Ontario G1 Practice Test 2026: Practice test 4

1. Question 1 of 25

   What does this sign mean?

   • AA pedestrian crossover is ahead
   • BA school crossing guard is ahead
   • CA sports field is closed
   • DThere is a playground nearby; watch for children who may run onto the road
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   Answer: D. There is a playground nearby; watch for children who may run onto the road

   Children may run into the road without looking. Slow down and be ready to stop.

2. Question 2 of 25

   How should a lap-and-shoulder seatbelt be worn?

   • AShoulder belt tucked under your arm to stay loose
   • BShoulder belt behind your back for more comfort
   • CLap belt high across your stomach and ribs
   • DLap belt low on the hips; shoulder belt across the chest
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   Answer: D. Lap belt low on the hips; shoulder belt across the chest

   Wear the lap belt low over the hips and the shoulder belt over the shoulder and across the chest, snug enough to hold you in your seat.

3. Question 3 of 25

   Total stopping distance is made up of which parts?

   • AReaction distance and following distance
   • BBraking distance and nothing else
   • CPerception, reaction and braking distance
   • DFollowing distance and braking distance
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   Answer: C. Perception, reaction and braking distance

   Total stopping distance adds the distance you travel while you notice a hazard, while you react, and while the brakes slow you down.

4. Question 4 of 25

   What is the minimum fine for refusing a police demand for a breath, blood or saliva sample (first offence)?

   • A$200
   • B$2,000
   • CThere is no fine
   • D$500
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   Answer: B. $2,000

   Refusing a lawful demand is a criminal offence. The minimum fine for a first offence is $2,000, higher than for most first impaired-driving offences.

5. Question 5 of 25

   You see this sign on the back of a vehicle. What does it mean?

   • AIt is carrying an oversize load
   • BThe vehicle travels much slower than other traffic, like farm machinery
   • CIt is an emergency vehicle
   • DThe vehicle carries dangerous goods
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   Answer: B. The vehicle travels much slower than other traffic, like farm machinery

   In Ontario, this orange triangle with a red border is used on vehicles that go 40 km/h or less. Slow down early.

6. Question 6 of 25

   What does a flashing yellow traffic light mean?

   • ATurning is not allowed
   • BCome to a complete stop
   • CDrive with caution
   • DThe light will soon turn green
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   Answer: C. Drive with caution

   A flashing yellow light means you may go, but slow down and drive with caution through the area.

7. Question 7 of 25

   Your right wheels drop off the edge of the pavement onto the shoulder. What should you do?

   • ASpeed up and steer back onto the road
   • BBrake as hard as you can
   • CEase off the gas, then steer back once you have slowed
   • DJerk the wheel to get back on the road at once
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   Answer: C. Ease off the gas, then steer back once you have slowed

   Do not panic or brake hard. Slow down, then steer gently back onto the pavement when you have control.

8. Question 8 of 25

   A front tire blows out while you are driving. What should you do?

   • ASteer sharply onto the shoulder to get off the road
   • BHold the wheel firmly, ease off the gas and slow down
   • CBrake hard right away to stop as soon as possible
   • DSpeed up to keep the car straight and in control
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   Answer: B. Hold the wheel firmly, ease off the gas and slow down

   Grip the wheel, take your foot off the gas and steer straight. Slow down, then pull off the road when it is safe.

9. Question 9 of 25

   What does this sign mean?

   • AA hospital is nearby
   • BThe road is closed
   • CA railway crosses the road here; slow down, look both ways and be ready to stop
   • DA four-way intersection is ahead
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   Answer: C. A railway crosses the road here; slow down, look both ways and be ready to stop

   The white X-shaped sign with a red border marks a railway crossing. Trains always have the right-of-way.

10. Question 10 of 25

    What does this sign mean?

    • AThe road turns right ahead
    • BFollow the detour route because the normal route is closed
    • COne-way road to the right
    • DA truck route begins
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    Answer: B. Follow the detour route because the normal route is closed

    Follow the detour markers until you are back on your regular route.

11. Question 11 of 25

    How long should a child ride in a rear-facing car seat?

    • AUntil they can walk
    • BUntil their first birthday, whatever their size
    • CUntil they reach the seat's maximum weight or height limit
    • DOnly for the first month
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    Answer: C. Until they reach the seat's maximum weight or height limit

    Transport Canada advises keeping a child in each stage as long as possible, so stay rear-facing until the child outgrows the seat's limits.

12. Question 12 of 25

    What does this sign mean?

    • ANeighbourhood watch area; no parking
    • BA school is closed for the day
    • CNo through traffic is allowed
    • DTraffic fines are higher in this zone, so take extra care
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    Answer: D. Traffic fines are higher in this zone, so take extra care

    In Ontario, community safety zones are areas with a known risk to pedestrians. Fines for traffic offences are higher there.

13. Question 13 of 25

    Which hand signal in the diagram means the driver will turn right?

    • ASignal 2
    • BSignal 3
    • CSignal 1
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    Answer: A. Signal 2

    Signal 2, the left arm bent upward at the elbow, means a right turn. Signal 1 (arm straight out) means a left turn, and signal 3 (arm bent down) means slowing or stopping.

14. Question 14 of 25

    A motorcycle coming toward you has its turn signal on. Why should you wait before turning left in front of it?

    • AIts signal may not have shut off; the rider may not turn
    • BA motorcycle signal means the rider is stopping
    • CMotorcycles always have the right-of-way
    • DMotorcycles cannot slow down quickly
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    Answer: A. Its signal may not have shut off; the rider may not turn

    Many motorcycle signals do not cancel on their own. Make sure the rider is really turning before you turn in front of them.

15. Question 15 of 25

    What kind of information do blue signs like this one usually give?

    • AServices and facilities, such as hospitals
    • BWarnings about hazards
    • CRules you must obey
    • DRoad work zones
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    Answer: A. Services and facilities, such as hospitals

    Blue signs point to services and facilities for drivers.

16. Question 16 of 25

    You miss your exit on a highway. What should you do?

    • AStop in your lane and wait
    • BStop and back up on the shoulder
    • CTurn around through the median
    • DKeep going to the next exit
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    Answer: D. Keep going to the next exit

    Never stop or reverse on a highway. Take the next exit and find your way back.

17. Question 17 of 25

    In Ontario, what must you do at a pedestrian crossover with this sign when someone is crossing?

    • AStop and wait until the pedestrian has crossed the whole road
    • BGo once the person has passed your half of the road
    • CSlow down and drive around the person
    • DStop only if a crossing guard is there
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    Answer: A. Stop and wait until the pedestrian has crossed the whole road

    At a pedestrian crossover, drivers and cyclists must stop and yield. Wait until the person has completely crossed the road.

18. Question 18 of 25

    A school bus is stopped on this two-lane road with its red lights flashing. Which cars must stop?

    • AOnly car 1, behind the bus
    • BCar 1 and car 2
    • COnly car 2, coming toward the bus
    • DNeither car, if no children are on the road
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    Answer: B. Car 1 and car 2

    On a road without a median, traffic in both directions must stop for a school bus with its red lights flashing.

19. Question 19 of 25

    What should you do when you see this sign?

    • ABe ready to stop and let children cross; obey any crossing guard
    • BSpeed up to cross before the children
    • CChange lanes and pass stopped cars
    • DHonk to warn the children
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    Answer: A. Be ready to stop and let children cross; obey any crossing guard

    Stop for children in the crosswalk and follow the crossing guard. In Ontario you must wait until the children and the guard have crossed the whole road.

20. Question 20 of 25

    You are driving in a roundabout. When should you turn on your right signal?

    • ANever; signals are not used in roundabouts
    • BAs soon as you enter the roundabout
    • COnly if a car is behind you
    • DAfter you pass the exit before the one you want
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    Answer: D. After you pass the exit before the one you want

    Use your right signal after you pass the exit just before yours, so others know you are leaving.

21. Question 21 of 25

    On Canadian regulatory signs, what does a red circle with a line through it mean?

    • AThere is a hazard ahead
    • BThe rule is only temporary
    • CThe action shown is not allowed
    • DThe action shown is allowed
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    Answer: C. The action shown is not allowed

    A red circle with a line through it means something is prohibited.

22. Question 22 of 25

    What is the right order for a safe lane change?

    • AMove over first, then signal and check your mirrors
    • BSignal and move over at once, then check your mirrors
    • CMirrors, signal, shoulder check, then move over smoothly
    • DShoulder check, move over, then signal and check mirrors
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    Answer: C. Mirrors, signal, shoulder check, then move over smoothly

    Check your mirrors for a gap, signal, look over your shoulder at your blind spot, then move over gradually.

23. Question 23 of 25

    What does this sign mean?

    • AA ski hill is ahead
    • BSnowmobile rentals ahead
    • CSnowmobiles cross the road here
    • DThe road is closed in winter
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    Answer: C. Snowmobiles cross the road here

    Watch for snowmobiles crossing the road, especially in winter. Slow down and be ready to stop.

24. Question 24 of 25

    At an intersection with no signs or signals, another car arrived clearly before you. Who should go first?

    • AYou, if you are on its right
    • BWhichever car is going straight
    • CThe faster car
    • DThe car that arrived first
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    Answer: D. The car that arrived first

    At an uncontrolled intersection, yield to a vehicle that got there before you. The right-hand rule is for vehicles that arrive at the same time.

25. Question 25 of 25

    At night, two cars meet on a two-lane road, as cars 1 and 2 do here. What should each driver do if their high beams are on?

    • AKeep your high beams on
    • BSwitch to low beams
    • CFlash your high beams again and again
    • DTurn off your headlights
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    Answer: B. Switch to low beams

    Switch to low beams for oncoming vehicles so you do not blind the other driver.

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