Ontario G1 questions and signs

What should you do if someone is tailgating you?.

Move into another lane when it is safe to do so. Slow down slightly to increase the space in front of your car. Pull over to let the tailgater pass

When a car is stopped to allow a pedestrian to cross the street at a marked crosswalk, you should

Not pass the stopped car

When driving in heavy fog, you should use

Low beam headlights

Never change lanes in traffic without

Signaling, checking the rear view mirror and checking blind spots

What documents may a police officer require a motor vehicle owner to produce?

a liability insurance card, motor vehicle ownership, a valid driver's licence

It is mandatory to report every accident to the police in cases involving personal injury or when the damage exceeds

$2000

When headlights are necessary, drivers must use lower beam headlights while following another vehicle within

Use your low-beam headlights within 150 metres of an oncoming vehicle or when following a vehicle within 60 metres.

While driving on a highway, the driver of a motor vehicle is not permitted to carry - in a house or boat trailer

Persons (Passenger)

What does the law require you to do when you hear the siren of an emergency vehicle on streets designed for two-way traffic?

Pull to the right as far as possible and stop

Who has the right-of-way over all others at an intersection when the signal is green?

Pedestrians crossing with the light

When the traffic signal facing you is red and you intend to go straight through the intersection what must you do?

Stop, proceed only when the signal turns green and when the way is clear

If you are involved in a reportable accident, how soon must you report to your nearest provincial or municipal police officer?

Immediately

Who has the right-of-way if a traffic signal changes while a pedestrian is still in the street?

The pedestrian

What is the maximum speed limit allowed in cities, towns, villages, and built-up areas, unless otherwise posted?

50 km/h

At an intersection where there is a flashing amber (yellow) traffic light you must

Slow down and proceed with caution

As a level 1 (G1) driver, you must be accompanied by a class G or higher licensed driver, whose driving experience is at least

4 years

As a level 2 (G2) driver your alcohol level must not be over

0

Overdriving your headlights at night is dangerous because

You cannot stop within the distance that you can see

If you want to pass a motorcycle, you should

Pass just as you would with another car

If you are a teenage driver aged 19 or under and in the first six months of receiving your G2 licence. How many passengers are you allowed to carry between midnight and 5AM?

1 passenger who is 19 years old or younger (no restrictions for the passengers of age 20 and over)

If you are a teenage driver aged 19 or under holding a G2 licence for at least 6 months, how many passengers are you allowed to carry between midnight and 5 AM until you obtain a full G licence or turn 20?

3 passengers who are 19 years old or younger (no restrictions for the passengers of age 20 and over)

In what position on the roadway should you be before making a left turn from a one-way traffic street?

Close to the left side of the roadway

When headlights are necessary, drivers must use lower beam headlights within what distance of an oncoming vehicle?

Use your low-beam headlights within 150 metres of an oncoming vehicle or when following a vehicle within 60 metres.

Which of the following is true regarding Uninsured Motorist Coverage under Ontario's Insurance Act?

Uninsured Motorist Coverage pays for losses caused by hit-and-run drivers or uninsured 'at fault' drivers.

When approaching a railway crossing at which an electrical or mechanical signal device is warning of an approaching train you must

Stop not less than 5 m (15 ft.) from the nearest rail

Upon approaching a Yield-sign, what does the law require you to do?

Slow down, stop if necessary, and yield right-of-way

By law, at what time is it required to turn on vehicle lights?

Between half an hour before sunset to half an hour after sunrise and at any other time you cannot see clearly for a distance of 150 m (500 ft.)

A person whose driver's licence is under suspension, may

Not operate a motor vehicle under any conditions

If the signal light changes from green to amber as you approach an intersection, what should you do?

Stop. If a stop cannot be made safely proceed with caution

When a streetcar is stopped to pick up or drop off passengers, where there is no safety zone, what does the law require you to do before passing the streetcar?

Stop 2m (6 ft.) behind the rearmost door where passengers are getting on or off, and proceed only when it is safe to do so

On a roadway where traffic is moving in both directions, in what position must you be before making a left turn?

Immediately to the right of the centre line of the roadway

Upon approaching a stop sign, a driver must

Stop, and when it is safe to do so, proceed

Under all circumstances, you should drive at a speed that will allow you to

Stop within a safe distance

A School bus with red signal lights flashing, is stopped on a highway that has no median strip. What does the law require you to do when meeting or overtaking the bus?

Stop until the bus proceeds or the signal lights are no longer flashing

Before moving your car from a parked position, you should

Check for traffic, signal and pull from the curb when it is safe to do so

If your wheels go off the pavement

Don't panic. Grip the steering wheel firmly.

Take your foot off the gas pedal to slow down. Avoid heavy braking. When the vehicle is under control, steer toward the pavement.

When the driver of another vehicle is about to overtake and pass your vehicle, you must

Move to the right and allow such vehicle to pass

When descending a steep hill a good safe-driving practice is to

Gear down and allow the engine to assist in braking

If the police suspect a driver of impairment, they have the right to stop them. If the driver fails the breathalyzer test or the physical coordination tests, the licence will be suspended immediately for

90 days

When may you lend your driver's licence?

Never

When an intersection displays a red signal light along with a green arrow, it signifies

Proceed with caution in the direction of the arrow, yielding right-of-way to pedestrians and other traffic

Is it the responsibility of drivers to ensure that their passengers are wearing seat belts?

Only if the passengers are of age sixteen or younger

When it is safe to do so, which of the following scenarios allows for passing other vehicles on the right side

It is permitted when the street or highway has two or more lanes for traffic in the direction you are travelling

When a right turn against a red signal light is permitted, what does the law require you to do before entering the intersection and making the turn?

Stop, signal, make the turn so as not to interfere with other traffic, including pedestrians

If you are involved in an accident in which someone is injured, you must

Report the accident immediately to the nearest provincial or municipal police officer

How soon after a licensed driver changes his/her name or address is he/she required to notify the Ministry of Transportation

Within 6 days

A flashing red signal light at an intersection means

Stop. Proceed only when it is safe to do so

When entering the freeway you should

Enter the acceleration lane and accelerate quickly to the freeway speed to merge with the freeway traffic

A flashing blue light mounted on a motor vehicle indicates

Snow removal equipment

When a truck is disabled on a highway with a speed limit of 60 km/h or higher, flares or reflectors should be positioned at approximately what distance in front of and behind the disabled vehicle?

30 metres

When approaching an intersection where a traffic signal light is red and a police officer signals you to go through, you should

Obey the police officer's signal and go through at once

Except when passing, what is the required distance that should be maintained between commercial vehicles travelling in the same direction on a highway outside a city, town or village

60 metres

At what blood alcohol concentration (BAC) level can you be convicted of being an impaired driver?

0.08 %

If you are convicted criminally of impaired driving in court, your driver's licence will be suspended on the first offense for a period of

1 year

Unless otherwise posted, the maximum speed limit on the highway outside of a city, town, village or built-up area is

80 km/h

If one of your tires suddenly blows out while driving, you should

Remain calm, take your foot off the gas pedal and firmly steer where you want to go

When a streetcar is stopped to pick up or drop off passengers and there is a safety island, what does the law require you to do

Pass with caution and be ready to stop if a pedestrian makes sudden or unexpected moves.

When getting out of your vehicle on a busy street, it is advisable to open your door

When you are sure that it can be done safely

When exiting an expressway, you should

Give yourself plenty of time to move over to the lane closest to the exit. Slow down smoothly to the posted speed limit or to the prevailing speed on the exit ramp. Signal and maintain your speed until you are off the ramp.

If two drivers simultaneously enter an intersection from opposite directions, with one intending to go straight and the other planning to turn left, which vehicle has the right-of-way

The one going straight

For which of the following reasons should you reduce your speed below the posted speed limits?

Bad weather conditions, when approaching and crossing an intersection, and during rush hour with stop-and-go traffic conditions.

When you are approaching the "merging traffic" sign, you must

Adjust your speed and position to avoid a collision with other vehicles

Drivers who have vision restrictions indicated on their driver's licence must

always wear glasses or contact lenses when

Driving

Why is it necessary to look over your shoulder when changing lanes?

There will always be a blind spot in your mirrors, no matter how you adjust them

What should you do if your gas pedal sticks?

Try to lift the pedal with your foot

If the police suspect a driver of impairment, they have the right to stop them. If the driver refuses to take a breathalyzer test, the licence will be suspended immediately for

90 days

What should you do if your cell phone rings while you are driving?

Let your voice mail service take the call and check your messages when you are parked

What should you do if your cell phone rings while you are driving?

Let your voice mail service take the call and check your messages when you are parked

Level one drivers (G1) must keep their blood alcohol level at zero percent and be accompanied by a class G driver with a blood alcohol level of less than

0.05 %

Under what conditions must you report an accident to the police?

The damage is over $2000 or if someone has been hurt or killed

When you encounter a vehicle at night with blinding bright lights, the safest thing to do is

Look up and beyond and slightly to the right of the oncoming lights

If two vehicles come to an uncontrolled intersection from different roads at the same time, the right-of-way should be given to

The one approaching from the right

In what lane of traffic should you drive when you intend to make a right-hand turn?

Close to the right-hand side of the roadway

When you are deciding whether or not to make a U turn, your first consideration should be to check

Traffic regulations

What is the only effective way to remove alcohol from your body?

Give your body sufficient time to eliminate the alcohol

If you miss an expressway exit, what should you do?

Go straight and take the next exit

If you are involved in an accident and another person is injured. What should you do?

Do not move the injured person unnecessarily

When you are parking the vehicle facing downhill, you should

Turn your front wheels towards the curb or right shoulder and set the parking brake

It is more dangerous to drive at the maximum speed limit at night than during day-time because

You cannot see as far ahead at night

The broken centre line on a roadway means you may

Pass if the way is clear

What is the legally permissible distance for parking near a fire hydrant?

3 metres (10 ft.)

Except when you intend to overtake and pass another vehicle or make a left turn, you should

Always keep well to the right

Parking lights should be used

For parking only

What does a solid line to the left of your lane indicate when both a solid line and a broken line are present in the center of the road?

It is unsafe to overtake and pass

The best way to stop quickly on a wet or icy roadway is to

Pump the brake until you come to a complete stop

If you lose control of your vehicle and it goes off the road, you should

Grip the steering wheel firmly, take your foot off the gas pedal to slow down, and avoid heavy braking. When the vehicle is under control, steer back onto the road.

When taking any medication, you should

Consult your doctor or pharmacist about the effects before driving

Consult your doctor or pharmacist about the effects before driving

If your vehicle becomes disabled on a highway, you should?

Pull over, activate your emergency flashers and wait for help

A defensive driver will

Consider what other drivers might do and is always prepared

Which of the following hand-and-arm signals is correct for slowing or stopping?

Arm out and down

What should you do if you encounter dangerous whiteout conditions?

Turn on emergency flashers and pull off the road completely into a safe parking

area

When driving a motor vehicle on the highway headlights (dim lights) when

at night, you should use low beam

Meeting or following another vehicle

What must a driver do before entering a highway from a private road or driveway?

Yield right-of-way to all vehicles approaching on the highway

Demerit points accumulated will remain on your driver's record for a period of how many years from the date of offence?

Two years

If you skid on a slippery road surface what should you do?

Steer in the direction you want to go

The majority of automobile skids occur due to

Driving too fast

Roadways are most slippery

The first rain after a dry spell

If you become very tired while driving you should

Stop and rest

During heavy rain, hydroplaning can occur when a vehicle's tires lose contact with the road and ride on top of the water. To reduce the risk of hydroplaning, you should

Ensure that the tires on your vehicle have good tread depth and are inflated to the proper tire pressure, and reduce vehicle speed when driving in the rain.

The two-second rule is used to determine

If they are following at a safe distance