Ontario G1 Practice Test 2026: Practice test 6

1. Question 1 of 25

   You are about to turn right, and a cyclist is riding beside you on your right. What should you do?

   • ACheck your blind spot and let the cyclist go first
   • BTurn in front of the cyclist before they reach you
   • CSpeed up to get ahead of the cyclist, then turn
   • DHonk so the cyclist knows to stop for you
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   Answer: A. Check your blind spot and let the cyclist go first

   Before a right turn, check your right blind spot and let cyclists and other small vehicles go through the intersection first.

2. Question 2 of 25

   A driver is following you much too closely. What is the safest thing to do?

   • AMake more space ahead of you, or let them pass
   • BSpeed up so they are left far behind you
   • CBrake hard to warn them to back off right away
   • DWave at them out the window to back off
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   Answer: A. Make more space ahead of you, or let them pass

   More space ahead gives you and the tailgater time to stop. If you can, change lanes or pull over and let them pass.

3. Question 3 of 25

   What does this sign mean?

   • ADead end ahead
   • BYou may not go straight through the intersection
   • CThe road ahead is one-way
   • DKeep moving; do not stop
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   Answer: B. You may not go straight through the intersection

   You must turn left or right at this intersection if those turns are allowed.

4. Question 4 of 25

   While you wait to turn left, why should you keep your front wheels pointed straight ahead?

   • ASo your turn signal stays on until you finish turning
   • BSo the turn will be shorter and quicker when you go
   • CSo you are not pushed into oncoming traffic if hit from behind
   • DSo you use less fuel and brake wear while waiting
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   Answer: C. So you are not pushed into oncoming traffic if hit from behind

   If your wheels are already turned left and someone hits you from behind, your car could be pushed into oncoming traffic.

5. Question 5 of 25

   After drinking alcohol, what is the only thing that lowers your blood alcohol level?

   • AEating a big meal
   • BA cold shower
   • CTime
   • DCoffee
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   Answer: C. Time

   Only time removes alcohol from your body. Food, coffee, cold showers and exercise do not sober you up.

6. Question 6 of 25

   What does this sign mean?

   • ABicycles are not allowed
   • BThis is an official bicycle route; watch for cyclists and share the road
   • CA bike rental shop is ahead
   • DCyclists must ride on the sidewalk
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   Answer: B. This is an official bicycle route; watch for cyclists and share the road

   Expect people on bicycles on this road. Give them space and pass only when it is safe.

7. Question 7 of 25

   What is the minimum fine for a first impaired-driving conviction under the Criminal Code?

   • AThere is no minimum fine
   • B$500
   • C$100
   • D$1,000
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   Answer: D. $1,000

   A first conviction carries a minimum $1,000 fine, and the minimum goes up for higher blood alcohol levels.

8. Question 8 of 25

   What happens if you drink alcohol while taking certain medicines or other drugs?

   • AThey cancel each other out
   • BNothing changes if the drug is legal
   • CThe drugs help you sober up faster
   • DThe effects combine and impair you much more
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   Answer: D. The effects combine and impair you much more

   Many drugs greatly increase impairment when mixed with even small amounts of alcohol.

9. Question 9 of 25

   The traffic lights at an intersection are not working because of a power failure. What should you do?

   • ADrive through without stopping if you are on the bigger road
   • BHonk and keep going
   • CTreat the intersection like an all-way stop
   • DStop only if traffic is coming from your left
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   Answer: C. Treat the intersection like an all-way stop

   When signals are dark, yield to vehicles already in the intersection and to vehicles on your right, and go through carefully, as you would at an all-way stop.

10. Question 10 of 25

    What does this sign mean?

    • AA helicopter pad is ahead
    • BA hospital is nearby
    • CA hotel is nearby
    • DA highway patrol office is ahead
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    Answer: B. A hospital is nearby

    Signs like this point the way to a hospital.

11. Question 11 of 25

    Your car starts to hydroplane on a wet road. What should you do?

    • AEase off the gas and steer straight; do not brake hard
    • BTurn the wheel sharply toward the shoulder
    • CSpeed up to get through the water quickly
    • DBrake hard until the car stops
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    Answer: A. Ease off the gas and steer straight; do not brake hard

    When tires ride up on water, ease off the accelerator and steer straight until they grip again. Braking can make you skid.

12. Question 12 of 25

    What does this sign mean?

    • AA pedestrian signal only
    • BThe traffic lights ahead are broken
    • CA railway signal is ahead
    • DTraffic lights are ahead
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    Answer: D. Traffic lights are ahead

    Slow down and be ready to stop for a red light.

13. Question 13 of 25

    How should you pass a cyclist?

    • APass on their right side, between them and the curb
    • BChange lanes, or leave as much space as you safely can
    • CHonk loudly as you go by so they move over
    • DPass close so you spend less time beside them
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    Answer: B. Change lanes, or leave as much space as you safely can

    Give cyclists plenty of room. Change lanes to pass if you can, and never squeeze past in the same lane.

14. Question 14 of 25

    What does this sign mean?

    • ADo not enter
    • BA roundabout is ahead; reduce speed and travel counter-clockwise
    • CTurn around ahead
    • DU-turns are allowed
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    Answer: B. A roundabout is ahead; reduce speed and travel counter-clockwise

    The arrows show that traffic in a roundabout moves counter-clockwise. Yield to traffic already in it.

15. Question 15 of 25

    At this all-way stop, the cars are numbered in the order they came to a complete stop. Which car should go first?

    • ACar 3
    • BCar 4
    • CCar 2
    • DCar 1
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    Answer: D. Car 1

    At an all-way stop, the first vehicle to come to a complete stop is the first to go.

16. Question 16 of 25

    What does this sign mean?

    • AA passing lane is ahead
    • BDo not pass other vehicles on this section of road
    • CSlow vehicles keep right
    • DTwo-way traffic ahead
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    Answer: B. Do not pass other vehicles on this section of road

    Passing is not allowed here. Stay behind the vehicle ahead until passing is allowed again.

17. Question 17 of 25

    A school bus ahead has its amber (yellow) lights flashing. What does this mean?

    • AThe bus is leaving, so you should pass it quickly
    • BThe bus has broken down and needs help
    • CThe bus is about to turn at the next road
    • DThe bus is about to stop; get ready to stop
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    Answer: D. The bus is about to stop; get ready to stop

    Flashing amber lights warn that the bus is about to stop to load or unload children. Slow down and prepare to stop.

18. Question 18 of 25

    A snowplow is clearing the road ahead of you. What should you do?

    • AStay well back and give it plenty of room
    • BFollow close so you drive on the cleared road
    • CDrive close beside its right side
    • DPass between two plows working side by side
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    Answer: A. Stay well back and give it plenty of room

    Snowplows stop and turn often, and their blades can reach into the next lane. Never pass between plows working side by side.

19. Question 19 of 25

    How far should a driver sit from the steering wheel airbag?

    • AAt least 25 cm (wheel centre to breastbone)
    • BAt least 1 metre, with arms straight
    • CAs close as possible to see the road
    • DAbout 5 cm, so you can reach easily
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    Answer: A. At least 25 cm (wheel centre to breastbone)

    Transport Canada says sitting 25 cm from the driver airbag, measured from the centre of the wheel to your breastbone, gives a safe margin.

20. Question 20 of 25

    When you pull over for an emergency vehicle, where should you avoid stopping?

    • APast the intersection on the right
    • BParallel to the curb
    • CClose to the right edge of the road
    • DIn an intersection
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    Answer: D. In an intersection

    Stop parallel to the road and clear of intersections, so the emergency vehicle has a clear path.

21. Question 21 of 25

    What does a yellow diamond-shaped sign like this one tell you?

    • AIt warns of a hazard or change in the road ahead
    • BIt gives a rule you must obey
    • CIt shows directions to a town
    • DIt marks temporary road work
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    Answer: A. It warns of a hazard or change in the road ahead

    Warning signs are usually yellow diamonds with black letters or symbols.

22. Question 22 of 25

    A pedestrian (1) is crossing at this marked crosswalk. Your car (2) has stopped. What should you do?

    • AHonk so the pedestrian crosses faster
    • BStay stopped and let the pedestrian cross safely
    • CDrive slowly around the pedestrian
    • DCreep forward into the crosswalk to save time
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    Answer: B. Stay stopped and let the pedestrian cross safely

    Drivers must yield to pedestrians in a crosswalk. Wait, stopped behind the line, until the pedestrian is safely across.

23. Question 23 of 25

    You need to reply to a text message while driving. What should you do?

    • ARead and reply while stopped at a red light
    • BPull over safely and park first
    • CType with one hand and steer with the other
    • DHold the phone low so others cannot see
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    Answer: B. Pull over safely and park first

    Texting takes your eyes, hands and mind off the road, and distracted-driving laws can apply even when you are stopped in traffic or at a red light. Pull over and park safely first.

24. Question 24 of 25

    When should you drive slower than the speed on this sign?

    • AOnly on weekends
    • BOnly when a police car is nearby
    • CWhen road, weather or traffic conditions make that speed unsafe
    • DNever; you must drive at the posted speed
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    Answer: C. When road, weather or traffic conditions make that speed unsafe

    The limit is the most you may drive in good conditions. In rain, snow, fog or heavy traffic, slow down.

25. Question 25 of 25

    On a road with two or more lanes in your direction, which lane should you normally use when you are not passing or turning left?

    • AAny lane, if you are under the limit
    • BThe right lane
    • CThe lane with the least traffic
    • DThe left lane
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    Answer: B. The right lane

    Keep to the right-hand lane unless you are passing or turning left, especially if you are slower than other traffic.

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