Ontario G1 Practice 64 Questions

Complete set of 64 practice question-and-answer flashcards covering Ontario G1 road signs, rules of the road, demerit points, and safe driving.

What must you do at a sign with a red octagon with white STOP letters?

Come to a complete stop

What does a sign with a downward-pointing white triangle with a red border tell you to do?

Yield to traffic; stop if needed

What does a white rectangle sign with a red circle and white horizontal bar mean?

Do not enter this road

What does a black rectangle sign with a white right arrow mean?

Traffic goes only in the arrow's direction

What does a white rectangle sign showing MAXIMUM 50 show?

Maximum speed is $50\,\text{km/h}$

What does a sign showing a left-turn arrow crossed out in red prohibit?

Left turns

What does a sign showing a U-turn arrow crossed out in red prohibit?

U-turns

What does a sign showing the letter P crossed out in red mean?

No parking

What does a sign showing a red circle with a red X mean?

No stopping in the signed area

What does a yellow diamond warning sign with opposite-direction arrows mean?

Two-way traffic ahead

What should you do at a sign showing an arrow passing to the right of an island?

Keep right of the traffic island

What does a yellow diamond warning sign showing traffic separated by a median mean?

A divided highway begins

What does a yellow diamond sign with a curving right arrow warn you about?

A curve to the right

What does a yellow diamond sign with a winding arrow warn you about?

A winding road ahead

What does a yellow diamond sign with a car and wavy tire tracks warn you about?

Pavement may be slippery when wet

What does a yellow diamond warning sign showing a walking person mean?

Pedestrians may be crossing ahead

What does a fluorescent five-sided sign showing two people walking warn you about?

A school zone or school crossing

What does a yellow diamond warning sign with an X-shaped railway symbol mean?

Railway crossing ahead

What does a yellow diamond sign showing red, amber, and green signals warn you about?

Traffic lights ahead

What does an orange diamond sign showing a person working with a shovel warn you about?

Road work ahead

Two vehicles stop at an all-way stop at the same time. Who goes first?

The vehicle on the right

You face a red light and want to turn right. There is no sign banning the turn. What must you do?

Stop fully, then turn only when clear and safe

What should you do at a flashing red traffic light?

Stop completely, then proceed when safe

What should you do at a flashing amber traffic light?

Slow down and proceed with caution

A school bus ahead has stopped with red lights flashing. You are behind it. How far back must you stop?

At least $20\,\text{metres}$

A stopped school bus is on the other side of a physical median, facing you, with red lights flashing. Must you stop?

No, the median separates your road from the bus

When are G1 drivers not allowed to drive?

Midnight to $5\,\text{a.m.}$

Who can normally accompany a G1 driver?

A fully licensed driver with at least four years of driving experience

What blood-alcohol level must a G1 driver have?

Zero

When can a G1 driver drive on a 400-series highway?

When accompanied by an Ontario-certified driving instructor

At a pedestrian crossover, when may you drive across after stopping for people?

After pedestrians have crossed the whole roadway

When turning left at an intersection, who must you yield to?

Oncoming traffic and pedestrians in your path

A steady amber light appears as you approach. What should you do?

Stop if you can do so safely

Where do you stop at a stop sign if there is a marked stop line?

Before the stop line

You approach a roundabout. Who has the right-of-way?

Traffic already in the roundabout

A crossing guard holds a stop sign. When can you move again?

After all people, including the guard, have cleared the roadway

You park facing uphill on the right side of a road with a curb. Which way should your front wheels point?

Left, away from the curb

What do yellow lines on the road normally separate?

Traffic travelling in opposite directions

How many demerit points are added for a conviction for failing to remain at a collision scene?

$$7\,\text{points}$$

How many demerit points are added for a careless driving conviction?

$$6\,\text{points}$$

How many demerit points are added for speeding 30-49 km/h over the limit?

$$4\,\text{points}$$

How many demerit points are added for speeding 16-29 km/h over the limit?

$$3\,\text{points}$$

How many demerit points are added for failing to stop for a school bus?

$$6\,\text{points}$$

How many demerit points are added for following another vehicle too closely?

$$4\,\text{points}$$

How many demerit points are added when a driver fails to wear a seatbelt?

$$2\,\text{points}$$

How long do demerit points normally stay on your driving record?

Two years from the offence date

What happens when a G1 or G2 driver accumulates 9 or more demerit points?

A 60-day licence suspension

How many demerit points does an improper turn normally carry?

$$2\,\text{points}$$

How many demerit points are added for speeding 50 km/h or more over the limit?

$$6\,\text{points}$$

Do drivers gain or lose demerit points when convicted of a point-carrying offence?

Points are added to their record

In good conditions, what is a safe minimum following gap?

At least two seconds

Before changing lanes, what should you do?

Check mirrors, signal, and check your blind spot

Which headlights should you use in fog?

Low beams

When must you switch to low beams for an oncoming vehicle?

Within $150\,\text{metres}$

When following another vehicle at night, when must you use low beams?

Within $60\,\text{metres}$

What should you do when rain or snow makes the road slippery?

Slow down and increase your following gap

You feel too tired to focus on driving. What is the safest choice?

Stop in a safe place and rest

A school bus ahead has overhead amber lights flashing. What should you do?

Slow down and prepare to stop

When passing a cyclist, how much space must you leave where practical?

At least $1\,\text{metre}$

Who must make sure passengers under 16 are properly wearing seatbelts or using the right child restraint?

The driver

What should you do before opening your car door beside traffic?

Check for cyclists and other traffic

What is the best way to show other road users that you plan to turn?

Signal early and check it is safe

Can you send a text on a handheld phone while stopped at a red light?

No, distracted driving rules still apply

An ambulance approaches with lights and siren on. You are clear of any intersection. What should you do?

Safely move to the right and stop