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Ontario G1 Practice Test 2026

The G1 knowledge test is the first step to an Ontario driver’s licence. It checks what you know about the rules of the road and traffic signs. These practice questions cover Ontario’s graduated licensing rules, road signs and safe driving.

Read before you practiseStart with the Ontario G1 Study Guide: plain-language notes, diagrams and the numbers to remember.

  1. Question 1 of 25

    What must a G1 driver’s blood alcohol level be while driving?
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    Answer: C. Zero

    G1 and G2 drivers in Ontario must keep a blood alcohol level of zero.

  2. Question 2 of 25

    Who may act as the accompanying driver for a G1 driver?
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    Answer: D. A driver with a valid Class G licence (or higher) and at least four years of driving experience

    The accompanying driver must hold a valid Class G licence or higher and have at least four years of driving experience.

  3. Question 3 of 25

    When accompanying a G1 driver, what blood alcohol level must the accompanying driver stay below?
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    Answer: A. 0.05%

    The accompanying driver must have a blood alcohol level below 0.05%. If the accompanying driver is 21 or under, it must be zero.

  4. Question 4 of 25

    Between which hours may a G1 driver not drive?
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    Answer: A. Midnight and 5 a.m.

    G1 drivers must not drive between midnight and 5 a.m.

  5. Question 5 of 25

    A G1 driver is practising with a parent, not a driving instructor. Which road must they stay off?
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    Answer: C. A 400-series highway with a posted limit over 80 km/h

    G1 drivers may not use 400-series highways with limits over 80 km/h or listed high-speed expressways, unless the accompanying driver is a driving instructor.

  6. Question 6 of 25

    When a G1 driver is driving, who may sit in the front passenger seat?
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    Answer: B. Only the accompanying driver

    The accompanying driver must sit in the front passenger seat, and no one else may ride in the front with a G1 driver.

  7. Question 7 of 25

    How many people may ride in a vehicle driven by a G1 or G2 driver?
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    Answer: D. No more than the number of working seatbelts

    Each person in the vehicle must have a working seatbelt, so the number of people is limited by the seatbelts.

  8. Question 8 of 25

    How long must you normally hold a G1 licence before taking the G1 road test?
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    Answer: B. 12 months

    Level One lasts 12 months. It can be shortened to eight months with an approved driver education course.

  9. Question 9 of 25

    You complete a government-approved driver education course. How soon can you take your G1 road test?
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    Answer: D. After 8 months

    An approved driver education course shortens the G1 period from 12 months to eight months.

  10. Question 10 of 25

    How long must you hold a G2 licence before you can take the G road test?
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    Answer: A. At least 12 months

    Level Two lasts at least 12 months. Then you can take the road test for a full G licence.

  11. Question 11 of 25

    You are 18 and got your G2 three months ago. Between midnight and 5 a.m., how many passengers aged 19 or under may you carry?
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    Answer: B. One

    In the first six months of G2, drivers aged 19 or under may carry only one passenger aged 19 or under between midnight and 5 a.m.

  12. Question 12 of 25

    You are 19 and have held your G2 for eight months. Between midnight and 5 a.m., how many passengers aged 19 or under may you carry?
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    Answer: D. Up to three

    After six months on G2, and until you get your full G or turn 20, you may carry up to three passengers aged 19 or under between midnight and 5 a.m.

  13. Question 13 of 25

    When do the night-time passenger limits for young G2 drivers NOT apply?
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    Answer: D. When a fully licensed driver sits in the front passenger seat

    The limits do not apply if a fully licensed driver is in the front passenger seat or if the passengers are immediate family members.

  14. Question 14 of 25

    What blood alcohol level must every driver aged 21 or under have in Ontario, whatever licence they hold?
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    Answer: B. Zero

    Ontario law says all drivers 21 and under, regardless of licence class, must have a blood alcohol level of zero.

  15. Question 15 of 25

    How long do you have to complete Ontario’s graduated licensing system before you must start over?
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    Answer: D. Five years

    You have up to five years to get your full G licence. After that, you must start the process again.

  16. Question 16 of 25

    What total score do you need to pass the Ontario knowledge test?
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    Answer: A. At least 80%

    DriveTest says you must earn a total score of at least 80% to pass the knowledge test.

  17. Question 17 of 25

    You fail one section of the G1 knowledge test. What do you have to retake?
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    Answer: C. Only the sections you did not pass, within one year

    Knowledge test results are valid for one year, and you only retake the sections you did not pass.

  18. Question 18 of 25

    Unless a sign says otherwise, what is the speed limit in Ontario cities, towns and villages?
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    Answer: A. 50 km/h

    The maximum speed in cities, towns and villages is 50 km/h unless a sign shows a different limit.

  19. Question 19 of 25

    Unless a sign says otherwise, what is the speed limit outside Ontario cities, towns and villages?
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    Answer: C. 80 km/h

    Where no speed is posted outside cities, towns and villages, the limit is 80 km/h.

  20. Question 20 of 25

    You are behind a school bus that stops with its red lights flashing. How far back must you stop?
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    Answer: B. At least 20 metres

    Drivers coming from behind a stopped school bus with red lights flashing must stop at least 20 metres away.

  21. Question 21 of 25

    On a road with a median, a school bus stops on the other side with its red lights flashing. What must you do?
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    Answer: B. Keep going with care; only traffic behind the bus must stop

    On a road with a median strip, only vehicles coming from behind the bus must stop.

  22. Question 22 of 25

    How many demerit points does a driver get for a first offence of passing a stopped school bus with red lights flashing?
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    Answer: A. 6

    Failing to stop for a school bus brings a fine and six demerit points for a first offence.

  23. Question 23 of 25

    A train is coming at a railway crossing. How close to the nearest rail or gate may you stop?
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    Answer: D. No closer than 5 metres

    If a train is coming, stop at least five metres from the nearest rail or gate.

  24. Question 24 of 25

    Ontario law says you must not pass another vehicle within how many metres of a pedestrian crossover?
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    Answer: A. 30 metres

    You must not pass a vehicle within 30 metres of a pedestrian crossover.

  25. Question 25 of 25

    When passing a cyclist, how much space must you leave where practical?
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    Answer: A. At least 1 metre

    Ontario requires at least one metre between your vehicle and a cyclist where practical. Failing to do so brings a fine and two demerit points.

What to know before the test

  • To get a G1 you must be at least 16 and pass a vision test and a knowledge test on the rules of the road and traffic signs.
  • You need a total score of at least 80% to pass. There is no time limit, but DriveTest suggests arriving at least one hour before the centre closes.
  • No appointment is needed for the knowledge test at a DriveTest centre. Computer tests are offered in 32 languages, including English and French.
  • If you fail, your results count for one year, so you only retake the sections you did not pass.
  • G1 drivers must have a blood alcohol level of zero and drive with a fully licensed driver who has at least four years of driving experience.
  • You have five years to finish graduated licensing. If you do not get your full G licence in that time, you have to start over.

Frequently asked questions

How many questions are on the Ontario G1 test?

DriveTest says the test has two or three sections, including road signs and rules of the road, and you need a total score of at least 80%. This mock exam uses two parts of 20 questions, with 16 needed in each part.

Can I take the G1 test online?

No. The knowledge test is supervised at a DriveTest centre. You can also take it at ServiceOntario at Bay and College in Toronto, by appointment only.

Do I need an appointment for the G1 test?

Not at a DriveTest centre. Just arrive at least one hour before the office closes. Appointments are only needed for verbal tests or if you need an interpreter.

What should I bring to the G1 test?

Bring two pieces of original, valid identification, the test fee, and your glasses or contact lenses if you need them to drive.

What happens if I fail the G1 test?

You pay the fee and try again. Your results count for one year, so you only redo the sections you did not pass.

How long after my G1 can I take the road test?

After 12 months, or after eight months if you complete a government-approved driver education course.

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