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:
Study the Official Driver’s Handbook – Everything you need is in the Nova Scotia Driver’s Handbook.
Take Practice Tests Online – Use our free Nova Scotia driving test practice to simulate the real exam.
Review and Learn – Understand your mistakes and retake the test until you consistently score above 90 percent.
Book Your Official Test – Once ready, schedule your test through the Nova Scotia Registry of Motor Vehicles.
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.
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Why Choose CanadianPracticeTest.com?
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100 percent free practice tests
Regular updates (October 2025 edition)
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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.