How many questions are on the Nova Scotia beginner's test?

The beginner's knowledge test has 40 multiple-choice questions and you need 80% to pass.

How much does the Nova Scotia knowledge test cost?

The Nova Scotia learner's knowledge test fee is approximately C$22.65, plus a separate fee for the Class 7 beginner's licence once you pass.

How old do I need to be to apply for a Nova Scotia learner's licence?

You must be at least 16 years old to apply for the Nova Scotia Class 7 beginner's licence; under-18 applicants need parental consent.

Where can I take the Nova Scotia beginner's test?

You can take the knowledge test at any Access Nova Scotia or Registry of Motor Vehicles office, including Halifax, Dartmouth, Sydney and Truro.

When can I retake the Nova Scotia knowledge test?

If you fail the Nova Scotia knowledge test you can typically rewrite it the next business day, paying the test fee again each attempt.

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Nova Scotia Beginner's Knowledge Test Practice

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About the Beginner's Test

Prepare for the Nova Scotia beginner's knowledge test.

Authority: Access Nova Scotia
Jurisdiction: Nova Scotia
Questions: 40
Pass mark: 80%
Time limit: 45 min
Practice bank: 614 questions

Who should take this exam

The Beginner's Test is intended for candidates preparing for certification or licensing administered by Access Nova Scotia in Nova Scotia. If you are studying for this credential, or re-taking after a previous attempt, this practice bank mirrors the official blueprint and is suitable for first-time learners and refreshers alike.

Exam format

40 multiple-choice questions on the official test.
Pass mark: 80% (must answer at least 32 correctly).
Recommended time limit: 45 minutes.
Closed-book; calculators and reference material are not permitted unless explicitly allowed by Access Nova Scotia.

Study recommendations

Read the official Access Nova Scotia handbook or study guide cover to cover.
Work through every question in the practice bank above; review the explanation on each miss.
Use the review queue to loop only the questions you got wrong.
When you are scoring above 80% consistently, switch to the timed mock exam.
Take the official test once you can pass three mock exams in a row.

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When two vehicles arrive at an uncontrolled intersection at the same time, who has the right-of-way?

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Study tips

Read explanations
Tap any wrong answer to see why.
Master signs
Shape + color tells you the category.
Repeat until 100%
Review mode loops just your misses.
Then go timed
Move to the mock exam when ready.

Frequently asked questions

Prepare for the Nova Scotia beginner's knowledge test with questions based on the official driver's handbook, suitable for new drivers in Halifax, Dartmouth and across Nova Scotia.

Disclaimer: This site is an independent third-party study tool. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or authorized by any provincial licensing authority (including ICBC, MTO, SAAQ, SGI, MPI, Service NB, Service NL, Alberta Registries) or any Canadian government body. Questions are for study reference only — always refer to your province's current official driver's handbook and regulations.

This website is an independent driving test preparation platform and is not affiliated with Access Nova Scotia or any provincial licensing authority. Always refer to the official driver's handbook for legal requirements.