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The Exam Simulator mimics the actual exam. It will stop once you reach the maximum number of allowed mistakes.
- Based on 2025 NS commercial driver's licence manual
- Updated for May 2025
NS General Knowledge Exam Simulator
Commercial drivers must pass a written exam to be licensed to drive in Nova Scotia, Canada. The written exam tests the driver’s knowledge of how to operate a commercial vehicle. This Exam Simulator is just like the official NS General Knowledge exam. It contains 40 random questions and will stop as soon as you’ve reached the passing or failing score. You’ll get a new set of questions every time you restart it. The exam simulator is not timed, and you must get at least 80% correct to pass. It is based on the 2025 Nova Scotia commercial driver’s manual.
- Perfect for first-time and renewal commercial applicants, and those adding endorsements
- Triple-checked for accuracy
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List of questions (classic view)
- What does this warning sign indicate?
- This sign indicates
- Which of the following signs indicates a school zone?
- What is the meaning of this sign?
- What type of sign is this?
- What does this sign mean?
- In Nunavut, what other colour can be used for signs of this shape?
- What does this sign mean?
- What does this sign indicate?
- This sign indicates
- What does this sign mean?
- What does this sign indicate?
- How does this sign regulate traffic?
- What does this sign mean?
- What does this sign mean?
- What does this sign indicate?
- What is the meaning of the double solid yellow line on this road?
- What does the following sign indicate to the driver?
- This sign indicates
- What does this sign mean?
- As you approach an intersection, you have a red light. Below it, there is a green arrow light pointing to the left. What does this mean?
- Which of the following statements is false?
- Before entering a highway from a private road, you should do which of the following?
- When you reach a traffic circle, what should you do?
- If you wish to change lanes on a multilane roadway, what should you do?
- When parking facing downhill next to a curb, which way should you point your front wheels?
- When two vehicles reach an uncontrolled intersection from different roadways at about the same time, the vehicle _________ has the right-of-way.
- To improve fuel economy, you should do which of the following?
- By law, a cyclist walking on the shoulder of the road and pushing his or her bicycle is considered
- On a multilane highway, why should a vehicle towing a trailer stay in the rightmost lane?
- You are driving on a multilane roadway. If the driver behind you is putting pressure on you to drive faster, what should you do?
- A vehicle that is moving at high speed in a curve risks which of the following?
- You are driving on a one-way street when you hear the siren of an approaching emergency vehicle. What should you do?
- If pedestrians are already in a crosswalk when the "Wait" or "Don't Walk" signal appears, what should they do?
- A school bus with alternating flashing red lights has stopped on the opposite side of a divided highway. What should you do?
- If your electrical turn signals or brake lights fail, what should you do?
- When driving in rain, snow or fog, use
- What is the purpose of a breathalyzer test?
- What happens if your licence expires while it is suspended?
- If an animal suddenly appears in front of your vehicle while you're driving, what should you do?
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