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Question 1Road signs, signals and pavement markings

You approach an intersection and see a red, octagonal sign with the word STOP in white letters. What does this sign require of you?

  1. Slow down and continue if no other vehicle is close.
  2. Stop only when a vehicle or pedestrian is approaching.
  3. Come to a complete stop and go only when the way is clear. Correct answer.
  4. Yield to traffic on the right and proceed without stopping.

Explanation

The octagonal red STOP sign is the only sign that requires a full stop every time, whether or not traffic is present. You must stop before the stop line, or before the crosswalk or intersection edge when no line is painted, and then proceed only when the way is clear.

Question 2Road signs, signals and pavement markings

A warning sign on a Canadian highway is normally a yellow diamond with a black symbol. What does this shape and colour tell a driver?

  1. It warns of a hazard or changed condition ahead. Correct answer.
  2. It marks a regulatory rule that applies only after dark.
  3. It gives directions to a nearby service or facility.
  4. It identifies a lane reserved for buses.

Explanation

Yellow diamond-shaped signs are warning signs. They alert drivers to hazards such as sharp curves, hidden intersections, or pavement that narrows ahead, so the driver should slow down and be ready to react.

Question 3Road signs, signals and pavement markings

You are driving through a work area and see an orange sign with a black symbol of a worker. What does an orange sign indicate?

  1. A provincial park boundary.
  2. A permanent school crossing.
  3. Temporary construction or maintenance activity ahead. Correct answer.
  4. A hospital zone with a reduced speed limit.

Explanation

Orange signs mark temporary conditions such as construction, maintenance, or surveying work. Their message overrides the normal signing in the area, and speed limits and fines are often raised where workers are present.

Question 4Road signs, signals and pavement markings

A traffic signal facing you is flashing red. How should you respond?

  1. Treat it as a green light for the through lane.
  2. Stop only if a pedestrian is in the crosswalk.
  3. Proceed with caution without stopping, as at a yield sign.
  4. Stop completely, then go when it is safe. Correct answer.

Explanation

A flashing red signal works exactly like a stop sign. Come to a full stop, yield to crossing traffic and pedestrians, and enter the intersection only when it is safe; where several vehicles face flashing red, the first to arrive goes first.

Question 5Road signs, signals and pavement markings

On a two-lane road you see a solid yellow line beside a broken yellow line, and the broken line is on your side. What does this allow you to do?

  1. Never cross the line for any reason.
  2. Move left and stop before crossing the line.
  3. Cross the line to pass when the way ahead is clear. Correct answer.
  4. Cross the line only when a flag person signals you through.

Explanation

When a broken yellow line runs beside a solid yellow line, the side with the broken line may cross to pass when it is safe. The driver on the solid-line side must stay in lane. Passing still requires a clear view of oncoming traffic and enough space to complete the manoeuvre.

Question 6Road signs, signals and pavement markings

You are travelling in a lane over which an overhead signal displays a yellow X. What does this mean?

  1. The lane is open but carries a reduced speed advisory.
  2. The lane is closed ahead and you must move to another lane. Correct answer.
  3. The lane is reserved for high-occupancy vehicles during rush hour.
  4. The lane may only be used for right turns at the next intersection.

Explanation

An overhead yellow X means the lane is closed ahead, usually because of a collision, roadwork, or a moveable barrier. Drivers should merge into an adjacent open lane as soon as it is safe rather than continuing to the closure.

Question 7Road signs, signals and pavement markings

A white left-turn arrow is painted on the pavement in the lane you are using. What does this marking mean?

  1. Left turns are prohibited from this lane during peak hours.
  2. The lane is for left turns only, and through travel is not permitted from it. Correct answer.
  3. The lane is reserved for bicycles and buses.
  4. The lane ends shortly and traffic must merge right.

Explanation

A white left-turn arrow designates a left-turn lane and tells drivers which direction traffic must take from that lane. White pavement arrows are regulatory, so a driver who wants to continue straight must be in a different lane.

Question 8Road signs, signals and pavement markings

The circular signal ahead of you turns from green to steady amber as you approach. What is the correct action?

  1. Stop if you can do so safely; the red light is about to appear. Correct answer.
  2. Continue at the same speed because amber means the same as green.
  3. Speed up to clear the intersection before the red appears.
  4. Stop only if a pedestrian has stepped into the crosswalk.

Explanation

A steady amber signal warns that the light is about to turn red. You should stop before the intersection or crosswalk if you can do so comfortably; if you are too close to stop safely, continue through the intersection instead of braking abruptly.

Question 9Road signs, signals and pavement markings

A centre lane on a busy road is bounded by solid yellow lines on the outside and broken yellow lines on the inside on both sides, and traffic from each direction uses it to turn left. How may a driver lawfully use this lane?

  1. Enter it only to begin or complete a left turn, never to pass or travel along the road. Correct answer.
  2. Use it as a passing lane when traffic ahead is moving slowly.
  3. Remain in it while waiting for a gap in oncoming traffic before merging right.
  4. Use it to overtake a vehicle that is signalling a right turn.

Explanation

This is a shared centre left-turn lane. It exists so vehicles from either direction can wait for a gap while turning left into a driveway or side road, and it is not a travel, passing, or merging lane. A driver should enter it, make the turn, and leave it without lingering.

Question 10Road signs, signals and pavement markings

You approach a railway crossing where red lights begin flashing, but there is no gate. What are you required to do?

  1. Slow down and cross if you cannot see a train within 100 metres.
  2. Stop short of the tracks and remain stopped until the lights stop and the track is clear. Correct answer.
  3. Proceed without stopping if no gate is lowered, because the lights are only a warning.
  4. Stop only if the crossing also has a stop sign.

Explanation

Flashing red lights at a railway crossing are a legal stop signal. Halt short of the tracks, and do not move until the lights stop flashing and you can see that no train is approaching. The absence of a gate does not make the signals optional.

Question 11Road signs, signals and pavement markings

You are approaching a road junction and see an inverted triangle sign with a red border and white centre. What does this sign require you to do?

  1. Slow down and give the right-of-way to traffic on the intersecting road. Correct answer.
  2. Stop completely before entering the intersection in every case.
  3. Turn only in the direction shown by the symbol inside the triangle.
  4. Maintain your speed because you have the right-of-way.

Explanation

An inverted triangle with a red border is the yield sign. It requires you to slow down, be prepared to stop, and give the right-of-way to traffic on the intersecting road and to pedestrians. A full stop is required only when traffic conditions make it necessary.

Question 12Road signs, signals and pavement markings

A traffic signal ahead is flashing amber (yellow) in all directions. How should you proceed?

  1. Stop and remain stopped until the signal turns green.
  2. Treat the signal as a four-way stop and wait your turn.
  3. Proceed with caution and yield to traffic already in the intersection. Correct answer.
  4. Speed up to clear the intersection before the signal changes.

Explanation

A flashing amber signal means proceed with caution. It does not create a full-stop requirement, but you must yield to pedestrians and to vehicles already in the intersection. Treat it as a warning that the intersection may be hazardous or that the signal could change.

Question 13Road signs, signals and pavement markings

A solid white line runs along the right side of your lane, separating it from the shoulder. What does this line generally indicate?

  1. The right edge of the road, not crossed except in an emergency. Correct answer.
  2. A line that may be crossed whenever you wish to use the shoulder.
  3. The boundary of a parking area where stopping is always permitted.
  4. A lane reserved for passing slower vehicles.

Explanation

A solid white line along the right side marks the edge of the roadway. Drivers should stay to the left of it and cross it only when necessary, such as for an emergency stop or to enter a designated shoulder. It is not a passing or parking boundary.

Question 14Road signs, signals and pavement markings

A green arrow pointing left is displayed at an intersection where you want to turn left. What does the arrow mean?

  1. Left turns are prohibited until the arrow changes to red.
  2. You may turn left only after yielding to oncoming traffic.
  3. You must wait for the circular green light before turning.
  4. You have a protected left turn and oncoming traffic is stopped. Correct answer.

Explanation

A green arrow is a protected signal. When it points left, left-turning traffic may proceed while oncoming traffic is held by a red light. You still must yield to pedestrians in the crosswalk you are entering.

Question 15Road signs, signals and pavement markings

A five-sided fluorescent yellow-green sign shows two figures walking. In Nova Scotia, what does this sign identify?

  1. A school zone where you must watch for children and obey posted speed limits. Correct answer.
  2. A pedestrian-only shopping street.
  3. A hospital emergency entrance.
  4. A playground that is closed to all vehicles.

Explanation

The five-sided fluorescent yellow-green sign marks a school zone. Drivers must watch for children and obey the posted school-zone speed limit during the times indicated. The colour and shape make the sign easy to recognize from a distance.

Question 16Road signs, signals and pavement markings

You are driving in the right lane of a two-lane road in the same direction and see a broken white line between your lane and the left lane. What does this line allow?

  1. Crossing the line only to make a U-turn.
  2. Passing on the left only if you sound your horn.
  3. Changing lanes when it is safe to do so. Correct answer.
  4. Driving in the left lane at all times.

Explanation

A broken white line separates lanes travelling in the same direction. You may cross it to change lanes when you have checked mirrors and blind spots and it is safe. It is not a barrier and does not reserve the lane for any special user.

Question 17Road signs, signals and pavement markings

A blue rectangular sign with a white symbol of a fuel pump appears beside the highway. What type of information does this sign provide?

  1. A regulatory sign prohibiting stopping.
  2. A warning of a sharp curve in the road just ahead.
  3. A mandatory route for trucks.
  4. A service, such as fuel, available at the next exit. Correct answer.

Explanation

Blue signs with white symbols provide motorist services and information. A fuel pump symbol indicates that fuel is available at or near the next exit. These signs do not impose regulatory requirements or warn of road hazards.

Question 18Road signs, signals and pavement markings

You are in a lane marked by two solid white lines on your left, separating your lane from the adjacent lane going the same direction. What do these lines mean?

  1. They indicate a one-way street in the opposite direction.
  2. Crossing them is prohibited; stay in your lane. Correct answer.
  3. They mark a lane reserved for buses only.
  4. You may cross them to pass a slow-moving vehicle.

Explanation

Two solid white lines mean that lane crossing is prohibited. They are used where lane changes would be unsafe, such as near intersections or in tunnels. You must stay in your lane until the lines change to a broken marking.

Question 19Road signs, signals and pavement markings

You approach an intersection where two parallel solid white lines are painted across the road, marking a pedestrian crosswalk. A pedestrian is waiting at the curb. What should you do?

  1. Proceed because pedestrians must yield to vehicles at marked crosswalks.
  2. Sound your horn to warn the pedestrian and continue.
  3. Stop before the crosswalk and let the pedestrian cross. Correct answer.
  4. Stop only if the pedestrian has already stepped onto the road.

Explanation

Marked crosswalks give pedestrians the right-of-way. When a pedestrian is waiting at the curb, you must stop before the crosswalk and allow them to cross. Do not proceed until the pedestrian has cleared your path.

Question 20Road signs, signals and pavement markings

A thick solid white line is painted across your lane just before an intersection controlled by a stop sign. What is this line called and what does it mean?

  1. A yield line; slow down and proceed without stopping.
  2. A stop line; stop before it and remain behind it. Correct answer.
  3. A crosswalk line; pedestrians may stand on it.
  4. A lane divider; you may change lanes over it.

Explanation

A stop line is a solid white line across the lane at a stop sign or signal. You must stop before the line so that your vehicle does not block the crosswalk or intersection. If there is no line, stop at the edge of the crosswalk or intersection.

Question 21Road signs, signals and pavement markings

You are driving in a Nova Scotia town and see a white rectangular sign with a black U-turn arrow inside a red circle crossed by a diagonal red slash. What does this sign mean?

  1. U-turns are prohibited at this location. Correct answer.
  2. The road ahead curves sharply to the right.
  3. U-turns are allowed only at the next intersection.
  4. A U-turn lane begins ahead.

Explanation

A red circle with a diagonal slash is the standard prohibition symbol, and the arrow inside identifies the manoeuvre that is banned. The sign therefore forbids U-turns at that location; it does not announce a U-turn lane or a curve.

Question 22Road signs, signals and pavement markings

You are travelling on a multi-lane road and the overhead lane-control signal above your lane changes to a red X. What must you do?

  1. Treat the lane as reserved for buses.
  2. Move out of that lane because it is closed. Correct answer.
  3. Continue only if you are turning left.
  4. Stop immediately in the lane and wait for a green arrow.

Explanation

A red X over a lane means the lane is closed to traffic, so you must leave it safely when you can. A green downward arrow would indicate an open lane; stopping in a live lane would create a hazard.

Question 23Road signs, signals and pavement markings

You see a yellow diamond sign displaying a black symbol of a person walking. What does this warning sign indicate?

  1. A pedestrian has the right of way only when traffic signals are operating.
  2. A school crossing is located ahead, and children may be playing near the road.
  3. A pedestrian crossing is ahead; watch for people near the road. Correct answer.
  4. Pedestrians are prohibited from crossing at this location.

Explanation

A yellow diamond is a warning sign, and the walking-person symbol warns of a pedestrian crossing ahead. You should slow down and be ready to stop for pedestrians, especially where visibility is limited.

Question 24Road signs, signals and pavement markings

On a two-way road, you see two solid yellow lines running side by side down the centre. What does this marking mean?

  1. Passing is prohibited for traffic in both directions. Correct answer.
  2. The lines separate lanes travelling in the same direction.
  3. The lane is reserved for left turns only.
  4. Passing is permitted when the road is clear.

Explanation

Yellow lines separate traffic moving in opposite directions, and a double solid yellow line bans crossing it to pass. The restriction applies to vehicles travelling both ways, not just to your direction.

Question 25Road signs, signals and pavement markings

A yellow diamond warning sign shows a black curve arrow, and a rectangular yellow plate below it reads '40 km/h'. What does the plate tell you?

  1. The legal maximum speed for the curve is 40 km/h in all weather.
  2. Trucks must stop 40 metres before the curve and check their brakes.
  3. About 40 km/h is advised for the curve in good conditions. Correct answer.
  4. The legal minimum speed for all vehicles is 40 km/h at all times.

Explanation

A yellow advisory speed plate is not a regulatory speed limit; it gives a recommended speed for the hazard shown, in good conditions. You may drive slower if conditions require, and the plate does not create a minimum or a truck-specific rule.

Question 26Road signs, signals and pavement markings

At a signalized intersection, the pedestrian signal facing you shows a flashing hand symbol. You have not yet stepped off the curb. What should you do?

  1. Begin crossing quickly because the flashing hand is only a suggestion.
  2. Cross only if no vehicle is turning right at the intersection.
  3. Do not start crossing; wait for the walking-person symbol. Correct answer.
  4. Wait in the roadway until the hand stops flashing and then proceed.

Explanation

A flashing hand warns pedestrians not to start crossing because the crossing interval is ending. If you are already in the crosswalk, continue to the far side; if you have not started, wait for the steady walking-person symbol.

Question 27Road signs, signals and pavement markings

You see a white rectangular sign beside a rural Nova Scotia road with the word 'MAXIMUM' above the black numerals '80'. What does this sign establish?

  1. An advisory speed for the next curve in good conditions.
  2. A minimum speed that all vehicles must maintain.
  3. A recommended speed for good weather only, not a legal limit.
  4. The legal maximum speed is 80 km/h. Correct answer.

Explanation

In Canada, a white rectangular sign with black numerals and the word 'MAXIMUM' is a regulatory speed-limit sign. The numeral gives the highest speed permitted under normal conditions, not a minimum or a mere recommendation.

Question 28Road signs, signals and pavement markings

You approach a railway crossing marked by a white X-shaped crossbuck sign bearing the words 'RAILWAY CROSSING'. What is your obligation?

  1. Yield to trains and stop if one is approaching. Correct answer.
  2. Stop for all trains and also for all pedestrians at the crossing.
  3. Stop only if a train is within 100 metres of the crossing.
  4. Proceed without slowing because crossbucks mark inactive lines.

Explanation

A crossbuck identifies a railway crossing and requires drivers to yield to trains. If a train is approaching, you must stop and remain clear of the tracks until it has passed.

Question 29Road signs, signals and pavement markings

A section of pavement is marked with yellow diagonal stripes bordered by solid yellow lines. How should you treat this area?

  1. Use it as a passing lane when traffic is light.
  2. Treat it as a shoulder for slow vehicles.
  3. Use it for parking if no sign forbids parking.
  4. Do not drive or stop on the striped area. Correct answer.

Explanation

Yellow diagonal stripes bordered by solid lines mark a painted island or hatched exclusion area. Drivers must not enter or stop on it; it separates traffic or protects turning movements.

Question 30Road signs, signals and pavement markings

A school-zone sign shows a reduced speed limit and has a tab reading 'WHEN FLASHING'. The amber lights are not flashing. What does the sign mean at that moment?

  1. The reduced limit applies only when the lights flash. Correct answer.
  2. The reduced speed limit applies at all times.
  3. The reduced speed limit applies only to school buses and school staff.
  4. The reduced speed limit applies only during darkness.

Explanation

The 'WHEN FLASHING' tab makes the reduced speed limit conditional on the amber lights being in operation. When the lights are not flashing, the lower limit is not in force, although the normal posted limit still applies.

Question 31Road signs, signals and pavement markings

A red octagonal sign with the word 'STOP' is posted at a junction. What does this sign require you to do?

  1. Slow down and continue if no traffic is visible from either direction.
  2. Yield only to vehicles already inside the junction.
  3. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop and proceed only when it is safe. Correct answer.
  4. Stop only when a pedestrian is waiting to cross.

Explanation

A stop sign requires a complete stop at the stop line, crosswalk edge, or roadway edge before you enter the junction. After stopping, you must yield to pedestrians and cross traffic, then proceed only when the way is clear.

Question 32Road signs, signals and pavement markings

A traffic signal facing you displays a steady circular green light. What does this signal permit?

  1. Treat the intersection as an all-way stop before entering.
  2. Proceed straight or turn if allowed, yielding to pedestrians. Correct answer.
  3. Turn left only after the light changes to amber.
  4. Proceed only after sounding the horn twice to warn nearby pedestrians.

Explanation

A steady circular green light allows you to proceed straight through the intersection or make a permitted turn. You must still yield to pedestrians in the crosswalk and to other vehicles that have the right of way, especially when turning.

Question 33Road signs, signals and pavement markings

You see a diamond-shaped sign with an orange background and black lettering or symbols beside a highway work area. What does the orange colour identify?

  1. A regulatory requirement that applies only during night-time hours.
  2. A school zone with a reduced speed limit.
  3. A temporary warning for construction or maintenance. Correct answer.
  4. A route marker for a provincial highway.

Explanation

Orange is the standard background colour for temporary warning signs in construction and maintenance areas. These signs alert drivers to changed conditions, workers, equipment, or temporary traffic patterns.

Question 34Road signs, signals and pavement markings

At an intersection, the signal facing your lane is flashing red. No traffic officer is present. How should you respond?

  1. Wait for the signal to turn green before moving at all.
  2. Stop, yield to traffic and pedestrians, then proceed when safe. Correct answer.
  3. Proceed through the intersection without stopping if the way looks clear.
  4. Treat the signal as a yield sign and slow only.

Explanation

A flashing red signal has the same basic meaning as a stop sign: come to a complete stop, yield to traffic and pedestrians, and proceed only when safe. If several directions flash red, drivers treat the intersection like an all-way stop.

Question 35Road signs, signals and pavement markings

A white left-turn arrow is painted in your lane as you approach an intersection. What does the marking indicate?

  1. Left turns are prohibited from this lane.
  2. You may turn left or continue straight, whichever you prefer.
  3. The lane is for left turns only, so you must turn left. Correct answer.
  4. The lane becomes a passing lane after the intersection.

Explanation

A white pavement arrow shows the direction of travel required in that lane. A left-turn arrow means the lane is reserved for left turns, so a driver who intends to go straight should change lanes before the intersection.

Question 36Road signs, signals and pavement markings

On a two-way road, the centreline is a broken yellow line on your side and a solid yellow line on the opposing side. What does this allow you to do?

  1. Pass when it is safe, because the broken line is on your side. Correct answer.
  2. Never pass, because any yellow line prohibits passing.
  3. Cross the centreline only to make a right turn.
  4. Pass only if the opposing lane is completely empty for at least one kilometre.

Explanation

A broken yellow line on your side of the centreline means you may cross it to pass when it is safe and you have enough clear sight distance. The solid yellow line on the opposing side controls the other direction of traffic.

Question 37Road signs, signals and pavement markings

You approach a railway crossing with flashing red lights and a bell sounding. The gate is beginning to lower. What must you do?

  1. Slow to 30 km/h and cross whenever no train is visible from your position.
  2. Stop and stay stopped until the lights stop and the gate is fully raised. Correct answer.
  3. Stop only if the gate is already fully down across your lane.
  4. Drive around the lowered gate if you believe you can cross before the train arrives.

Explanation

Flashing red lights and a sounding bell mean a train is approaching, and you must stop and remain stopped. Never drive around a lowering or lowered gate; wait until the lights stop flashing and the gate is fully raised before crossing.

Question 38Road signs, signals and pavement markings

A red circular sign with a white horizontal bar is mounted facing your direction at a roadway entrance. What does it mean?

  1. Do not enter the roadway from this direction. Correct answer.
  2. Stop and wait for a green signal before entering.
  3. Yield to traffic already on the roadway ahead.
  4. One-way traffic is permitted only for buses.

Explanation

The sign described is the Do Not Enter sign, which prohibits entry from the direction it faces. It is commonly used where a road is one-way against you or where a ramp or lane is restricted.

Question 39Road signs, signals and pavement markings

In a construction zone, temporary orange lane markings have been painted over the permanent white and yellow lines. Which markings should you follow?

  1. The temporary orange markings, because they show the current travel path. Correct answer.
  2. The permanent white and yellow lines, because orange is only decorative.
  3. The permanent markings unless a flag person is present.
  4. Neither set; drive in the centre of the available pavement.

Explanation

Temporary orange markings in a work zone take precedence over the permanent lane lines because they show the altered travel path. Drivers must follow the orange markings and any temporary signs or signals until the work zone is removed.

Question 40Road signs, signals and pavement markings

A yellow diamond warning sign shows a black truck symbol on a steep downhill slope. What hazard does this sign warn you about?

  1. A truck loading area where commercial vehicles may stop in your lane without warning.
  2. A steep downgrade ahead where a lower gear will help control speed. Correct answer.
  3. A weigh scale ahead where all vehicles must stop for inspection before continuing.
  4. A truck route where passenger cars are prohibited from travelling.

Explanation

A yellow diamond sign with a truck on a downhill slope warns of a steep downgrade ahead. Drivers should reduce speed and select a lower gear to help control the vehicle and avoid brake fade on the descent.

Question 41Rules of the road and traffic law

In Nova Scotia, what must a driver do when approaching a stop sign at an intersection with a marked stop line?

  1. Stop only if a pedestrian is waiting to cross.
  2. Slow down and proceed if no other vehicle is within 30 metres.
  3. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop at the stop line, then proceed only when safe. Correct answer.
  4. Yield to traffic on the left and continue without stopping if the way is clear.

Explanation

A stop sign requires a complete stop before the stop line, crosswalk, or intersection. After stopping, the driver must yield to traffic and pedestrians before proceeding.

Question 42Rules of the road and traffic law

A school bus is stopped on an undivided Nova Scotia road with its red lights flashing. What are drivers approaching from either direction required to do?

  1. Stop and remain stopped until the red lights stop flashing. Correct answer.
  2. Slow to 30 km/h and pass carefully.
  3. Stop only if children are visible beside the bus.
  4. Pass on the left if no oncoming traffic is present.

Explanation

On an undivided road, flashing red lights on a stopped school bus require traffic from both directions to stop. Drivers must remain stopped until the red lights are turned off and it is safe to proceed.

Question 43Rules of the road and traffic law

Under Nova Scotia's seat belt law, who is responsible for making sure a passenger under 16 years of age is properly restrained?

  1. The driver of the vehicle. Correct answer.
  2. The passenger, once they are old enough to buckle themselves.
  3. The adult passenger sitting closest to the child.
  4. The registered owner of the vehicle, regardless of who is driving.

Explanation

Nova Scotia's seat belt law places responsibility on the driver to ensure that passengers under 16 are properly restrained. This duty applies even if the child is old enough to fasten a seat belt without help.

Question 44Rules of the road and traffic law

Two vehicles arrive at almost the same time at an uncontrolled intersection in Nova Scotia. Vehicle A is approaching from the left and Vehicle B from the right. Who should proceed first?

  1. Vehicle B, because it is on the right. Correct answer.
  2. Vehicle A, because it is already to the left.
  3. The vehicle that sounds its horn first.
  4. The vehicle travelling faster.

Explanation

At an uncontrolled intersection, a driver must yield the right of way to a vehicle approaching from the right. The vehicle on the left should wait until the vehicle on the right has cleared the intersection.

Question 45Rules of the road and traffic law

At a four-way stop in Nova Scotia, two vehicles stop at the same moment facing each other. One intends to go straight and the other intends to turn left. Which driver should proceed first?

  1. The driver who flashes headlights first.
  2. The driver turning left.
  3. The driver going straight. Correct answer.
  4. The driver who arrived from the wider road.

Explanation

At a four-way stop, the first vehicle to stop normally proceeds first. When two facing vehicles stop at the same time and one is turning left, the left-turning driver must yield to the vehicle going straight.

Question 46Rules of the road and traffic law

In Nova Scotia, when may a driver make a right turn at a red traffic light?

  1. Only if the intersecting road is a one-way street.
  2. Stop fully, yield to traffic and pedestrians, and turn unless a sign forbids it. Correct answer.
  3. Only when a green arrow is displayed.
  4. At any time, as long as the driver slows to 15 km/h and checks for pedestrians before turning.

Explanation

A right turn on red is permitted in Nova Scotia after a complete stop, provided the driver yields to pedestrians and traffic. The turn is not allowed where a sign prohibits it.

Question 47Rules of the road and traffic law

When entering a modern roundabout in Nova Scotia, which traffic must a driver yield to?

  1. Traffic approaching from the left on the entering road.
  2. Traffic behind the entering vehicle.
  3. Traffic already circulating inside the roundabout. Correct answer.
  4. Only pedestrians at the crosswalk.

Explanation

Drivers entering a roundabout must yield to vehicles already circulating inside it. Once there is a safe gap, the driver enters and proceeds counter-clockwise.

Question 48Rules of the road and traffic law

In Nova Scotia, an emergency vehicle is approaching from behind with its siren sounding and lights flashing on a two-lane road. What should a driver do?

  1. Pull as far to the right as possible and stop until the emergency vehicle passes. Correct answer.
  2. Speed up to reach the next intersection before the emergency vehicle.
  3. Move to the left side of the road and continue at the same speed so the emergency vehicle can pass on the right.
  4. Stop immediately in the travel lane.

Explanation

When an emergency vehicle approaches with lights and siren, drivers should pull to the right edge of the road and stop. This clears a path and allows the emergency vehicle to pass safely.

Question 49Rules of the road and traffic law

Under Nova Scotia rules, when is passing another vehicle on the right generally permitted?

  1. Whenever the driver flashes high beams to warn the vehicle ahead.
  2. Whenever the vehicle ahead is travelling below the posted speed limit and the lane seems open.
  3. Only on a shoulder, regardless of pavement markings.
  4. When the vehicle ahead is turning left and the right side is clear. Correct answer.

Explanation

Passing on the right is generally restricted because it is unexpected. It may be permitted when the vehicle ahead is turning left and there is enough clear space to pass safely on the right.

Question 50Rules of the road and traffic law

A Nova Scotia Class 7 learner driver is pulled over and provides a breath sample. What blood alcohol concentration is permitted for this driver under the graduated licensing rules?

  1. 0.08, unless the driver is under 19 years old.
  2. Zero. Correct answer.
  3. 0.02, because the driver is still learning.
  4. 0.05, the same as a fully licensed driver.

Explanation

Nova Scotia's graduated licensing program imposes a zero blood alcohol concentration requirement on Class 7 learner and novice drivers. Any alcohol reading above zero can lead to licence suspension and other penalties, even if it is below the limit for fully licensed drivers.