Ontario G1 Driver's Knowledge Test Practice Test
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A full bank of original Ontario G1 Driver's Knowledge Test practice questions across the official content areas, weighted like the real exam, with explanations. Free, no signup.
What is the Ontario G1 Driver's Knowledge Test exam like?+
About 40 questions, and you need 32/40% to pass. Practice by topic here, then take the full timed mock exam to gauge readiness.
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Sample practice questions
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- 1. Road Signs
What does a red octagonal (eight-sided) sign mean?
- a.Come to a complete stop
- b.Slow down only
- c.No entry
- d.Yield to traffic
Answer: a
Explanation: A red octagon is a stop sign, requiring a complete stop before the line or crosswalk. (MTO Official Driver's Handbook)
- 2. Road Signs
What does a yellow diamond-shaped sign generally do?
- a.Marks a school only
- b.Gives directions to a place
- c.Warns of a hazard or condition ahead
- d.Shows a rule you must obey
Answer: c
Explanation: Yellow diamond signs are warning signs alerting you to a hazard or change ahead. (MTO Official Driver's Handbook)
- 3. Road Signs
What does an orange diamond-shaped sign indicate?
- a.A temporary condition, such as a construction zone
- b.A rest area
- c.A bicycle lane
- d.A permanent hazard
Answer: a
Explanation: Orange diamond signs mark temporary conditions like construction or maintenance work. (MTO Official Driver's Handbook)
- 4. Road Signs
On a sign, what does a green circle around a symbol show?
- a.An action that is prohibited
- b.An action that is permitted or allowed
- c.A destination
- d.A warning of danger
Answer: b
Explanation: A green circle shows that the action pictured is permitted. (MTO Official Driver's Handbook)
- 5. Road Signs
A sign with a black-and-yellow checkerboard pattern warns you that what is happening ahead?
- a.A school is ahead
- b.Passing is allowed
- c.A toll booth is ahead
- d.The road ends or turns sharply ahead, such as at a T-intersection
Answer: d
Explanation: The checkerboard sign warns that the road ends or changes direction sharply ahead. (MTO Official Driver's Handbook)
- 6. Rules of the Road & Right of Way
At a red traffic light, when is a right turn allowed?
- a.After a complete stop, unless a sign prohibits it
- b.Right turns are never allowed on red
- c.Only when a green arrow is showing
- d.Without stopping, at any time
Answer: a
Explanation: You may turn right on a red light after coming to a complete stop and yielding, unless a sign forbids it. (MTO Official Driver's Handbook)
- 7. Rules of the Road & Right of Way
At an intersection with no signs or signals, to which vehicle must you yield?
- a.A vehicle on your left
- b.A larger vehicle
- c.A vehicle behind you
- d.A vehicle approaching from your right
Answer: d
Explanation: At an uncontrolled intersection, yield to the vehicle approaching from your right. (MTO Official Driver's Handbook)
- 8. Safe & Responsible Driving
What following distance does the handbook recommend in good conditions?
- a.No set gap is needed
- b.1 second
- c.At least 2 seconds
- d.Half a second
Answer: c
Explanation: Keep at least a two-second following distance, and more in poor conditions. (MTO Official Driver's Handbook)
- 9. Safe & Responsible Driving
Before changing lanes, what should you do?
- a.Speed up to make room
- b.Check your mirrors and do a shoulder check for your blind spot, then signal
- c.Rely only on your mirrors
- d.Only turn on your signal
Answer: b
Explanation: Always mirror-check and shoulder-check your blind spot before changing lanes. (MTO Official Driver's Handbook)
- 10. Alcohol, Drugs & Ontario Penalties
As a G1 novice driver, what must your blood alcohol level be while driving?
- a.Under 0.02
- b.Zero
- c.Under 0.08
- d.Under 0.05
Answer: b
Explanation: G1 and G2 novice drivers must have zero blood alcohol while driving. (MTO Official Driver's Handbook)