About the Nova Scotia Class 7 knowledge test

In Nova Scotia you can get your learner's licence (Class 7) from age 16. To get it, you pass a vision test and a knowledge test in two parts: rules of the road and road signs. Each part is 20 multiple-choice questions, and you need 16 correct on each. The practice tests on this page follow the same two parts, and every answer comes with a short explanation from the Nova Scotia Driver's Handbook.

What the test covers

Sample questions

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

Unless otherwise posted, the maximum speed on any highway in Nova Scotia is:

80 km/h

Your speed must still be reasonable for the conditions.

When children are present in a school zone where the approaching limit is 50 km/h, the maximum speed is:

30 km/h

It is 50 km/h where the approaching limit is higher than 50 km/h, whatever the time of day.

Before overtaking and passing, Nova Scotia law requires you to:

Signal and sound your horn

Sound your horn when you reach the rear of the vehicle you're passing.

In Nova Scotia, may you pass a school bus with flashing red lights on a divided boulevard?

No; you must not pass it from either direction

The rule applies at any time or place, including a divided boulevard.

By law, you must dim your headlights within how far of an approaching vehicle?

150 metres

Dim within 60 metres when following a vehicle.

Is a left turn on a red light allowed in Nova Scotia?

Only from a one-way street onto another one-way street

Otherwise, left turns on red are illegal.

A learner must drive with:

A supervising driver in the front seat and no other passengers

The supervisor must have held a licence for two years and be out of the GDL program.

How to study

  1. Read the Nova Scotia Driver's Handbook, including the update pages at the front.
  2. Take a practice test for each part. Each one is a fresh set of questions you haven't seen yet.
  3. Review the questions you missed, then use Smart practice to drill your weak topics.
  4. When you pass both parts several times in a row, you're ready for the real test.

Frequently asked questions

What is on the Nova Scotia Class 7 knowledge test?

Two parts: a rules of the road test and a road sign recognition test. Each has 20 multiple-choice questions, and you need at least 16 correct on each part to pass.

How old do I have to be to get a learner's licence in Nova Scotia?

16. If you are 16 or 17, a parent or guardian with custody must sign a consent form. You also need to pass a vision test.

Can I take the knowledge test online?

Yes. The online test is in English and French and needs a computer with a webcam, not a phone or tablet. You can also take it in person at a Registry of Motor Vehicles office.

How much does the knowledge test cost?

$15.03 for the Class 7 knowledge test. The learner's licence itself is a separate fee. Fees can change, so check novascotia.ca.

What happens if I fail?

Online, there is no waiting period to retake the test. In person, you wait until the next day.

Are these the real Nova Scotia test questions?

No. Every question here is original, written from the Nova Scotia Driver's Handbook. This site is not affiliated with the Province of Nova Scotia or the Registry of Motor Vehicles.

How many practice questions are there?

501: 383 rules of the road questions and 118 road sign questions. Practice tests don't repeat a question until you have seen every question in that part.