Free Nova Scotia Driving Test Practice

Welcome to your one-stop resource for the Nova Scotia driving test!
Our free Nova Scotia learners practice test helps you prepare for the official written knowledge exam required to earn your Class 7 Learner’s Licence.

This page has been updated for October 2025, following the most recent Nova Scotia Driver’s Handbook and Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV) regulations.


About the Nova Scotia Written Test

Before you can get behind the wheel, you’ll need to pass the Nova Scotia written knowledge test. The test is designed to ensure that new drivers understand:

  • Nova Scotia road signs and their meanings

  • Rules of the road and right-of-way situations

  • Safe driving habits and defensive driving techniques

  • Sharing the road with pedestrians, cyclists, and other vehicles

The test typically includes two sections — one for road signs and another for rules of the road. You need at least 80 percent in each section to pass.


How to Prepare for the Nova Scotia Driving Test

Follow these steps to prepare effectively:


Eligibility & Requirements

To take the Nova Scotia knowledge test, you must:

  • Be at least 16 years old (with parental consent if under 18)

  • Bring two pieces of valid ID

  • Pay the knowledge test fee

  • Pass a vision test

After passing, you’ll receive a Learner’s Licence (Class 7) and can begin supervised driving.


Nova Scotia Graduated Driver Licensing Program

The Graduated Driver Licensing (GDL) program helps new drivers gain experience safely. It includes:

  • Learner Stage (Class 7): Hold for a minimum of 12 months.

  • Newly Licensed Stage (Class 5N): Drive independently under certain restrictions for 24 months.

  • Full Driver’s Licence (Class 5): Earned after the successful completion of the GDL period.


Practice Diagnostic & Essential Tests

Start your Nova Scotia driving test practice now and boost your confidence before test day.
👉 Take the Free Nova Scotia Practice Test

Our questions are based on the latest Nova Scotia Driver’s Handbook to match the real test experience.


Internal Links to Other Practice Tests

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External Resources

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Why Choose CanadianPracticeTest.com?

At CanadianPracticeTest.com, we believe in making learning to drive simple, free, and effective. Our platform offers:

  • 100 percent free practice tests

  • Regular updates (October 2025 edition)

  • Realistic SAAQ-style questions for better results

Start your Nova Scotia driving test practice today and take the first step toward earning your driver’s licence in Nova Scotia with confidence!

What to anticipate on the NS exam itself: 

  • 40 questions
  • 16+16 correct answers to pass
  • 80% passing score
  • Minimum age to apply: 16

The Nova Scotia Learner’s Permit is ideal.

  • Nova Scotia Learner’s Permit
  • Nova Scotia Driver’s License
  • NS Senior Citizens’ Refresher Test
  • NS Driver’s License Renewal. 

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