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Nova Scotia Learner's Licence Knowledge Test
40
Total questions
Approx. 30 minutes
20 Questions
Signs
16
Passing Score 80% (You must get at least 16 out of 20 right in BOTH sections)
20 Questions
Rules
16
Passing Score 80% (You must get at least 16 out of 20 right in BOTH sections)
$15.15
Exam Fee
Getting Your Learner's Licence in Nova Scotia: Your 4-Step Checklist
Step 1: Are You Eligible for a Learner's Licence?
- Applicants must be at least 16 years old.
- Parental consent is required for anyone under 18.
- You must pass a vision screening at the test centre.
Step 2: What ID Do I Need?
Step 3: How Much Does the Test Cost?
Step 4: Understanding the Test Format
- 20 questions on Road Signs (pass with 16/20)
- 20 questions on Rules of the Road (pass with 16/20)
What's the Easiest Way to Pass the NS Knowledge Test?
The Nova Scotia test requires you to pass two separate sections. Active learning with focused practice is the most effective way to prepare for both.
Studying the Handbook Alone
Covers all the material.
Passive, boring, and it's hard to know if you're prepared for two separate tests.
Studying the Handbook AloneUsing the Flashpath App
Active learning, realistic practice for both sections, progress tracking, and our Pass Guarantee.
Requires a smartphone.
Using the Flashpath AppBeyond the Learners: Your Complete Nova Scotia Driver's Toolkit
Printable NS Cheatsheet (PDF)
Our free one-page PDF with the critical rules, demerit points, and road signs you must memorize.
Class 5 Road Test Checklist
Already thinking about your road test? View our guide on the top mistakes to avoid.
Newcomer's License Exchange Guide
New to Nova Scotia? Our step-by-step guide makes exchanging your foreign driver's license simple.
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