G1 Road Signs Test – Ontario Sign Practice

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1. For an ordinary car without an exemption, how many people, including the driver, are normally required in an Ontario provincial-highway HOV lane?

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

2. A warning sign shows a bus entrance on the right ahead. What should you be prepared to do?

   1. Yield to buses entering the road
   2. Stop until a bus appears
   3. Speed up to get past the bus entrance
   4. Pull into the bus lane

3. 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

4. A transit priority signal is lit for a bus at the intersection you are approaching. What must you do?

   1. Yield to the public transit vehicle
   2. Go ahead; the bus must yield to you
   3. Pass the bus on its left side
   4. Follow the bus closely through

5. 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

6. 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

7. Where is the entrance that this sign warns you about?

   
   1. On the right side of the road
   2. On both sides of the road
   3. Straight ahead at a dead end
   4. On the left side of the road

8. On a freeway, what does the exit number on this sign tell you?

   
   1. The number of the road you exit onto
   2. Its distance from the freeway's start
   3. The distance to the next exit
   4. The order in which the exits were built

9. You are in the left-turn lane and see a left-turn green arrow along with a red light. What may you do?

   1. Wait until the light turns green
   2. Turn left only after a full stop
   3. Turn left from the left-turn lane
   4. Go straight through the intersection

10. You are thinking of passing on a broken line, but the line becomes solid a short way ahead. What must you judge?

    1. Whether the car ahead waves you on
    2. Whether oncoming drivers flash their lights
    3. Whether you can finish before it turns solid
    4. Whether you can pass faster than the limit

11. What does this sign mean?

    
    1. Two-way traffic ahead
    2. Turn around at the next exit
    3. Winding road ahead
    4. No U-turns allowed

12. Besides warning of a railway crossing ahead, what extra information does this sign give?

    
    1. Whether the crossing has gates
    2. The angle at which the tracks cross
    3. How far away the crossing is
    4. How many trains use the tracks

13. 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

14. You see a flashing yellow beacon on an obstacle in the road ahead. What is it telling you?

    1. Drive with caution
    2. Stop before the obstacle
    3. Speed up to pass it quickly
    4. Stop and wait for a signal

15. 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

16. What is the purpose of a regulatory sign?

    1. To show distances to towns
    2. To mark a construction zone
    3. To give a direction you must obey
    4. To warn of a hazard ahead

17. You see this sign ahead. What might you need to do?

    
    1. Turn on your hazard lights
    2. Shift to a lower gear
    3. Move to the left lane
    4. Switch to high beams

18. Which road users does the handbook single out as possibly losing traction on milled or grooved pavement?

    1. Cyclists
    2. Bus drivers
    3. Truck drivers
    4. Motorcyclists

19. At an intersection pedestrian signal on a busy main road, how is traffic on the smaller crossroad controlled?

    1. By a crossing guard
    2. By stop signs
    3. By yield signs
    4. By traffic lights

20. 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

21. Between two of these signs, when may you stop your vehicle?

    
    1. Only while loading or unloading goods
    2. Only while loading or unloading passengers
    3. Never, not even for a moment
    4. Only for up to fifteen minutes

22. 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

23. Some information signs have a numbering system along the bottom. What is it for?

    1. Listing the highway's year of opening
    2. Helping emergency vehicles find a route
    3. Showing the speed limit for trucks
    4. Counting down to the next exit

24. A pedestrian is still in your turning path when the hand symbol starts flashing. What should you do?

    1. Turn without checking whether another pedestrian is following
    2. Turn; the hand means they must stop
    3. Sound your horn to hurry them along
    4. Wait; they still have the right-of-way

25. 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

26. 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

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

    
    1. Watch for pedestrians and share the road
    2. Expect a pedestrian-only street
    3. Stop until a crossing guard waves you on
    4. Sound your horn as you pass

28. What does this sign mean?

    
    1. A temporary detour from the usual route
    2. Trucks must take another route
    3. A new road has opened ahead
    4. The road ahead is closed for good

29. The traffic light at an intersection is flashing red in your direction. What must you do?

    1. Slow down and proceed with caution
    2. Stop completely, then go when safe
    3. Treat it the same as a green light
    4. Stop only if cross traffic is present

30. The handbook illustrates a crossover with double white lines and Xs on the road. Which equipment accompanies that layout?

    1. Full traffic lights and a painted stop line
    2. Specific signs and overhead yellow lights
    3. Flashing red beacons and a gate
    4. A crossing guard at all times

31. You approach this sign. What should you be ready to do?

    
    1. Stop and yield to pedestrians
    2. Sound your horn to warn walkers
    3. Yield only to cyclists
    4. Speed up to clear the crossing

32. 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

33. 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

34. While you turn left on a green arrow shown with a red light, what should you expect from oncoming vehicles?

    1. They will all be stopped at a red
    2. They may also be turning left
    3. They must wait for you to clear
    4. They may be going straight through

35. Continuity lines run along the right side of your lane near an off-ramp. What does that tell you?

    1. You must change lanes right away
    2. Your lane will continue unaffected
    3. Your lane is about to exit
    4. You must slow to the ramp speed

36. On a multi-lane highway with no centre median, who must stop for a stopped school bus with its red overhead lights flashing?

    1. Only drivers in the lane next to the bus
    2. Only drivers coming toward the bus
    3. Only drivers behind the bus
    4. Drivers from both directions

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

    
    1. Slow down; slippery when wet
    2. Steer onto the shoulder
    3. Turn on your high beams to see better
    4. Speed up to keep traction

38. In a bilingual area, English and French messages are on separate signs. How are they placed?

    1. They are on opposite sides of the road
    2. They face opposite directions of travel
    3. The English sign comes just before the French one
    4. The French sign comes just before the English one

39. 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

40. 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

41. What does this X-shaped sign tell you?

    
    1. Do not enter this road
    2. The road is closed ahead
    3. Two roads cross at a four-way stop
    4. Railway tracks cross the road here

42. You see a warning sign for a hidden school bus stop. What should you do?

    1. Slow down and watch for children and the bus
    2. Keep your speed; the stop is hidden
    3. Stop and wait until a bus arrives
    4. Honk to warn children you are coming

43. Some electronic signs change their messages with traffic conditions. What do they tell you?

    1. Directions to the nearest town
    2. The posted speed limit for trucks
    3. Current delays and lane closures ahead
    4. Weather forecasts for tomorrow

44. 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

45. 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

46. You want to drop off a friend between two of these signs. What are you allowed to do?

    
    1. Stop briefly to unload groceries
    2. Stop briefly to let a passenger out
    3. Nothing; you may not stop here at all
    4. Stop for up to five minutes

47. You see this sign. What is ahead?

    
    1. A slight bend in the road
    2. A right lane ending
    3. A winding road with several curves
    4. A sharp right turn

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

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

49. You want to turn right at a red light and no sign forbids it. What must you do first?

    1. Wait for the light to turn green
    2. Signal and turn without slowing
    3. Stop fully and wait until the way is clear
    4. Slow down and turn if no one is coming

50. A pedestrian has started across the road at a pedestrian crossover. When may you drive on?

    1. When they pass the middle of the road
    2. When they have completely crossed the road
    3. When they reach the next lane over
    4. When they have cleared your lane

51. You see this sign in front of a traffic island. What should you do?

    
    1. Keep to the left of the island
    2. Turn right at the island
    3. Merge into the right lane ahead
    4. Keep to the right of the island

52. You see a school crossing sign. Whose directions should you follow there?

    1. The driver of the car ahead
    2. Any adult standing at the corner
    3. The school principal or a teacher on duty
    4. A crossing guard or safety patroller

53. You see this sign in a work zone. What should you do?

    
    1. Stop and wait for a flag person
    2. Drive on the shoulder past the closure
    3. Obey the speed limit and merge into the open lane
    4. Stay in your lane until you reach the workers

54. A flashing red beacon is mounted above this sign at an intersection. What must you do?

    
    1. Come to a complete stop
    2. Yield only to vehicles on your left
    3. Slow down and check for traffic
    4. Stop only if traffic is coming

55. 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

56. 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

57. You are in the right lane and see this sign. What must you do?

    
    1. Speed up and pass on the shoulder
    2. Stop and wait for a gap
    3. Merge safely into the lane on your left
    4. Stay in your lane; others must merge

58. On this advance freeway sign, what does the arrow in the yellow box mean?

    
    1. That lane is for trucks only
    2. That lane leads off the freeway
    3. That lane is closed ahead
    4. That lane is a toll lane

59. You are stopped at a red light where a stop line is painted on the pavement. Where should the front of your vehicle be?

    1. At the edge of the intersection
    2. At the stop line
    3. On the far side of the crosswalk
    4. Wherever you can see cross traffic

60. Two solid lines on the pavement curve around a concrete island ahead. What are they for?

    1. Marking a parking area
    2. Guiding traffic away from the object
    3. Showing a passing zone
    4. Marking a pedestrian crossing at the island