Northwest Territories Practice TestWelcome to your NWT Learner’s Practice Test – Rules 01 1. What is the most effective hand position on the steering wheel for control?10 o'clock/2 o'clock11 o'clock/1 o'clock8 o'clock/4 o'clock9 o'clock/3 o'clock 1 out of 15 2. Which of these is not considered a highway and therefore does not fall under highway regulations?Temporary roads over frozen waterNone of themPrivate roadsSidewalks or pathways adjacent to the road 2 out of 15 3. What hand signal indicates a right turn?Left arm out elbow bent pointed at the skyLeft arm out elbow bent pointed at the groundRight arm making a signal inside the carLeft arm pointing over roof of car 3 out of 15 4. When accelerating, what should be your aim?TimidSharpSmoothAggressive 4 out of 15 5. What is the standard fine for exceeding the speed limit in a construction zone?DoubledHalvedTrebledWaived 5 out of 15 6. On average, how long does it take for a driver to recognize a hazard situation and begin appropriate action?1 1/2 secondsThree quarters of a secondA secondHalf a second 6 out of 15 7. How far before an intersection should you move into the correct lane for making a turn?15 m5 m20 m10 m 7 out of 15 8. In the absence of posted signage, when does the speed limit for a school zone apply?12 hours a day, seven days a week12 hours a day, five days a week24 hours a day, seven days a week24 hours a day, five days a week 8 out of 15 9. What action should you take after completing gear shifting in a vehicle with a manual transmission?Keep the clutch pedal completely depressedCompletely release the clutch pedalKeep the clutch pedal an inch depressedKeep the clutch pedal halfway depressed 9 out of 15 10. What should you do if your wheels lock?Increase brake pressureEase off the brake pedal and reapply slightly lighterRelease the brakePull on the parking brake 10 out of 15 11. When you are slowing down, you should downshift to...?Allows parking everywhere during specified timesThe gear which will allow a smooth startNeutralThe gear which will apply the most engine braking 11 out of 15 12. How many demerit points will result in the suspension of a learner's license?FiveFourSixSeven 12 out of 15 13. When a vehicle has stopped for a pedestrian at a crosswalk, is it permissible to overtake them?If the pedestrian has passed your laneIf the pedestrian hasn't yet reached your laneUnder no circumstancesIf you can swerve around the pedestrian 13 out of 15 14. Under what circumstances may you disregard a traffic sign or signal?Attempting to escape a tailgating driverIt is safe to do so in your judgementYou cannot see any other traffic in any directionInstructed to do so by a peace officer 14 out of 15 15. What factors contribute to increasing your stopping distances?Drugs and alcoholPoor road conditionsFatigueAll of them 15 out of 15 Time is Up! Alberta Manitoba Yukon Nunavut Ontario Quebec Nova Scotia New Brunswick British Columbia Northwest Territories Saskatchewan Prince Edward Island Newfoundland & Labrador
