Nunavut Written Driver’s Test 

The Nunavut written driver’s test, also called the knowledge test, is the first official step toward getting a driver’s licence in Nunavut. Passing this test allows you to receive a Class 7 Learner’s Licence, which lets you begin practicing driving under specific conditions. The purpose of the written test is to make sure new drivers understand the basic rules of the road, traffic signs, and safe driving practices before they operate a vehicle.

The test is based entirely on the Nunavut Driver’s Manual, and all questions come from the information in that manual. If you study it carefully, you can pass the test confidently.

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Purpose of the Written Test

Driving is a serious responsibility, especially in Nunavut where weather, road conditions, and visibility can be extreme. The written test ensures that new drivers:

• Understand traffic laws and regulations

• Can recognize and correctly interpret road signs and signals

• Know how to drive safely and defensively

• Are aware of Nunavut-specific conditions, such as winter driving and remote roads

• Understand learner restrictions and basic licensing rules

The test is not meant to trick you. It is designed to confirm that you have the minimum knowledge needed to drive safely and legally.

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Eligibility to Take the Test

To take the Nunavut written driver’s test, you must:

• Be at least 15 years old

• Provide acceptable identification (such as a birth certificate, passport, or government-issued ID)

• Pass a vision test

• If you are under 18, you must have parent or guardian consent

The test is taken in person at a Nunavut Motor Vehicles or licensing office. In some cases, oral testing or interpretation may be available if arranged in advance.

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Test Format and Structure

The written test is multiple-choice and usually divided into two sections:

1. Rules of the Road and Safe Driving

2. Traffic Signs and Signals

Each section generally contains around 20 questions, though the exact number may vary. Each question has multiple answer choices, and only one answer is correct.

To pass, you must score at least 80% on each section. That usually means answering 16 out of 20 questions correctly per section. If you fail one section but pass the other, you typically only need to retake the section you failed.

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Section 1: Rules of the Road and Safe Driving

This part of the test checks your understanding of how to drive safely and legally. Topics commonly include:

Traffic Laws

• Speed limits in different areas

• Obeying traffic signals and signs

• Legal responsibilities of drivers

• Consequences of breaking traffic laws

Right-of-Way Rules

• Who goes first at intersections

• Yielding to pedestrians

• Right-of-way at stop signs and uncontrolled intersections

• School bus rules

Safe Driving Practices

• Following distance

• Proper use of signals

• Checking mirrors and blind spots

• Defensive driving techniques

Winter and Extreme Conditions

Because Nunavut has long winters and harsh driving conditions, this topic is especially important. You may be tested on:

• Driving on ice and snow

• Reduced visibility

• Adjusting speed for conditions

• Emergency preparedness

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Impaired and Distracted Driving

• Alcohol and drug impairment

• Fatigue

• Using phones or other distractions

• Legal penalties for impaired driving

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Section 2: Traffic Signs and Signals

This section focuses on your ability to recognize and understand road signs. Many questions will show a picture of a sign and ask what it means.

You should know:

Regulatory Signs

These tell drivers what they must or must not do.
Examples:

• Stop

• Yield

• Speed limit

• Do not enter

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Warning Signs

These warn of potential hazards or changes in the road.
Examples:

• Sharp curves

• Pedestrian crossings

• Slippery roads

• Narrow bridges

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Information and Guide Signs

These provide directions or services.
Examples:

• Highway numbers

• Distance markers

• Service symbols (fuel, hospital, airport)

Sign shape and color are important. For example:

• Octagon = Stop

• Triangle = Yield

• Diamond = Warning

• Rectangle = Regulatory or information

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Vision Test

Before or during your written test appointment, you will also take a vision screening. This checks that your eyesight meets the minimum standard for driving. If you require corrective lenses, this may be noted on your licence.

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After You Pass the Written Test

Once you pass both sections of the written test and the vision test, you will be issued a Class 7 Learner’s Licence.

With a learner’s licence, you must follow restrictions, which usually include:

• Driving only with a fully licensed driver

• No alcohol in your system

• Following all graduated licensing rules

• Possibly restrictions on night driving or passengers

These rules are designed to help new drivers gain experience safely.

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How to Study Effectively

1. Read the Nunavut Driver’s Manual

This is the most important step. Every test question comes from this manual. Read it carefully and more than once if possible.

2. Focus on Signs

Many people fail the sign section because they do not memorize sign meanings. Study sign shapes, colors, and symbols until they are familiar.

3. Practice Questions

Practice tests help you get used to the wording and style of questions. They also show which topics you need to review more.

4. Understand, Don’t Memorize

Instead of memorizing answers, understand why rules exist. This makes it easier to answer questions correctly even if they are worded differently.

5. Take Your Time

On test day, read every question carefully. Many wrong answers happen because of rushing or missing key words like “must,” “never,” or “except.”

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Final Advice

The Nunavut written driver’s test is very manageable if you prepare properly. It is not about trick questions — it is about making sure you understand how to drive safely and responsibly in Nunavut’s unique conditions. Study the driver’s manual, pay special attention to traffic signs and winter driving, and take your time during the test.

If you want, I can also:

• Give you practice questions

• Explain road signs one by one

• Help you study for a retake

• Make a simple study plan

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