NS Class 7 Test study guide
NS Class 7 Test · Work through your exam, one topic at a time.
Nova Scotia's Class 7 licence is the learner stage of the province's graduated driver licensing programme. It is the first written step for a new driver - often a teenager, but also adults and newcomers who have never held a provincial licence - before supervised practice and a road test. The NS Class 7 Test study guide has 9 sections and about 3,217 words.
01Road Signs: Shape, Colour and Required Action
The road-sign questions check whether you can recognise a sign instantly by its shape and colour, and whether you know the action the law expects - not just the sign's name. Regulatory signs tell you what you must or must not do: white rectangles with black lettering and red circles or slashes (speed limits, no left turn, do not enter).
345 words, about 2 min02Signals and Pavement Markings
Solid red : stop at the stop line and stay stopped. Flashing red : come to a complete stop, then proceed when safe - it works like a stop sign.
346 words, about 2 min03Rules of the Road and Traffic Law
Speed : 50 km/h in built-up areas and 80 km/h on most rural provincial highways unless signs say otherwise; 30 km/h in school zones when children are present. You must also drive at a speed safe for conditions even when that is below the limit.
427 words, about 2 min04Right-of-Way and Intersections
Right-of-way is something the law assigns and drivers yield - it is never taken. Signs, signals and markings settle most conflicts; where there are none, these rules apply.
352 words, about 2 min05Safe and Defensive Driving Practices
Scan ahead 12 to 15 seconds and keep your eyes moving; check mirrors every five to eight seconds. Two-second following distance in good conditions, at least four in rain, snow or darkness, or when following a large vehicle.
329 words, about 2 min06Sharing the Road with Pedestrians, Cyclists, Motorcyclists and Heavy Vehicles
Pedestrians are the most vulnerable road users and the law protects them. Yield at marked crosswalks and at unmarked crosswalks at intersections.
376 words, about 2 min07Impaired, Distracted and Aggressive Driving
A fully licensed driver must stay under 0.08, but provincial sanctions start at 0.05 in the warn range, bringing an immediate roadside suspension. Level 1 and Level 2 drivers must have zero alcohol - any amount is an offence.
333 words, about 2 min08Vehicle Control, Emergencies and Driving Conditions
Adjust the seat, head restraint, mirrors and steering wheel before moving. Check tires, lights, wipers and washer fluid regularly, and in winter clear snow and ice from the whole vehicle - a sheet of snow off the roof can blind the driver behind you.
350 words, about 2 min09Licensing, Demerit Points and Graduated Licensing
Class 7 Level 1 (learner) : you must be at least 16, pass a vision and knowledge test, and drive only with a supervising driver who is at least 25 years old and has held a licence for at least five years. Zero alcohol, no driving between midnight and 5 a.m., and everyone belted.
359 words, about 2 min