Ontario G1 Practice Test 2026: Practice test 2

1. Question 1 of 25

   Which symbol on a tire shows that it is a winter tire made for snow and ice?

   • AThe letters M+S only
   • BA water drop with an arrow
   • CA sun with a cloud
   • DA mountain with a snowflake
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   Answer: D. A mountain with a snowflake

   Transport Canada says the mountain snowflake symbol shows the tire was designed for winter conditions.

2. Question 2 of 25

   Car A is waiting at the yield line. Car B is already in the roundabout. Which car should go first?

   • ACar A, because car B is on its left
   • BCar A, because it is about to enter
   • CCar B, because it is already in the roundabout
   • DWhichever car is larger or heavier
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   Answer: C. Car B, because it is already in the roundabout

   Look left as you approach. Vehicles already in the roundabout have the right-of-way, so car A waits for a safe gap.

3. Question 3 of 25

   You park facing downhill beside a curb. Which way should you turn your front wheels?

   • AToward the curb
   • BIt does not matter if you set the parking brake
   • CAway from the curb
   • DStraight ahead
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   Answer: A. Toward the curb

   Turn the wheels toward the curb so that if the brakes fail, the car rolls into the curb, not into traffic.

4. Question 4 of 25

   Marking 3 in the diagram is a double solid yellow line. What does it mean?

   • ANo passing in either direction
   • BThe road is one-way
   • CPassing is allowed in both directions
   • DPassing is allowed only at night
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   Answer: A. No passing in either direction

   A double solid yellow line separates opposing traffic, and drivers on both sides may not cross it to pass.

5. Question 5 of 25

   What does this sign mean?

   • AA railway crossing is ahead
   • BA yield sign is ahead; be ready to slow down or stop
   • CNo passing
   • DMerge now
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   Answer: B. A yield sign is ahead; be ready to slow down or stop

   Get ready to yield to traffic at the sign ahead.

6. Question 6 of 25

   Signs with a white background and black letters or symbols, like this one, usually:

   • AMark temporary road work
   • BGive a rule you must obey
   • CShow directions to places
   • DWarn of a hazard
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   Answer: B. Give a rule you must obey

   Regulatory signs are mostly rectangles or squares with a white or black background. They give rules you must obey.

7. Question 7 of 25

   What does this sign mean?

   • AParking is free here
   • BYou may not stop for any reason
   • CParking for permit holders only
   • DYou may not park here, but you may stop briefly to load or unload
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   Answer: D. You may not park here, but you may stop briefly to load or unload

   Under a no parking sign you may stop only long enough to load or unload passengers or goods.

8. Question 8 of 25

   You are driving past a school or a playground. What should you do?

   • ASlow down and watch for children who may run into the road
   • BKeep your normal speed if the limit allows it
   • CHonk to warn the children
   • DDrive in the centre of the road
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   Answer: A. Slow down and watch for children who may run into the road

   Children may not understand traffic and can dart into the road. Slow down and expect the unexpected.

9. Question 9 of 25

   Your brakes suddenly stop working. What should you try first?

   • ATurn off the engine
   • BOpen your door
   • CPump the brake pedal
   • DShift into reverse
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   Answer: C. Pump the brake pedal

   Pumping the pedal may build up brake pressure again. If that fails, apply the parking brake gently while holding the release button.

10. Question 10 of 25

    What do green signs like this one show?

    • AWarnings about hazards
    • BRules you must obey
    • CTemporary road work
    • DDirections and distances to places, in kilometres
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    Answer: D. Directions and distances to places, in kilometres

    Information and direction signs are usually green with white letters. Distances are in kilometres.

11. Question 11 of 25

    You see this sign in Quebec. What does it mean?

    • ANo parking
    • BYield to traffic
    • CStop: it means the same as a STOP sign
    • DStop only if you are driving a truck
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    Answer: C. Stop: it means the same as a STOP sign

    ARRÊT is French for stop. The red octagon always means stop, whatever words are on it.

12. Question 12 of 25

    Another driver is passing you on a two-lane road. What should you do?

    • AKeep right in your lane and do not speed up
    • BMove toward the centre line to block them
    • CSpeed up so they cannot cut in front of you
    • DBrake hard so they can get by sooner
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    Answer: A. Keep right in your lane and do not speed up

    It is unlawful and dangerous to speed up while someone is passing you. Move right in your lane and be ready to slow down.

13. Question 13 of 25

    What does this sign mean?

    • AA wheelchair crossing is ahead
    • BParking only for vehicles with a valid accessible parking permit
    • CHospital staff parking
    • DA loading zone
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    Answer: B. Parking only for vehicles with a valid accessible parking permit

    Only vehicles showing a valid accessible parking permit may park here.

14. Question 14 of 25

    What does this sign mean?

    • ACrossroads ahead
    • BThe divided highway ends
    • CA narrow bridge is ahead
    • DA divided highway begins; keep to the right of the median
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    Answer: D. A divided highway begins; keep to the right of the median

    A median will separate the two directions of traffic. Keep right.

15. Question 15 of 25

    After you pass a large truck, why should you not cut in close in front of it?

    • ATrucks are not allowed to slow down
    • BIt blocks the truck's headlights
    • CTrucks always change lanes after being passed
    • DTrucks need much more distance to stop
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    Answer: D. Trucks need much more distance to stop

    Large vehicles need much more distance to stop than cars. Leave plenty of room when you move back in front of one.

16. Question 16 of 25

    Under the Criminal Code, what blood alcohol concentration within two hours of driving is a crime?

    • A150 mg or more in 100 mL of blood
    • B50 mg or more in 100 mL of blood
    • C100 mg or more in 100 mL of blood
    • D80 mg or more in 100 mL of blood
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    Answer: D. 80 mg or more in 100 mL of blood

    It is a criminal offence to have a blood alcohol concentration of 80 mg or more per 100 mL of blood within two hours of driving. Provinces also have their own penalties at lower levels.

17. Question 17 of 25

    Car 1 is turning left from one two-way road onto another. Which lane should it turn into?

    • AAny lane that is empty
    • BThe lane just to the right of the centre line
    • CThe lane on the left of the centre line
    • DThe lane next to the far curb
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    Answer: B. The lane just to the right of the centre line

    Turn from the lane closest to the centre line into the lane just right of the centre line. Move over later when it is safe.

18. Question 18 of 25

    In winter, the road ahead looks shiny and black instead of grey-white. What should you suspect?

    • AA dry road
    • BA road that has been salted and is safe
    • CBlack ice
    • DFresh pavement with good grip
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    Answer: C. Black ice

    Black ice is a thin layer of clear ice that is hard to see. Be suspicious of black, shiny asphalt in cold weather.

19. Question 19 of 25

    When should you leave more space than usual behind the vehicle ahead?

    • AWhen the road is straight and flat
    • BOn a dry road in daylight
    • CWhen you are running late
    • DOn wet, snowy or icy roads
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    Answer: D. On wet, snowy or icy roads

    Leave extra following distance in bad weather, on slippery roads, behind motorcycles and large trucks, and when carrying a heavy load.

20. Question 20 of 25

    When are wild animals most likely to be on the road?

    • AOnly in winter
    • BOnly during rain
    • CAt noon
    • DFrom dusk to dawn
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    Answer: D. From dusk to dawn

    Watch for animals and animal crossing signs, especially from dusk to dawn. Look for eyes shining at the side of the road.

21. Question 21 of 25

    You have passed a slower vehicle. When is it safe to move back into your lane?

    • AAs soon as your back bumper is past its front bumper
    • BWhen the other driver flashes their headlights at you
    • CRight away, to get out of the oncoming lane quickly
    • DWhen you can see its whole front in your inside mirror
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    Answer: D. When you can see its whole front in your inside mirror

    Signal and return to your lane once you can see the entire front of the vehicle you passed in your inside mirror. Do not cut in.

22. Question 22 of 25

    A pedestrian with a white cane or a guide dog is about to cross. What should you do?

    • ADrive around them slowly
    • BHonk so they know you are there
    • CWave them across and keep moving
    • DStop and let the person cross safely
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    Answer: D. Stop and let the person cross safely

    A white cane or guide dog often means the person is blind or has low vision. Be alert, stop and give them all the time they need.

23. Question 23 of 25

    The headlights of an oncoming car are blinding you. Where should you look?

    • AStraight into the headlights so you can judge them
    • BDown at your dashboard until the car passes
    • CAt the centre line, to keep away from the car
    • DAhead and slightly to the right edge of your lane
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    Answer: D. Ahead and slightly to the right edge of your lane

    Look up, beyond and slightly to the right of the oncoming lights. This keeps you in your lane without being blinded.

24. Question 24 of 25

    What does this sign mean?

    • AStop only when pedestrians are present
    • BCome to a complete stop, then go when the way is clear
    • CStop only if a car is coming from the right
    • DSlow down and go if no one is coming
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    Answer: B. Come to a complete stop, then go when the way is clear

    A red octagon means stop. Stop completely, then go only when it is safe and you have yielded to others.

25. Question 25 of 25

    Besides phones, which of these can be a dangerous distraction while driving?

    • AUsing your turn signals early
    • BEating, grooming or reaching for things
    • CChecking your mirrors every few seconds
    • DScanning the road far ahead
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    Answer: B. Eating, grooming or reaching for things

    Anything that takes your eyes, hands or mind off driving is a distraction, and you can be charged with careless driving.

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