Northwest Territories

Northwest Territories Class 7 Knowledge Test — All 396 Practice Questions

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Road Signs (94)

1 On an NWT highway or community street, a red eight-sided sign means: 2 A red-and-white downward-pointing triangle at an NWT intersection means: 3 A red circle with a horizontal white bar posted at an NWT roadway entrance means: 4 A white rectangular sign posted 'MAXIMUM 90' on an NWT rural road means: 5 A white rectangular sign 'MINIMUM 60' on an NWT divided highway means: 6 A red circle with a diagonal cross or X overlay in an NWT zone means: 7 A rectangular sign with a single large black arrow on an NWT community street means: 8 A U-shaped arrow crossed by a red slash at an NWT intersection means: 9 A right-pointing arrow crossed by a red slash means: 10 A left-pointing arrow crossed by a red slash at an NWT intersection means: 11 A yellow diamond with two vertical arrows (one up, one down) after a divided section in NWT means: 12 A yellow diamond with two arrows splitting around a median icon on an NWT highway means: 13 A yellow diamond showing your lane tapering into the adjacent lane in NWT means: 14 A fluorescent yellow-green pentagon with a walking figure on an NWT road means: 15 A fluorescent yellow-green pentagon with two children holding hands means: 16 A fluorescent yellow-green sign showing children with a ball or playing in NWT means: 17 A white X-shaped crossbuck with 'RAILWAY CROSSING' text at an NWT level crossing means: 18 A yellow diamond with an arrow curving gently to the left on an NWT highway means: 19 A yellow diamond with a sharp (90-degree) bent arrow pointing left means: 20 A yellow diamond with an arrow curving gently to the right means: 21 A yellow diamond with a sharp (90-degree) bent arrow pointing right on an NWT road means: 22 A yellow diamond showing a road with several alternating curves means: 23 A yellow diamond showing a downhill slope with a percentage number on an NWT road means: 24 A yellow diamond with 'BUMP' text or a bump icon on an NWT road warns of: 25 A yellow diamond showing two arrows converging on an NWT highway means: 26 A yellow diamond with three dots arranged vertically (red, amber, green) on an NWT approach means: 27 A yellow diamond containing a red octagon symbol with 'AHEAD' text means: 28 A yellow diamond showing a road narrowing on both sides means: 29 A yellow diamond showing a bridge-like rectangle narrowing toward the centre means: 30 A yellow diamond showing a vehicle with wavy skid marks beneath means: 31 A yellow diamond showing a caribou silhouette in NWT specifically warns of: 32 A yellow diamond with a muskox silhouette on an NWT northern road means: 33 A fluorescent yellow-green sign showing a pedestrian in a crosswalk with diagonal lines means: 34 A yellow diamond or fluorescent pentagon showing a bicycle on an NWT road means: 35 An orange diamond showing 'CONSTRUCTION AHEAD' or worker icon in NWT means: 36 A green circle enclosing an action icon at an NWT intersection means: 37 A blue rectangular sign showing a hospital 'H', fuel, lodging, or rest icon at an NWT interchange means: 38 A black-and-white regulatory sign showing an arrow around a triangular island means: 39 A yellow pennant-shaped sign on the left side of an NWT two-lane road means: 40 A yellow diamond showing a cross-shape or T-shape road icon means: 41 A regulatory sign showing a truck silhouette with a weight number and 'TONNES' on an NWT bridge approach means: 42 A red circle with a diagonal slash over a truck silhouette means: 43 An orange equilateral triangle with red border on the rear of an NWT vehicle means: 44 A white rectangular sign with arrows showing which lane goes where at an NWT intersection means: 45 A regulatory sign with arrows pointing both up and down along an NWT roadway means: 46 A white diamond painted in a lane with 'BUS ONLY' or HOV text posted means: 47 A sign reading 'NO RIGHT TURN 7-9 AM' with time information on an NWT street means: 48 A specific NWT sign designating an 'ICE ROAD OPEN' on the seasonal Mackenzie or Dempster networks means: 49 A white diamond in a lane with 'HOV 2+' posted in NWT means: 50 A regulatory sign with a truck silhouette and 'TRUCK ROUTE' means: 51 A series of yellow arrow chevrons lining the outside of a curve in NWT means: 52 Black-and-yellow diagonal stripes on a roadside obstacle in NWT indicate: 53 A yellow rectangular plate showing a speed number under a curve warning in NWT means: 54 A rectangular sign with a highway shield and number in NWT is: 55 A regulatory 'NO RIGHT TURN ON RED' at an NWT signal means: 56 A flashing yellow beacon on or near a warning sign in NWT means: 57 A flashing red beacon or flashing red signal in NWT means: 58 A stopped NWT school bus with flashing red lights and extended stop arm requires: 59 A yellow diamond with 'FOG AREA' or a fog icon on an NWT road means: 60 A yellow diamond reading 'BRIDGE MAY BE ICY' or showing a snowflake over a bridge means: 61 A yellow diamond showing a vehicle tilted or 'HIGH WIND AREA' text in NWT means: 62 A yellow diamond showing a step between pavement and shoulder in NWT means: 63 A yellow diamond with a generic large-animal silhouette (not specific to a species) means: 64 A yellow diamond with a bison silhouette on an NWT road (especially Mackenzie Highway) means: 65 A blue rectangular sign showing a bed or picnic table icon on an NWT highway means: 66 A blue rectangular sign with a white 'H' in NWT means: 67 A yellow diamond showing a vehicle under a bridge with a height measurement in NWT means: 68 On an NWT urban street without posted speed signs, the default maximum speed is: 69 On an NWT rural paved two-lane road without posted speed signs, the typical maximum is: 70 When an NWT school zone reduced-speed sign applies, the typical reduced limit is: 71 An NWT playground zone when active is typically posted at: 72 In an NWT work zone with reduced posted speed and workers present, you must: 73 NWT seatbelt law requires use by: 74 An NWT child must use an approved child restraint or booster until the child reaches: 75 NWT motorcycle helmet law requires helmets for: 76 Under NWT law, bicycle helmets are: 77 Using a hand-held phone while driving in NWT is: 78 A Class 7 Learner or Class 5 Probationary NWT driver has this BAC limit while driving: 79 After an impaired-driving Criminal Code conviction in NWT, a returning driver typically requires: 80 A pregnant NWT driver should wear a seatbelt: 81 When overtaking a cyclist on an NWT road, give at least: 82 When a funeral procession passes through an NWT intersection: 83 Approaching a stopped emergency or tow vehicle with flashing lights on an NWT highway, you must: 84 Under NWT law, headlights must be on: 85 Canadian-sold vehicles must have daytime running lights (DRL) active whenever: 86 On a physically divided NWT highway (median between opposing traffic), a school bus with red flashers requires: 87 At a red traffic signal on an NWT road without 'NO RIGHT TURN ON RED' signage, right turns are: 88 A left turn on red from a one-way NWT street to another one-way street is: 89 U-turns in NWT are permitted: 90 A solid yellow line on your side of the centre on an NWT two-lane road means: 91 A dashed (broken) yellow centre line on your side of an NWT road means: 92 Horn use in NWT is legitimate for: 93 On NWT public roads, ATVs and snowmobiles are generally: 94 The Dempster Highway to Inuvik in NWT is signed with:

Rules of the Road (199)

1 NWT Graduated Driver Licensing (GDL) stages are: 2 Minimum age for an NWT Class 7 Learner permit: 3 Default minimum time a Class 5 Probationary driver must hold the licence before Full: 4 A Class 7 Learner NWT driver may have a BAC of: 5 A Class 5 Probationary NWT driver may have a BAC of: 6 A NWT driver under 19 with a Full licence has BAC limit of: 7 A Full NWT driver 19+ with BAC 0.05-0.079 faces: 8 Federal Criminal Code threshold for impaired-driving BAC in Canada (including NWT): 9 After impaired-driving conviction in NWT, returning drivers typically require: 10 A Full NWT Class 5 licence covers: 11 Operating a motorcycle on NWT public roads requires: 12 Tractor-trailer operation in NWT requires: 13 Taxi or small bus up to 24 passengers in NWT requires: 14 Single heavy truck (3+ axles) in NWT requires: 15 NWT auto insurance is: 16 NWT minimum third-party liability coverage: 17 NWT driver must report collision to police when damage exceeds: 18 Leaving the scene of a NWT collision without exchange is: 19 NWT demerit point system applies when: 20 A NWT Class 5 Probationary driver accumulating demerits faces: 21 NWT seatbelt use: 22 NWT child-restraint release criteria: 23 Rear-facing child seat with active front passenger airbag should be: 24 NWT motorcycle helmet applies to: 25 NWT bicycle helmet legal requirement is: 26 Hand-held phone use by NWT driver (calls, texts, any manipulation): 27 For NWT Class 7 Learner and Class 5 Probationary drivers: 28 Fully licensed NWT driver convicted of impaired driving (Criminal Code) faces: 29 Cannabis-impaired driving in NWT is: 30 Undivided NWT road with stopped school bus displaying red flashers and stop arm requires: 31 On physically divided NWT highway, a school bus with red flashers requires: 32 Illegally passing a stopped NWT school bus with red flashers results in: 33 At a NWT intersection without marked crosswalks, pedestrians crossing have: 34 At a marked NWT pedestrian crosswalk, drivers must: 35 A cyclist on NWT public road has: 36 When overtaking a cyclist on NWT road, give at least: 37 A cyclist in NWT should typically ride: 38 At NWT 4-way stop with simultaneous arrival, right-of-way goes to: 39 A NWT driver turning left across oncoming traffic must: 40 A green arrow signal at NWT intersection means: 41 Yellow traffic signal on a NWT approach means: 42 A solid red signal at NWT intersection requires: 43 Entering a NWT roundabout, you must: 44 At uncontrolled NWT T-intersection, the vehicle on the terminating road: 45 Passing on a NWT two-lane highway is legal when: 46 You may not pass a NWT school bus when: 47 Passing on the right in NWT is: 48 Before changing lanes on NWT road: 49 Hazard flashers on NWT vehicle should be used: 50 If turn signals fail on NWT road: 51 Default NWT urban speed (built-up area) without posted sign: 52 NWT default on rural paved two-lane road without posting: 53 NWT maximum speed on paved highway: 54 In NWT school zone with reduced limit active, drive at: 55 NWT playground zone active reduced speed is typically: 56 In NWT work zone with workers present and reduced speed posted, you must: 57 NWT headlight requirement: 58 Canadian DRL operation: 59 In dense fog on NWT road: 60 When oncoming vehicle approaches at night on NWT road: 61 Following another vehicle at night on NWT road, dip high beams: 62 Winter tires in NWT are: 63 In NWT extreme cold (below -25°C), block heater use is: 64 Using NWT seasonal ice roads requires: 65 Black ice on NWT road appears as: 66 Sudden blizzard whiteout on NWT highway: 67 Broken down on NWT rural road at -40°C: 68 In NWT, trailer brakes required when gross weight exceeds approximately: 69 NWT passenger vehicle towing trailer: 70 Minimum tire tread depth for NWT inspection: 71 Large crack in driver sight line on NWT windshield: 72 Required working lights on NWT passenger vehicle: 73 Muffler in good order on NWT vehicle is: 74 Frayed or cut seatbelt in NWT vehicle: 75 Entering NWT highway from on-ramp: 76 Leaving NWT highway via exit ramp: 77 Standard safe following distance on dry NWT road: 78 Tailgating on NWT road is: 79 In NWT, wipers on due to weather require headlights: 80 Encountering NWT snowplow on highway: 81 Passing vehicle stopped for pedestrian in NWT crosswalk: 82 Exiting NWT roundabout: 83 In multi-lane NWT roundabout: 84 Flashing green arrow at NWT signal: 85 At NWT pedestrian crossover with flashing lights and pedestrian signal activated: 86 Legitimate NWT horn use is: 87 Solid yellow centre line on your side of NWT road: 88 Dashed yellow centre on your side of NWT road: 89 Solid white edge line on right side of NWT road marks: 90 NWT stop line at signalized/stop-controlled intersection indicates: 91 Entering NWT intersection when you cannot clear it: 92 At NWT railway level crossing with active warnings (lights/bells/gates): 93 NWT school bus at railway crossing must: 94 NWT no-parking distance from fire hydrant (typical): 95 NWT no-parking distance from intersection (typical): 96 NWT no-parking from crosswalk (typical): 97 Driving the Dempster Highway in NWT: 98 At NT uncontrolled 4-way intersection (no signs, no signals), right-of-way: 99 All four NT approaches show flashing red — treat as: 100 All four NT approaches show flashing yellow: 101 Through-moving vehicle and opposing left-turner at NT signalized intersection with green: 102 Turning at NT intersection with green and pedestrians in crosswalk: 103 On multi-lane divided NT highway, typical lane use: 104 Oversize load on NT highway typically has: 105 Convoy of trucks on NT highway: 106 Commercial trucks on NT highways follow: 107 Slow-moving NT vehicle with 5+ following vehicles should: 108 NT cyclist at night requires: 109 NT cyclists on sidewalks: 110 NT cyclist making left turn at intersection: 111 Crossing mid-block on busy NT urban street with crosswalk nearby: 112 Child visible at curb on NT residential road: 113 School bus ahead flashing yellow lights as you approach: 114 NT one-way street, school bus with red flashers and stop arm: 115 Leaving NT vehicle unattended: 116 NT vehicle towed by licensed tow truck: 117 Window tint on NT passenger vehicle: 118 Removing muffler on NT vehicle: 119 NT vehicle with anti-lock brakes (ABS) during emergency: 120 Brake fade on long NT downgrade is prevented by: 121 NT driver wearing shoulder strap behind back (lap-only use): 122 NT roundabout pedestrian crossing at entry/exit: 123 NT construction zone traffic-control person (flagger): 124 Drowsy NT driver should: 125 NT commercial drivers operate under: 126 NT spring weight restrictions on certain roads during thaw: 127 Reversing on NT highway: 128 NT paved shoulder is for: 129 NT speeding fines: 130 Street racing, stunt driving, or excessive speed (50+ over) in NT: 131 NT vehicle cargo must be: 132 NT recommends rear-facing seats until: 133 Safest seating for NT children under 13: 134 NT public road network includes: 135 Before NT intersection turn, signal: 136 Hazard flashers on NT vehicle used: 137 NT driver should signal: 138 Legal NT U-turn requires: 139 U-turns at NT curves, hills, or within 150 m of a crest: 140 A 3-point turn on NT road is best done: 141 Exiting NT driveway onto roadway: 142 Pedestrian carrying white cane or with guide dog at NT intersection: 143 Briefly flashing high beams at oncoming NT driver appropriately warns of: 144 Weaving through NT multi-lane traffic: 145 Another NT driver displays aggressive behaviour (tailgating, honking, gestures): 146 NT cruise control should be avoided when: 147 NT vehicle traction control: 148 Electronic Stability Control (ESC) on NT vehicle: 149 Engine braking (downshifting) on NT long downgrade: 150 Pulling away uphill with manual transmission on NT road: 151 Shifting NT automatic vehicle to neutral while rolling: 152 Driving in fog on NT road at posted limit: 153 Strong low sun glare on NT road: 154 First minutes of rain on NT road slippery because: 155 Driving on snow-covered NT roads requires: 156 NT rear-wheel skid (oversteer): 157 NT front-wheel understeer slide: 158 Steep NT hill descent on snow/ice: 159 Long NT summer hill descent: 160 Before long NT trip with hills: 161 Dark rural NT road, detecting unlit pedestrians: 162 A caribou or deer suddenly on NT road; swerving would put you into oncoming: 163 Fog lights on NT vehicle should be used: 164 NT winter tire pressure: 165 Quickly defog NT windshield on cold morning: 166 Heavily loaded NT vehicle: 167 Rural NT breakdown in winter: 168 NT caribou activity peaks: 169 NT vehicle stalls on railway tracks: 170 Eating or drinking while driving NT road: 171 NT vehicle traveling pet should be: 172 Rotating NT vehicle tires every ~8000 km: 173 NT wheel alignment symptoms: 174 Fresh oil puddle under parked NT vehicle: 175 NT lane closure with merge; both lanes: 176 Advance NT lane-closure warning signs: 177 NT signalized intersection — stop before: 178 Left turn from one-way NT street onto another one-way: 179 Left turn from two-way NT multi-lane: 180 Right turn from NT multi-lane road: 181 NT left turn into multi-lane receiving road: 182 NT 3-lane roundabout entry lane determined by: 183 Cyclists on NT bus-only lanes: 184 When merging onto NT highway: 185 Before opening car door on NT street with possible cyclist traffic: 186 NT school bus ahead flashing yellow as you approach: 187 Backing NT trailer requires: 188 NT tow truck with amber flashing lights on highway is: 189 Hearse at head of NT funeral procession typically: 190 NT 'drive with due care and attention' catch-all offence: 191 Commercial truck approaching open NT weigh station: 192 Moving oversize load on NT highway requires: 193 Passing cyclist at 90 km/h on NT rural with 1m clearance: 194 A fully licensed NT driver using mounted hands-free phone: 195 Runaway-truck arrestor ramp on NT mountain grade: 196 NT road obstruction (debris, tree): 197 NT driver's licence: 198 Police stop on NT road, driver must produce: 199 New NT resident with valid Canadian-province licence must:

Parking (32)

1 A white sign with a large 'P' crossed by a red diagonal slash in an NWT community means: 2 Parking on NT downhill slope with curb — front wheels: 3 Parking on NT uphill with curb — front wheels: 4 NT hill parking without curb: 5 NT accessible parking space is: 6 Expired NT parking meter or red indicator: 7 NT park distance from fire hydrant: 8 Parking in front of private NT driveway: 9 Parking at designated NT bus stop: 10 Parking near NT stop sign/signal should: 11 Entering NT angle-parking space: 12 Standard NT parallel parking procedure: 13 NT parallel-parked vehicle should be: 14 When parking NT vehicle, parking brake: 15 NT no-parking distance from marked crosswalk (typical): 16 NT no-parking distance from intersection: 17 NT accessible permit must be: 18 Using NT accessible space without valid permit: 19 NT two-way street parking: 20 NT one-way street parking: 21 NT commercial loading zone: 22 NT '2 HOUR PARKING 8AM-6PM' sign: 23 Double-parking beside a legally parked NT vehicle: 24 Parking on NT sidewalk: 25 NT marked parking space: 26 Legally parked NT vehicle at night on dim road: 27 NT municipal winter parking bans typically: 28 Leaving NT vehicle unattended, engine should: 29 NT 'EV Charging Only' parking: 30 Parking blocking NT curb-cut (accessibility ramp): 31 Snow-covered NT parking meter: 32 NT 'Residents Only Parking' sign:

Emergency Situations (71)

1 A yellow diamond showing an emergency vehicle or cross symbol means: 2 When you hear a siren or see flashing lights of an emergency vehicle behind you in NWT: 3 Emergency vehicle approaching from behind with lights and siren: 4 Approaching stopped emergency vehicle with flashing lights on NWT highway: 5 Funeral procession passing NWT intersection: 6 Volunteer firefighter's personal vehicle with green flashing lights on NT road: 7 Striking a deer/caribou/bison on NT road: 8 Sudden hazard on NT road requiring hard braking: 9 NT vehicle hydroplaning on wet road: 10 Tire blowout at NT highway speed: 11 NT accelerator sticks open: 12 Brake failure on NT road: 13 Recommended NT winter emergency kit: 14 At NT active emergency scene (crash, fire, police incident): 15 NT railway crossing posted emergency number purpose: 16 Immediately after NT crash with injuries: 17 Moving injured at NT crash scene: 18 After NT crash with another vehicle, exchange: 19 Protect NT crash scene from following traffic: 20 Smoke/flames from NT engine compartment: 21 Fuel smell or leak under NT vehicle: 22 NT vehicle overheating (temp high, steam): 23 Loss of power steering on NT road: 24 NT headlights fail at night: 25 NT horn fails: 26 Sudden dense fog on NT road: 27 Sudden whiteout NT highway: 28 Large hail on NT road: 29 Flooded NT road with standing water: 30 Spun out into NT ditch in winter: 31 Using tow strap to recover NT vehicle: 32 Jump-starting dead NT battery: 33 NT vehicle stuck in mud: 34 Freeing NT vehicle stuck in snow: 35 NT hood blows open while driving: 36 Object falls from truck ahead on NT road: 37 NT vehicle stalls on railway tracks: 38 Brake failure on long NT downgrade, runaway ramp ahead: 39 Severe thunderstorm lightning on NT road: 40 Rear tire departs rim on NT highway: 41 Injured person at NT crash scene: 42 If you strike NT pedestrian: 43 Downed motorcyclist at NT crash: 44 Possible cardiac event in NT vehicle: 45 NT vehicle going into water: 46 Changing NT tire on road requires: 47 NT temporary donut spare: 48 Stinging insect enters NT vehicle: 49 Dropping phone in NT vehicle: 50 Children commotion in NT vehicle: 51 Small animal lands on NT hood: 52 Exhaust fumes inside NT vehicle: 53 Smoke (not exhaust) in NT cabin: 54 GPS fails and you are lost on NT rural road: 55 Flat tire detected at NT highway speed: 56 Using NT vehicle fire extinguisher: 57 Rapid evacuation from NT vehicle after crash: 58 Passenger seizure in NT vehicle: 59 Driver is choking on NT vehicle: 60 Severe bleeding at NT crash scene: 61 Signs of shock (pale, cold, rapid pulse, anxiety): 62 Suspected spinal injury at NT crash: 63 No pulse, not breathing at NT scene: 64 NT overturned truck leaks chemical: 65 After NT crash, following driver most at risk from: 66 Calling 911 from NT crash scene, state: 67 NT crash without cellphone signal: 68 Pedestrian walking in NT travel lane at night: 69 Vehicle driving erratically on NT road (weaving, wrong speed): 70 NT signalized intersection with no power (dark signals): 71 Under Canadian Good Samaritan principles, NT bystander providing emergency aid:
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