Question 1 of 20Signs, signals and road markings
Nova Scotia road signs test: free practice
Nova Scotia road signs test: free practice with 20 sign questions.
Road-sign questions
Question 2 of 20Signs, signals and road markings
You come to this sign at an intersection. What must you do?
Question 3 of 20Signs, signals and road markings
What does this sign mean?
Question 4 of 20Signs, signals and road markings
What must you do when you come to this sign?
Question 5 of 20Signs, signals and road markings
Flashing red lights are working at this sign as you arrive. What must you do?
Question 6 of 20Signs, signals and road markings
How should you drive past the object shown on this sign?
Question 7 of 20Signs, signals and road markings
What road condition does this warning sign point out?
Question 8 of 20Signs, signals and road markings
In a Nova Scotia work zone, what does this sign tell you?
Question 9 of 20Signs, signals and road markings
What change in the road does this sign warn you about?
Question 10 of 20Signs, signals and road markings
In Nova Scotia, the posted limit just before this school zone is 80 km/h. Children are present. What is the most you may drive?
Question 11 of 20Signs, signals and road markings
You see this sign where two lanes are about to join. Who is responsible for a smooth merge?
Question 12 of 20Signs, signals and road markings
Signs like this one are often posted in a group. What are they for?
Question 13 of 20Signs, signals and road markings
In Nova Scotia, this sign warns of an intersection ahead. What is special about it?
Question 14 of 20Signs, signals and road markings
You are driving in the right lane and see this sign. What is happening ahead?
Question 15 of 20Signs, signals and road markings
What should you do when you see this sign?
Question 16 of 20Signs, signals and road markings
In Nova Scotia, when does the lower speed limit for this sign apply?
Question 17 of 20Signs, signals and road markings
In Nova Scotia, what does the speed on this sign tell you?
Question 18 of 20Signs, signals and road markings
In Nova Scotia, what does this sign with arrows pointing both ways mean?
Question 19 of 20Signs, signals and road markings
Where would you find this sign?
Question 20 of 20Signs, signals and road markings
You pass this sign as you near road work in Nova Scotia. What is going on ahead?
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Answer each question to see the explanation. Keyboard: A–D or 1–4 to answer, N next, P previous.
Nova Scotia has a separate Road Sign Recognition Test. Nova Scotia highway signs: the Road Sign Recognition Test 'assesses your ability to recognize and understand the meaning of highway road signs' (20 questions, 16 to pass); signs are in Chapter 3 of the Driver's Handbook ('Signs, Pavement Markings and Work Zones'). 16 correct (80%) is our practice mark, not an official pass mark.
Canada road signs and what they mean
Our own simplified drawings of the signs learners meet most. The full list, with meanings, is in the Canada sign library; the official reference is the Nova Scotia Driver's Handbook.
Regulatory signs
Come to a full stop at the line or crosswalk, then go only when it is safe.
Slow down or stop and let traffic on the crossing road go first.
The highest speed allowed on this road.
You may not enter this road from this direction.
Traffic moves only in the direction of the arrow.
Left turns are not allowed here.
Right turns are not allowed here.
Turning around to go back the other way is not allowed here.
You may not turn right while facing a red light; wait for green.
Keep to the right of the median or traffic island.
You may not stop your vehicle at all between the signs, even for a moment, during the posted times.
You may stop between the signs only while picking up or dropping off passengers.
You may not park between the signs, though you may stop briefly to load or unload passengers or goods.
This lane is reserved for vehicles carrying at least the number of people shown.
Vehicles in this lane must turn left.
The centre lane is shared by drivers from both directions for making left turns only.
Traffic fines are increased here because the area needs extra care, often near schools or parks.
Marks a pedestrian crossover; be ready to stop and let pedestrians cross, waiting until they are completely across the road.
Marks the crossing itself; slow down, look both ways and stop if a train is coming.
Warning signs
You are near a school; slow down and watch for children.
The road curves right ahead; slow down before the bend.
A series of curves lies ahead; drive slowly and carefully.
Another road crosses ahead; watch for traffic from both sides.
A road joins from the right ahead; watch for vehicles entering.
Traffic will be joining your lane from the side ahead; adjust speed to let it merge.
The right lane ends ahead; drivers in it must move left when safe.
A median will separate the two directions ahead; keep right.
The one-way road ends ahead and oncoming traffic shares the road.
Traffic signals are ahead; be ready to stop.
A stop sign is ahead; slow down and prepare to stop.
Watch for people crossing the road ahead.
Railway tracks cross the road ahead; slow down and look and listen for trains.
The road is slippery when wet; slow down and avoid sudden moves.
Deer often cross in this area; slow down and stay alert, especially at dusk and dawn.
Marks an obstruction next to the road; the stripes slope down toward the side you should pass on.
Marks a sharp turn and shows which way to steer through it.
Temporary signs
Road work is ahead; slow down, watch for workers and follow work-zone signs.
A worker with a stop/slow sign is directing traffic ahead; obey their directions.
A lane is closed for work ahead; merge into the open lane early and smoothly.
The normal route is closed; follow the detour in the direction shown.
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