Newfoundland and Labrador Class 5 test FAQ 2026: how many questions, pass mark, cost

The Motor Registration Division does not publish the number of questions; reported counts differ, so our practice tests use a site format of 40 questions with 34 correct to pass (the official 85% pass mark; 34 is derived).

You need 85% to pass, per the Motor Registration Division. Our practice tests mark 34 of 40 (85%) in a site format (the Motor Registration Division does not publish a fixed format).

You need 34 of 40 (85%) to pass, so in our 40-question site format you can get at most 6 wrong. The best preparation is to study the official Driver's Handbook (formerly Road Users Guide) (February 2025 PDF) and take practice tests until you pass them comfortably.

$60 — Class 5I learner's licence (valid 2 years), per the Motor Registration Division.

Yes. This site has 2 free Newfoundland and Labrador Class 05 written test practice tests for 2026, each with 40 questions and our site-format pass mark of 34 of 40 (85%), plus a free road-sign quiz.

The Motor Registration Division does not publish a time limit for the Newfoundland and Labrador Class 05 written test.

No retake waiting period published (licence application, written tests, graduated licensing pages and Driver's Handbook checked). No attempt cap or retest fee published. Handbook: 'Passed written test results are valid for six months.' 'Your Class 5I (Learner) permit is valid for two years'; 'If you allow your learner's permit to expire for more than 12 months, you will be required to take the written test again before the permit can be re-issued.' You may not drive until the post-test appointment. Road test after 12 months as a learner, or eight months with an approved driver education program.

The minimum age is 16, per the Motor Registration Division.

'New drivers must be at least 16 years old and must pass a written test, a vision test and a road test.' 'If you are under 19 years of age, you must obtain the consent of your parent or guardian before receiving a learner's permit. The parent or guardian must sign the driver's licence application form.' Online test: 'Register on MyGovNL using your photo ID issued by the Vehicle Registration Division. Don't have a photo ID? Sign up using your email and MCP card.' At the vision-test appointment 'The results of your written exam will be validated', you have a vision test and photo, and 'You must show proof of age, identity and, if applicable, proof of your legal presence in Canada. All documents must be originals. Photocopies are not accepted unless certified.' Identification Documentation page: documents must verify 'Full Legal Name', 'Date of Birth', 'Legal Presence in Canada' and 'Photo' ('Minimum 2 documents must be presented'), plus proof of address (e.g. utility bill no older than two months); minors without a document may use a parent/guardian Guarantor Declaration. Applicants must be residents of the province.

The official Driver's Handbook (formerly Road Users Guide) (February 2025 PDF). You can read it on the official site.