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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

If a small animal (squirrel, cat) darts onto the road:

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Correct Answer: B. Brake straight; don't swerve into oncoming traffic

Accept the small-animal strike over a worse crash.

Why the other answers are wrong

  • A.Swerve to avoidSwerve creates secondary crash risk.
  • C.Accelerate overRunning over is harsh but less risky than crash.
  • D.Honk loudlyHorn may not work; brake straight is rule.

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