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NWT Class 7 Test study materials
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NWT Class 7 Test: Licensing, Vehicle Registration and Demerit Points

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Licensing, Vehicle Registration and Demerit Points

Licensing, Vehicle Registration and Demerit Points

This domain tests the paper side of driving: the Class 7 learner stage, required documents, registration, insurance and demerit consequences.

Licensing stages

  • NWT uses graduated licensing. A Class 7 learner must be accompanied by a qualified supervising driver, follow the conditions on the licence and maintain zero alcohol.
  • Learner conditions may restrict passengers or night driving; read the exact conditions on your permit.
  • A learner cannot drive alone, and a friend without a full licence does not qualify as a supervisor.
  • Carry your licence whenever you drive and update your address.

Registration and insurance

  • The vehicle must be registered and insured; carry proof of registration and insurance.
  • Plates must be current and visible. Report a change of vehicle or address as required.
  • Keep the vehicle in safe condition; a defective vehicle can be ordered off the road.

Demerit points

  • Convictions add demerit points. In the NWT, accumulating 15 points in a two-year period can lead to suspension.
  • Points are not a substitute for fines; both can apply.
  • Novice drivers can face licence consequences at lower thresholds or for breaching conditions.

Worked example

A Class 7 learner wants to drive to a friend’s house with a 17-year-old passenger who holds a Class 5 licence. That is not a qualified supervision arrangement. The learner needs a qualified supervisor as defined by NWT rules, seated where required, and must follow all learner conditions.

Traps

Do not assume a learner can drive alone “just this once,” that a ticket only costs money, or that registration and insurance are the owner’s problem only. Do not ignore licence conditions.