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Practice Test 5
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Download on theApp Store1. What does a round sign with a red 'X' or a crossbuck mean?
- A. A hospital
- B. A roundabout
- C. A railway crossing ahead
- D. No entry
2. What does a sign showing a red circle with a left arrow crossed out mean?
- A. No left turn
- B. Left turn only
- C. Left lane ends
- D. One-way left
3. What does a white rectangular sign with a black number such as '50' mean?
- A. A route number
- B. A distance in km
- C. The maximum speed limit in km/h
- D. A minimum speed
4. What colour are most regulatory signs that tell you what you must or must not do?
- A. White with black or red markings
- B. Yellow
- C. Green
- D. Orange
5. What does a blue sign typically show?
- A. A speed limit
- B. A prohibition
- C. Services such as gas, food, hospitals or rest areas
- D. A hazard warning
6. What does a yellow diamond sign with two arrows pointing in opposite directions mean?
- A. Two-way traffic ahead
- B. A one-way road
- C. A divided highway
- D. No passing
7. What does a yellow diamond sign with a merging-arrow symbol mean?
- A. A passing lane
- B. An exit only
- C. A lane merges with yours ahead
- D. A lane ends with no merge
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. Truck parking
- B. A weigh station
- C. Trucks are prohibited on this road
- D. A truck stop ahead
10. What does a sign reading 'DO NOT ENTER' (red circle with white bar) mean?
- A. You must not drive into that road or ramp
- B. You may enter with caution
- C. Entry for trucks only
- D. A one-way entrance
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. What does a yellow diamond sign showing a traffic-signal symbol mean?
- A. Traffic lights are ahead
- B. A signal is broken
- C. A bus stop
- D. A toll plaza
13. What does a yellow diamond sign with a downhill-truck symbol and a percentage mean?
- A. A weigh scale
- B. No trucks
- C. A steep hill (grade) ahead
- D. A truck stop
14. What does a sign showing 'H' on a blue or green background mean?
- A. A hospital is nearby
- B. A highway entrance
- C. A helicopter pad only
- D. A historical site
15. What does a yellow sign showing two arrows curving back together mean?
- A. A passing zone
- B. A roundabout
- C. A divided highway ends ahead, returning to two-way traffic
- D. A merge lane
16. What does a sign showing a red circle with two cars side by side and a slash mean?
- A. No passing / do not overtake
- B. Two-way traffic
- C. Carpool lane
- D. Parking for two cars
17. What does a flag-person holding a 'STOP/SLOW' paddle showing STOP mean?
- A. Speed up
- B. Change lanes
- C. You must stop until directed to proceed
- D. Slow down only
18. What does a yellow diamond sign showing a tractor symbol mean?
- A. Slow-moving farm vehicles may be on the road
- B. A farm market ahead
- C. No farm vehicles
- D. A rest area
19. What does a sign showing a white background with a red circle and the word 'STOP' painted on the road approach indicate?
- A. Yield ahead
- B. A school zone
- C. A stop is required ahead at the intersection
- D. Optional stop
20. What does a sign showing a snowflake or 'SLIPPERY WHEN WET' mean?
- A. The road can be slippery; reduce speed
- B. A ski area
- C. A car wash
- D. An ice rink
21. What does a sign reading 'NO U-TURN' (a U-arrow in a slashed circle) mean?
- A. A roundabout ahead
- B. A dead end
- C. You may not make a U-turn here
- D. U-turns are allowed
22. 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
23. 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
24. 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
25. 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
26. 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
27. 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
28. 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
29. 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
30. 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
31. 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
32. 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
33. 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
34. 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
35. 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
36. 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
37. 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
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. 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
40. 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
Answer key
- 1. A railway crossing ahead — A crossbuck (X-shaped) sign marks a railway crossing; slow down and be ready 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. Traffic lights are ahead — This warning sign tells you that you are approaching traffic signals; be ready to stop.
- 13. A steep hill (grade) ahead — This sign warns of a steep downgrade; trucks and other vehicles should check brakes and gear down.
- 14. A hospital is nearby — The 'H' service sign points toward a hospital.
- 15. 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.
- 16. No passing / do not overtake — This regulatory sign prohibits passing other vehicles in that section of road.
- 17. You must stop until directed to proceed — When a construction flag-person shows the STOP side, you must stop and wait for their signal.
- 18. Slow-moving farm vehicles may be on the road — This sign warns that slow-moving farm machinery may be on or crossing the road.
- 19. A stop is required ahead at the intersection — Stop-ahead markings and signs warn that a stop sign or signal is coming up.
- 20. The road can be slippery; reduce speed — These signs warn that the surface may be slippery in wet or icy conditions; slow down.
- 21. You may not make a U-turn here — This regulatory sign prohibits U-turns at that location.
- 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.