Ontario G1 Practice Mock Exam 2

All 20 questions from Mock Exam 2, with answers and explanations.

These are the 20 questions from Mock Exam 2, covering road signs and the rules of the road from the official MTO Driver’s Handbook. Read through them with Show answer, or take the exam online first with the answers hidden and see your score. No sign-in needed.

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Question 1 · Demerit Points & Suspensions
Once a novice driver's demerit-point suspension is over, their point total is set back to:
1. A. Zero
2. B. Two
3. C. Six
4. D. Four
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Answer: D. Four
When the suspension ends, a novice driver's total is reset to four points.
Question 2 · Alcohol & Drugs
Blood-alcohol levels from .05 to .08 are known as the:
1. A. Safe range
2. B. Warn range
3. C. Learner range
4. D. Zero-tolerance range
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Answer: B. Warn range
Between .05 and .08 is the 'warn range', which carries roadside suspensions.
Question 3 · Night & Weather Driving
If the road ahead looks black and shiny, you should be suspicious of:
1. A. Fresh oil
2. B. Black ice
3. C. Gravel
4. D. Painted lines
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Answer: B. Black ice
Black and shiny asphalt may be covered by a thin layer of ice known as black ice.
Question 4 · Parking
You park facing uphill next to a curb. Which way should the front wheels point?
1. A. Toward the curb
2. B. Out toward the road
3. C. Straight ahead
4. D. Sharply to the right
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Answer: B. Out toward the road
On an uphill slope with a curb, the front wheels point out toward the road.
Question 5 · 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.
Question 6 · G1 Licence Rules
Which highway restriction applies to a G1 driver?
1. A. 400-series highways are off-limits to them wherever the posted limit exceeds 80 km/h
2. B. They may drive on any 400-series highway if accompanied
3. C. They may only drive on highways during the day
4. D. There are no highway restrictions for G1 drivers
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Answer: A. 400-series highways are off-limits to them wherever the posted limit exceeds 80 km/h
G1 drivers are banned from 400-series highways where the posted limit is higher than 80 km/h.
Question 7 · 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.
Question 8 · Traffic Lights
When is a left turn on a red light permitted?
1. A. Turning from one one-way street into another, after stopping fully
2. B. On any two-way road with no traffic
3. C. When you signal and the way is clear
4. D. When there is a left-turn lane
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Answer: A. Turning from one one-way street into another, after stopping fully
A left on red is allowed only from a one-way street into another one-way street, and only after a full stop.
Question 9 · Right-of-Way
At a four-way stop, who has the right-of-way?
1. A. The vehicle that is going straight
2. B. The largest vehicle
3. C. The first vehicle to come to a complete stop
4. D. The vehicle on the left
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Answer: C. The first vehicle to come to a complete stop
Yield to the first vehicle to come to a complete stop.
Question 10 · Traffic Signs
What does this sign mean?
1. A. A divided road begins, with each direction on its own roadway
2. B. The highway ends
3. C. Two-way traffic is on one road ahead
4. D. The road narrows to one lane
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Answer: A. A divided road begins, with each direction on its own roadway
The sign warns that the road ahead is divided, so opposing traffic uses separate roadways.
Question 11 · Freeway Driving
Can a large truck use an HOV lane?
1. A. Yes, if it carries two people
2. B. Yes, at night
3. C. No, even if it carries many people
4. D. Yes, if it is loaded
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Answer: C. No, even if it carries many people
HOV lanes are closed to large trucks no matter how many people are inside.
Question 12 · Sharing the Road
You must not pass any vehicle within what distance of a pedestrian crossover?
1. A. 5 metres
2. B. 15 metres
3. C. 30 metres
4. D. 100 metres
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Answer: C. 30 metres
You must not pass within 30 metres of a pedestrian crossover.
Question 13 · Traffic Signs
What should you do when you see this sign?
1. A. Speed up to merge
2. B. Stop immediately
3. C. Turn on high beams
4. D. Reduce speed
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Answer: D. Reduce speed
A roundabout is coming up, so slow down. Vehicles circulate around it counter-clockwise.
Question 14 · Traffic Signs
What kind of information does a sign like this one usually give?
1. A. Temporary construction detours
2. B. A change in the speed limit
3. C. Guidance on destinations and how far away they are
4. D. A hazard ahead
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Answer: C. Guidance on destinations and how far away they are
Green signs with white lettering tell you where places are and how far away they are.
Question 15 · Pavement Markings
A continuity line along the left side of your lane usually indicates:
1. A. You must stop
2. B. The road is for HOV vehicles only
3. C. Your lane is about to finish or become an exit, so shift over to keep travelling the same way
4. D. Passing is prohibited
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Answer: C. Your lane is about to finish or become an exit, so shift over to keep travelling the same way
Continuity lines signal that your lane is about to end or leave the road; move over if you want to keep going the same way.
Question 16 · G1 Licence Rules
To prove your legal name and date of birth when applying for a licence, you must provide:
1. A. Original, valid identification such as a passport or permanent resident card
2. B. A photocopy of your birth certificate
3. C. A letter from a friend or relative
4. D. A school report card
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Answer: A. Original, valid identification such as a passport or permanent resident card
You must provide original, valid documents (for example a passport, citizenship card or permanent resident card) as proof of your legal name and date of birth.
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.
Question 18 · Traffic Lights
What must you do at this signal?
1. A. Slow down and proceed
2. B. Proceed if no traffic is coming without stopping
3. C. Treat it like a yield sign
4. D. Stop completely, then continue once you have checked the way is clear
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Answer: D. Stop completely, then continue once you have checked the way is clear
Stop fully at a flashing red light, then go through after confirming it is safe.
Question 19 · Seatbelts & Safety
When must you wear a seatbelt?
1. A. Every time you travel in a vehicle equipped with seatbelts
2. B. Only on highways
3. C. Only if driving alone
4. D. Only at night
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Answer: A. Every time you travel in a vehicle equipped with seatbelts
You must use your seatbelt every time you travel in any vehicle equipped with seatbelts.
Question 20 · Seatbelts & Safety
Where should a child younger than 13 ride?
1. A. The front passenger seat
2. B. The driver's lap
3. C. The back seat
4. D. The cargo area
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Answer: C. The back seat
Children under 13 are best protected when seated in the rear of the vehicle.