Northwest Territories Practice Test Welcome to your NWT Learner’s Practice Test – Rules 07 1. How should you park when facing downhill?Set your parking brake onlyTurn your front wheels towards the curb or right shoulderLeave your front wheels parallel to the curbTurn you front wheels to the left and set your parking brake 1 out of 15 2. When a traffic signal light is red and a policeman signals you to proceed at an intersection, what should you do?Stop to make sure he wants you to go throughObey the policeman's signal and proceedWait for the light to turns greenCall the policeman's attention to the red light 2 out of 15 3. What is the most effective method for stopping quickly on a wet or icy roadway?Brake, if wheels lock then release pressure until you come to a stopPut brakes on hard and try to prevent vehicle from skiddingApply brakes the same way you always doKeep foot off brake and let the vehicle slow and stop automatically 3 out of 15 4. What is the key priority when navigating a curve or corner while driving?Speed up before you get to itCompletely stop before you get to itSlow down before you get to itDo nothing 4 out of 15 5. In which lane of traffic should you position your vehicle when preparing for a right-hand turn?The lane approaching from the leftClose to the left side of the roadwayClose to the right side of the roadwayClose to the centre line of the roadway 5 out of 15 6. What does a flashing red beacon above an intersection indicate?A flashing red beacon above an intersection means:Slow down and if necessary yield right-of-way to cars approaching from the left or rightYou must come to a complete stop. Move through the intersection only when it is safe to do soSlow down and drive with increased caution 6 out of 15 7. What should you do if a tire blows out?Keep foot on brake and steer to leftKeep foot on brake and steer to rightTake your foot off the gas pedal to slow down and steer the vehicle firmly in the direction you want to goApply heavy braking 7 out of 15 8. At both marked and unmarked crosswalks, who has the right-of-way?TrueFalse 8 out of 15 9. Before changing lanes, what should you always do?Signaling, checking the rear view mirror and checking blind spotsBlowing your horn and providing the appropriate hand signalSignaling and decreasing speedChecking the rear view mirror 9 out of 15 10. When making a left turn from a one-way street, where should you position your vehicle on the roadway?Close to the left side of the roadwayClose to the center line of the roadwayClose to the right hand side of the roadwayDoes not matter provided you signal 10 out of 15 11. What should you do before making a right turn against a red signal light when permitted by law?You may turn right on a red light only after coming to a complete stop and waiting until the way is clearSlow down, signal and turnSlow down proceed with cautionStop, then edge into traffic 11 out of 15 12. What steps should you take before moving your vehicle from a parked position?Sound you horn and pull from the curb slowlyCheck other traffic, signal and pull from curb quicklySignal and pull from the curbAlways signal and check for traffic, pulling out only when it is safe to do so 12 out of 15 13. When is it permissible to lend your driver's license to someone else?NeverFor identification purpose onlyTo another person who is learning to driveIn case of emergencies 13 out of 15 14. When should you use your headlights during poor weather conditions like rain, snow, smoke, and fog?Low beamHigh beamDoes not matterDo not turn on headlights 14 out of 15 15. What does a solid line to the left of your lane indicate?Overtake and pass with cautionIt is unsafe to passPass at your discretionPass only when no traffic is sight 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
