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Nova Scotia Learner's Licence Test — Learner's Licence Practice Question

Knowledge test administered by Registry of Motor Vehicles for the Learner's Licence licence. 40 questions, 80% to pass, 30-minute timer.

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Emergency Situations

A large deer appears in your lane at 70 km/h with 30 m distance:

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Correct Answer: B. Brake firmly and straight — don't swerve into other lanes

Moose strikes in Cape Breton most severe; body passes through windshield.

Why the other answers are wrong

A.Swerve hard to avoidSwerving at 70 km/h risks rollover or collision with oncoming traffic.
C.Accelerate to pass before it movesAccelerating increases impact energy and reduces reaction time.
D.Honk loudlyHorn may startle animal further into path, not away.