Free Ontario G1 Practice Test

Answer: D. Come to a complete stop, then go only when the way is clear

An eight-sided red sign is a stop sign. You must stop completely at the stop line, crosswalk, sidewalk edge or intersection edge, and enter only when it is safe.

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Answer: B. Yield the right-of-way to traffic in or near the intersection

The triangular yield sign tells you to let traffic in or approaching the intersection go first. Slow down or stop if needed, and continue only when the way is clear.

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Answer: A. A school zone, so slow down and watch for children

The five-sided (pentagon) fluorescent yellow-green sign marks a school zone. Drive slowly and watch for children who may not follow traffic rules.

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Answer: C. A sharp bend or turn to the right is ahead

Yellow diamond signs are warning signs. A sharply bent arrow warns of a sharp turn in the direction shown, so slow down before the curve.

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Answer: B. That a dangerous or unusual condition is ahead

Warning signs are usually yellow diamonds with black letters or symbols. Regulatory signs give rules, green signs give directions, and orange signs mark temporary conditions.

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Answer: C. A traffic control person directing traffic

Orange diamond signs mark temporary conditions such as construction. This one warns of a traffic control person ahead, so drive slowly and follow their directions.

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Answer: D. The activity shown is permitted or required

On regulatory signs, a green circle means the activity inside is allowed or required, while a red circle with a slash means it is prohibited.

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Answer: A. No left turn at this intersection

A red circle with a diagonal slash means the action shown is prohibited. A left-curving arrow under the slash means you may not turn left here.

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Answer: B. The vehicle travels at 40 km/h or less

The slow-moving vehicle sign is an orange triangle with a red border. Vehicles that travel at 40 km/h or less, such as farm tractors, must show it. Slow down and pass only when safe.

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Answer: A. Slow down, look both ways for trains and be ready to stop

The X-shaped railway crossbuck marks a level railway crossing. Slow down, look and listen in both directions, and be ready to stop for a train.

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Answer: D. Turning left, going straight or turning right while oncoming traffic faces a red light

A flashing green (advance green) lets you turn left, go straight or turn right from the proper lane because oncoming traffic is held on red.

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Answer: C. As an all-way stop, yielding to vehicles on your right

When signals are not working, treat the intersection like an all-way stop. Yield to vehicles already in it and to those entering from your right.

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Answer: D. Public transit vehicles, which may go while others wait

This is a transit priority signal. It lets buses and streetcars go straight or turn while all conflicting traffic faces red, so other drivers and pedestrians must yield.

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Answer: C. Passing is not safe in your direction

Yellow lines separate traffic moving in opposite directions. A solid yellow line on your left means you should not pass; a broken yellow line means you may pass when it is safe.

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Answer: A. A pedestrian crossover where you must yield to pedestrians

Pedestrian crossovers are marked by double white parallel lines with an X in each lane, plus signs and often overhead yellow lights. Stop before the line and wait until pedestrians have fully cleared the roadway.

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Answer: B. 16

You must be at least 16 years old to apply for a driver's licence in Ontario. You then pass a vision test and a knowledge test on the rules of the road and traffic signs.

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Answer: C. Zero

G1 and G2 drivers must have a blood-alcohol level of zero. Any alcohol in a novice driver's system is a violation of their licence conditions.

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Answer: A. A fully licensed driver with at least four years of experience

A G1 driver must be accompanied by a driver with a full Class G (or higher) licence and at least four years of driving experience, who sits in the front passenger seat.

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Answer: B. Between midnight and 5 a.m.

A G1 driver must not drive between midnight and 5 a.m. Night driving restrictions reduce exposure to the hours when collision risk is higher.

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Answer: D. After 8 months at Level One

Level One normally lasts 12 months. Passing an approved beginner driver education course lets you take the road test after eight months, a reduction of four months.

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Answer: C. 50 km/h

When no limit is posted, the maximum is 50 km/h in cities, towns and villages and 80 km/h elsewhere. Always drive at a speed that lets you stop safely.

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Answer: D. At least two seconds behind the vehicle ahead

Stay at least two seconds behind the vehicle ahead, measured by counting from when it passes a fixed marker. Leave more room in bad weather or behind motorcycles and large trucks.

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Answer: A. At least 20 metres

When a school bus has its red lights flashing or stop arm out, drivers behind it must stop at least 20 metres away and wait until the bus moves or the lights stop.

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Answer: B. Continue with caution; only traffic behind the bus must stop

On a road with a median (a physical barrier dividing traffic), only vehicles travelling behind the school bus must stop. Still drive carefully and watch for children.

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Answer: B. Signal, pull to the right edge of the road and stop

When an emergency vehicle approaches with lights or siren, signal, pull as close as practical to the right edge, clear of intersections, and stop until it passes.

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Answer: D. Slow down and, if safe, move into the left lane

For a stopped emergency vehicle or a tow truck with flashing amber lights, slow down and pass with caution. With two or more lanes in your direction, move away from it into another lane if it is safe.

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Answer: C. Traffic already circulating in the roundabout

Traffic inside the roundabout has the right-of-way. Yield to vehicles approaching from your left and enter only when there is a safe gap, then travel counter-clockwise.

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Answer: A. At least 2 metres

When a streetcar stops to load or unload passengers, stop at least 2 metres behind its rear doors and wait until passengers are safely off the road, unless there is a passenger island.

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Answer: D. Their licence is suspended for 60 days

Novice (G1 and G2) drivers get a warning at 2 points and another at 6 points. At 9 or more points the licence is suspended for 60 days, and the record drops to 4 points afterward.

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Answer: A. Two years from the date of the offence

Demerit points remain on your record for two years from the offence date. Collecting too many in that period can lead to warnings, interviews or a suspension.

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