FREE Nova Scotia Class 3 Licence Test
- Perfect for first-time and renewal commercial applicants, and those adding endorsements
- Based on 2024 NS commercial driver's licence manual
- Triple-checked for accuracy
- Updated for November 2024
What you need to know
Verified by Steven Litvintchouk, M.S., Chief Educational Researcher, Member of ACES. See our detailed commitment to accuracy and quality in our practice tests.
Getting ready to drive a heavy truck (a truck with more than two axes) in Nova Scotia? You'll need a Class 3 commercial driver's licence. The transportation industry in NS is booming, so now is a great time: heavy truck drivers are in high demand. As a Class 3 licenced commercial driver, you can work for a trucking company as an employee, or for yourself as an owner-operator. But in order to drive one of the largest vehicles on the road, you must first learn to drive carefully and safely. So before you can get your Class 3 licence, you must pass both a written and a practical test. The written test (also known as the Nova Scotia Class 3 truck driver's knowledge exam) has several multiple-choice questions. This 25-question Class 3 practice test is a great way to prepare: all of our questions are based on the official 2024 NS commercial driver's manual. As you answer the questions, we recommend checking the explanations to gain some further insight into the rule behind it. Good luck and drive safely!
What to expect on the official exam
25
questions
20
correct answers to pass
80
passing score
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Written by Andrei Zakhareuski Updated over a week ago
At Tests.ca, we understand the importance of reliable and accurate practice tests to help you prepare for your driver's knowledge exam. That's why we've developed a meticulous process to create and continually update our practice questions, ensuring they reflect the most current driving laws and regulations.
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List of questions (classic view)
- In determining how well your air brake system works, which is NOT a significant factor?
- Which colour is the trailer supply line?
- When is a pre-trip inspection required?
- What gauges should you check after starting your vehicle?
- Why are there two service tanks in a modern air brake system?
- What is the purpose of the National Safety Code?
- What does this sign mean?
- In Canada, how many classes of dangerous goods are there?
- What must you do at a stop sign with a painted stop line?
- When brakes become overheated, they also become
- What does this sign mean?
- Your vehicle is equipped with an air brake system, including a belt-driven air compressor. How do you check for correct belt tension?
- What does this sign mean?
- Before driving down a grade (hill), you should
- What does this sign mean?
- Your vehicle has tandem drive axles and is equipped with an inter-axle differential. You should NOT use it if
- What does this sign mean?
- What is a commercial vehicle's danger zone?
- This sign indicates that you may park for one hour
- What is the first step of the pre-trip inspection?
- In a vehicle equipped with air brakes, the pushrod stroke occurs when compressed air enters the
- What is the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)?
- Driving a commercial vehicle on the road is
- In an air brake system, what does a governor do?
- Where are the air brake chambers located?