G1 Practice Test: 200 Questions in One Go

All 200 questions in this test

Every question and its answer choices. The correct answers and explanations appear when you take the test above.

1. During a power failure, the traffic lights at an intersection are completely dark. How should you treat the intersection?

   1. As if it had no rules at all
   2. As a yield sign for you only
   3. As if the light were green
   4. As an all-way stop

2. You are stopping for a red light. There is no stop line, but there is an unmarked crosswalk. Where should you stop?

   1. At the edge of the intersection
   2. At the crosswalk
   3. Three car lengths back
   4. In the middle of the crosswalk

3. When turning right, what should you check your blind spot for, besides pedestrians?

   1. Vehicles parked across the road
   2. Oncoming buses
   3. Cyclists coming up on your right
   4. Cars waiting to turn left

4. How long will a Criminal Code driving conviction remain on your driver's record?

   1. At least 2 years
   2. At least 5 years
   3. At least 10 years
   4. At least 3 years

5. What does this sign mean?

   
   1. Divided highway begins
   2. Passing lane ahead
   3. One-way road ahead
   4. Two-way traffic ahead

6. When must your headlights be on, regardless of weather?

   1. One hour before sunset to one hour after sunrise
   2. Half an hour before sunset to half an hour after sunrise
   3. Fifteen minutes after sunset to sunrise
   4. From sunset until sunrise only

7. A school-area sign shows a lower speed limit and has yellow lights. When must you obey that lower limit?

   1. Only from September to June
   2. When the yellow lights are flashing
   3. At all hours of the day
   4. Only when children are visible

8. What happens to speeding fines in a construction zone when workers are present?

   1. They are reduced by half
   2. They stay the same
   3. They are doubled
   4. They are tripled

9. Your headlights fail at night and won't come back on. Can you keep driving?

   1. Yes, if you drive slowly
   2. Yes, with hazard lights flashing
   3. Yes, on well-lit city streets
   4. No, it is dangerous and illegal

10. You pass a ministry-approved driver-education course while holding a G1. How soon can you finish Level One?

    1. After 6 months
    2. After 8 months
    3. After 4 months
    4. After 10 months

11. While scanning the road as you drive, about how often should you check your mirrors?

    1. Every five seconds or so
    2. Every 15 seconds or so
    3. Only before you change lanes
    4. Every 30 seconds or so

12. You must stop at an intersection with no stop line and no crosswalk, but there is a sidewalk. Where do you stop?

    1. At the edge of the intersection
    2. In the middle of the sidewalk
    3. Three metres past the sidewalk
    4. At the edge of the sidewalk

13. A police officer pulls you over to inspect your vehicle and finds it unsafe. What can happen?

    1. You get only a warning
    2. Only commercial vehicles are affected
    3. It can be taken off the road
    4. You may drive it for 30 days

14. How often must Ontario drivers aged 80 or older renew a full Class G licence?

    1. Every year
    2. Every five years
    3. Every two years
    4. Every three years

15. What do the numbers on this green sign show?

    
    1. Distances in kilometres to each place
    2. Speed limits in each place
    3. Travel time in minutes to each place
    4. Highway numbers for each place

16. A car in the lane beside you has stopped at a crosswalk, but you can't see why. What should you do?

    1. Pass it if your light is green
    2. Sound your horn and pass
    3. Pass it carefully at low speed
    4. Do not pass it

17. You are about to turn right at an intersection with no special signs or lane markings. Where should your vehicle be as you start and finish the turn?

    1. Close to the right side of the road
    2. In whichever lane is least busy
    3. Close to the centre line
    4. In the centre of the road

18. An oncoming car at night has very bright headlights. Where should you look?

    1. Slightly to the left of the lights
    2. Directly at the oncoming headlights
    3. Down at your own dashboard
    4. Up, beyond and slightly to the right

19. What is the purpose of the acceleration lane at a freeway entrance?

    1. To slow down before merging
    2. To pass slower vehicles on the ramp
    3. To match your speed to freeway traffic
    4. To stop and wait for a gap

20. At an intersection with traffic lights but no pedestrian signals, when may a pedestrian cross?

    1. When facing a left-turn green arrow
    2. When facing a flashing green light
    3. When facing a steady green light
    4. When facing a yellow light

21. You pull over for a short roadside stop. About how far from the curb should your vehicle be?

    1. No more than about 1 metre
    2. No more than about 60 centimetres
    3. At least 1 metre
    4. No more than about 30 centimetres

22. Picturing the steering wheel as a clock, where should your hands be?

    1. At nine and three o'clock
    2. Both at twelve o'clock
    3. At ten and two o'clock
    4. At eight and four o'clock

23. On a road posted at 60 km/h or less, how much greater is the risk of death or serious injury in a crash at 50 km/h or more over the limit?

    1. Almost two times
    2. Almost ten times
    3. Almost eight times
    4. Almost five times

24. Signs like this are posted in groups along a road. What are they for?

    
    1. Marking a truck entrance
    2. Showing that a lane is ending ahead
    3. Marking a passing zone
    4. Guiding you around a sharp curve

25. How can you check that your seat is the right distance from the pedals?

    1. Press the gas pedal to the floor
    2. Put your feet flat under the brake pedal
    3. Touch the dashboard with your knees
    4. Fully straighten your arms on the wheel

26. You see this sign at an intersection. What does it tell you?

    
    1. Straight ahead only
    2. One-way road ahead
    3. Road ends ahead
    4. Do not go straight

27. A private car behind you shows a flashing green light. What does this mean?

    1. A firefighter or medic is responding
    2. A funeral procession is passing
    3. A tow truck is about to stop
    4. An unmarked police car wants you to pull over

28. Your right wheels drop off the pavement onto the gravel shoulder. What should you do first?

    1. Jerk the wheel back to the left
    2. Brake hard right away
    3. Grip the wheel and ease off the gas
    4. Speed up to climb back on

29. What is the minimum length of a ministry-approved beginner driver education course?

    1. 40 hours
    2. 60 hours
    3. 30 hours
    4. 20 hours

30. In normal conditions, what minimum following-time gap does the handbook recommend?

    1. Half a second
    2. Two seconds
    3. One second
    4. One car length

31. A white arrow pointing straight ahead is painted in your lane. What does it mean?

    1. The lane is one-way for buses
    2. You may go straight or turn right
    3. You may only go straight ahead
    4. Going straight is only suggested

32. Which item belongs in your winter emergency kit?

    1. A spare licence plate
    2. Booster cables
    3. A tire pressure sticker
    4. A roof rack

33. You are convicted of driving 35 km/h over the limit on a 100 km/h freeway. How many demerit points go on your record?

    1. 4
    2. 6
    3. 3
    4. 2

34. What does this green sign show?

    
    1. Towns closed to through traffic
    2. Speed limits in nearby towns
    3. Distances to nearby towns and cities
    4. Directions to nearby towns and cities

35. You are waiting to turn left and an oncoming cyclist is approaching the intersection. What must you do?

    1. Sound your horn and complete the turn
    2. Wait for the cyclist to pass, then turn
    3. Wave the cyclist through to stop
    4. Turn quickly before the cyclist arrives

36. At a typical two-lane roundabout where signs and markings allow straight travel from both lanes, which lane may you use to go straight?

    1. Whichever lane is empty, then switch inside
    2. Only the right lane
    3. Only the left lane
    4. Either the left or the right lane

37. What does it mean to 'overdrive' your headlights?

    1. Your high beams are aimed too high above the road
    2. You can't stop within the range you can see
    3. You use high beams near other cars
    4. Your headlights are left on in daylight

38. You realize you have just missed your freeway exit. What should you do?

    1. Make a U-turn across the median
    2. Stop on the shoulder and reverse
    3. Take the next exit
    4. Slow down and back up in your lane

39. At a fully protected left-turn intersection, your separate left-turn signal is red while through traffic has green. What must you do?

    1. Turn left after a complete stop
    2. Wait; you may not begin your turn now
    3. Turn left once oncoming lanes are clear
    4. Turn left if no pedestrians are crossing

40. How long is an Ontario permanent Accessible Parking Permit valid?

    1. Two years
    2. One year
    3. Five years
    4. Ten years

41. While driving, about how often should you check your mirrors?

    1. Only when changing lanes
    2. About once a minute
    3. About every 30 seconds
    4. About every five seconds

42. What is the maximum sentence for impaired driving that causes a death?

    1. Life imprisonment
    2. 14 years in prison
    3. 25 years in prison
    4. 10 years in prison

43. At the point this sign shows, two roads join into one. Who is responsible for a smooth, safe merge?

    
    1. Only drivers on the joining road
    2. Drivers on both roads
    3. Only drivers on the main road
    4. Whichever driver is going faster

44. What is the only way to make sure no one is in your blind spot?

    1. Use your turn signal
    2. Turn your head to shoulder check
    3. Check both side mirrors very carefully
    4. Check the interior mirror

45. You come to this sign. What must you do?

    
    1. Slow down and go if nobody is coming
    2. Stop only if cross traffic is present
    3. Yield only to vehicles on your right
    4. Stop fully, then go when it is clear

46. Your lane is blocked by road work and nobody is directing traffic. What should you do?

    1. Drive onto the shoulder to get by
    2. Go first because your lane is blocked
    3. Sound your horn and proceed
    4. Yield to traffic coming the other way

47. After a no-injury collision causing $2,000 damage, which duty remains even if a police report is not required?

    1. Report it to police within 24 hours
    2. Report it to the Ministry of Transportation
    3. Exchange information with the other driver
    4. Nothing, since damage is under $5,000

48. Under the ordinary Class G towing rule, excluding special house-trailer exemptions, what maximum gross weight may the towed vehicle have?

    1. 14,000 kilograms
    2. 4,600 kilograms
    3. 11,000 kilograms
    4. 2,000 kilograms

49. Which levels of government make traffic laws that police can enforce?

    1. Federal and provincial only
    2. Municipal only
    3. Federal, provincial and municipal
    4. Provincial only

50. Near an interchange, you see continuity lines on the left side of your lane. What does this generally mean?

    1. Your lane is ending or exiting
    2. You may pass on the right only
    3. Your lane continues unaffected
    4. A bus lane begins just ahead

51. While braking, you hear a squeaking or grinding noise. What does this suggest?

    1. The engine needs oil
    2. The brakes need to be checked
    3. This is normal for new cars
    4. The tires are overinflated

52. What is the standard demerit value for failing to stop at a designated pedestrian crossover (distinct from an ordinary crosswalk)?

    1. 6
    2. 2
    3. 3
    4. 4

53. A temporary sign warns that the pavement has been milled or grooved. What may be affected?

    1. Your fuel economy on long trips
    2. Your headlight aim
    3. Your radio reception
    4. Your vehicle's ability to stop

54. A cyclist ahead swings wide in the lane to cross streetcar tracks. At what angle should they cross the tracks?

    1. 45 degrees
    2. 30 degrees
    3. 90 degrees
    4. 15 degrees

55. You need to remove your seatbelt to turn properly and see behind you while reversing. Is this allowed?

    1. No, seatbelts must be worn at all times
    2. Yes, and you can leave it off afterward
    3. Only if a passenger guides you
    4. Yes, but buckle up before moving forward

56. At night, how close to an oncoming vehicle must you be before switching to low beams?

    1. Within 100 metres
    2. Within 150 metres
    3. Within 60 metres
    4. Within 300 metres

57. You are driving in the right lane of a freeway and a vehicle is merging from an entrance ramp. What should you do?

    1. Speed up to block the vehicle
    2. Move over a lane if it is safe
    3. Stop to let the vehicle in
    4. Sound your horn as a warning

58. At a pedestrian signal, what does the white walking-person symbol mean?

    1. Pedestrians must wait at the curb
    2. Drivers may turn across the crosswalk
    3. Only cyclists may cross now
    4. Pedestrians may cross in that direction

59. You come to a stop sign with a stop line painted on the pavement. Where must you stop?

    1. Past the line, where you can see
    2. At the edge of the intersection
    3. At the far side of the crosswalk
    4. At the stop line

60. After stopping you, a police officer asks for your licence, vehicle permit and insurance. When must you hand them over?

    1. Immediately when asked
    2. Within 24 hours
    3. At the police station
    4. Within 7 days

61. What is the maximum prison sentence for impaired driving that causes bodily harm?

    1. 2 years
    2. 10 years
    3. 5 years
    4. 14 years

62. What does this sign warn you about?

    
    1. A steep drop beside the road
    2. A quarry entrance ahead
    3. Rocks may have fallen on the road
    4. A gravel road ahead

63. How should you set your head restraint?

    1. Centred behind your head
    2. Top of it level with your neck
    3. As low as it will go
    4. Removed for better view

64. What shape and colours does a stop sign have?

    1. Six sides, red with white letters
    2. Eight sides, white with red letters
    3. Round, red with white letters
    4. Eight sides, red with white letters

65. In the study summarized in the MTO handbook, how much farther did drivers texting or changing music travel before reacting to a hazard?

    1. 28 metres
    2. 50 metres
    3. 8 metres
    4. 15 metres

66. When must a collision be reported to police?

    1. Only if someone is killed
    2. If damage exceeds $1,000
    3. Only if a vehicle must be towed from the scene
    4. If anyone is hurt or damage exceeds $5,000

67. As a G1 driver, who may sit in the front passenger seat while you drive?

    1. A passenger with a G2 licence
    2. Any passenger with a seatbelt
    3. Only your accompanying driver
    4. Any adult over 21

68. You are in slow, stop-and-go city traffic on a warm day. What does the handbook suggest for staying cool efficiently?

    1. Keep the engine idling faster
    2. Turn on the rear defroster
    3. Run the A/C on maximum
    4. Use the windows and vents

69. You must stop at an intersection that has no stop line, but there is a crosswalk. Where do you stop?

    1. Wherever you can see cross traffic
    2. At the crosswalk
    3. Past the crosswalk, at the curb line
    4. At the edge of the intersection

70. You sell your car. What happens to its licence plates?

    1. The buyer returns them
    2. They stay with the car
    3. You remove them and keep them
    4. They are destroyed by police

71. At what point total is a fully licensed driver's licence suspended?

    1. 20 points
    2. 12 points
    3. 9 points
    4. 15 points

72. When are signs like this used?

    
    1. When a road is closed for planned roadwork
    2. When police detour traffic off a closed highway
    3. When an evacuation drill is held
    4. When a school bus route is changed

73. You are driving beside a tractor-trailer. How can you tell whether its driver is likely to see you?

    1. Your headlights are switched on
    2. You are level with the cab door
    3. You see their face in their mirror
    4. You are close behind the trailer's back doors

74. You are in the second lane from the left on a road with three lanes each way, and a large truck behind wants to pass. What should you do?

    1. Speed up to stay ahead of the truck
    2. Move into the far left lane
    3. Move into the right-hand lane when you can
    4. Hold your lane and let it pass on the right

75. Why should you use low beams rather than high beams in blowing snow?

    1. High beams drain the battery in cold
    2. Low beams make the car more visible from behind
    3. Low beams melt the snow on the road
    4. High beams reflect off the snow particles

76. You are driving alone in an eligible electric vehicle with Ontario green licence plates. May you use an Ontario provincial-highway HOV lane?

    1. Only outside weekday rush hour
    2. Only if you also hold a HOT permit
    3. No, you need at least one passenger
    4. Yes, with any number of occupants

77. What colour is the hand symbol that tells pedestrians not to begin crossing?

    1. Red
    2. Orange
    3. White
    4. Yellow

78. Under the handbook’s basic parking rules, what minimum distance must you keep from the nearest rail of a level railway crossing?

    1. 15 metres
    2. 5 metres
    3. 9 metres
    4. 30 metres

79. You stop at a school crossing where a crossing guard is helping children across. When may you go?

    1. When the children leave your lane
    2. After waiting about ten seconds
    3. When everyone has fully crossed
    4. When they reach the centre line

80. A driver’s breath test shows a BAC of .08 or more. How long is the immediate administrative licence suspension?

    1. One year
    2. 30 days
    3. 90 days
    4. 7 days

81. What does the number on the small plate under this sign tell you?

    
    1. The maximum safe speed for the curve
    2. The minimum speed for the curve
    3. The distance to the curve in metres
    4. The new speed limit for the road

82. After installation, what is the maximum movement allowed at a child seat’s belt or UAS path?

    1. No more than 2.5 cm
    2. No more than 1 cm
    3. No more than 10 cm
    4. No more than 5 cm

83. You see this sign at the entrance to a road. What does it mean?

    
    1. Do not enter this road
    2. Emergency vehicles only
    3. Road closed for winter
    4. No parking at any time

84. In a construction zone, with no instruction to merge or change lanes, which action should you avoid?

    1. Obeying lower speed limits
    2. Changing lanes
    3. Watching for workers
    4. Being ready for sudden stops

85. At a collision with injuries, there is no risk of fire or explosion. What should you do with the injured?

    1. Move them into your own car
    2. Leave them in place until help comes
    3. Sit them up and give them water
    4. Help them walk to the side of the road

86. Which of these roads is a G1 driver with a regular (non-instructor) accompanying driver NOT allowed to use?

    1. A city street posted at 50 km/h
    2. The Gardiner Expressway
    3. A residential street posted at 40 km/h
    4. A two-lane rural highway posted at 80 km/h

87. When you refuel, why shouldn't you keep topping off the tank after the pump clicks off?

    1. Spilled fuel gives off harmful vapours
    2. It makes the fuel gauge stop working
    3. The pump will charge a penalty fee
    4. It voids your vehicle warranty

88. Are crosswalks at intersections always painted on the road?

    1. Yes, unless it is a rural road
    2. No, some are not marked
    3. Yes, every one is painted
    4. No, only school crossings are

89. You notice a bulge on the sidewall of a tire. What should you do?

    1. Drive slower until it wears
    2. Replace the tire
    3. Move it to a front wheel
    4. Lower the air pressure

90. What does a fully licensed driver receive when their record reaches 9 points?

    1. A licence cancellation
    2. A 30-day suspension
    3. A 60-day suspension
    4. A second warning letter

91. What do most information and direction signs look like?

    1. Diamond-shaped, yellow with black letters
    2. Diamond-shaped, orange with black letters
    3. Rectangular, white with black letters
    4. Rectangular, green with white letters

92. You are behind a school bus that stops with its red lights flashing and stop arm out. How far back must you stop?

    1. At least 30 metres
    2. At least 20 metres
    3. At least 10 metres
    4. At least 5 metres

93. When may you use the right shoulder to pass?

    1. Any time the shoulder is wide enough
    2. Whenever traffic in your lane is slow
    3. Only to pass a left-turning vehicle, if paved
    4. Only to pass a stopped bus, if gravel

94. What is the most common cause of skids?

    1. Worn or streaky windshield wipers
    2. Driving with the radio on
    3. Using low beams at night
    4. Driving too fast for conditions

95. For an ordinary passenger car without an exemption, what is the normal minimum number of people, including the driver, in a provincial-highway HOV lane?

    1. Two
    2. Three
    3. One
    4. Four

96. You have moved into the intersection on a green light to turn left, and the light turns red before oncoming traffic clears. What should you do?

    1. Complete your turn when it is safe
    2. Back up behind the stop line
    3. Go straight through instead
    4. Stay in place until the next green

97. How many demerit points can a driver get for not obeying a school-crossing guard's stop sign?

    1. 6
    2. 2
    3. 4
    4. 3

98. In an Ontario town, no road sign or area speed limit sets a different limit. Which standard urban maximum applies?

    1. 70 km/h
    2. 40 km/h
    3. 60 km/h
    4. 50 km/h

99. A driver is caught with a BAC of .08 or more. How long will the vehicle they were driving be impounded?

    1. Thirty days
    2. Forty-five days
    3. Seven days
    4. Three days

100. A warning sign shows a bridge that lifts or swings. What is it telling you?

     1. The bridge is closed for repairs
     2. The bridge opens to let boats pass
     3. The bridge has a weight limit
     4. The bridge freezes before the road

101. An infant weighs 7 kg. What kind of car seat must be used?

     1. A forward-facing child car seat
     2. A rear-facing child car seat
     3. A booster seat
     4. An adult lap belt

102. What does this sign require you to do?

     
     1. Let traffic at the intersection go first
     2. Speed up and merge ahead of the other traffic
     3. Stop completely every single time
     4. Give way only to pedestrians

103. Which of these is permitted under Ontario's distracted-driving law?

     1. Watching a video on a mounted tablet
     2. Playing a hand-held game at a stop
     3. Talking on a Bluetooth hands-free device
     4. Typing a text while stopped in traffic

104. Your gas pedal sticks while driving. What should you try first?

     1. Lift it by slipping your foot under it
     2. Turn the ignition off immediately
     3. Brake hard and steer to the ditch
     4. Reach down and pull it up by hand

105. Your 35-year-old aunt is a qualified accompanying driver supervising your G1 practice. What blood-alcohol limit must she stay below?

     1. Less than .05%
     2. Less than .08%
     3. Less than .10%
     4. Zero

106. On a dry freeway in conditions suitable for steady-speed driving, which features can help fuel efficiency?

     1. Overdrive gear and cruise control
     2. Open windows and the roof rack
     3. Low gear and the parking brake
     4. Fog lights and the rear defroster

107. The line on the left of your lane is broken. When may you pass?

     1. Only after sounding your horn
     2. At any time, even on a hill
     3. When the way ahead is clear
     4. Only once the line turns solid

108. Your tires have plenty of tread but are 12 years old. Why is this a problem?

     1. Aged tires may fail unexpectedly
     2. Only tread depth matters
     3. They are fine if never used
     4. Old tires grip better in winter

109. How many demerit points does speeding by 16 to 29 km/h over the limit carry?

     1. 6
     2. 2
     3. 4
     4. 3

110. When do the doubled fines shown on this sign apply?

     
     1. Speeding only after dark
     2. Any offence at any time of day
     3. Parking in the zone at any time
     4. Speeding while workers are present

111. You have stopped behind a school bus loading children. Which condition must be met before you may drive on?

     1. The driver waves you past the bus
     2. Thirty seconds have gone by
     3. The bus moves, its red lights stop and its stop arm retracts
     4. The children step onto the sidewalk

112. A road has a centre lane marked as a two-way left-turn lane. Which of these is NOT allowed in that lane?

     1. Entering it shortly before your turn
     2. Slowing down in it before turning
     3. Using it to pass slower vehicles
     4. Waiting there for a gap to turn left

113. You must drive in fog. Which headlights should you use?

     1. Parking lights only
     2. High-beam headlights
     3. Low-beam headlights
     4. No headlights at all

114. Why should you stay clear of large vehicles on a freeway?

     1. They are not allowed to brake suddenly
     2. They always travel faster
     3. They block more of your view
     4. They use the HOV lane

115. You face a red light at an intersection that has no stop line, no crosswalk and no sidewalk. Where must you stop?

     1. Beside the traffic light pole
     2. Two car lengths before the corner
     3. At the edge of the intersection
     4. Three metres before the intersection

116. What is the closest you may park to a fire hydrant?

     1. 3 metres
     2. 1 metre
     3. 9 metres
     4. 5 metres

117. A police officer directing traffic signals you to stop, but your traffic light is green. What do you do?

     1. Go, because the light is green
     2. Stop only if pedestrians cross
     3. Sound your horn and go ahead
     4. Stop and follow the officer

118. After a young or novice driver is convicted of violating the zero-alcohol rule, can an additional licence sanction apply?

     1. No, only criminal convictions can affect a licence
     2. No, the roadside suspension is the only sanction
     3. Only two demerit points can be added
     4. Yes: an additional 30- or 90-day suspension, or cancellation, depending on age and licence class

119. What does the larger arrow on this intersection-ahead sign show?

     
     1. Which road is a one-way street
     2. Which traffic has the right-of-way
     3. Which way the detour goes
     4. Which road has a stop sign

120. An older vehicle has only lap belts in every seating position. Under Ontario’s booster-seat exception, how is a child normally requiring a booster secured?

     1. In the booster with no belt
     2. On an adult's lap with the belt
     3. With the lap belt only, no booster
     4. In the booster with the lap belt

121. On a regulatory sign, what does a red circle with a line through it mean?

     1. The activity shown is required
     2. The activity shown is allowed
     3. The activity is allowed with caution
     4. The activity shown is not allowed

122. At night you see shining eyes at the side of the road. What should you do?

     1. Switch off your headlights
     2. Swerve toward the centre line
     3. Speed up to pass quickly
     4. Slow down and be ready to stop

123. You are not trained in first aid. A collision victim seems to be in shock. What can you do?

     1. Cover them with a jacket or blanket
     2. Lay them down in a cold, shaded spot
     3. Make them walk around
     4. Give them a drink of water

124. You bring a photocopy of your passport to apply for a licence. Will it be accepted?

     1. Only for a G1 licence
     2. No, only valid originals
     3. Yes, if a parent signs it
     4. Yes, if it is a clear copy

125. According to the handbook’s fuel-saving advice, about how long is the usual initial engine warm-up before driving gently in cold weather?

     1. About 30 seconds
     2. About 10 minutes
     3. About 15 minutes
     4. About 5 minutes

126. What are continuity lines?

     1. Wider broken lines spaced closer together
     2. Narrow broken lines spaced far apart
     3. A single solid line across the lane
     4. Two solid lines side by side

127. Your car's tire tread is worn to 1 mm. What should you do?

     1. Rotate it to the rear
     2. Add more air pressure
     3. Keep it until it reaches 0.5 mm
     4. Replace the tire

128. A driver is convicted of doing 100 km/h in a 60 km/h zone. How many demerit points apply?

     1. 6
     2. 4
     3. 3
     4. 5

129. Interchange 204 on Highway 401 is 204 kilometres from which city, where the freeway begins?

     1. London
     2. Kingston
     3. Toronto
     4. Windsor

130. You notice two chevrons painted above a bicycle symbol in your lane. What does this marking tell you?

     1. Bikes and vehicles share this lane
     2. The lane is for bicycles only
     3. A bike lane starts at the next block
     4. Vehicles may not enter the lane

131. You are in the inside lane of a roundabout and realize you have missed your exit. What should you do?

     1. Stop and wait for a gap to cut across
     2. Keep circling until you reach your exit again
     3. Change to the outside lane right away
     4. Reverse back to the exit you missed

132. You reach a flooded stretch of road. What is the safest first choice?

     1. Avoid entering it and choose a safe alternative route
     2. Accelerate through it to keep the engine running
     3. Follow another vehicle closely through the water
     4. Enter it because road water cannot affect brakes

133. Without an exemption, which combination meets the current HOV requirements for a commercial truck?

     1. Three people, any length and weight
     2. Two people, under 10 m, any weight
     3. One person, under 6.5 m, any weight
     4. At least two people, under 6.5 m, gross weight no more than 4,500 kg

134. What should you do when approaching an intersection with a flashing yellow light?

     1. Drive through with caution
     2. Wait for a steady green light
     3. Come to a complete stop
     4. Stop and yield to the right

135. You are parking on the right side of the road, facing uphill beside a curb. Which way should you turn the steering wheel?

     1. To the left, so the wheels point to the road
     2. Straight, with the wheels centred
     3. To the right, so the wheels point to the curb
     4. To the right, then back to centre

136. At which times of day does every driver have extra trouble adjusting to the light?

     1. Dusk and dawn
     2. Noon and midnight
     3. Only late at night
     4. Mid-morning and mid-afternoon

137. You do not pay a court-ordered fine for a moving traffic offence, rather than a parking offence. What can happen to your licence?

     1. It gets 2 demerit points
     2. It will be suspended
     3. It is downgraded to a G1
     4. Nothing happens to it

138. This marker is on an obstacle near the edge of the road. On which side may you safely pass it?

     
     1. Either side
     2. Neither side; stop first
     3. The right side
     4. The left side

139. Where is the safest place for a child under 13 to ride?

     1. In the back seat
     2. In any seat with an airbag
     3. In the front passenger seat
     4. In the cargo area

140. Where can you find lane-use signs that tell drivers the direction each lane must travel?

     1. Only on poles at the right curb
     2. Only on the far side of the intersection
     3. Above the road or on the pavement
     4. Only on the traffic light itself

141. You are driving on a one-way street with three lanes and a fire truck approaches with siren on. Where should you stop?

     1. Wherever you are in your lane
     2. In the centre lane
     3. Always at the right-hand curb
     4. At the closest curb or edge

142. While waiting for help on a freeway shoulder, what should you not do?

     1. Stay inside your vehicle
     2. Lock your doors
     3. Turn on hazard lights
     4. Raise the hood

143. You move from a province with a licence-exchange agreement and have one year of experience. Where do you start?

     1. At Level One, as a new driver
     2. With a full Class G licence
     3. With a learner's permit only
     4. At Level Two of graduated licensing

144. Where is the greatest risk of a collision for most drivers?

     1. Behind your vehicle
     2. On your right side
     3. In front of you
     4. On your left side

145. You are on a multi-lane road and the lanes beside you are divided by white lines. What does that tell you?

     1. Those lanes are reserved for buses
     2. Traffic in those lanes moves opposite ways
     3. Traffic in those lanes moves the same way
     4. You may never change lanes there

146. You move to Ontario and bring your car. How long do you have to register it here?

     1. 30 days
     2. 90 days
     3. 60 days
     4. 6 months

147. A G2 driver is convicted of following too closely, a 4-point offence. How is it treated?

     1. 4 points added and no suspension
     2. Licence cancelled and points doubled
     3. Warning letter and 4 points recorded
     4. Escalating sanction; points recorded as zero

148. Under which law are speeding fines doubled in a designated construction zone?

     1. The Motor Vehicle Safety Act
     2. A municipal bylaw
     3. The Criminal Code
     4. The Highway Traffic Act

149. You come up behind a vehicle showing a slow-moving vehicle sign. What top speed does that sign tell you to expect?

     1. 40 km/h or less
     2. 50 km/h or less
     3. 20 km/h or less
     4. 60 km/h or less

150. When should you finish braking when making a turn?

     1. Before you start to steer
     2. Halfway through the turn
     3. After the turn is complete
     4. While you turn the steering wheel

151. When is a road most slippery during rain?

     1. Only once puddles form
     2. As the first drops fall
     3. After an hour of heavy rain
     4. When the rain stops

152. When are provincial HOV lanes in effect?

     1. 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. on weekdays
     2. Weekday rush hours only
     3. 24 hours a day, seven days a week
     4. Only during posted special events

153. You are approaching an intersection when the light changes from green to yellow. You have plenty of room to stop safely. What should you do?

     1. Keep going at the same speed
     2. Sound your horn and go through
     3. Speed up to clear it before red
     4. Stop before the intersection

154. The train has passed but the crossing gate is still rising. What should you do?

     1. Cross as soon as the train is gone
     2. Drive under it once it is halfway up
     3. Go around it if no other train is visible
     4. Wait until the gate is fully up

155. You are pulling out of a private driveway onto a road. Whom must you yield to?

     1. Only pedestrians on the sidewalk
     2. Road traffic and sidewalk pedestrians
     3. Only vehicles approaching from your left side
     4. No one, if you signal first

156. Ontario’s mandatory medical-reporting rules cover patients with certain prescribed high-risk conditions. What is the minimum patient age?

     1. 18 years or older
     2. 65 years or older
     3. 21 years or older
     4. 16 years or older

157. What does this placard on the back of a truck tell you?

     
     1. It is carrying dangerous goods
     2. It is a long double-trailer vehicle
     3. It is a wide load with an escort
     4. It is a slow-moving farm vehicle

158. Where must you never place a rear-facing child car seat?

     1. In the back seat
     2. In front of an active airbag
     3. Behind the driver's seat
     4. In the middle of the back seat

159. A sign at an intersection says you may not turn right on a red light. What does it forbid?

     1. Turning right at any time
     2. Turning right while facing a red light
     3. Turning left while facing a red light
     4. Turning right on a green light

160. You hit a deer with your car. Who should you report it to?

     1. No one, unless your car is damaged
     2. Your municipal animal shelter only
     3. Police or the Ministry of Natural Resources
     4. Only the Ministry of Transportation of Ontario

161. Your foot can't free a stuck gas pedal. What should you do next?

     1. Pump the gas pedal until it frees
     2. Shift into park while still moving
     3. Keep driving until the fuel runs out
     4. Hazards on, shift to neutral and stop safely

162. How long does Level One (G1) normally last if you do not take an approved driver-education course?

     1. 12 months
     2. 20 months
     3. 8 months
     4. 6 months

163. Why should you avoid starting your engine when you don't need to?

     1. It drains the windshield washer fluid
     2. A cold start releases a burst of pollutants
     3. Starting wears out the headlights
     4. It resets the vehicle's odometer

164. There is a solid line along the left side of your lane. What does it mean?

     1. It is unsafe to pass
     2. You may pass if it is clear
     3. You must turn left soon
     4. Your lane is ending ahead

165. A vehicle has a gross vehicle weight rating above 4,500 kg. Below what tread depth must its front tires not be used?

     1. Less than 3 mm
     2. Less than 2 mm
     3. Less than 5 mm
     4. Less than 1.5 mm

166. A bus driver fails to stop at an unprotected railway crossing. How many demerit points apply?

     1. 5
     2. 3
     3. 6
     4. 4

167. On a work zone board like this, what do the flashing lights show?

     
     1. How far away the work is
     2. The lane that is open to trucks
     3. The direction to follow
     4. The speed limit in the zone

168. A school bus ahead of you has its overhead amber lights flashing. What does this mean for you?

     1. Slow down and get ready to stop
     2. Stop at least 20 metres away now
     3. Carry on, since only red lights matter
     4. Pass quickly before it stops

169. When may you turn left on a red light in Ontario?

     1. Never; left turns on red are illegal
     2. From a one-way road onto a one-way road
     3. From a two-way road onto a one-way road
     4. From any road, if no traffic is coming

170. In winter, the road ahead looks black and shiny. What might this mean?

     1. It may be covered in black ice
     2. The road was just repaved
     3. Salt has fully melted the ice
     4. The road is dry and safe

171. A police officer stops you for using an HOV lane improperly. Besides a ticket, what will you be required to do?

     1. Leave the freeway at the next exit
     2. Cross the buffer right away to the general lane
     3. Stay in the HOV lane until the next exit
     4. Rejoin the general lanes at the next entry/exit zone

172. Why is a flashing green light called an advance green?

     1. It warns that a red light is coming next
     2. Pedestrians are given time to cross first
     3. It lets only buses go through first
     4. Oncoming traffic still faces a red light

173. You are driving behind a school bus that stops with its upper red lights flashing. How far back must you stop?

     1. At least 20 metres
     2. At least 5 metres
     3. At least 30 metres
     4. At least 10 metres

174. In which situation do you need more than the minimum two-second following distance?

     1. When driving under the limit
     2. When driving on a dry, clear day
     3. When following a motorcycle
     4. When following a small car

175. A G1 driver is convicted for the first time of breaking a graduated-licensing condition. How long is the escalating novice-driver suspension?

     1. 7 days
     2. 30 days
     3. 60 days
     4. 90 days

176. What should you do when you see this sign?

     
     1. Prepare for a detour route
     2. Reduce speed for a roundabout ahead
     3. Watch for a merge from the right
     4. Get ready to make a U-turn

177. Fog keeps you from clearly seeing vehicles 120 metres ahead in daytime. What must you do?

     1. Use your parking lights
     2. Turn on your headlights
     3. Use your hazard lights only
     4. Rely on daytime running lights

178. Which of these may normally use a provincial-highway HOV lane?

     
     1. Any heavy truck, regardless of length or occupants
     2. Any car whose driver holds a full G licence
     3. A bus or an ordinary car meeting the occupancy requirement
     4. Any vehicle at rush hour

179. An emergency vehicle approaches with siren on. Why should you avoid stopping on the shoulder?

     1. Shoulders are always closed to traffic
     2. Your car may get stuck in gravel
     3. It earns you an automatic fine
     4. Emergency vehicles may use the shoulder

180. Your car is towed after a collision. What information should you get?

     1. The tow truck's fuel level
     2. The tow driver's home phone number
     3. The tow driver's insurance card and policy number
     4. The tow operator's name and licence number

181. How long must you hold a G2 licence before you can take the road test for a full G?

     1. At least 8 months
     2. At least 12 months
     3. At least 6 months
     4. At least 24 months

182. According to the handbook, what is the major cause of collisions?

     1. Bad weather conditions
     2. Poor road maintenance and design
     3. Breaking the rules of the road
     4. Mechanical failures

183. What do yellow lines painted on the road separate?

     1. Traffic moving in the same direction
     2. Traffic moving in opposite directions
     3. Parking spaces from travel lanes
     4. Bicycles from motor vehicles

184. After a collision, a tow truck operator offers you cash to use his body shop. What should you do?

     1. Contact your insurance company
     2. Pay him to tow you quickly
     3. Accept and sign his forms
     4. Choose the shop he names

185. A driver passes a school bus that has its red lights flashing. How many demerit points can this bring?

     1. 7
     2. 6
     3. 3
     4. 4

186. A temporary sign tells you that you are entering a construction zone. What should you be prepared for?

     1. A lower speed limit
     2. A toll booth
     3. A higher speed limit
     4. A ferry crossing

187. A driver squeezes past a cyclist with only a few centimetres to spare and is convicted. Besides a fine, what else goes on their record?

     1. 6 demerit points
     2. 4 demerit points
     3. 3 demerit points
     4. 2 demerit points

188. You and an oncoming driver are both waiting in the intersection to turn left. After yielding to pedestrians and oncoming traffic, how should the two of you turn?

     1. Each turns passing to the left of the other
     2. Each turns passing to the right of the other
     3. Only one turns; the other waits for a green arrow
     4. The driver who arrived second goes first

189. You are following another car at night. Within what distance must you use low beams?

     1. Within 30 metres
     2. Within 150 metres
     3. Within 60 metres
     4. Within 100 metres

190. An entrance ramp joins the freeway on the left side. How does this change how you merge?

     1. You may merge at a slower speed
     2. You must speed up more quickly to merge
     3. You must first move to the right lane
     4. You should stop at the end of the ramp

191. At a fully protected left-turn intersection, the left-turn lane gets a green arrow. What will traffic going straight usually see?

     1. A flashing yellow light
     2. A yellow arrow
     3. A green light
     4. A red light

192. You plan a roadside stop, but a car is waiting to pull out of a driveway between you and your stopping spot. When should you signal?

     1. You need not signal for a roadside stop
     2. Well before reaching the driveway
     3. After you have passed that driveway
     4. Only once you have fully stopped

193. You are approaching a green light that has been green for a while. What should you be ready to do?

     1. Stop when it turns yellow
     2. Turn on your hazard lights
     3. Yield to cars on your right
     4. Speed up before it turns red

194. A 19-year-old driver has detectable alcohol in their blood and violates the zero-alcohol rule for the first time. What immediate licence suspension applies?

     1. A 3-day licence suspension
     2. A 7-day licence suspension
     3. A written warning only
     4. A 90-day licence suspension

195. What does this sign warn you about?

     
     1. A steep hill ahead
     2. A slippery road ahead
     3. A winding road ahead
     4. A sharp left turn ahead

196. As a novice driver, you carry more passengers than there are working seatbelts. What can happen to your licence?

     1. It is cancelled permanently, with no appeal
     2. It can be suspended for at least 30 days
     3. It can be suspended for 7 days
     4. You lose 2 demerit points only

197. What do regulatory signs usually look like?

     1. Diamond-shaped with a yellow background
     2. Rectangular with a green background
     3. Rectangular or square, white or black background
     4. Diamond-shaped with an orange background

198. For repeat offences of failing to respond to an emergency vehicle, what is the maximum jail time?

     1. Up to one year
     2. Up to six months
     3. Up to two years
     4. Up to 30 days

199. You suspect a fuel leak at a crash scene. What must you prevent?

     1. Turning on the vehicles' emergency flashers
     2. Covering people with blankets
     3. Smoking, matches or flares near vehicles
     4. Using a cell phone to call 911

200. An 18-year-old G2 driver (licensed 2 months) carries four teen friends at 2 a.m. What makes this legal?

     1. Staying off 400-series highways
     2. Every passenger wearing a seatbelt
     3. Driving below the posted speed limit
     4. A qualified accompanying driver with a full G licence and at least four years of experience in the front passenger seat