- Checked against Motor Registration Division, Department of Digital Government and Service NL on 2026-09-15
- Every figure below names the record it came from
Newfoundland and Labrador Class 5 written test
Newfoundland learners test at a glance
The Newfoundland learners test has no published numeric pass mark, and Motor Registration Division, Department of Digital Government and Service NL publishes no question count. Every row carries the record it was read from and the date it was checked.
- The pass mark is 85 percent. The official pages reviewed do not state a question count or time limit.
- The multiple-choice test covers rules of the road, safe driving practices and road-sign recognition.
- Take the test online in English through MyGovNL or in person. French and Ukrainian are available in person. Other languages need a Registrar-approved interpreter paid for by the applicant.
- Bring at least 2 original documents that verify full legal name, date of birth, legal presence in Canada and a photograph.
- A vision test is required. It happens during an in-person written-test visit, or at a later appointment after an online pass.
- Study the Driver's Handbook. Reading or writing help can be booked with the office in advance.
- After an online pass, attend an office to verify your identity and result, take the vision test and pay for the learner permit before it becomes valid.
- A passed written result is valid for 6 months. Approved driver education is recommended, not mandatory.
- A Class 5I learner needs a supervisor with at least 4 years of licensed driving experience. Applicants under 19 need parental or guardian consent.
- The Class 5I licence costs $60 for 2 years, or $26 for seniors. This is a licence fee, not a knowledge-test fee. The Class 5 or 6 road test costs $78, or $39 for seniors.

- Every figure on this page is traced to Motor Registration Division, Department of Digital Government and Service NL
- Official records for the Newfoundland learners test are linked below
- No practice bank is published for this test here
Practice for this test is still being written. The format above is the real one.
How the Newfoundland learners test passes
You can sit it from age 16.
Fees and rules change, so check the record itself before you pay for anything. The date beside each figure is the day we last read it.
Reading for the Newfoundland learners test
The lessons carry the rule, the guides carry the longer answer, and both end with the note that changes the answer in Newfoundland and Labrador.
ReadRight of way, and the cases people get wrong
Rules of the road
ReadRoundabouts, lane by lane
Rules of the road
ReadRoad sign shapes and colours, and how to read a sign you have never seen
Signs
Questions people ask about this test
What is the pass mark for the Newfoundland learners test?
You need 85 percent to pass the written test.
Motor Registration Division, Licence application processverified 2026-09-15Can I take the Newfoundland learners test online?
Yes. The English Class 5 written test is available through MyGovNL.
Motor Registration Division, Licence application processverified 2026-09-15What is on the Newfoundland learners permit test?
It uses multiple-choice questions on road rules, safe driving and road-sign recognition.
Motor Registration Division, Driver's Handbookverified 2026-09-15What ID do I need for the Newfoundland learners test?
Bring at least 2 original documents covering your legal name, date of birth, legal presence in Canada and photograph.
Motor Registration Division, Identification documentationverified 2026-09-15Sources for this page
Each record below is where a number on this page comes from, with the date it was last checked against it.
Motor Registration Division, Licence application process
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Motor Registration Division, Written tests
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Motor Registration Division, Identification documentation
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Motor Registration Division, Vision tests
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Motor Registration Division, Driver's Handbook
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Motor Registration Division, Graduated Driver Licensing Program
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Motor Registration Division, Driver licensing fees
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