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FREE NS Class 2 (Bus) Commercial Licence Practice Test 2
- Based on 2025 NS commercial driver's licence manual
- Updated for September 2025
- Perfect for first-time and renewal commercial applicants, and those adding endorsements
- Triple-checked for accuracy
Welcome to your Nova Scotia Class 2 Practice Test series, updated for September 2025. This test features questions covering a comprehensive set of topics you’ll need to know to pass your Class 2 written test. These questions are closely aligned with the official guidelines for buses with more than 24 seats, and also Classes 3, 4, 5, and 8 vehicles, where applicable.
The minimum eligibility criteria for a Class 2 license in NS are: you must be at least 19 years old, have a year’s experience with a Class 5 license, pass the written test, and submit satisfactory medical and optical reports. The Class 2 license fee is $98.85.
Use this practice test to sharpen your knowledge and understand the rules and regulations. You’ll encounter a mix of question types, each accompanied by hints and detailed explanations. This is designed to be more than just a practice test; it’s a comprehensive study tool.
Don’t forget, you can retake this practice test as many times as you need to feel confident. The questions are randomly shuffled each time to ensure a new testing experience. Prepare now to make sure you’re ready for the real Class 2 written test. Good luck!
- Based on 2025 NS commercial driver's licence manual
- Perfect for first-time and renewal commercial applicants, and those adding endorsements
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List of questions (classic view)
- During your brake tests, you find that the brakes are not operating safely. What should you do?
- During your pre-trip inspection, you discover a defect that does not affect the safe operation of the vehicle. What should you do?
- Every written trip inspection report must include which of the following?
- For large commercial vehicles, which of the following are advantages of air brakes as compared with hydraulic brakes?
- For optimal safety, your head restraint should be positioned so that its centre is level with
- Funeral processions have right-of-way over you…?
- How can you downgrade from a commercial licence to a non-commercial licence?
- How can you ensure smooth braking of a large commercial vehicle?
- How can you tell how much air pressure is in the service reservoirs?
- How do you ease your vehicle into a smooth stop?
- How often should you look at your mirrors?
- How should you drive through a large amount of water on the roadway?
- How should you handle driving around a curve?
- Idling for longer than five minutes can
- 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 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 someone is tailgating you, 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 find a major defect in your vehicle during your pre-trip inspection, when must it be repaired?
- 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 need to keep a daily log, what else do you need to keep with you?
- If you reduce a tire’s air pressure when it is warm,
- If you see this sign, it means you are
- If you're driving a motor home, you should maintain a following distance of at least ________ behind the vehicle in front of you.
- If you're on a 14-day cycle, what is the maximum number of hours you can drive within 14 consecutive days?
- If your brakes get wet, what should you do?
- 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 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.
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