Ontario G1 Practice Test 2026: Practice test 5

1. Question 1 of 25

   A driver holds the left arm straight out of the window. What does this hand signal mean?

   • AYou may pass on the left
   • BThe driver will stop or slow down
   • CThe driver will turn left
   • DThe driver will turn right
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   Answer: C. The driver will turn left

   A left arm held straight out is the hand signal for a left turn.

2. Question 2 of 25

   Can you be charged with impaired driving if your blood alcohol is under the criminal limit?

   • ANo, only if you are over the limit
   • BOnly if you cause a crash
   • CYes, if you are impaired to any degree
   • DOnly if you are a new driver
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   Answer: C. Yes, if you are impaired to any degree

   The Criminal Code bans driving while your ability is impaired to any degree by alcohol, drugs or both, whatever your blood alcohol level.

3. Question 3 of 25

   You are driving through a construction zone. What should you do?

   • AKeep your normal speed if no workers are visible
   • BFollow closely so traffic keeps moving
   • CChange lanes often to get through faster
   • DSlow down, obey signs and flaggers, expect sudden stops
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   Answer: D. Slow down, obey signs and flaggers, expect sudden stops

   Obey all signs and people directing traffic in work zones. Speed limits are often lower and traffic may stop suddenly.

4. Question 4 of 25

   What does this sign mean?

   • AKeep left
   • BLeft turns are not allowed
   • CLeft turns only
   • DSharp curve to the left
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   Answer: B. Left turns are not allowed

   A red circle with a line through it means the action shown is not allowed.

5. Question 5 of 25

   You must stop at an intersection. There is no stop line, but there is a crosswalk. Where should you stop?

   • ABefore the crosswalk
   • BAt the edge of the cross street, past the crosswalk
   • CIn the middle of the crosswalk
   • DWherever you can see best
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   Answer: A. Before the crosswalk

   Stop at the stop line. If there is none, stop before the crosswalk. If there is no crosswalk, stop at the edge of the sidewalk, or else at the edge of the intersection.

6. Question 6 of 25

   The speed limit sign shows the maximum speed, but it is raining heavily. How fast should you drive?

   • AAs slowly as possible, even if you block traffic
   • BSlower than the limit, at a speed that lets you stop safely
   • CAt the limit, because it is the law
   • DA little over the limit to keep up
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   Answer: B. Slower than the limit, at a speed that lets you stop safely

   Speed limits are for good conditions. In bad weather, heavy traffic or construction, drive at a speed that lets you stop safely.

7. Question 7 of 25

   What does this sign mean?

   • AThe lane is for trucks only
   • BParking for carpools
   • CThe lane is closed ahead
   • DThe lane is for vehicles carrying at least two people (high-occupancy vehicles)
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   Answer: D. The lane is for vehicles carrying at least two people (high-occupancy vehicles)

   HOV lanes are for public vehicles and for vehicles with at least the number of people shown.

8. Question 8 of 25

   You need to stop quickly, and your car has ABS. How should you brake?

   • APress the pedal hard and hold it down
   • BPull up the parking brake
   • CPump the brakes quickly again and again
   • DBrake lightly and steer hard
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   Answer: A. Press the pedal hard and hold it down

   With ABS, press firmly and keep pressing; do not pump. The system stops the wheels from locking, and you may feel the pedal pulse.

9. Question 9 of 25

   Which of these can impair your driving?

   • AAlcohol, cannabis and some medicines
   • BOnly illegal drugs such as cocaine
   • COnly drugs that are mixed with alcohol
   • DOnly alcohol, not drugs
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   Answer: A. Alcohol, cannabis and some medicines

   Alcohol, cannabis, illegal drugs and some prescription and over-the-counter medicines can all slow your reactions and judgment. Driving while impaired by any drug is a crime.

10. Question 10 of 25

    You are driving out of a private driveway onto a road. Who must you yield to?

    • AOnly buses, trucks and emergency vehicles
    • BNo one, as long as your signal is on
    • COnly vehicles coming toward you from the left
    • DPedestrians on the sidewalk and traffic on the road
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    Answer: D. Pedestrians on the sidewalk and traffic on the road

    When you enter a road from a driveway or private road, you must yield to pedestrians on the sidewalk and to traffic on the road.

11. Question 11 of 25

    Where is the safest place for children under 13 to ride?

    • AIn the back seat
    • BIn the front passenger seat
    • CIn the cargo area
    • DOn an adult's lap
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    Answer: A. In the back seat

    Children 12 and under are safest in the back seat, away from front airbags.

12. Question 12 of 25

    What does this sign mean?

    • AA hospital zone begins
    • BA playground is ahead
    • CA pedestrian crossover is ahead
    • DYou are entering a school zone; slow down and watch for children
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    Answer: D. You are entering a school zone; slow down and watch for children

    The five-sided fluorescent yellow-green sign marks a school zone. Slow down and watch for children.

13. Question 13 of 25

    What does this sign mean?

    • AYou may not stop your vehicle in the area between these signs, even briefly
    • BStop here and wait
    • CYou may stop but not park
    • DYou may stop only to load passengers
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    Answer: A. You may not stop your vehicle in the area between these signs, even briefly

    No stopping means you may not stop at all in the area shown by the arrows, not even for a moment.

14. Question 14 of 25

    A yellow arrow appears after the left green arrow. What does it mean?

    • ADo not start the turn; stop if you safely can
    • BOncoming traffic must now stop for you
    • CSpeed up and turn before the light changes
    • DYou may still start your turn if you hurry
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    Answer: A. Do not start the turn; stop if you safely can

    The yellow arrow warns that the protected turn is ending. Do not start a turn; if you are already turning, finish with caution.

15. Question 15 of 25

    What should you do when you see this sign?

    • AUse your high beams even when cars are coming
    • BSlow down and watch for deer near the road
    • CSwerve hard if you see a deer
    • DHonk your horn the whole time
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    Answer: B. Slow down and watch for deer near the road

    Be alert for animals, especially at dawn and dusk. If a deer appears, brake firmly and stay in your lane.

16. Question 16 of 25

    You are inside a roundabout when an emergency vehicle with lights and siren comes. What should you do?

    • ASpeed up and go around the roundabout again
    • BGo to your exit, leave the roundabout, then pull over
    • CStop right away where you are in the roundabout
    • DDrive up onto the centre island to make room
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    Answer: B. Go to your exit, leave the roundabout, then pull over

    Do not stop inside the roundabout. Leave at your exit, move past the island, then pull over to let the emergency vehicle pass.

17. Question 17 of 25

    What does this sign mean?

    • AA steep hill is ahead; you may need to use a lower gear
    • BTrucks are entering the road
    • CA truck stop is ahead
    • DA runaway truck lane is closed
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    Answer: A. A steep hill is ahead; you may need to use a lower gear

    Slow down before the hill. A lower gear helps control your speed without overheating the brakes.

18. Question 18 of 25

    Do airbags replace seatbelts?

    • ANo, you must still wear a seatbelt
    • BOnly for passengers
    • CYes, in the front seats
    • DYes, if the car has side airbags
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    Answer: A. No, you must still wear a seatbelt

    Airbags work with seatbelts, not instead of them. The belt holds you in place so the airbag can protect you.

19. Question 19 of 25

    What does this sign mean?

    • ASlippery road ahead
    • BA single gentle curve is ahead
    • CLanes shift ahead
    • DA winding road with several curves is ahead
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    Answer: D. A winding road with several curves is ahead

    Slow down and stay in your lane through the curves.

20. Question 20 of 25

    Areas 1 and 2 are blind spots that your mirrors do not show. How should you check them before changing lanes?

    • AUse your side mirrors; they show everything
    • BTurn your head and look over your shoulder
    • CLook in the inside mirror twice before moving
    • DTurn on your signal and wait a few seconds
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    Answer: B. Turn your head and look over your shoulder

    Side mirrors show only narrow angles. Turn your head for a shoulder check before you change lanes or direction.

21. Question 21 of 25

    A large truck is going through a roundabout near you. What should you do?

    • AFollow close behind it so you exit together
    • BDrive beside it in the other lane
    • CGive it extra room; it may use both lanes
    • DPass it while you are both in the roundabout
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    Answer: C. Give it extra room; it may use both lanes

    Trucks and buses may swing wide and use the full width of the roundabout, including the apron and both lanes.

22. Question 22 of 25

    What does this sign mean?

    • AA stop sign is ahead; be ready to stop
    • BStop here
    • CTraffic lights are ahead
    • DThe road ends ahead
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    Answer: A. A stop sign is ahead; be ready to stop

    Slow down. A stop sign is coming up that may be hard to see.

23. Question 23 of 25

    What does this sign mean?

    • AA school bus stop is ahead; watch for children and buses with flashing red lights
    • BSchool buses may not stop here
    • CA bus station is ahead
    • DA bus-only lane begins
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    Answer: A. A school bus stop is ahead; watch for children and buses with flashing red lights

    Slow down and be ready to stop. Children may be getting on or off a bus.

24. Question 24 of 25

    You park facing uphill on a road with no curb. Which way should you turn your front wheels?

    • AStraight ahead
    • BIt does not matter
    • CSharply to the right, toward the edge of the road
    • DTo the left, toward the centre of the road
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    Answer: C. Sharply to the right, toward the edge of the road

    With no curb, turn the wheels sharply right so the car rolls off the road, not into traffic, if it moves.

25. Question 25 of 25

    The light turns yellow as you come to an intersection. You can stop safely before the stop line. What should you do?

    • AStop
    • BHonk and drive through
    • CKeep going at the same speed
    • DSpeed up to get through before it turns red
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    Answer: A. Stop

    A yellow light means the light is about to turn red. Stop if you can do it safely; if you are too close to stop safely, go through with caution.

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