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Practice Test 3
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Download on theApp Store1. What does a yellow diamond sign showing a traffic-signal symbol mean?
- A. Traffic lights are ahead
- B. A toll plaza
- C. A signal is broken
- D. A bus stop
2. A blue sign with a wheelchair symbol indicates:
- A. A pedestrian crossing
- B. A bus lane
- C. A hospital
- D. Accessible parking or facilities
3. What does a yellow sign showing two arrows curving back together mean?
- A. A divided highway ends ahead, returning to two-way traffic
- B. A merge lane
- C. A passing zone
- D. A roundabout
4. A rectangular orange sign reading 'ROAD WORK AHEAD' means:
- A. Construction is ahead; slow down and obey workers
- B. The road is closed permanently
- C. A rest area is ahead
- D. A detour is required
5. What does a yellow diamond sign showing a tractor symbol mean?
- A. Slow-moving farm vehicles may be on the road
- B. No farm vehicles
- C. A rest area
- D. A farm market ahead
6. A yellow diamond sign with a symbol of a car going over a hump means:
- A. A railway
- B. A hidden dip or hill that limits your view ahead
- C. A speed bump only
- D. A bridge
7. What does a sign reading 'NO U-TURN' (a U-arrow in a slashed circle) mean?
- A. You may not make a U-turn here
- B. A dead end
- C. U-turns are allowed
- D. A roundabout ahead
8. What must you do at a flashing red traffic light?
- A. Stop only if other vehicles are present
- B. Speed up to clear the intersection
- C. Slow down and continue without stopping
- D. Come to a full stop, then proceed when the way is clear
9. At an intersection with a stop sign and no markings, where must you stop?
- A. Past the intersection on the far side
- B. In the middle of the intersection
- C. Before entering the intersection, at the point nearest the cross street
- D. Only if another vehicle is approaching
10. Unless otherwise posted, what is the speed limit in a city, town or village?
- A. 50 km/h
- B. 60 km/h
- C. 80 km/h
- D. 40 km/h
11. On a road divided by a median, traffic travelling toward an approaching school bus with red lights flashing must:
- A. Stop completely
- B. Reverse to a safe distance
- C. Stop only if children are crossing
- D. Continue without stopping but with caution
12. What does a solid yellow line beside your lane mean?
- A. Passing is not permitted in your direction
- B. You may pass freely
- C. The road is closed ahead
- D. You must turn at the next exit
13. What is the proper way to make a right turn at an intersection?
- A. Into the leftmost lane
- B. From the right lane into the right lane of the cross street
- C. From the left turn lane
- D. From the centre lane
14. Can you make a left turn on a red light in Ontario?
- A. Yes, from a one-way street onto a one-way street, after stopping, when clear
- B. No, never on red
- C. Only from a two-way street
- D. Only on divided highways
15. What is the safe following distance to keep behind the vehicle ahead in good conditions?
- A. At least two seconds
- B. Half a second
- C. One car length at any speed
- D. Five metres
16. Who is legally responsible for ensuring passengers under 16 are buckled up?
- A. No one
- B. The youngest passenger
- C. The driver
- D. The vehicle owner only
17. What experience must your accompanying driver have when you hold a G1 licence?
- A. A commercial licence
- B. A G2 licence
- C. Any valid licence
- D. A full Class G licence held for at least four years
18. How many passengers may a G1 driver carry?
- A. Unlimited, with no belts needed
- B. Only as many as there are working seat belts
- C. Up to two passengers
- D. No passengers at all
19. When approaching a railway crossing with flashing red signals, you must:
- A. Stop and wait until the lights stop and the way is clear
- B. Stop only if you see a train
- C. Slow down and cross quickly
- D. Sound your horn and proceed
20. What does a yield sign require you to do?
- A. Slow down or stop if necessary and give right of way to others
- B. Speed up to merge
- C. Ignore it if no traffic
- D. Always come to a full stop
21. How far from a fire hydrant must you not park?
- A. Within 10 metres
- B. Within 1 metre
- C. Within 3 metres
- D. Parking near a hydrant is allowed
22. When driving in heavy fog, you should use:
- A. Parking lights only
- B. Low-beam headlights
- C. Hazard lights while moving normally
- D. High-beam headlights
23. If your brakes fail while driving, you should first:
- A. Turn off the engine immediately
- B. Steer into oncoming traffic
- C. Pump the brake pedal and shift to a lower gear
- D. Jump out of the vehicle
24. At an uncontrolled intersection (no signs or signals), you should:
- A. Always stop fully
- B. Proceed without slowing
- C. Slow down and yield to traffic already in the intersection
- D. Sound your horn and continue
25. What does a red octagonal sign require you to do?
- A. Speed up
- B. Slow down only
- C. Come to a complete stop
- D. Yield if needed
26. What does a yellow diamond sign with a curved arrow mean?
- A. A one-way street
- B. A detour
- C. A curve or bend in the road ahead
- D. A pedestrian crossing
27. What does a yellow sign with a 'T' symbol indicate?
- A. A T-intersection ahead where the road ends
- B. A rest stop
- C. A railway crossing
- D. A toll booth
28. A red circle with a red diagonal line through a symbol means:
- A. The action is recommended
- B. The action shown is prohibited
- C. A warning of a hazard
- D. Information about a service
29. What does a white rectangular sign with a black number such as '50' mean?
- A. A minimum speed
- B. The maximum speed limit in km/h
- C. A route number
- D. A distance in km
30. Orange signs on a roadway indicate:
- A. A construction or temporary work zone
- B. A bus stop
- C. A scenic route
- D. A permanent speed limit
31. What does a yellow diamond sign with two arrows pointing in opposite directions mean?
- A. Two-way traffic ahead
- B. A divided highway
- C. No passing
- D. A one-way road
32. A yellow diamond sign showing a black X-shaped symbol of tracks crossing a road means:
- A. A river crossing
- B. A restricted road
- C. A rest area
- D. A railway crossing is ahead
33. What does a sign with a red circle and a truck symbol crossed out mean?
- A. Trucks are prohibited on this road
- B. Truck parking
- C. A weigh station
- D. A truck stop ahead
34. A yellow diamond sign with a pedestrian symbol means:
- A. A sidewalk ends
- B. A bus stop
- C. Watch for pedestrians crossing ahead
- D. No pedestrians allowed
35. A sign with a black arrow bending sharply (right-angle) warns of:
- A. A roundabout
- B. A sharp turn in the road ahead
- C. A merge
- D. A gentle curve
36. What does a sign showing 'H' on a blue or green background mean?
- A. A helicopter pad only
- B. A historical site
- C. A hospital is nearby
- D. A highway entrance
37. A sign with a green circle around a symbol means:
- A. The action shown is permitted
- B. The action is prohibited
- C. A warning
- D. A service
38. What does a flag-person holding a 'STOP/SLOW' paddle showing STOP mean?
- A. Change lanes
- B. Slow down only
- C. You must stop until directed to proceed
- D. Speed up
39. A reflective orange-red triangle on the back of a vehicle means:
- A. A construction truck
- B. An emergency vehicle
- C. A slow-moving vehicle travelling under 40 km/h
- D. A hazardous load
40. What does a sign showing a snowflake or 'SLIPPERY WHEN WET' mean?
- A. The road can be slippery; reduce speed
- B. A car wash
- C. An ice rink
- D. A ski area
Answer key
- 1. Traffic lights are ahead — This warning sign tells you that you are approaching traffic signals; be ready to stop.
- 2. Accessible parking or facilities — The wheelchair symbol marks accessible parking spaces or facilities reserved for permit holders.
- 3. A divided highway ends ahead, returning to two-way traffic — This sign warns the divided highway is ending and you will return to two-way traffic.
- 4. Construction is ahead; slow down and obey workers — Orange construction signs warn of work ahead; reduce speed and follow signs and flag-persons.
- 5. Slow-moving farm vehicles may be on the road — This sign warns that slow-moving farm machinery may be on or crossing the road.
- 6. A hidden dip or hill that limits your view ahead — This warning sign indicates a hill or dip where your view of the road beyond is limited.
- 7. You may not make a U-turn here — This regulatory sign prohibits U-turns at that location.
- 8. 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).
- 9. 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.
- 10. 50 km/h — Within a city, town or village the default limit is 50 km/h unless signs say otherwise.
- 11. 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.
- 12. Passing is not permitted in your direction — A solid yellow line on your side means passing is prohibited for traffic in your direction.
- 13. 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.
- 14. 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.
- 15. At least two seconds — Use the two-second rule: stay at least two seconds behind the vehicle ahead, and more in poor conditions.
- 16. The driver — The driver is responsible for ensuring all passengers under 16 wear seat belts or use the correct child restraint.
- 17. 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.
- 18. 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.
- 19. 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.
- 20. 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.
- 21. Within 3 metres — You must not park within 3 metres of a fire hydrant.
- 22. Low-beam headlights — Use low beams in fog; high beams reflect off the fog and reduce visibility further.
- 23. Pump the brake pedal and shift to a lower gear — Pump the brakes to try to build pressure, downshift, and use the parking brake gradually while steering to safety.
- 24. Slow down and yield to traffic already in the intersection — At an uncontrolled intersection, slow down and yield to vehicles already there and to the vehicle on your right.
- 25. Come to a complete stop — A red octagon is a stop sign — stop completely, then proceed when safe.
- 26. A curve or bend in the road ahead — A curved-arrow warning sign tells you the road bends in the direction shown.
- 27. A T-intersection ahead where the road ends — The 'T' warning sign means the road you are on ends ahead at a T-intersection; be ready to turn.
- 28. The action shown is prohibited — A red circle with a diagonal slash means the action pictured is not allowed.
- 29. The maximum speed limit in km/h — A white rectangular speed sign shows the maximum legal speed in kilometres per hour.
- 30. A construction or temporary work zone — Orange signs warn of construction, maintenance or temporary conditions; slow down and watch for workers.
- 31. Two-way traffic ahead — This sign warns that you are entering or continuing on a road with two-way traffic.
- 32. A railway crossing is ahead — This yellow diamond warning sign means a railway crossing is ahead - be alert for trains. It also shows the angle at which the railway tracks cross the road. (The round yellow sign with an 'X' and 'RR' is a U.S. sign and is not used in Ontario.)
- 33. Trucks are prohibited on this road — A truck inside a red slashed circle means trucks are not allowed on that route.
- 34. Watch for pedestrians crossing ahead — This warning sign tells you pedestrians may be crossing; slow down and be ready to stop.
- 35. A sharp turn in the road ahead — A sharp right-angle arrow warns of a sharp turn ahead; reduce speed before it.
- 36. A hospital is nearby — The 'H' service sign points toward a hospital.
- 37. The action shown is permitted — A green circle indicates the pictured action is allowed (for example, bicycles permitted).
- 38. You must stop until directed to proceed — When a construction flag-person shows the STOP side, you must stop and wait for their signal.
- 39. A slow-moving vehicle travelling under 40 km/h — The orange-red slow-moving vehicle triangle warns that the vehicle ahead travels under 40 km/h.
- 40. The road can be slippery; reduce speed — These signs warn that the surface may be slippery in wet or icy conditions; slow down.