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Practice Test 1
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Download on theApp Store1. What must you do at a flashing red traffic light?
- A. Speed up to clear the intersection
- B. Come to a full stop, then proceed when the way is clear
- C. Slow down and continue without stopping
- D. Stop only if other vehicles are present
2. What does a flashing green traffic light mean for a driver facing it?
- A. Pedestrians have the right of way only
- B. The light is broken and you should yield
- C. You may turn left, go straight or right because oncoming traffic is stopped
- D. You must stop and wait
3. When you approach a steady yellow (amber) traffic light, you should:
- A. Always speed up to beat the red
- B. Stop only if a police officer is present
- C. Treat it the same as a green light
- D. Stop if you can do so safely; the light is about to turn red
4. At an intersection with a stop sign and no markings, where must you stop?
- A. Before entering the intersection, at the point nearest the cross street
- B. In the middle of the intersection
- C. Only if another vehicle is approaching
- D. Past the intersection on the far side
5. Two vehicles arrive at a four-way stop at the same time. Who has the right of way?
- A. The larger vehicle
- B. The driver on the right
- C. The driver on the left
- D. The faster vehicle
6. What is the maximum speed limit on most Ontario 400-series highways unless posted otherwise?
- A. 120 km/h
- B. 110 km/h
- C. 100 km/h
- D. 80 km/h
7. Unless otherwise posted, what is the speed limit in a city, town or village?
- A. 60 km/h
- B. 40 km/h
- C. 80 km/h
- D. 50 km/h
8. Unless otherwise posted, the speed limit outside built-up areas is:
- A. 80 km/h
- B. 50 km/h
- C. 60 km/h
- D. 100 km/h
9. What should you do when you see a school bus stopped with its red lights flashing on a road with no median?
- A. Pass quickly on the left
- B. Stop in both directions until the lights stop flashing
- C. Slow to 40 km/h and pass carefully
- D. Stop only if children are visible
10. On a road divided by a median, traffic travelling toward an approaching school bus with red lights flashing must:
- A. Stop only if children are crossing
- B. Reverse to a safe distance
- C. Continue without stopping but with caution
- D. Stop completely
11. When may you legally pass a vehicle on the right?
- A. Never, on any road
- B. Only on a one-lane road
- C. Whenever you are in a hurry
- D. When the vehicle ahead is turning left and there is room
12. Before changing lanes you should:
- A. Check mirrors, signal, and check your blind spot
- B. Only check your mirrors
- C. Signal after you have moved over
- D. Speed up first, then signal
13. What does a solid yellow line beside your lane mean?
- A. You must turn at the next exit
- B. Passing is not permitted in your direction
- C. You may pass freely
- D. The road is closed ahead
14. A broken yellow line in the centre of a two-way road means:
- A. The lane is for buses only
- B. You must stay in the right lane
- C. You may pass when it is safe to do so
- D. Passing is never allowed
15. When turning left at an intersection you should turn into:
- A. Any available lane
- B. The far right lane
- C. The shoulder
- D. The lane just to the right of the centre line of the road you enter
16. What is the proper way to make a right turn at an intersection?
- A. From the right lane into the right lane of the cross street
- B. From the centre lane
- C. Into the leftmost lane
- D. From the left turn lane
17. You must signal a turn or lane change:
- A. Only if other cars are nearby
- B. Well in advance and continue until the manoeuvre is complete
- C. Only at the moment you turn
- D. After you complete the turn
18. When can you make a right turn on a red light in Ontario?
- A. Never
- B. Only between 9 am and 5 pm
- C. After a full stop and when the way is clear, unless a sign prohibits it
- D. Anytime without stopping
19. Can you make a left turn on a red light in Ontario?
- A. No, never on red
- B. Only on divided highways
- C. Only from a two-way street
- D. Yes, from a one-way street onto a one-way street, after stopping, when clear
20. What should you do when an emergency vehicle approaches with lights and siren on?
- A. Pull over to the right and stop until it passes
- B. Speed up to get out of the way
- C. Continue at the same speed
- D. Stop in the middle of the lane
21. Ontario's 'Move Over' law requires you to slow down and, where safe, change lanes when you approach:
- A. A bus stop
- B. A stopped emergency or tow vehicle with flashing lights
- C. Any parked car
- D. A pedestrian on the sidewalk
22. What is the safe following distance to keep behind the vehicle ahead in good conditions?
- A. One car length at any speed
- B. Five metres
- C. At least two seconds
- D. Half a second
23. In poor weather such as rain, snow or fog, your following distance should be:
- A. Reduced to save time
- B. Exactly two seconds always
- C. Zero, to keep up with traffic
- D. Increased well beyond two seconds
24. Seat belts in a moving vehicle must be worn by:
- A. The driver and all passengers
- B. The driver only
- C. Only front-seat occupants
- D. Only passengers under 16
25. Who is legally responsible for ensuring passengers under 16 are buckled up?
- A. The vehicle owner only
- B. The driver
- C. The youngest passenger
- D. No one
26. As a G1 driver, what is your legal blood alcohol concentration limit?
- A. 0.08
- B. 0.02
- C. Zero
- D. 0.05
27. As a G1 licence holder, when may you drive?
- A. Alone at any time
- B. Alone only during the day
- C. With any G2 driver
- D. Only with an accompanying fully licensed driver beside you
28. What experience must your accompanying driver have when you hold a G1 licence?
- A. A full Class G licence held for at least four years
- B. A G2 licence
- C. Any valid licence
- D. A commercial licence
29. As a G1 driver, when are you not allowed to drive?
- A. In winter
- B. Between midnight and 5 a.m.
- C. During rush hour
- D. On weekends
30. As a G1 driver, are you permitted to drive on 400-series highways?
- A. Yes, but only at night
- B. Only on weekends
- C. No, unless accompanied by a licensed driving instructor
- D. Yes, anytime
31. How many passengers may a G1 driver carry?
- A. No passengers at all
- B. Up to two passengers
- C. Unlimited, with no belts needed
- D. Only as many as there are working seat belts
32. What is the legal age to apply for a G1 licence in Ontario?
- A. 16
- B. 15
- C. 17
- D. 18
33. Using a hand-held cell phone while driving in Ontario is:
- A. Only illegal on highways
- B. Illegal, even when stopped at a red light
- C. Legal if you use one hand
- D. Legal on residential streets
34. When approaching a railway crossing with flashing red signals, you must:
- A. Stop only if you see a train
- B. Sound your horn and proceed
- C. Stop and wait until the lights stop and the way is clear
- D. Slow down and cross quickly
35. What should you do if your vehicle stalls on a railway track and a train is coming?
- A. Stay in the vehicle and restart it
- B. Push the car off slowly
- C. Wait for the train to stop
- D. Get everyone out and move well away from the tracks
36. When entering a freeway from an on-ramp, you should:
- A. Accelerate on the ramp to match traffic speed and merge into a gap
- B. Stop at the end of the ramp and wait
- C. Drive slowly and force your way in
- D. Enter in reverse if needed
37. What does a yield sign require you to do?
- A. Ignore it if no traffic
- B. Slow down or stop if necessary and give right of way to others
- C. Always come to a full stop
- D. Speed up to merge
38. When parking facing downhill with a curb, you should turn your front wheels:
- A. Straight ahead
- B. It does not matter
- C. Toward the curb
- D. Away from the curb
39. When parking facing uphill with a curb, you should turn your front wheels:
- A. Toward the curb
- B. Straight ahead
- C. Left only
- D. Away from the curb so the rear wheel rests against it
40. How far from a fire hydrant must you not park?
- A. Within 3 metres
- B. Within 1 metre
- C. Within 10 metres
- D. Parking near a hydrant is allowed
Answer key
- 1. Come to a full stop, then proceed when the way is clear — A flashing red light means the same as a stop sign: come to a complete stop, then proceed when it is safe (MTO Driver's Handbook).
- 2. You may turn left, go straight or right because oncoming traffic is stopped — A flashing green light (advance green) means oncoming traffic is stopped, so you may turn left, go straight or turn right.
- 3. Stop if you can do so safely; the light is about to turn red — A steady yellow light warns the light is about to turn red. Stop if you can do so safely.
- 4. Before entering the intersection, at the point nearest the cross street — Stop before entering the intersection at the point nearest the crossroad where you have a clear view.
- 5. The driver on the right — When two vehicles reach a four-way stop together, the vehicle on the right has the right of way.
- 6. 100 km/h — The default maximum on 400-series highways is 100 km/h unless a higher posted limit (e.g. 110) applies.
- 7. 50 km/h — Within a city, town or village the default limit is 50 km/h unless signs say otherwise.
- 8. 80 km/h — Outside built-up areas the default limit is 80 km/h unless a sign indicates a different limit.
- 9. Stop in both directions until the lights stop flashing — On an undivided road, traffic in both directions must stop for a stopped school bus with flashing red lights.
- 10. Continue without stopping but with caution — On a divided road, only traffic behind the bus must stop; oncoming traffic separated by a median does not stop but should drive carefully.
- 11. When the vehicle ahead is turning left and there is room — You may pass on the right when a vehicle ahead is making a left turn and there is a usable lane or paved shoulder.
- 12. Check mirrors, signal, and check your blind spot — Always check mirrors, signal your intention, and shoulder-check the blind spot before changing lanes.
- 13. Passing is not permitted in your direction — A solid yellow line on your side means passing is prohibited for traffic in your direction.
- 14. You may pass when it is safe to do so — A broken (dashed) centre line means passing is permitted when the way ahead is clear and safe.
- 15. The lane just to the right of the centre line of the road you enter — Complete a left turn into the lane immediately to the right of the centre line of the road you are entering.
- 16. From the right lane into the right lane of the cross street — Turn right from the right-hand lane into the right-hand lane of the road you are entering.
- 17. Well in advance and continue until the manoeuvre is complete — Signal in advance and keep signalling until you have completed the turn or lane change.
- 18. After a full stop and when the way is clear, unless a sign prohibits it — You may turn right on red after coming to a complete stop and yielding, unless a 'No Turn on Red' sign is posted.
- 19. Yes, from a one-way street onto a one-way street, after stopping, when clear — A left turn on red is allowed only from a one-way street onto another one-way street, after a complete stop, when the way is clear.
- 20. Pull over to the right and stop until it passes — Pull as far right as safely possible and stop to let the emergency vehicle pass.
- 21. A stopped emergency or tow vehicle with flashing lights — When passing a stopped emergency or tow vehicle with flashing lights, slow down and move over a lane if it is safe.
- 22. At least two seconds — Use the two-second rule: stay at least two seconds behind the vehicle ahead, and more in poor conditions.
- 23. Increased well beyond two seconds — Increase your following distance in poor weather to allow for longer stopping distances and reduced visibility.
- 24. The driver and all passengers — Every driver and passenger must wear a properly fastened seat belt; the driver is responsible for passengers under 16.
- 25. The driver — The driver is responsible for ensuring all passengers under 16 wear seat belts or use the correct child restraint.
- 26. Zero — G1, G2, novice and all drivers 21 and under must have a zero blood alcohol concentration.
- 27. Only with an accompanying fully licensed driver beside you — A G1 driver must be accompanied by a fully licensed (Class G) driver with at least four years of experience in the front passenger seat.
- 28. A full Class G licence held for at least four years — Your accompanying driver must hold a full G licence with at least four years of driving experience and a BAC under 0.05.
- 29. Between midnight and 5 a.m. — G1 drivers may not drive between midnight and 5 a.m.
- 30. No, unless accompanied by a licensed driving instructor — G1 drivers may not drive on 400-series highways or high-speed expressways unless accompanied by a licensed driving instructor.
- 31. Only as many as there are working seat belts — A G1 driver may carry as many passengers as there are working seat belts, with the accompanying driver in the front.
- 32. 16 — You must be at least 16 years old to apply for a G1 licence.
- 33. Illegal, even when stopped at a red light — Hand-held communication or entertainment devices are illegal to use while driving, including when stopped in traffic.
- 34. Stop and wait until the lights stop and the way is clear — Stop at least 5 metres from a railway crossing when signals are flashing and do not proceed until they stop and it is safe.
- 35. Get everyone out and move well away from the tracks — Get everyone out of the vehicle immediately and move far away from the tracks in the direction the train is coming from.
- 36. Accelerate on the ramp to match traffic speed and merge into a gap — Use the acceleration lane to reach the speed of traffic, then merge smoothly into a gap.
- 37. Slow down or stop if necessary and give right of way to others — A yield sign means slow down, be ready to stop, and give the right of way to traffic and pedestrians already there.
- 38. Toward the curb — Facing downhill, turn the wheels toward the curb so the vehicle rolls into it if the brakes fail.
- 39. Away from the curb so the rear wheel rests against it — Facing uphill with a curb, turn the wheels away from the curb so the vehicle rolls back into it.
- 40. Within 3 metres — You must not park within 3 metres of a fire hydrant.