About the NWT Class 7 learner's licence test

In the Northwest Territories you can get a Class 7 learner's licence from age 15. To get it, you pass a vision screening and a 30-minute written exam in two parts: 20 multiple-choice questions on road rules and 20 on road signs. You may miss no more than four on each. The practice tests on this page follow the same two parts, and every answer comes with a short explanation from the NWT Driver's Manual.

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 a primary highway outside a settlement or municipality is:

90 km/h

Speed limits are the maximum for ideal conditions.

Unless other times are posted, a school zone speed limit in the NWT is in effect:

24 hours a day, 7 days a week

Municipal bylaws may set other hours; if so, they are posted.

When emergency vehicles with flashing lights warn of a problem ahead, you should slow to:

Half the posted speed limit

Change lanes if needed, pull as far right as practical, and stop to let the emergency vehicle pass.

You must not park within how many metres of a fire hydrant?

3 metres

If the hydrant isn't at the curb, measure from the point on the curb nearest it.

Behind a log-haul truck, increase your following distance to at least:

Four seconds

Log-haul vehicles are long, so you need a clear view and more distance to pass.

An NWT learner must not drive between:

11 p.m. and 6 a.m.

This applies to learners driving cars and motorcycles.

How to study

  1. Read the NWT Driver's Manual.
  2. Take the road rules and road sign practice tests. 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 16 or more on both parts several times in a row, you're ready for the real test.

Frequently asked questions

What is on the NWT learner's licence test?

Two multiple-choice tests based on the NWT Driver's Manual: 20 questions on road rules and a separate 20 questions on road signs. You have 30 minutes. You also need to pass a vision screening.

What score do I need to pass?

You may not miss more than four questions on each test, so you need at least 16 out of 20 on the rules test and 16 out of 20 on the signs test.

How old do I have to be to get a learner's licence in the NWT?

15. You also need valid photo identification, proof of your legal name and date of birth, and proof that you live in the Northwest Territories.

Where do I take the test?

Apply in person at a Driver and Vehicle office, then book and pay for the written exam online or at the office. If you fail, you must schedule a new test.

What are the rules for NWT learner drivers?

You must drive with a supervisor who has at least 24 months' experience with a full Class 5 licence. You may not drive between 11 p.m. and 6 a.m., may not carry any passengers other than the supervisor, and you and the supervisor must both have zero blood alcohol.

How soon can I take my road test?

After you have held your Class 7 learner's licence for at least one year and are 16 or older. You then hold a probationary Class 5P licence for at least 12 months, suspension-free, before you can upgrade to a full Class 5.

Are these the real NWT test questions?

No. Every question here is original, written from the NWT Driver's Manual. This site is not affiliated with the Government of the Northwest Territories or its Department of Infrastructure.

How many practice questions are there?

468: 334 rules of the road questions and 134 road sign questions. Practice tests don't repeat a question until you have seen every question in that part.