Free G1 Practice Test Ontario: Rules of the Road & Road Signs

How Does the Ontario G1 Knowledge Test Work?

To get a G1 licence in Ontario, you must be at least 16 years old, be an Ontario resident, pass a vision test and pass a knowledge test about the rules of the road and traffic signs. Once you pass, you get your G1 licence and can start practising with an experienced driver.

You take the knowledge test at a DriveTest centre. Appointments are not required. DriveTest says the knowledge test takes about 30 minutes and is offered first-come, first-served, so plan to arrive well before the centre closes.

Most G1 study guides describe the test as 40 multiple-choice questions in two parts: 20 on road signs and 20 on rules of the road. Always check DriveTest for the current format before test day.

What Score Do You Need to Pass the G1 Test?

Study guides commonly explain that you need at least 16 out of 20 correct in each section. That means a strong score on signs cannot make up for a weak score on rules, or the other way around.

That is why our practice test scores each section separately. Aim to score 16 or higher on both parts several times in a row before you book your trip to DriveTest.

What Road Signs Are on the G1 Test?

Ontario uses shapes and colours to help you recognize signs quickly. Learning these patterns makes the signs section much easier:

Study every sign in the Signs section of the Official MTO Driver’s Handbook, not just the common ones.

What Rules of the Road Should You Study?

The rules section tests how well you know Ontario driving law and safe driving habits. Focus on these topics:

• • Speed limits, including the default limits when no sign is posted

• • Following distance and keeping space around your vehicle

• • Right-of-way at four-way stops, uncontrolled intersections and pedestrian crossovers

• • School buses, school crossings and railway crossings

• • Parking rules, such as distances from fire hydrants, intersections and railway tracks

• • G1 and G2 licence conditions, including zero blood alcohol and G1 time and highway limits

• • Dealing with police, such as following an officer’s directions

How Should You Use This G1 Practice Test?

1. 1. Read the handbook first. The practice test works best after you have studied the official material.

1. 1. Take the full 40-question test to find your weak areas.

1. 1. Drill one section at a time. Use “Road signs only” or “Rules of the road only” to focus on where you lost points.

1. 1. Read every explanation, even for questions you got right.

1. 1. Repeat until you pass both sections consistently. Questions shuffle each time, so you will not just memorize the order.

What Should You Bring to the G1 Test?

Bring original identification that shows your legal name and date of birth. You will also pay a fee when you apply. See the official list of accepted ID documents and the current DriveTest fees before you go. If you wear glasses or contact lenses, bring them for the vision test.

Since May 11, 2026, when you apply for a class G licence, you also need to declare that Ontario is your primary place of residence and that your presence in Canada is legal.

What Happens After You Pass the G1?

After you pass, you get a G1 licence. By law, G1 drivers must:

• • Keep a zero blood alcohol level

• • Make sure every passenger wears a working seatbelt

• • Not drive between midnight and 5 a.m.

• • Not drive on 400-series highways or high-speed expressways, unless driving with an Ontario-certified driver instructor

• • Drive with a fully licensed driver who has at least four years of experience and is the only other person in the front seat

In most cases, you practise with your G1 for 12 months before your first road test. If you complete a government-approved driver education course, you can take that road test after just 8 months. Go Drive offers an Online Beginner Driver Education (BDE) course; see our programs and fees.

When you are ready for the next step, read What Is the G1 Exit Test? and our G2 road test guide.

Road signs (20)

S1. You see a red, eight-sided sign at an intersection. What must you do?

A. Slow down and go if the way looks clear

B. Come to a complete stop

C. Stop only if other vehicles are present

D. Give way only to pedestrians

Explanation: An eight-sided red sign is a stop sign. You must come to a complete stop, then go only when the way is clear.  |  Source: MTO Handbook – Signs

S2. What does a triangle-shaped sign with a white background and red border tell you?

A. A school zone is ahead

B. You must let traffic in or near the intersection go first

C. The road ahead is closed

D. You have the right-of-way

Explanation: This is a yield sign. Let traffic in or close to the intersection go first, and stop if you need to.  |  Source: MTO Handbook – Signs

S3. A five-sided sign with a fluorescent yellow-green background warns you about what?

A. A hospital zone

B. A school zone ahead

C. A construction zone

D. A playground only on weekends

Explanation: A five-sided fluorescent yellow-green sign warns of a school zone. Slow down and watch for children.  |  Source: MTO Handbook – Signs

S4. What does a white X-shaped sign with a red outline mean?

A. An intersection with no signs

B. Railway tracks cross the road

C. Do not enter

D. A four-way stop

Explanation: The X-shaped sign marks a railway crossing. Slow down, look both ways and be ready to stop.  |  Source: MTO Handbook – Signs

S5. Diamond-shaped signs with a yellow background are usually which type of sign?

A. Regulatory signs

B. Warning signs

C. Information signs

D. Temporary condition signs

Explanation: Yellow diamond signs warn of dangerous or unusual conditions ahead, such as a curve, dip or side road.  |  Source: MTO Handbook – Signs

S6. A diamond-shaped sign with an orange background usually warns about what?

A. A tourist attraction

B. Temporary conditions such as road work or detours

C. A hospital nearby

D. A permanent speed change

Explanation: Orange diamond signs are temporary condition signs, such as road work zones, detours and lane closures.  |  Source: MTO Handbook – Signs

S7. A rectangular sign with a green background and white letters usually gives you what?

A. Parking rules

B. Distances and destinations

C. Speed limits

D. Warnings about wildlife

Explanation: Green rectangular signs are information and direction signs that show distances and destinations.  |  Source: MTO Handbook – Signs

S8. On a regulatory sign, what does a red circle with a line through it mean?

A. The activity shown is allowed

B. The activity shown is not allowed

C. The activity is allowed only at night

D. Caution is advised

Explanation: A red circle with a line through it means the activity shown inside is not allowed.  |  Source: MTO Handbook – Signs

S9. On a regulatory sign, what does a green circle around a symbol mean?

A. You may or must do the activity shown

B. The activity is not allowed

C. The activity is dangerous

D. The activity is only for buses

Explanation: A green circle means you may or must do the activity shown inside the ring.  |  Source: MTO Handbook – Signs

S10. You see an orange triangle with a red border on the back of a farm tractor. What does it tell you?

A. The vehicle is carrying dangerous goods

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

C. The vehicle is about to turn

D. The vehicle is an emergency vehicle

Explanation: This is the slow-moving vehicle sign. The vehicle ahead will travel at 40 km/h or less, so reduce your speed as needed.  |  Source: MTO Handbook – Signs

S11. A warning sign shows an arrow with a black-and-white checkerboard border. What does it mean?

A. Race track ahead

B. Sharp turn or bend ahead in the direction of the arrow

C. One-way street

D. Detour to the right

Explanation: The checkerboard border warns of danger at a sharp turn or bend. Slow down and be careful.  |  Source: MTO Handbook – Signs

S12. A small sign showing a speed is posted under a curve warning sign. What does it show?

A. The minimum speed for the curve

B. The maximum safe speed for the curve

C. The speed limit for trucks only

D. The distance to the curve

Explanation: A speed tab under a curve warning sign shows the maximum safe speed for that curve.  |  Source: MTO Handbook – Signs

S13. [Sign between two points: “No Stopping”] What does a “no stopping” sign mean for the area between the signs?

A. You may stop to drop off passengers

B. You may not stop your vehicle there, even for a moment

C. You may stop for up to 5 minutes

D. You may stop only at night

Explanation: A no-stopping zone means you cannot stop your vehicle there at all, even for a moment.  |  Source: MTO Handbook – Signs

S14. [Sign between two points: “No Standing”] In a “no standing” area, when may you stop your vehicle?

A. Never

B. Only while loading or unloading passengers

C. Only to load or unload merchandise

D. Any time for up to 10 minutes

Explanation: In a no-standing area, you may stop only while loading or unloading passengers.  |  Source: MTO Handbook – Signs

S15. [Sign between two points: “No Parking”] In a “no parking” area, what are you allowed to do?

A. Park for a short time

B. Stop only to load or unload passengers or merchandise

C. Nothing; stopping is not allowed

D. Park if you turn on your hazard lights

Explanation: In a no-parking area, you may stop only to load or unload passengers or merchandise.  |  Source: MTO Handbook – Signs

S16. [Regulatory sign: “Community Safety Zone”] What happens if you commit a traffic offence inside a community safety zone?

A. Nothing different

B. You face increased fines

C. Your licence is automatically cancelled

D. You get a warning only

Explanation: Community safety zones mark areas with a special risk to pedestrians. Traffic offences there carry increased fines.  |  Source: MTO Handbook – Signs

S17. [Warning sign: two roads joining into one] At a sign showing two roads merging into one, who is responsible for a smooth, safe merge?

A. Only drivers on the main road

B. Only drivers on the joining road

C. Drivers on both roads

D. The vehicle that is going faster

Explanation: When two roads join, drivers on both roads are equally responsible for merging smoothly and safely.  |  Source: MTO Handbook – Signs

S18. [Orange construction sign about speeding fines] In a designated construction zone with workers present, what can happen to speeding fines?

A. They are reduced

B. They are doubled

C. They stay the same

D. They are replaced by a warning

Explanation: Speeding fines are doubled in a designated construction zone when workers are present.  |  Source: MTO Handbook – Signs

S19. [Sign on a multi-lane road with no centre median: school bus symbol] This sign tells drivers on a multi-lane road with no median what about school buses?

A. Only drivers behind the bus must stop

B. Drivers from both directions must stop when the bus signals are flashing

C. School buses cannot stop on this road

D. Drivers may pass the bus slowly

Explanation: On multi-lane roads with no median, drivers approaching from both directions must stop when a school bus has its signals flashing.  |  Source: MTO Handbook – Signs

S20. [Warning sign: hazard marker with downward lines] A hazard marker near the edge of the road has lines sloping downward. What do the lines show?

A. The side on which you may safely pass

B. The direction of a detour

C. That the road is ending

D. A steep hill ahead

Explanation: The downward lines on a hazard marker show the side on which you can safely pass the hazard.  |  Source: MTO Handbook – Signs

Rules of the road (24)

R1. Where there is no posted speed limit, what is the maximum speed in cities, towns and villages?

A. 40 km/h

B. 50 km/h

C. 60 km/h

D. 70 km/h

Explanation: With no posted limit, the maximum is 50 km/h in cities, towns and villages.  |  Source: MTO Handbook – Driving along

R2. Where there is no posted speed limit outside cities, towns and villages, what is the maximum speed?

A. 60 km/h

B. 70 km/h

C. 80 km/h

D. 90 km/h

Explanation: Outside cities, towns and villages, the maximum speed with no posted limit is 80 km/h.  |  Source: MTO Handbook – Driving along

R3. In ideal conditions, what is the minimum safe following distance behind the vehicle ahead?

A. At least one second

B. At least two seconds

C. At least one car length

D. At least five metres

Explanation: Keep at least two seconds behind the vehicle ahead, and more in bad weather or behind large vehicles.  |  Source: MTO Handbook – Driving along

R4. You are coming up behind a stopped school bus with its upper red lights flashing. How far back must you stop?

A. At least 5 metres

B. At least 10 metres

C. At least 20 metres

D. At least 30 metres

Explanation: When approaching from behind, stop at least 20 metres from the bus and wait until it moves or the lights stop flashing.  |  Source: MTO Handbook – Stopping

R5. On a road with a median, you are approaching a stopped school bus with flashing red lights from the front. What must you do?

A. Stop until the lights stop flashing

B. You are not required to stop, but drive with care

C. Sound your horn and pass

D. Stop only during school hours

Explanation: On a road with a median, only vehicles coming from behind the bus must stop. Still watch carefully for children.  |  Source: MTO Handbook – Stopping

R6. A train is approaching a railway crossing. Where must you stop?

A. At least 2 metres from the nearest rail

B. At least 5 metres from the nearest rail or gate

C. Right at the gate

D. At least 15 metres from the crossing sign

Explanation: If a train is coming, stop at least five metres from the nearest rail or gate.  |  Source: MTO Handbook – Stopping

R7. How close to a fire hydrant are you allowed to park?

A. No closer than 1 metre

B. No closer than 3 metres

C. No closer than 6 metres

D. No closer than 9 metres

Explanation: Do not park within three metres of a fire hydrant.  |  Source: MTO Handbook – Parking along roadways

R8. You want to park near an intersection controlled by traffic lights. What is the minimum distance?

A. 6 metres

B. 9 metres

C. 15 metres

D. 30 metres

Explanation: Do not park within 9 metres of an intersection, or within 15 metres if it has traffic lights.  |  Source: MTO Handbook – Parking along roadways

R9. How far must you park from the nearest rail of a level railway crossing?

A. At least 5 metres

B. At least 9 metres

C. At least 15 metres

D. At least 30 metres

Explanation: Do not park within 15 metres of the nearest rail of a level railway crossing.  |  Source: MTO Handbook – Parking along roadways

R10. You should never park where you cannot see clearly in both directions for at least how far?

A. 50 metres

B. 75 metres

C. 100 metres

D. 125 metres

Explanation: Never park on a curve, hill or anywhere without a clear view for at least 125 metres in both directions.  |  Source: MTO Handbook – Parking along roadways

R11. At a four-way stop, two vehicles come to a complete stop at the same time. Who goes first?

A. The larger vehicle

B. The vehicle on the left

C. The vehicle on the right

D. The vehicle going straight

Explanation: When two vehicles stop at the same time, the vehicle on the left yields to the vehicle on the right.  |  Source: MTO Handbook – Driving through intersections

R12. Two vehicles reach an uncontrolled intersection from different roads at the same time. Who must yield?

A. The driver on the right

B. The driver on the left

C. The driver going faster

D. Neither driver

Explanation: At an uncontrolled intersection, the driver on the left must let the driver on the right go first.  |  Source: MTO Handbook – Driving through intersections

R13. A pedestrian is using a pedestrian crossover. When may you drive on?

A. When the pedestrian passes the centre of the road

B. When the pedestrian has completely crossed and is on the sidewalk

C. When the overhead lights stop flashing

D. When there is a gap on your side

Explanation: Drivers must wait until pedestrians (and any crossing guard) have crossed and are safely on the sidewalk.  |  Source: MTO Handbook – Stopping

R14. Within what distance of a pedestrian crossover are you not allowed to pass another vehicle?

A. 10 metres

B. 20 metres

C. 30 metres

D. 50 metres

Explanation: You must not pass any vehicle within 30 metres of a pedestrian crossover.  |  Source: MTO Handbook – Stopping

R15. With a G1 licence, during which hours are you not allowed to drive?

A. 10 p.m. to 6 a.m.

B. Midnight to 5 a.m.

C. 9 p.m. to 5 a.m.

D. There are no time limits

Explanation: G1 drivers must not drive between midnight and 5 a.m.  |  Source: ontario.ca – G licence

R16. A G1 driver must be accompanied by a fully licensed driver with at least how much driving experience?

A. 1 year

B. 2 years

C. 3 years

D. 4 years

Explanation: The accompanying driver must have at least four years of driving experience and must be the only other person in the front seat.  |  Source: ontario.ca – G licence

R17. As a G1 driver, when may you drive on a 400-series highway?

A. Never, under any circumstances

B. When accompanied by a driver instructor certified in Ontario

C. On weekends only

D. When traffic is light

Explanation: G1 drivers may not use 400-series highways or high-speed expressways, except when driving with an Ontario-certified driver instructor.  |  Source: ontario.ca – G licence

R18. What blood alcohol level must a G1 or G2 driver maintain?

A. Below .08

B. Below .05

C. Zero

D. Below .02

Explanation: G1 and G2 drivers must maintain a zero blood alcohol level.  |  Source: ontario.ca – G licence

R19. A police officer is directing traffic and signals you to go, but the traffic light is red. What should you do?

A. Wait for the green light

B. Follow the police officer’s direction

C. Sound your horn to confirm

D. Turn right instead

Explanation: When police are directing traffic, follow their directions even if they differ from lights or signs.  |  Source: MTO Handbook – Driving along

R20. A police officer asks for your licence, vehicle permit and insurance. When must you provide them?

A. Within 24 hours

B. Within 7 days

C. Immediately

D. At the police station

Explanation: You must surrender these documents immediately when asked. You do not have 24 hours.  |  Source: MTO Handbook – Driving along

R21. You park facing downhill next to a curb. Which way should you turn your front wheels?

A. Toward the road

B. Toward the curb

C. Straight ahead

D. It does not matter

Explanation: Facing downhill, turn your front wheels toward the curb so the vehicle will not roll into traffic.  |  Source: MTO Handbook – Parking along roadways

R22. You park facing uphill next to a curb. Which way should you turn your front wheels?

A. Toward the curb

B. Toward the road

C. Straight ahead

D. Toward the sidewalk

Explanation: Facing uphill with a curb, turn the wheels toward the road so the tires catch the curb if the car rolls back.  |  Source: MTO Handbook – Parking along roadways

R23. There is a stop sign but no stop line and no crosswalk. Where should you stop?

A. In the middle of the intersection

B. At the edge of the sidewalk

C. Just past the stop sign

D. Wherever you can see best

Explanation: With no stop line, stop at the crosswalk. With no crosswalk, stop at the edge of the sidewalk. With no sidewalk, stop at the edge of the intersection.  |  Source: MTO Handbook – Stopping

R24. A school crossing guard is holding up a stop sign. When may you continue?

A. When the children reach the far curb

B. When everyone, including the guard, has cleared the roadway

C. When the guard lowers the sign halfway

D. After waiting 10 seconds

Explanation: Stay stopped until all people, including the crossing guard, have cleared the entire roadway.  |  Source: MTO Handbook – Stopping

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Correct answers are marked in bold. The widget shows 20 sign questions and 20 randomly chosen rules questions (from 24) each time.

FAQs

Is this the official G1 test?

No. This is a free study tool with original questions based on the Official MTO Driver’s Handbook. The real test is taken at a DriveTest centre.

Are these the exact questions on the G1 test?

No. We do not copy real exam questions. Our questions test the same rules and signs covered in the handbook, so they are a good way to check your knowledge.

How many questions are on the G1 test?

Most study guides describe 40 multiple-choice questions: 20 on road signs and 20 on rules of the road. Check DriveTest for the current format.

Do I need an appointment for the G1 knowledge test?

No. Knowledge tests are offered at DriveTest centres without an appointment, on a first-come, first-served basis.

How long do I have to wait after my G1 to take the road test?

Usually 12 months, or 8 months if you complete a government-approved driver education course.

Can I drive on the highway with my G1?

Not on 400-series highways or high-speed expressways, unless you are driving with a driver instructor certified in Ontario.