About the Newfoundland and Labrador Class 5 written test

In Newfoundland and Labrador you can get a Class 5 Level I (learner's) licence from age 16. To get it, you pass a written test on the rules of the road, safe driving and road sign recognition, and a vision test. You need 85% to pass. The full practice test on this page mixes rules and signs together, and every answer comes with a short explanation from the Driver's Handbook.

What the test covers

Sample questions

A few questions from the practice bank. Tap one to see the answer.

With no posted sign, the speed limit on paved portions of the Trans-Canada Highway in NL is:

100 km/h

It's 80 km/h on other paved highways.

When an emergency or designated vehicle is stopped with lights flashing, NL's move over law requires you to slow to at least:

30 km/h below the posted limit

In zones of 60 km/h or less, slow to no more than 30 km/h.

For ordinary passenger vehicles, the minimum safe following distance is at least one vehicle length for every:

15 km/h of speed

Double it when roads are slippery.

Over half of moose collisions occur:

Between dusk and dawn in summer and fall

Keep alert for moose at all times.

Learners, inexperienced drivers under 22, and accompanying drivers must have a BAC of:

Zero

0.00 is recommended for all drivers.

A Class 5I learner may carry:

No passengers except the accompanying driver

A parent may be present during a driver education lesson with a licensed instructor.

How to study

  1. Read the Newfoundland and Labrador Driver's Handbook.
  2. Practise rules and signs separately, then take the full 40-question test. Each one is a fresh set of questions.
  3. Review the questions you missed, then use Smart practice to drill your weak topics.
  4. When you score 34 or more on the full test several times in a row, you're ready for the real one.

Frequently asked questions

What is on the NL Class 5 written test?

Multiple-choice questions on the rules of the road, safe driving practices and road sign recognition, based on the Driver's Handbook and the Highway Traffic Act.

What score do I need to pass?

85%. The province doesn't publish the number of questions; 40 is the commonly reported count, so our full practice test is 40 questions and you need 34 to pass.

How old do I have to be to get a learner's licence in Newfoundland and Labrador?

16. If you are under 19, a parent or guardian must give consent on the application. You also need to pass a vision test.

Can I take the written test online?

Yes. The Class 5 written test is offered in English online through MyGovNL. French and Ukrainian versions are available at Motor Registration offices by appointment. After passing, you book an appointment for your vision test and identity check.

How long are my test results valid?

A passed written test is valid for six months. Your Class 5I learner's permit is then valid for two years.

Are these the real NL test questions?

No. Every question here is original, written from the Newfoundland and Labrador Driver's Handbook. This site is not affiliated with the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador or the Motor Registration Division.

How many practice questions are there?

390: 289 rules of the road questions and 101 road sign questions. Practice tests don't repeat a question until you have seen every question in that part.