Ontario G1 Practice Test 3

All 40 questions in this test

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

1. Your 14-year-old nephew is riding with you and refuses to buckle up. Who is legally responsible?

   1. Your nephew
   2. No one; he is over 12
   3. You, the driver
   4. His parents

2. You are stopped at a red light. Can you text on your hand-held phone?

   1. Yes, because the car is not moving
   2. Yes, if the light is long
   3. Yes, if you keep one hand on the wheel
   4. No, the law applies at red lights too

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

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

4. Which left turn on a red light is allowed in Ontario, after a full stop and when the way is clear?

   1. From a two-way road onto a one-way road
   2. From any road when no traffic is coming
   3. From a one-way road onto a two-way road
   4. From a one-way road onto a one-way road

5. 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

6. You are told your licence is suspended for demerit points, but you never hand it in to the ministry. What could happen?

   1. Losing your licence for up to two years
   2. Losing your licence for up to 30 days
   3. A warning letter and no other penalty
   4. Your points being doubled

7. 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

8. An underpass warning sign shows a measurement. Who needs to pay most attention to it?

   1. Motorcycle riders
   2. Drivers of tall vehicles
   3. Drivers of small cars
   4. Drivers towing a short trailer

9. 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

10. You hold a Class G1 licence. Under what condition may you drive on a freeway?

    1. Only with a licensed driving instructor
    2. Only after six months with a G1
    3. Only outside rush hour
    4. Only with any fully licensed driver

11. 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

12. On a rural road, a stop sign has no stop line, no crosswalk and no sidewalk. Where must you stop?

    1. Ten metres before the intersection
    2. Right beside the stop sign post
    3. At the edge of the intersection
    4. Wherever you can first see traffic

13. 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

14. 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

15. What is true about stopping distance with anti-lock brakes?

    1. It is shorter only on dry roads
    2. It is longer than with normal brakes
    3. It is always cut in half
    4. Don't expect it to be shorter

16. 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

17. You are driving in a roundabout when an emergency vehicle with lights and siren approaches. What should you do?

    1. Pull onto the centre apron and stop
    2. Stop right away inside the roundabout and wait
    3. Take the very next exit and stop on it
    4. Exit as planned, pass the island, pull over

18. 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

19. As you approach an intersection, why should you scan the sidewalks and trails, not just the road?

    1. Vehicles may park on them
    2. Police often wait on them to catch speeders
    3. Signs are often placed there
    4. Pedestrians and cyclists may approach from those areas

20. 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

21. After the left-turn green arrow, a yellow arrow appears just before you start your turn. What should you do?

    1. Turn, but yield to oncoming traffic
    2. Start the turn; yellow arrows are protected
    3. Don't start the turn; stop if safe
    4. Speed up and finish the turn quickly

22. 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

23. A man who has been drinking sits in the driver's seat of his parked car with the engine off. Can he be charged with impaired driving?

    1. No, unless the engine is on
    2. Yes, the car need not be moving
    3. Only if he is on a highway
    4. No, the car must be moving

24. 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

25. What does this sign warn you about?

    
    1. A lift bridge ahead
    2. The pavement narrows ahead
    3. A divided highway begins ahead
    4. A narrow bridge ahead

26. 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

27. 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

28. On an expressway off-ramp with two left-turn lanes, a large truck is turning left in front of you. What is the safest choice?

    1. Pass the truck before it starts turning
    2. Hold back until the truck finishes its turn
    3. Pull up in the left lane beside the truck
    4. Turn alongside it in the other turn lane

29. Without an approved accessibility accommodation, may a parent ride as a passenger during your standard car road test?

    1. Yes, if they have held a full licence for 4 years
    2. Only on the G2 exit test
    3. Yes, if they stay silent
    4. No, only the examiner may be in the vehicle

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

    
    1. Speed up to get through the zone
    2. Drive slowly and watch for instructions
    3. Stop and wait until the sign is removed
    4. Change lanes as soon as possible

31. You are stopped in an intersection waiting for oncoming traffic to clear before turning left. How should your front wheels be?

    1. Turned slightly left, halfway into the turn
    2. Turned left, ready to go
    3. Pointed straight ahead until you can turn
    4. Turned right, toward the curb

32. You are ready to pull back into traffic from a stop at the right-hand roadside. Which signal should you use?

    1. Your horn
    2. Your left-turn signal
    3. Your right-turn signal
    4. Your hazard lights

33. How many demerit points do you get for a first offence of failing to stop for an emergency vehicle?

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

34. 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

35. 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

36. 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

37. 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

38. How is a marked crosswalk shown on the road?

    1. One white line across the road
    2. Two parallel white lines across the road
    3. Two parallel yellow lines across the road
    4. A white X in each lane

39. 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

40. 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