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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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Road Signs

A white rectangular sign marked 'MAXIMUM 80' means:

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Correct Answer: B. Maximum speed 80 km/h — exceeding is illegal

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

Why the other answers are wrong

A.Minimum speed 80 km/hMinimum speed signs are marked MINIMUM, not MAXIMUM.
C.Advisory speed for comfortAdvisory speeds appear on yellow warning plaques, not white regulatory signs.
D.Truck speed limit onlyTruck-only speeds would specify TRUCKS; this applies to all vehicles.