Northwest Territories Practice TestWelcome to your NWT Learner’s Practice Test – Rules 03 1. In what situations can you skip using a shoulder check?If you have made one in the last 200 metresIf you have extended mirrorsUnder no circumstancesIf you've checked all three of your mirrors 1 out of 25 2. When entering the acceleration lane to merge, where should you position your vehicle?Signalling rightNot signalling at allUsing your emergency four way flashersSignalling left 2 out of 25 3. What typically causes a vehicle to be in your blind spot?It is absolutely parallel to youIt is 3 m off the back of your left-hand bumperIts front bumper is level with your rear bumperIt is 3 m off the back of your right-hand bumper 3 out of 25 4. When you need to stop in an intersection before completing a left turn, what direction should you keep your front wheels?Pointing to the rightAny of thesePointing straight aheadPointing to the left 4 out of 25 5. Are U-turns permitted outside urban areas?On divided highwaysNear the crests of hillsOn curvesIn any of these areas 5 out of 25 6. When turning left from a two-way road onto another two-way road, which lane should you move from?The left lane into the right laneThe right lane into the right laneThe right lane into the left laneThe left lane into the left lane 6 out of 25 7. If your vehicle has power brakes and the engine fails, what should you do?Will lose all braking powerWill still have brakes, just not as powerfulWill need to push the brake pedal right to the floorWill not notice any difference to your brakes 7 out of 25 8. When can you pass another vehicle on a curve?If conditions are perfectIf the other vehicle is travelling more than 15 km/h below the speed limitIf there is no oncoming trafficUnder no circumstances 8 out of 25 9. When is it permissible to exceed the speed limit when passing another vehicle?If you need to reach an exit up aheadIf you can't make the pass without doing soUnder no circumstancesIf there is no oncoming traffic for 500 m 9 out of 25 10. What must you complete before making a lane change?All of themTurn signalMirror checkShoulder check 10 out of 25 11. How should you aim to enter a highway when merging onto it?At the same speed as the trafficAny of these depending on circumstancesSlower than the trafficFaster than the traffic 11 out of 25 12. What action should you take as you approach the end of the acceleration lane?Maintain your speedAny of these depending on circumstancesStopSlow down 12 out of 25 13. When should you avoid coasting downhill in neutral with your transmission?If you're low on fuelIf conditions are idealIf there is no other traffic presentNone 13 out of 25 14. What should you do after entering a curve?Accelerate slightlyBrake hardBrake slightlyAccelerate hard 14 out of 25 15. What actions should you take when exiting a highway?Start decelerating well in advanceMaintain your highway speed until well off the highwayOnly decelerate once in the deceleration laneAny of these depending on circumstances 15 out of 25 16. What is the purpose of the shoulder on a primary highway?OvertakingEmergency parkingNormal parkingSlow-moving vehicles 16 out of 25 17. What should you do if your vehicle breaks down and you need to park at the side of the road?Do all of these thingsRaise your hoodMove your passengers away from the vehicleTurn on your hazard lights 17 out of 25 18. If a stranger stops to offer you assistance, you should...?Allow them to drive you to the nearest point of assistanceAsk them to summon emergency or breakdown servicesTell them to move alongSit in their car until help arrives 18 out of 25 19. What should you do if your tires lose traction as you enter a left-hand curve?Slightly towards the center of the roadSlightly towards the left of the roadAs straight as possibleSlightly towards the right of the road 19 out of 25 20. On a three-lane highway, where should the slowest moving traffic travel?The far right laneAny of these depending on circumstancesThe far left laneThe centre of the lane 20 out of 25 21. When driving in a clearly marked lane, what should you do?Be as close to the center as possibleBe as far to the right as possibleAny of these depending on circumstancesBe as far to the left as possible 21 out of 25 22. On a two-lane highway, as you approach an acceleration lane, what is the recommended action?Move to the left-hand laneMove to the right-hand laneAccelerate as hard as possibleStay in whichever lane you are in 22 out of 25 23. When approaching a weave zone, why should you exercise extra caution?Other vehicles may be coming across you to exitOther vehicles may be coming straight throughOther vehicles may be coming across you to enterAll of these things may be happening 23 out of 25 24. If a vehicle behind you is attempting to pass you on a two-lane highway, what should you do?Slow down and move to your rightSpeed up and move to your rightSpeed up and move to your leftSlow down and move to your left 24 out of 25 25. As you navigate a curve, remember that your vehicle will naturally tend to...Pull to the rightPull to the leftSpinGo straight ahead 25 out of 25 Time is Up! Alberta Manitoba Yukon Nunavut Ontario Quebec Nova Scotia New Brunswick British Columbia Northwest Territories Saskatchewan Prince Edward Island Newfoundland & Labrador
