appear on divided highways where slow vehicles create rear-end hazards.

A red circle with a diagonal X means:

Posted where a stopped vehicle would create a hazard (fire lane, bus stop, bridge approach).

A rectangular sign with a large black arrow means:

Large arrows posted at each block of a one-way street reinforce direction.

A U-shaped arrow crossed by a red slash means:

Often posted where a U-turn would block oncoming traffic or has limited sight lines.

A right-arrow crossed by a red slash means:

Posted at intersections where right turns conflict with heavy cross-traffic or pedestrians.

A left-arrow crossed by a red slash means:

Reduces conflict with oncoming traffic.

A sign showing a P with a red slash through it means:

No Parking differs from No Stopping — you may stop momentarily to drop off/pick up.

Minimum distance not to park from a crosswalk:

Standard Canadian rule.

Minimum distance not to park from intersection:

Keeps turning radii clear.

Minimum distance not to park from fire hydrant:

Some municipalities use 3 m; 5 m safer.

Parking facing against traffic direction is:

Enhances visibility and easier re-entry.

Parking uphill with curb — wheels should:

Also apply parking brake.

Parking downhill with curb — wheels should:

Also apply parking brake.

Minimum distance not to park from stop sign:

Municipal bylaws may differ.

Minimum distance not to park from railway crossing:

Keeps approach sight lines clear.

When parallel parking, within of the curb:

Beyond 30 cm is ticketable offence.

A sign reading 'EMERGENCY VEHICLES' may mean:

Reduce speed and be prepared to yield.

A blue sign with a phone icon on a highway means:

Less common now due to mobile coverage, but still exist on major routes.

When emergency vehicle approaches with siren and lights:

Do not stop in intersections — clear them first.

If front wheels skid (understeer) while cornering:

Vehicle regains grip as weight shifts.

If rear wheels skid (oversteer):

Eyes on target; smooth inputs.

If car begins to hydroplane on wet NB road:

Tires ride on water film; no friction.

Black ice most likely forms on:

Appears as dark, wet-looking patch.

Driving in dense fog requires:

Bay of Fundy coastal NB frequent fog.

A moose imminent on northern NB road; cannot stop:

Moose weigh 400+ kg; body through windshield.

If small animal darts onto road:

Accept small-animal strike over worse crash.