🚗 Northwest Territories Driving Rules Test (Class 7)

📘 Graduated Driver Licensing (GDL)

New drivers in the Northwest Territories start in the Graduated Driver Licensing Program, which has three stages:

1. Class 7 – Learner’s Licence

2. Class 5 – Probationary Licence

3. Full Class 5 Licence

You must complete each stage before moving to the next.

🧾 Who Can Take the Test

• Minimum age: 15 years old

• You need:

  • Valid photo ID

  • Proof of NWT residency

  • Parental/guardian consent if under 18

📝 Written Knowledge Test

• Taken in person at a Driver and Vehicle Office

• About 30 minutes

• Two sections:

  • 20 road rules questions

  • 20 road signs questions

• You must score at least 80% in each section

  • No more than 4 mistakes per section

🚦 What the Test Covers

• Traffic laws and safe driving rules

• Right-of-way rules

• Speed limits

• Road signs and signals

• Learner licence restrictions

• Alcohol and drug rules

• Penalties and demerit points

✅ After You Pass

You will receive a Class 7 Learner’s Licence and must follow these rules:

• Drive only with a fully licensed driver who has at least 2 years of experience

• Zero blood alcohol level

• Usually no driving between 11 p.m. and 6 a.m.

• Must hold the learner’s licence for at least 12 months