Quick answer
In Nova Scotia, the Learner's Licence (Class 7) knowledge test has two parts of 20 multiple-choice questions: rules of the road, and road sign recognition. You need at least 16 correct in each part, and each part has 30 minutes. The test is taken online, or in person if you can't, and if you fail one part you retake only that part.
The Learner's Licence (Class 7) knowledge test at a glance
| Licence | Learner's Licence (Class 7) |
|---|---|
| Test | Knowledge test in two parts: rules of the road, and road sign recognition |
| Questions | 20 multiple-choice questions in each part |
| Pass mark | At least 16 of 20 in each part |
| Time limit | 30 minutes for each part |
| How to take it | Online; in person at a Registry of Motor Vehicles or Access Nova Scotia office if you can't |
| If you don't pass | You retake only the part you failed |
How the app practises the Nova Scotia test
Nova Scotia · practice test in the app
Learner's Licence (Class 7) knowledge test
- Rules of the road20 questions · 16 to pass
- Road sign recognition20 questions · 16 to pass
The app's Nova Scotia practice test has the same 2 parts, answered one after another. Each part is scored on its own against its pass mark, and you see a result for each part as well as your total. For practice you can keep the standard time, choose double time, or switch the timer off. If you miss a part, you can practise just that part again. Every result is a practice result only, never an official one.
What the Nova Scotia question bank covers
The Nova Scotia bank has 200 practice questions (Rules of the road: 100; Road sign recognition: 100), written for Nova Scotia only from the Nova Scotia Driver's Handbook. Every question is in English and French, and every answer explains why it is right, why each wrong choice is wrong, and where the rule comes from in the handbook.
Topics covered (28)
- Regulatory signs
- Warning signs
- Work zone and temporary signs
- Information and guide signs
- School, playground and pedestrian signs
- Traffic and pedestrian signals
- Pavement markings
- Your learner's licence and graduated licensing
- Right-of-way
- Roundabouts
- Speed limits and speed control
- Space and following distance
- Lanes, lane changes and passing
- Highway driving
- Parking and stopping
- Pedestrians and cyclists
- School buses
- Emergency and roadside vehicles
- Sharing the road (transit buses, trucks)
- Railway crossings
- Alcohol, drugs and impaired driving
- Distracted and fatigued driving
- Seatbelts and child car seats
- Night driving, weather and winter
- Skids, emergencies and breakdowns
- Collisions and reporting
- Wildlife, rural and gravel roads
- Defensive driving and hazard awareness
How to study for it
Read the handbook first
The test is based on the Nova Scotia Driver's Handbook. Read the chapters on signs, rules of the road and your licence before you drill questions.
Learn signs by shape and colour
Shape and colour tell you the type of sign before you can read it: an eight-sided red sign means stop, a diamond is a warning. Then learn each exact meaning.
Practise each part on its own
Each part has its own pass mark, so a good total isn't enough. Make sure you are solid on every part.
Fix your mistakes, not just your score
For each question you miss, read why your choice was wrong. The app brings it back in your plan so it sticks.
Book when you pass consistently
Take full practice tests and book the real one when you pass them again and again, not once.
Questions about the Nova Scotia test
How many questions are on the Nova Scotia learner's test?
Two parts of 20 multiple-choice questions: rules of the road, and road sign recognition. You need at least 16 correct in each part.
How long do I have?
30 minutes for each part.
What if I fail one part?
You retake only the part you failed.
Are the app's questions the ones on the Nova Scotia test?
No. They are original practice questions, written for Nova Scotia from the Nova Scotia Driver's Handbook. They teach the rules the test checks, but they are not the test, and the app is not connected to any government.
Can I practise in French?
Yes. Every question, explanation and source note is in English and French, and you can switch language at any time.
Practise for Nova Scotia with Learners Test Canada
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