Free Ontario G1 Practice Test

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The Ontario G1 knowledge test checks what you know about road signs and the rules of the road. Try these 20 sample questions, then tap Show answer to check yourself and read why.

Every question is based on the official MTO Driver’s Handbook and covers the same topics as the real test: signs and traffic lights, right-of-way, speed and following distance, parking, alcohol and drugs, demerit points and the G1 licence rules.

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  1. Question 1 · Traffic Signs

    Road sign, signal or marking for this question

    You approach this sign at an intersection. What must you do?

    1. A. Slow down and continue
    2. B. Come to a complete stop
    3. C. Stop only if another vehicle is approaching
    4. D. Honk and proceed
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    Answer: B. Come to a complete stop

    A stop sign requires you to come to a complete stop.

  2. Question 2 · Railway Crossings

    Road sign, signal or marking for this question

    What should you do when approaching this sign?

    1. A. Speed up to cross quickly
    2. B. Reduce speed, check in both directions and be ready to stop
    3. C. Stop only if you can see a train
    4. D. Pass any vehicle that has stopped
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    Answer: B. Reduce speed, check in both directions and be ready to stop

    Near a railway crossing, ease off, check both ways for trains and be ready to stop.

  3. Question 3 · Safe Driving

    What is an important principle of defensive driving?

    1. A. Follow other vehicles closely
    2. B. Focus only on the vehicle directly ahead
    3. C. See well, keep room around you and let others know your intentions
    4. D. Assume other drivers will always obey the rules
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    Answer: C. See well, keep room around you and let others know your intentions

    Safe defensive driving rests on good visibility, free room around your vehicle and clear signals to others, while watching for hazards.

  4. Question 4 · Pedestrians

    What should you do when approaching a pedestrian crossover?

    1. A. Continue if you do not see another vehicle
    2. B. Stop and yield to pedestrians
    3. C. Honk to warn pedestrians
    4. D. Pass another vehicle that has stopped
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    Answer: B. Stop and yield to pedestrians

    Drivers must stop and yield to pedestrians at a pedestrian crossover.

  5. Question 5 · Traffic Lights

    What does a solid red traffic light require you to do?

    1. A. Stop
    2. B. Proceed if there is no traffic
    3. C. Speed up before the light changes
    4. D. Proceed if another driver signals you
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    Answer: A. Stop

    A solid red traffic light requires you to stop.

  6. Question 6 · G1 Licence Rules

    What is the minimum amount of time you must hold a Level Two (G2) licence?

    1. A. 6 months
    2. B. 8 months
    3. C. 24 months
    4. D. 12 months
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    Answer: D. 12 months

    Level Two lasts a minimum of 12 months.

  7. Question 7 · Pavement Markings

    Road sign, signal or marking for this question

    What does the white line in this picture divide?

    1. A. Vehicles heading in opposite directions
    2. B. Vehicles heading the same way
    3. C. Roads from sidewalks only
    4. D. School zones from other areas
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    Answer: B. Vehicles heading the same way

    A white line divides lanes of vehicles that are moving the same way.

  8. Question 8 · Right-of-Way

    Two vehicles arrive from different roads at the same moment at an intersection with no signs or signals. Which goes first?

    1. A. The vehicle on the left
    2. B. The vehicle on the right
    3. C. The larger vehicle
    4. D. The faster vehicle
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    Answer: B. The vehicle on the right

    Yield to the vehicle approaching from your right.

  9. Question 9 · Night & Weather Driving

    Your car starts sliding on a slippery road. What is the best first thing to do?

    1. A. Stomp on the brake pedal
    2. B. Point the wheels away from where the car is sliding
    3. C. Look and steer toward where you want the car to end up
    4. D. Press harder on the accelerator
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    Answer: C. Look and steer toward where you want the car to end up

    Aim the front wheels toward the path you want the car to follow.

  10. Question 10 · Freeway Driving

    Which action by a slower vehicle on a freeway is both unsafe and against the law?

    1. A. Driving in the right lane
    2. B. Using the shoulder
    3. C. Signalling early
    4. D. Pulling in sharply ahead of a faster vehicle
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    Answer: D. Pulling in sharply ahead of a faster vehicle

    Pulling in sharply in front of faster traffic is unsafe and illegal.

  11. Question 11 · Alcohol & Drugs

    A driver aged 21 or under who has any alcohol in their system receives an immediate:

    1. A. 24-hour roadside suspension
    2. B. Verbal warning only
    3. C. 7-day licence suspension
    4. D. Fine with no suspension
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    Answer: A. 24-hour roadside suspension

    A 24-hour roadside suspension applies immediately, with a minimum 30-day suspension on conviction.

  12. Question 12 · Seatbelts & Safety

    How should your head restraint be set?

    1. A. So your head is below the restraint
    2. B. So your head is above the restraint
    3. C. So the middle of the restraint lines up with the back of your head
    4. D. As low as it will go
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    Answer: C. So the middle of the restraint lines up with the back of your head

    Set the restraint so its centre is level with the rear of your head.

  13. Question 13 · Parking

    How close to a fire hydrant is parking prohibited?

    1. A. Three metres
    2. B. One metre
    3. C. Five metres
    4. D. Ten metres
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    Answer: A. Three metres

    Keep your vehicle at least three metres away from a hydrant.

  14. Question 14 · Demerit Points & Suspensions

    How long do demerit points count against your record?

    1. A. One year after the offence
    2. B. Two years after the offence
    3. C. Five years after the offence
    4. D. Until your licence is renewed
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    Answer: B. Two years after the offence

    Points remain for two years, counted from the day of the offence.

  15. Question 15 · Sharing the Road

    A vehicle ahead is stopped at a crosswalk. You should:

    1. A. Pass it on the left
    2. B. Not pass it, as a pedestrian may be crossing
    3. C. Pass it on the right
    4. D. Honk and pass
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    Answer: B. Not pass it, as a pedestrian may be crossing

    Do not pass a vehicle stopped at a crosswalk.

  16. Question 16 · Speed & Following Distance

    Cruise control should NOT be used:

    1. A. On dry highways
    2. B. When driving a long distance
    3. C. When driving at the speed limit
    4. D. On slick roads, in dense traffic, or when you are tired
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    Answer: D. On slick roads, in dense traffic, or when you are tired

    Cruise control is unsuitable in poor road conditions, congested traffic or when you are drowsy.

  17. Question 17 · Turning & Lane Changes

    Under what condition may you pass a moving snow plow?

    1. A. When it is moving slowly
    2. B. Under no conditions
    3. C. On a straight road
    4. D. At night only
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    Answer: B. Under no conditions

    Don't pass moving snow plows under any conditions.

  18. Question 18 · Emergencies

    If your headlights fail while driving at night, you should:

    1. A. Keep driving slowly
    2. B. Use parking lights only
    3. C. Try the headlight switch, then put on your hazards and pull safely off the road
    4. D. Follow a vehicle ahead
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    Answer: C. Try the headlight switch, then put on your hazards and pull safely off the road

    Make one quick check of the switch; if lights stay off, signal with hazards and stop well clear of traffic.

  19. Question 19 · Traffic Signs

    Road sign, signal or marking for this question

    What does this sign require you to do?

    1. A. Always come to a complete stop
    2. B. Speed up before entering the intersection
    3. C. Give way to other vehicles, stopping only if you need to
    4. D. Proceed without checking for traffic
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    Answer: C. Give way to other vehicles, stopping only if you need to

    A yield sign tells you to give way to others. You only stop when that is needed to let them through.

  20. Question 20 · Safe Driving

    How can you help keep a safe buffer around your vehicle?

    1. A. Follow the vehicle ahead closely
    2. B. Keep a margin of free room on all sides of your vehicle
    3. C. Drive beside another vehicle whenever possible
    4. D. Use the shoulder when traffic slows
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    Answer: B. Keep a margin of free room on all sides of your vehicle

    Free room around your vehicle buys you extra time and room to react to hazards.

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