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  • Based on official Northwest Territories 2025 Driver's manual
  • Updated for June 2025

FREE Northwest Territories Driving Practice Test 2025

Driving in the Northwest Territories can be challenging, especially for beginners who lack behind-the-wheel experience. Daylight hours vary drastically with the seasons, and improper use of headlights is a common problem for new drivers. Long stretches of remote roads make fuel planning essential, while wildlife crossings pose a serious risk to drivers. When you're driving in the North of Sixty, you must prioritize safety at all times. Fortunately, road signs, traffic laws, and the rules of the road prevent chaos and make it easier for road users to navigate the unique conditions of this territory.

All aspiring drivers begin the licensing process with the learning phase. During this time, they increase their knowledge and gain confidence gradually. The official Northwest Territories Driver's Manual describes the various aspects of driving theory in detail. You should read its contents at least once to learn about the licensing process, road signs, handling of emergency situations, and safe driving practices.

Our Northwest Territories Practice Permit Tests have been designed to closely reflect the content and format of the official exam. You can practise with this intuitive tool anytime, anywhere in the world. All you need is a compatible device and a stable internet connection. Make the most of your unlimited attempts and train as often as your schedule allows. With consistency and perseverance, you can master driving theory within a few weeks.

Initiate a conversation with our Drive Test Genie to customize your learning experience and benefit from personalized help. Our automated assistant can provide real-life examples that help you understand each question better. Additionally, you can request further explanations that help you understand the reasoning behind each correct answer.

Learning driving theory is about being safe and prepared on the road. Achieving a passing score on the official written knowledge exam should be a temporary priority, not your primary goal. Our practice tests can help you become a safe and responsible driver, but you must dedicate the time and effort necessary to build and improve your driving skills.
  • Perfect for learner’s permit and full adult driver’s licence

What you need to know

6 min to complete
Verified by Steven Litvintchouk, M.S., Chief Educational Researcher, Member of ACES. See our detailed commitment to accuracy and quality in our practice tests.
What to expect on the official exam
40

questions

16+16

correct answers to pass

80%

passing score

16 y/o

minimum age to apply

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List of questions (classic view)
  1. While driving, the holder of a Class 7 (Learners) licence must be supervised by
  2. To become a Class 5P (probationary) driver, you must
  3. The maximum speed limit outside a settlement or municipality is _______ unless otherwise posted.
  4. What must you do at a steady amber traffic signal?
  5. What does a flashing green arrow signal at an intersection mean?
  6. This driver is using a hand signal. The driver intends to
  7. A solid yellow line, whether single or double, indicates that
  8. For an average driver, the sum of his or her perception time and reaction time equals about
  9. When you back up in a straight line, you should look
  10. When you park facing downhill, which way should you point your front wheels?
  11. This sign would be posted to let drivers know that
  12. At a stop sign, where must you stop?
  13. If two vehicles arrive at a four-way stop at about the same time, which one should proceed first?
  14. You are entering a traffic circle from a road with two lanes in your direction. If you intend to take the first exit from the traffic circle, you should
  15. What does this sign indicate?
  16. How should you check for vehicles in your blind spot?
  17. You must turn on your headlights at night and whenever you can't see clearly
  18. If you are approaching an emergency vehicle with flashing lights that is stopped on the side of the road, what should you do?
  19. Under normal driving conditions, you should maintain a following distance of at least ________ behind the vehicle ahead of you.
  20. This sign is warning of
  21. Even during the winter months, your vehicle will be ready to drive after you warm it up for
  22. In the daytime, you must attach a large red flag to the end of a load that extends more than _______ beyond the rear of your vehicle.
  23. A motorcyclist will most likely travel
  24. On an undivided roadway, you approach a stopped school bus with flashing red lights. What should you do?
  25. What does this road sign mean?
  26. If an emergency vehicle with flashing lights and a siren is approaching you on a one-way street, you should
  27. If you're approaching a railway crossing and a train is approaching, you must stop at least _______ from the nearest rail.
  28. For novice (Class 7 and Class 5P) drivers, the legal limit of blood alcohol concentration (BAC) is
  29. If a fully licenced driver accumulates at least _________, his or her licence will be suspended.
  30. If a driver in the GDL program accumulates at least 15 demerit points, he or she will face the following penalties
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