Which road users does the handbook single out as possibly losing traction on milled or grooved pavement?
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G1 Practice Test Ontario 2026 – Free Ontario G1 Questions
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- Construction, information and direction signsNot enough data
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All Ontario G1 practice tests
15 sets of 40 questions. Each set is fixed, so you can repeat it until you score 100%.
- G1 road signs test60 Ontario road sign, traffic light and pavement marking questions for the signs section of the G1 test, each with the handbook rule explained.
- G1 rules of the road test60 rules-of-the-road questions for the G1 test: licensing, right-of-way, turning, parking, school buses, emergency vehicles, demerits and impaired driving.
- G1 practice test – 200 questionsOne long 200-question G1 practice test covering every chapter of the Ontario handbook, with instant feedback and an explanation for each answer.
- G1 questions and answers (printable PDF)100 Ontario G1 practice questions with a separate answer key and explanations. Print it or save it as a PDF from your browser. Free, no sign-up.
- Ontario road signs chartEvery road sign in our G1 question bank on one page: regulatory, warning, construction and guide signs, each with what it means and what to do.
- Ontario G1 study guideFree Ontario G1 study guide: 772 key points from the Official MTO Driver's Handbook in plain words, organised by topic, each topic linked to its practice questions.
- How to get a G1 licence in OntarioHow to get a G1 licence in Ontario: who can apply, the ID to bring, the vision and knowledge tests at DriveTest, the pass mark, the G1 licence package fee and the rules for G1 drivers, with each fact linked to ontario.ca or DriveTest.
- G2 road test guideHow the Ontario G2 road test works: when you can book it after your G1, how to book, the fee, what to bring, vehicle rules, the skills the examiner checks, a day-of checklist and what happens if you fail, each fact linked to ontario.ca.
- G road test guideHow the Ontario G road test (the G2 exit test) works: when you can take it, the highway driving declaration, how to book, the fee, what the examiner checks on expressways and in traffic, a day-of checklist and what happens if you fail, each fact linked to ontario.ca.
- Ontario G1 Mock Exam 1 – 40 QuestionsUntimed practice · answers explained
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- Ontario G1 Mock Exam 3 – 40 QuestionsUntimed practice · answers explained
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- Ontario G1 Mock Exam 5 – 40 QuestionsUntimed practice · answers explained
- Ontario G1 exam simulator40 new random questions every time, full screen, no hints
- Ontario G1 flashcards818 study cards: flip, self-check, review
- Ontario G1 video lessons35 hand-picked YouTube videos, summarised
- Ontario G1 study guides & books2 official guides and books, reviewed
- DriveTest centres in OntarioEvery DriveTest location by region, the road tests each one offers, and a page per city with fees and what to bring.
Exam facts
Key facts: Ontario G1 Knowledge Test
- 40 (reported)Number of questionsNot published by DriveTest, which says the test has two or three sections (for example signs and rules of the road). Widely reported as 40 multiple-choice questions, 20 per sectionNot officially published · DriveTest — Knowledge Tests (archived copy, Aug. 2026)
- 80% totalPass markA total score of at least 80% (32 of 40 on our mock). No per-section pass mark is published; if you retry within one year you redo only the sections that did not meet MTO standardsDriveTest — Knowledge Tests (archived copy, Aug. 2026)
- Age 16+Minimum ageAt least 16 years old, plus a vision testOfficial MTO Driver's Handbook — Getting your driver's licence
- 2 pieces of IDWhat to bringTwo pieces of identification, the test fee, and glasses or contacts if you need them to driveOfficial MTO Driver's Handbook — Getting your driver's licence
- One package feeFeeCovers the knowledge test, first road test and a five-year licence; amount posted on drivetest.caOfficial MTO Driver's Handbook — Getting your driver's licence
- 12 months (8 with BDE)Level One length12 months; 8 months after a ministry-approved beginner driver education courseOfficial MTO Driver's Handbook — Getting your driver's licence
- DriveTest centresWhereKnowledge and road tests are taken at DriveTest centresOfficial MTO Driver's Handbook — Getting your driver's licence
- Free handbookStudy materialOfficial MTO Driver's Handbook, free online at ontario.ca (French edition available)Ontario.ca
Free Ontario G1 practice tests written from the Official MTO Driver's Handbook (online edition, updated September 2026). Every question is original, explains why the right answer is right, and names the handbook page it comes from. No sign-up, no limits, and your progress stays on your device.
DriveTest says the G1 test has sections, such as one on road signs and one on rules of the road, and you need a total score of at least 80% to pass. If you fail and retry within a year, you redo only the sections that did not meet the ministry's standard. So this site keeps signs and rules apart too: practise each part separately, then take a full mock exam that mixes 20 sign questions with 20 rules questions.
What the test covers
Topics and question bank
Every question is tagged to one topic from the official handbook. Pick a topic to drill just that area.
- Regulatory signs45 questions
Stop, yield, school zone and railway crossbuck shapes, permissive and prohibitive signs, no stopping, standing and parking, community safety zones, school bus and HOV lane signs.
- Warning signs45 questions
Yellow diamond warning signs for curves, hills, merges, lane endings, crossings, animals and hazards, plus the slow-moving vehicle and long commercial vehicle placards.
- Construction, information and direction signs28 questions
Orange temporary condition signs in work zones, doubled construction-zone fines, green guide signs, freeway exit numbering, emergency detour routes and bilingual signs.
- Traffic lights and pedestrian signals32 questions
Green, yellow and red lights, turns on red, advance green and left-turn arrows, flashing lights, transit priority signals, dark signals during power failures and pedestrian signals.
- Pavement markings20 questions
Yellow and white lines, solid and broken lines, continuity lines, stop lines, crosswalks, lane arrows, pedestrian crossovers and markings around obstacles.
- Graduated licensing: G1, G2 and G38 questions
G1 and G2 conditions, the accompanying driver, zero blood alcohol, highway and night limits, passenger limits for young drivers, waiting periods, road tests and new residents.
- Getting ready to drive26 questions
Seat belts and who is responsible, child car seats and booster seats, seat, head restraint and mirror adjustment, blind spots and pre-trip checks.
- Driving along and intersections32 questions
Steering, signalling, speed and following distance, scanning ahead, controlled and uncontrolled intersections, four-way stops and yielding the right-of-way.
- Turning, signalling and changing lanes34 questions
Right and left turns, turns on red, left-turn lanes, roundabouts, backing up, U-turns and turning around, lane changes, passing, climbing lanes and passing streetcars.
- Stopping and parking32 questions
Braking, where to stop, railway crossings, school crossings and school buses, pedestrian crossovers, parallel parking, parking on a hill, accessible parking and roadside stops.
- Freeway driving22 questions
Entering and leaving a freeway, acceleration and deceleration lanes, lane choice, passing, HOV and toll lanes, and freeway safety.
- Special situations on the road34 questions
Emergency vehicles and the move-over law, construction zones, animals on the road, drowsy and distracted driving, aggressive driving, road rage and street racing.
- Night driving and bad weather28 questions
Headlight rules and distances, glare, rain, hydroplaning, fog, snow, whiteouts, black ice, skids and winter driving.
- Emergencies and collisions22 questions
Brake failure, stuck accelerator, blowouts, running off the pavement, breakdowns, what to do at a collision and reporting thresholds.
- Sharing the road36 questions
Pedestrians, cyclists and the one-metre passing rule, motorcycles, large trucks and blind spots, buses, farm machinery, horse-drawn vehicles and snowmobiles.
- Safe, responsible and efficient driving20 questions
Distracted driving and hand-held device rules, fatigue, defensive driving, and fuel-efficient driving habits.
- Demerit points and keeping your licence32 questions
Demerit point values for common offences, novice and fully licensed driver thresholds, interviews and suspensions, and licence renewal.
- Impaired driving and other suspensions28 questions
Alcohol and drug impairment, roadside suspensions, warn-range penalties, ignition interlock, stunt driving and street racing, and other ways to lose your licence.
- Your vehicle: maintenance, insurance and registration16 questions
Basic vehicle maintenance, tires and brakes, mandatory insurance, ownership permits, licence plates and what to carry.
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Sample Ontario G1 questions
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1Which road users does the handbook single out as possibly losing traction on milled or grooved pavement?
- A. Cyclists
- B. Bus drivers
- C. Truck drivers
- D. Motorcyclists
The milled pavement sign notes that motorcyclists may experience reduced traction on these surfaces.
2The HOV lane is separated from the general lanes by striped buffer markings. May you cross them to enter the lane?
- A. Yes, if traffic is light
- B. Yes, if you signal first
- C. No, crossing the buffer is illegal
- D. Yes, at speeds under 80 km/h
Crossing the striped buffer is illegal and unsafe; enter and leave the HOV lane only at the designated entry/exit zones.
3You missed your turn and are thinking of making a U-turn. Where is it illegal to do so?
- A. On a road with a clear view both ways
- B. On a straight, flat road
- C. Near a hilltop
- D. On a quiet residential street
U-turns are illegal on a curve, on or near a railway crossing or hilltop, or near a bridge or tunnel that blocks your view.
4You are about to turn right at an intersection and a cyclist could be coming up on your right. What should you do?
- A. Sound your horn and turn before the cyclist
- B. Speed up so the cyclist can't reach you
- C. Signal and check mirrors and your right blind spot
- D. Swing into the left lane before turning
Before turning right, signal and check your mirrors and right blind spot so you do not cut off a cyclist.
5What blood-alcohol range does Ontario call the warn range?
- A. .08 to .10
- B. .02 to .05
- C. .01 to .03
- D. .05 to .079
Ontario defines the warn range as a BAC of 0.05–0.079. A BAC of 0.08 or more falls under the more serious impaired-driving sanctions; 0.08 is not included in the warn range.
6Why should you avoid starting your engine when you don't need to?
- A. It drains the windshield washer fluid
- B. A cold start releases a burst of pollutants
- C. Starting wears out the headlights
- D. It resets the vehicle's odometer
Starting a cold engine releases a large burst of pollutants, so avoid unnecessary starts.
7What does this sign warn you about?
- A. A road branches off ahead
- B. The right lane ends ahead
- C. A detour to the right ahead
- D. A truck entrance ahead
This warning sign shows a side road branching off the road you are on.
8Which three parts does a typical freeway exit include?
- A. Entrance ramp, deceleration lane, toll booth
- B. Exit ramp, collector lane, acceleration lane
- C. Deceleration lane, exit ramp, controlled intersection
- D. Acceleration lane, exit ramp, merge lane
An exit usually has a deceleration lane, an exit ramp and an intersection with a stop sign, yield sign or traffic light, so be ready to stop.
9Under full emergency braking, how far can it take a train to stop?
- A. Up to two kilometres
- B. Up to 500 metres
- C. Up to 200 metres
- D. Up to one kilometre
Because a train may need up to two kilometres to stop, never assume it can stop for you and never race one to a crossing.
10Who does the 'share the road' sign warn to take extra care on the section ahead?
- A. Only cyclists
- B. Only motorists
- C. Both motorists and cyclists
- D. Only drivers of trucks and buses
Besides asking drivers to give cyclists room, the sign warns both motorists and cyclists to use additional caution.
About the test
About the Ontario G1 Knowledge Test
The G1 knowledge test is the written test you pass to enter Level One of Ontario's graduated licensing system. To apply you must be at least 16, pass a vision test and pass the knowledge test on traffic signs and the rules of the road. You take it at a DriveTest centre, and the handbook says to bring two pieces of identification, the test fee and any glasses or contact lenses you need to drive.
The format is set by DriveTest rather than the handbook. DriveTest says the test is multiple choice, not timed, and has two or three sections, such as one on signs and one on the rules of the road. You need a total score of at least 80% to pass, and if you retry within a year you redo only the sections that did not meet the ministry's standard. DriveTest does not publish the number of questions; it is widely reported as 40, with 20 on signs and 20 on rules, which is the format our mock exams use.
The handbook lists what the written test may ask about: seatbelts, traffic signs and lights, emergency vehicles, headlights, speed limits, getting on and off a freeway, what to do around streetcars and school buses, licence suspensions, the demerit point system, passing, collision reporting, sharing the road and the general rules of the road. Our topics follow that list, and the numbers-heavy areas (demerits, suspensions, blood alcohol, distances) get the most questions because those are the ones people lose points on.
Passing the G1 gives you a Class G1 licence. Level One lasts 12 months, or 8 months if you complete a ministry-approved beginner driver education course. While you hold a G1 your blood alcohol must be zero, you must have an accompanying driver with a full G licence and at least four years of experience in the front seat, you may not drive between midnight and 5 a.m., and you must stay off 400-series highways with limits over 80 km/h and certain expressways unless your accompanying driver is a driving instructor.
If you are new to Ontario with a licence from another province or country, you can drive on it for 60 days. After that you need an Ontario licence. Drivers from places without an exchange agreement apply through the same knowledge and vision tests and can claim up to 12 months of past driving experience toward the G2 road test with the right documents.
Study plan
How to prepare
- 1Read the official handbook once end to end. It is free on ontario.ca and every question here cites a page of it.
- 2Start with the road signs part. Learn shapes and colours first: red octagon stop, white-and-red triangle yield, yellow diamond warning, orange diamond construction, green guide signs.
- 3Take one practice test per topic, then reread the handbook page cited under each question you miss. The explanations name the exact condition (for example which drivers a zero blood alcohol rule applies to), and that condition is usually what the real question turns on.
- 4Make a list of every number: demerit points for common offences, novice and full-licence thresholds, the one-metre rule for passing cyclists, 20 metres behind a school bus, 150 metres for dimming high beams, 60 days for new residents.
- 5Practise the rules part as hard as the signs part. Many people over-prepare signs and fail the rules section by one or two questions.
- 6When you score 36 or more out of 40 on two different mock exams in a row, with at least 18 in each section, you are ready to book.
- 7On test day bring two pieces of identification, the fee and your glasses or contacts if you need them to drive.
- 8If you fail and retry within a year, you redo only the sections that did not meet the standard. Read your mock results by section and spend your next study session on the weaker one.
FAQ
Ontario G1 test questions people ask
How many questions are on the Ontario G1 test?
DriveTest does not publish the number of questions. It says the test has two or three sections, such as road signs and rules of the road, and the test is widely reported as 40 multiple-choice questions, 20 per section. Our mock exams use that 20 + 20 format.
What is the passing score for the G1?
DriveTest says you need a total score of at least 80% to pass the knowledge test, which is 32 out of 40 on our mock exams. DriveTest does not publish a separate pass mark for each section. If you fail and retry within one year, you only redo the sections that did not meet the ministry's standard.
Is there a G1 practice test with 200 questions?
Yes, and more. This site has 570 original G1 questions written from the official handbook, split into 15 practice tests of up to 40, plus topic tests and full mock exams. Work through all of them and you will have covered every chapter the G1 test draws from, not just the 200 most common questions.
Is there a G1 practice test PDF?
The Official MTO Driver's Handbook is free to read online at ontario.ca and is the only study material the test is written from. Our practice tests are interactive web pages rather than a PDF, because instant feedback and explanations help you learn faster; they work on any phone and save your progress on your device.
How old do you have to be to take the G1?
You must be at least 16 years old. You also need to pass a vision test, and the handbook says to bring two pieces of identification to the knowledge test.
How much does the G1 test cost?
You pay one fee when you apply. The handbook says it covers the knowledge test, your first road test and a five-year licence; the second road test and any retests cost extra. The current amount is posted on drivetest.ca and ontario.ca.
How long do I have to wait after the G1 before the road test?
Level One lasts 12 months. If you pass a ministry-approved beginner driver education course, you can take the G1 road test after 8 months instead.
Can I drive alone with a G1?
No. An accompanying driver with a valid Class G or higher licence, at least four years of driving experience and a blood alcohol level under 0.05 must sit in the front passenger seat. They must be the only other person in the front.
Can G1 drivers drive on the highway?
Not on 400-series highways with a posted limit over 80 km/h, and not on certain high-speed roads such as the QEW, Don Valley Parkway, Gardiner Expressway, E.C. Row Expressway and Conestoga Parkway. The exception is when your accompanying driver is a licensed driving instructor.
Are these the real G1 test questions?
No. Real test questions are not public. Every question here is written by us from the Official MTO Driver's Handbook, cites the handbook page it comes from, and covers the same topics the handbook says the test may ask about.
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