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Practice Test 5
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Download on theApp Store1. What does an X-shaped sign with a white background and red outline (a crossbuck) mean?
- A. A roundabout
- B. No entry
- C. A railway crossing ahead
- D. A hospital
2. What does a sign showing a red circle with a left arrow crossed out mean?
- A. No left turn
- B. One-way left
- C. Left lane ends
- D. Left turn only
3. 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
4. What colour are most regulatory signs that tell you what you must or must not do?
- A. Orange
- B. Yellow
- C. Green
- D. White with black or red markings
5. What does a blue sign typically show?
- A. A speed limit
- B. A prohibition
- C. A hazard warning
- D. Services such as gas, food, hospitals or rest areas
6. 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
7. What does a yellow diamond sign with a merging-arrow symbol mean?
- A. A lane ends with no merge
- B. A passing lane
- C. A lane merges with yours ahead
- D. An exit only
8. What does a white sign with a black arrow curving into a single lane (lane reduction) mean?
- A. The road narrows or a lane ends ahead
- B. A new lane is added
- C. A passing lane begins
- D. A turn lane only
9. 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
10. What does a sign reading 'DO NOT ENTER' (red circle with white bar) mean?
- A. Entry for trucks only
- B. You may enter with caution
- C. A one-way entrance
- D. You must not drive into that road or ramp
11. What does a fluorescent yellow-green sign usually indicate?
- A. A highway exit
- B. A rest stop
- C. A school zone, crossing, or pedestrian area
- D. A construction zone
12. 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
13. A blue sign with a wheelchair symbol indicates:
- A. A pedestrian crossing
- B. A bus lane
- C. A hospital
- D. Accessible parking or facilities
14. A yellow diamond sign showing an arrow that splits into two means:
- A. A dead end
- B. A one-way road
- C. The road divides ahead (divided highway begins)
- D. A merge
15. 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
16. 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
17. A yellow diamond sign with a symbol of a narrow bridge means:
- A. A toll bridge
- B. A weight station
- C. A bridge is closed
- D. The road narrows over a bridge ahead
18. 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
19. 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
20. A white sign reading 'KEEP RIGHT' with an arrow means:
- A. Keep left
- B. No entry
- C. Pass to the right of the divider or obstacle
- D. Turn right only
21. A yellow diamond sign showing an arrow pointing down at an angle means:
- A. A passing lane
- B. An exit only
- C. A lane is being added; traffic may enter
- D. A lane ends
22. 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
23. When you approach a steady yellow (amber) traffic light, you should:
- A. Stop if you can do so safely; the light is about to turn red
- B. Always speed up to beat the red
- C. Treat it the same as a green light
- D. Stop only if a police officer is present
24. Two vehicles arrive at a four-way stop at the same time. Who has the right of way?
- A. The faster vehicle
- B. The driver on the right
- C. The larger vehicle
- D. The driver on the left
25. 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
26. What should you do when you see a school bus stopped with its red lights flashing on a road with no median?
- A. Stop only if children are visible
- B. Stop in both directions until the lights stop flashing
- C. Slow to 40 km/h and pass carefully
- D. Pass quickly on the left
27. When may you legally pass a vehicle on the right?
- A. Whenever you are in a hurry
- B. Only on a one-lane road
- C. Never, on any road
- D. When the vehicle ahead is turning left and there is room
28. 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
29. When turning left at an intersection you should turn into:
- A. The far right lane
- B. The lane just to the right of the centre line of the road you enter
- C. Any available lane
- D. The shoulder
30. You must signal a turn or lane change:
- A. Well in advance and continue until the manoeuvre is complete
- B. After you complete the turn
- C. Only if other cars are nearby
- D. Only at the moment you turn
31. 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
32. Ontario's 'Move Over' law requires you to slow down and, where safe, change lanes when you approach:
- A. A pedestrian on the sidewalk
- B. Any parked car
- C. A bus stop
- D. A stopped emergency or tow vehicle with flashing lights
33. In poor weather such as rain, snow or fog, your following distance should be:
- A. Exactly two seconds always
- B. Reduced to save time
- C. Zero, to keep up with traffic
- D. Increased well beyond two seconds
34. 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
35. As a G1 licence holder, when may you drive?
- A. Only with an accompanying fully licensed driver beside you
- B. Alone at any time
- C. With any G2 driver
- D. Alone only during the day
36. As a G1 driver, when are you not allowed to drive?
- A. Between midnight and 5 a.m.
- B. In winter
- C. On weekends
- D. During rush hour
37. 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
38. 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
39. What should you do if your vehicle stalls on a railway track and a train is coming?
- A. Get everyone out and move well away from the tracks
- B. Wait for the train to stop
- C. Stay in the vehicle and restart it
- D. Push the car off slowly
40. 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
Answer key
- 1. A railway crossing ahead — A railway crossing sign is X-shaped with a white background and red outline; it marks the point where railway tracks cross the road. Slow down, look both ways and be prepared to stop for trains.
- 2. No left turn — A left arrow inside a red circle with a slash means left turns are prohibited.
- 3. The maximum speed limit in km/h — A white rectangular speed sign shows the maximum legal speed in kilometres per hour.
- 4. White with black or red markings — Regulatory signs are usually white with black/red symbols (or red circles) and state the rules you must follow.
- 5. Services such as gas, food, hospitals or rest areas — Blue signs point you to services like fuel, food, lodging and hospitals.
- 6. Two-way traffic ahead — This sign warns that you are entering or continuing on a road with two-way traffic.
- 7. A lane merges with yours ahead — A merge warning sign tells you another lane of traffic will join yours; adjust speed and position.
- 8. The road narrows or a lane ends ahead — This sign warns that a lane ends ahead and you must merge; plan to change lanes early.
- 9. Trucks are prohibited on this road — A truck inside a red slashed circle means trucks are not allowed on that route.
- 10. You must not drive into that road or ramp — A 'Do Not Enter' sign means you cannot enter; it usually marks a wrong-way ramp or one-way street.
- 11. A school zone, crossing, or pedestrian area — Fluorescent yellow-green signs highlight pedestrian, school and crossing areas for extra visibility.
- 12. A sharp turn in the road ahead — A sharp right-angle arrow warns of a sharp turn ahead; reduce speed before it.
- 13. Accessible parking or facilities — The wheelchair symbol marks accessible parking spaces or facilities reserved for permit holders.
- 14. The road divides ahead (divided highway begins) — This sign warns that the road becomes a divided highway with a median ahead.
- 15. The action shown is permitted — A green circle indicates the pictured action is allowed (for example, bicycles permitted).
- 16. Construction is ahead; slow down and obey workers — Orange construction signs warn of work ahead; reduce speed and follow signs and flag-persons.
- 17. The road narrows over a bridge ahead — This warning sign tells you the bridge ahead is narrow; be cautious of oncoming traffic.
- 18. 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.
- 19. 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.
- 20. Pass to the right of the divider or obstacle — A keep-right sign directs you to pass on the right side of a traffic island, median, or obstacle.
- 21. A lane is being added; traffic may enter — This warning indicates an added lane ahead where merging traffic may enter without yielding.
- 22. 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).
- 23. 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.
- 24. The driver on the right — When two vehicles reach a four-way stop together, the vehicle on the right has the right of way.
- 25. 50 km/h — Within a city, town or village the default limit is 50 km/h unless signs say otherwise.
- 26. 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.
- 27. 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.
- 28. Passing is not permitted in your direction — A solid yellow line on your side means passing is prohibited for traffic in your direction.
- 29. 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.
- 30. 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.
- 31. 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.
- 32. 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.
- 33. Increased well beyond two seconds — Increase your following distance in poor weather to allow for longer stopping distances and reduced visibility.
- 34. The driver — The driver is responsible for ensuring all passengers under 16 wear seat belts or use the correct child restraint.
- 35. 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.
- 36. Between midnight and 5 a.m. — G1 drivers may not drive between midnight and 5 a.m.
- 37. 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.
- 38. 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.
- 39. 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.
- 40. 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.