Pass Your Yukon Learner's Test: 15 Practice Questions You Need to Know
The first official hurdle on your journey to getting a driver's license in the Yukon is the Class 7 written knowledge test. Passing this test demonstrates that you have a solid understanding of the traffic laws, road signs, and safe driving practices outlined in the Yukon Driver's Basic Handbook. This knowledge is the foundation for becoming a safe and confident driver in the North.
To help you study and gauge your readiness, we’ve created a list of 15 practice questions that reflect the style and content of the real exam. Use these practice questions to challenge yourself and identify any areas that need more review.
How to Prepare
The single best way to prepare is to thoroughly read and understand the official Yukon Driver's Basic Handbook. Once you feel comfortable with the material, use these practice questions as a self-test. For each question, choose the answer you believe is correct, then compare it with the correct answer and detailed explanation provided below. Good luck!
Permit Test Practice Questions
1. A Class 7 Learner's Licence holder in the Yukon must be accompanied by a supervising driver who has held a full Class 5 licence for a minimum of: a) 6 months b) 1 year c) 2 years d) 4 years
Answer: c) 2 years Explanation: The supervising driver for a learner must be experienced. The law in the Yukon requires them to have held a full (non-novice) Class 5 license for at least two years.
2. What is the mandatory Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) for a driver with a Class 5 Novice Licence? a) 0.08% b) 0.05% c) 0% d) A trace amount is acceptable.
Answer: c) 0% Explanation: The Yukon has a strict zero-tolerance policy for alcohol for all drivers in the Graduated Driver's Licence (GDL) program (Class 7 and Class 5 Novice). Any detectable amount of alcohol in your system is illegal.
3. This sign means: (Image of a yellow diamond-shaped sign with a black symbol of a car with squiggly lines behind it) a) Winding road ahead. b) Slippery when wet. c) Pavement ends. d) Rough road.
Answer: b) Slippery when wet. Explanation: This is a warning sign. The diamond shape indicates a hazard, and the symbol warns drivers that the road surface may be slippery, especially during rain or icy conditions. You should reduce your speed.
4. When approaching a stop sign, a driver must: a) Slow down and proceed if the way is clear. b) Stop only if there is other traffic. c) Come to a complete stop at the stop line, or before the crosswalk or intersection. d) Stop and then inch forward to get a better view.
Answer: c) Come to a complete stop at the stop line, or before the crosswalk or intersection. Explanation: A stop sign requires a complete cessation of movement. You must stop fully before the marked line or, if there is no line, before entering the crosswalk or intersection space.
5. What is the maximum number of passengers a Class 7 Learner is allowed to have in the vehicle? a) One, who must be the supervising driver. b) Only immediate family members. c) The supervising driver and one other person. d) As many as there are seatbelts.
Answer: a) One, who must be the supervising driver. Explanation: To minimize distractions for a new learner, the law strictly prohibits any passengers other than the single, qualified supervising driver.
6. What does a flashing green traffic light at an intersection signify? a) The light is about to turn yellow. b) The intersection is closed to cross-traffic. c) You may proceed straight through, or turn left or right, yielding to pedestrians. d) Emergency vehicles have control of the intersection.
Answer: c) You may proceed straight through, or turn left or right, yielding to pedestrians. Explanation: A flashing green light indicates you have the right-of-way to proceed in any direction the lane allows, but you must still yield to any pedestrians in the crosswalk.
7. A Class 5 Novice driver is not permitted to drive between what hours? a) 11 p.m. and 6 a.m. b) Midnight and 5 a.m. c) 1 a.m. and 6 a.m. d) There is no curfew.
Answer: b) Midnight and 5 a.m. Explanation: Drivers in the Novice stage of the GDL program are subject to a late-night driving curfew to reduce risk.
8. If you are parking your vehicle facing uphill on a street with a curb, you should turn your front wheels: a) Straight ahead. b) To the right (towards the curb). c) To the left (away from the curb). d) It does not matter.
Answer: c) To the left (away from the curb). Explanation: This is often remembered as "up, up, and away." Turning your wheels away from the curb ensures that if your vehicle's brakes were to fail, it would roll back and the front tire would be stopped by the curb, preventing it from rolling into traffic.
9. When must you use your headlights? a) Only when it is completely dark outside. b) From 30 minutes after sunset until 30 minutes before sunrise, and at any other time visibility is poor. c) Only when you are driving faster than 50 km/h. d) Whenever you are on the Alaska Highway.
Answer: b) From 30 minutes after sunset until 30 minutes before sunrise, and at any other time visibility is poor. Explanation: Headlights are required during these specific times and in any conditions of poor visibility, like fog, heavy rain, or snow, to ensure you can see and be seen.
10. At a four-way stop, if two vehicles arrive at the same time, who has the right-of-way? a) The vehicle on the left must yield to the vehicle on the right. b) The vehicle that is larger has the right-of-way. c) The vehicle on the right must yield to the vehicle on the left. d) The vehicle that signals first has the right-of-way.
Answer: a) The vehicle on the left must yield to the vehicle on the right. Explanation: This is the fundamental rule of right-of-way at four-way stops. If two drivers arrive simultaneously, the driver on the right gets to proceed first.
11. This sign means: (Image of a square sign with a red circle and slash over a black arrow turning left) a) No left turn. b) No U-turn. c) Left turns permitted. d) Sharp left turn ahead.
Answer: a) No left turn. Explanation: This is a regulatory sign. The red circle with a slash through an image universally means the action shown is prohibited.
12. When a school bus is stopped with its red lights flashing, what must you do? a) Slow down to 30 km/h and pass with caution. b) Drivers approaching from the rear must stop; oncoming traffic can proceed slowly. c) Stop a safe distance away and do not proceed until the lights stop flashing. d) Honk your horn to alert the bus driver before passing.
Answer: c) Stop a safe distance away and do not proceed until the lights stop flashing. Explanation: This is a critical law to protect children. All traffic in both directions (unless on a divided highway) must stop and wait until the lights stop flashing and the bus begins to move.
13. A Class 7 Learner must hold their license for a minimum of how long before being eligible for a road test? a) 3 months b) 6 months c) 9 months d) 12 months
Answer: b) 6 months Explanation: The learner stage of the Yukon's GDL program requires a minimum of six months of supervised practice before a driver can apply for their novice license.
14. A Class 5 Novice driver is allowed to carry how many passengers? a) No passengers at all. b) Only one passenger, unless they are immediate family or accompanied by a supervisor. c) Up to three passengers. d) As many passengers as there are seatbelts.
Answer: b) Only one passenger, unless they are immediate family or accompanied by a supervisor. Explanation: This restriction is in place to limit distractions for new, less experienced drivers.
15. If a fully licensed driver accumulates 10 demerit points, what is a likely consequence? a) A warning letter. b) A mandatory defensive driving course. c) Their license may be suspended. d) A fine of $1,000.
Answer: c) Their license may be suspended. Explanation: While a warning letter comes earlier, reaching 10 demerit points puts a driver at high risk of a license suspension.
By studying the official manual and using these questions as a practice tool, you'll be well-prepared to pass your written test and start your driving journey in the Yukon.
