What is the minimum age to apply for a G1 licence in Ontario?
You must also pass a vision test and the knowledge test.
What blood alcohol level is allowed for a G1 driver?
G1 and G2 drivers must have a blood alcohol level of zero.
How much driving experience must the person accompanying a G1 driver have?
They must also have a blood alcohol level under 0.05%.
Between what hours may a G1 driver not drive?
G1 drivers also may not drive on 400-series highways.
How long must you hold a G1 before taking the G2 road test?
An MTO-approved beginner driver education course shortens the wait.
Unless signs say otherwise, what is the speed limit in Ontario cities, towns and villages?
Outside built-up areas the default is 80 km/h.
How many demerit points lead to a licence suspension for a novice (G1 or G2) driver?
Novice drivers get a warning at 2 points; fully licensed drivers are suspended at 15.
A stopped school bus has its red lights flashing on an undivided road. How far back must you stop when behind it?
Traffic from the other direction must also stop on roads without a median.
When must you turn your headlights on?
Daytime running lights alone don't switch on your tail lights.
How close may you stop to the nearest rail at a railway crossing?
Stop between 5 and 15 metres from the nearest rail when a train is coming.
At a pedestrian crossover, when may you drive on?
You must yield to the whole width of the road.
An emergency vehicle is stopped on the shoulder with its lights flashing. What must you do?
Ontario's move over law also covers tow trucks.
An ambulance with its siren on comes up behind you. What should you do?
Stay clear of intersections when you pull over.
What is the safe following distance in good conditions?
Leave more in bad weather.
Until when must a child use a booster seat in Ontario?
Whichever of those comes first.
Can you hold your phone while driving in Ontario if you are stopped at a red light?
Hand-held phones are banned while driving, including when stopped in traffic.
What does this sign mean?
Stop at the stop line, or before the crosswalk or intersection if there is no line.
What does this sign mean?
Slow down or stop if needed to let traffic and pedestrians go first.
What does this sign mean?
Unless signs say otherwise, the limit is 50 km/h in cities, towns and villages.
This sign is on the back of a vehicle. What does it mean?
You see it on farm machinery and road maintenance vehicles. Be ready to slow down.
What does this sign tell you?
Slow down and watch for children. Some school zones have a lower speed limit.
What does this white diamond on black mean?
The diamond is also painted on reserved lanes such as HOV lanes.
What does this sign warn you about?
Adjust your speed so merging vehicles can enter.
What does this sign warn you about?
Be ready to stop.
What does this sign warn you about?
Slow down before the curve.
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About this test
- The G1 knowledge test at DriveTest has 40 multiple-choice questions: 20 on rules of the road and 20 on road signs. You need 16 right in each part.
- With a G1 you must drive with a fully licensed driver who has at least four years of experience, have zero blood alcohol, and stay off 400-series highways and the road between midnight and 5 a.m.
- Questions are based on the Official MTO Driver's Handbook. These are our own practice questions.
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