Ontario G1 Knowledge Test

On Ontario roads, what does a red, eight-sided stop sign require you to do?

• ASlow down and proceed if no traffic is close
• BCome to a complete stop, then proceed only when the way is clear
• CYield only to traffic coming from your right
• DStop only if pedestrians are already in the crosswalk

What does a red-bordered triangular yield sign mean in Ontario?

• AStop for three seconds every time
• BSpeed up to merge ahead of traffic
• CLet traffic in or near the intersection go first, stopping if necessary
• DOnly yield to pedestrians, not vehicles

Most yellow diamond-shaped signs in Ontario are used for what purpose?

• ATo give mandatory parking rules
• BTo warn of hazards or unusual road conditions ahead
• CTo mark hospital or airport directions
• DTo show only temporary construction detours

A regulatory sign shows an activity inside a red circle with a slash through it. What does that mean?

• AThe activity is recommended
• BThe activity is allowed only outside rush hour
• CThe activity is not allowed
• DThe activity is allowed for local traffic only

You face a green light and want to turn right. What must you do before turning?

• ATurn immediately because green gives you full priority
• BYield to pedestrians crossing your path and to vehicles already in the intersection
• CStop completely every time before the turn
• DWait for a green arrow even if no sign requires it

What should you do when a traffic light turns yellow as you approach an intersection?

• AAlways accelerate to clear the intersection
• BStop if you can do so safely; otherwise proceed with caution
• CStop only if a police officer is present
• DTreat it exactly like a flashing yellow light

Unless a sign prohibits it, when may you turn right on a red light in Ontario?

• AAfter slowing down and checking mirrors
• BAfter a complete stop and only when the way is clear
• COnly after another driver behind you honks
• DOnly from a one-way street onto another one-way street

A flashing red traffic light at an intersection means you should:

• ADrive through if no one is crossing
• BCome to a complete stop, then proceed only when safe
• CSlow down but keep moving
• DStop only if you are turning left

What does a flashing yellow traffic light tell you to do?

• AStop completely and wait for green
• BProceed with caution through the intersection
• CTreat the intersection as closed
• DYield only to vehicles behind you

Traffic lights are out because of a power failure. Two vehicles reach the intersection at the same time from different roads. What is the Ontario handbook rule?

• AThe larger road vehicle always goes first
• BThe vehicle on the left yields to the vehicle on the right
• CThe vehicle travelling faster goes first
• DEveryone must wait for police before moving

What do yellow and white lane lines generally separate?

• AYellow separates same-direction traffic; white separates opposite-direction traffic
• BYellow separates opposite-direction traffic; white separates same-direction traffic
• CBoth colours always separate bicycle lanes
• DBoth colours are used only at construction zones

A solid line is on the left side of your lane. What should you understand about passing?

• APassing is unsafe from that lane position
• BPassing is always required
• CPassing is allowed only if you flash your headlights
• DPassing is allowed because solid lines show a clear lane

Continuity lines are wider and closer together than regular broken lane lines. What do they often warn you about when they are on your left?

• AYour current lane may be ending or exiting
• BYou are entering a no-parking zone
• CA railway crossing is immediately ahead
• DYou must stop before the next line

At a red light with no stop line, where should you stop if there is a marked or unmarked crosswalk?

• APast the crosswalk so you can see better
• BAt the crosswalk before entering it
• CIn the middle of the intersection
• DOnly after the sidewalk edge

You are stopping at a red light where a painted bike box is ahead of your lane. Where should you stop?

• AInside the bike box if no cyclist is there
• BBehind the bike box
• CAcross the bike box so cyclists can pass behind you
• DBeside the bike box in the next lane

At an Ontario pedestrian crossover with the required signs and markings, when may drivers and cyclists proceed after stopping?

• AAs soon as the pedestrian has passed your vehicle
• BOnly after pedestrians have completely crossed and are safely clear of the roadway
• CWhen the overhead yellow lights stop flashing, even if someone is still crossing
• DAfter waiting exactly five seconds

A five-sided fluorescent yellow-green sign with children on it warns that you are approaching:

• AA hospital zone
• BA school zone or school crossing area
• CA truck route
• DAn HOV lane

What is the usual colour and purpose of temporary condition signs in Ontario?

• ABlue signs for tourist attractions
• BOrange signs warning about construction, detours, or temporary road work
• CGreen signs showing freeway exits only
• DRed signs showing private property

On an Ontario provincial highway HOV lane, what does the striped buffer zone mean?

• AYou may cross it whenever traffic is slow
• BYou may use it as a passing lane for a few seconds
• CIt is illegal and unsafe to cross the striped buffer markings
• DIt is only for motorcycles to merge

What does an X-shaped railway crossing sign warn drivers about?

• AA toll booth ahead
• BRailway tracks cross the road
• CA divided highway begins
• DA school bus loading zone

At an uncontrolled intersection, two vehicles arrive from different roads at the same time. Who goes first?

• AThe vehicle on the right
• BThe vehicle on the left
• CThe faster vehicle
• DThe vehicle with more passengers

At an all-way stop, which driver generally has the right-of-way?

• AThe driver who stops first
• BThe driver with the newest vehicle
• CThe driver turning left
• DThe driver who waves first

At an all-way stop, you and a driver on your right stop at the same time. What should you do?

• AProceed because you stopped at the same time
• BYield to the driver on your right
• CHonk and move first
• DBack up to reset the order

When turning left at an intersection, what must you yield to before completing the turn?

• AOnly vehicles directly behind you
• BApproaching traffic and pedestrians in or approaching your path
• COnly traffic that is also turning left
• DNo one if your signal is on

Before turning right across a bike lane or near a sidewalk, what should you especially check?

• AOnly the left mirror
• BYour right mirror and right blind spot for cyclists and pedestrians
• COnly your speedometer
• DOnly whether the driver behind you is signalling

When entering a road from a private driveway in Ontario, who must you yield to?

• AOnly vehicles larger than yours
• BVehicles on the road and pedestrians on the sidewalk
• COnly vehicles coming from the left
• DNo one if you signal early

At a pedestrian crossover, a pedestrian is still crossing the far half of the road. What should you do?

• AProceed if your lane is clear
• BRemain stopped until the pedestrian has completely crossed and cleared the roadway
• CDrive behind the pedestrian at walking speed
• DProceed if another driver starts moving

You are on a main road approaching an intersection, but traffic ahead is stopped and would block you in the intersection. What should you do?

• AEnter anyway because you have the green light
• BStop before entering and wait until there is room ahead
• CStop in the crosswalk to hold your place
• DMove into the oncoming lane to clear the intersection

At a controlled intersection with a yield sign, what is the safest legal approach?

• AMaintain speed unless a horn sounds
• BSlow down or stop if necessary and wait until the way is clear
• CStop for exactly ten seconds every time
• DAssume vehicles on the intersecting road must stop for you

At a controlled intersection with a stop sign, what must you do first?

• ACome to a complete stop
• BTap the brakes and continue
• CWave other drivers through while rolling
• DStop only if another vehicle is visible

Why should you scan sidewalks, paths, and trails as you approach an intersection?

• ACycling on sidewalks or paths may be allowed locally, and children may not follow traffic…
• BOnly vehicles on the road can affect your path
• CIt lets you avoid using turn signals
• DIt is mainly to find parking spaces

You signal your intention to change lanes. What does that signal give you?

• AAutomatic right-of-way
• BNotice to others of your intention, but no right-of-way by itself
• CPermission to move even if a vehicle is beside you
• DPriority over cyclists only

A traffic light has been green for a long time as you approach. What should you be prepared for?

• AThe light may change to yellow, so be ready to stop safely
• BThe light will stay green until you pass
• CYou must stop even if it remains green
• DYou should speed up to avoid stopping

A school crossing guard is holding a stop sign. When may you proceed?

• AWhen the last child passes your bumper
• BWhen all people, including the guard, have cleared the entire roadway and it is safe
• CWhen vehicles behind you begin moving
• DAfter the guard turns away from you, even if still in the road

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

• A40 km/h
• B50 km/h
• C60 km/h
• D80 km/h

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

• A50 km/h
• B60 km/h
• C80 km/h
• D100 km/h

Why might driving at the posted maximum speed still be unsafe?

• APosted limits apply only to trucks
• BWeather, traffic, construction, or visibility may require a lower speed
• CYou must always drive 10 km/h below the limit
• DPolice directions never override speed signs

Under ideal conditions, what minimum following distance does the Ontario handbook recommend?

• AOne car length at any speed
• BAt least two seconds behind the vehicle ahead
• CExactly 10 metres
• DHalf a second if traffic is light