Nova Scotia Class 4 Licence Test 3
- 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 December 2024
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Nova Scotia's Class 4 Practice Test 3 is here to elevate your prep to the next level. As of December 2024, this set includes 50 varied questions for comprehensive coverage of the exam material. Tailored for those seeking to operate taxis, ambulances, or small buses, our test demands a year of Class 5 experience and a minimum age of 18. No road test is required for drivers of 8-seat passenger vehicles. Our practice test is your strategic study partner, giving you a true taste of the exam based on the Nova Scotia Driver's Handbook. Start now and ensure a confident test day!
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
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List of questions (classic view)
- If a crash occurs while you are backing up with the aid of a guide, who will be held responsible?
- If a fire starts in your vehicle, you should do which of the following?
- If a front tire blows out, what should you do first?
- If a peace officer asks for your logbook and supporting documents, what documents should you provide?
- If an air line ruptures between the compressor and the supply reservoir, what will prevent loss of air pressure in the service brake system?
- If another driver wants to pass your vehicle, what should you do?
- If you are going to park for longer than ________, you should turn off your engine.
- If you are parking a bus on a downgrade, you should
- If you are parking a single-unit (straight) vehicle on an upgrade without a curb, you should
- If you are parking a vehicle on a downgrade, you should
- If you are parking your vehicle on an upgrade without a curb, you should
- If you are required to keep a logbook, what must you have in your possession?
- If you are unable to keep up with traffic on a steep grade, what should you do?
- If you feel tired while driving,
- If you find a defect or deficiency in your passenger vehicle, what should you do?
- If you leave the paved portion of the roadway, which of these should you NOT do to return to the roadway?
- If you miss your exit on a highway, you should
- If you must adjust an automatic slack adjuster that has a hexagonal (six-sided) adjusting bolt, you should turn the adjusting bolt in which direction?
- If you must drive more slowly than the traffic flow, you should
- If you reduce a tire’s air pressure when it is warm,
- If you see this sign, it means you are
- If you're approaching a level railway crossing that is not protected by gates or railway crossing signals, what should you do?
- If you're driving a motor home, you should maintain a following distance of at least ________ behind the vehicle in front of you.
- If your brakes get wet, what should you do?
- If your right wheels drop off the roadway, what should you do to get back onto the roadway?
- If your vehicle breaks down on the freeway, you should
- If your vehicle is carrying cargo, how often must you perform an en-route inspection of the cargo securement system?
- If your vehicle lacks antilock brakes (ABS), how can you stop quickly on a wet or icy roadway?
- If your vehicle starts to hydroplane, what should you do?
- If your vehicle starts to pull strongly to the right, it indicates
- In a sedan-type vehicle, how many passengers may be seated on your right side?
- Are you legally allowed to exceed the speed limit to pass another vehicle?
- When are you allowed to exceed the speed limit when passing another vehicle?
- In an urban area such as a village, town or city, are you allowed to back up into an intersection or crosswalk?
- In the context of commercial driving, what is a turnout?
- Just before your vehicle comes to a full stop, you should __________ to prevent your vehicle from jerking back.
- On a log-hauling truck, logs may extend up to _______ behind the bed of the truck.
- On a long, narrow stretch of highway, a bus has just reached a passing lane. The bus is travelling slower than the rest of the traffic. What should the bus driver do?
- On icy or other slippery roads, you should avoid using your
- On-duty time includes which of the following?
- On-duty time includes which of the following?
- Overdriving your headlights at night is dangerous because
- Partway through your trip, you must couple to another trailer. What should you do?
- Rapid acceleration can increase your fuel consumption by up to
- Reducing a tire’s air pressure when it is hot
- Shared centre lanes are used for
- Someone texts you while you're driving. What should you do?
- Stopping on icy roads requires
- The air pressure of a spare tire should equal
- The area of a primary highway beyond the solid white line is meant for
- What is important about seat belts?