Ontario G1 Practice Test 2026: Practice test 8

1. Question 1 of 25

   You have parked on a street. What should you do before you open your door?

   • ACheck your mirrors and look back for cyclists
   • BOpen it halfway and wait to see if anyone comes
   • COpen it quickly so you can get out fast
   • DHonk first so people know you are getting out
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   Answer: A. Check your mirrors and look back for cyclists

   Look behind and check your mirrors and blind spot for cyclists before opening a door. Opening it with your far hand (the "Dutch reach") makes you turn and look.

2. Question 2 of 25

   Where is ice most likely to form first?

   • AOn bridges, overpasses and shaded spots
   • BOn sunny, open stretches of road
   • CIn the middle of busy city roads
   • DInside long tunnels
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   Answer: A. On bridges, overpasses and shaded spots

   Bridges, overpasses and shaded spots freeze before the rest of the road.

3. Question 3 of 25

   Unless signs or markings say otherwise, where should your car be when you begin a right turn?

   • AIn the centre of the road, to see better
   • BAcross both lanes, to make more room
   • CIn the left lane, so you can swing wide
   • DClose to the right side of the road
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   Answer: D. Close to the right side of the road

   Begin and end a right turn close to the right side of the road, and finish in the right-hand lane of the new road.

4. Question 4 of 25

   What does this sign mean?

   • AA hospital is ahead
   • BAn intersection with a highway is ahead
   • CA railway crossing is ahead
   • DDo not enter
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   Answer: C. A railway crossing is ahead

   Slow down, look and listen for trains, and be ready to stop at the crossing.

5. Question 5 of 25

   What does this sign mean?

   • AThe right lane ends
   • BThe divided highway ends
   • CKeep to the right of the traffic island
   • DSharp turn to the right
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   Answer: C. Keep to the right of the traffic island

   Drive on the right side of the island or median ahead.

6. Question 6 of 25

   What does this sign mean?

   • ALeft turns are not allowed
   • BWinding road ahead
   • CTurn around ahead
   • DU-turns are not allowed
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   Answer: D. U-turns are not allowed

   You may not turn around here. Find a legal and safe place to change direction.

7. Question 7 of 25

   Does a car with anti-lock brakes (ABS) always stop in a shorter distance?

   • ANo, it helps you steer but does not shorten stopping
   • BYes, ABS always stops the car in less distance
   • CNo, ABS only works when you are parking
   • DYes, but only on ice and packed snow
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   Answer: A. No, it helps you steer but does not shorten stopping

   ABS stops the wheels from locking so you can keep steering. It does not reduce stopping distance.

8. Question 8 of 25

   What should you do when you see this sign?

   • AYield to cars turning right
   • BTurn right only on a green light
   • CTurn right after stopping
   • DDo not turn right; go straight or turn left if allowed
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   Answer: D. Do not turn right; go straight or turn left if allowed

   The arrow shows the movement and the red circle and line ban it.

9. Question 9 of 25

   What does this sign mean?

   • AA narrow bridge is ahead
   • BThe right lane ends ahead; merge left safely
   • CThe road becomes divided
   • DA new lane begins
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   Answer: B. The right lane ends ahead; merge left safely

   If you are in the right lane, signal and move left when there is a safe gap.

10. Question 10 of 25

    In this diagram the lower lane ends, and drivers zipper merge. What should drivers do?

    • AUse both lanes up to the merge point, then take turns merging
    • BStop at the merge point until the other lane is empty
    • CUse the shoulder to get past the merge
    • DMove into the open lane as early as possible and close all gaps
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    Answer: A. Use both lanes up to the merge point, then take turns merging

    In a zipper merge, traffic uses both lanes to the merge point. Drivers then take turns: the merging driver signals and the driver in the open lane lets one car in.

11. Question 11 of 25

    You are driving car 2. An ambulance (1) with its siren on and lights flashing comes up behind you. What should you do?

    • AKeep driving at the same speed in your lane
    • BSignal, pull over to the right edge and stop
    • CSpeed up to stay ahead of it
    • DStop right where you are, even in an intersection
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    Answer: B. Signal, pull over to the right edge and stop

    When an emergency vehicle comes with lights or siren, move as close as you safely can to the right edge of the road and stop, clear of intersections.

12. Question 12 of 25

    Cars 1 and 2 are both using the centre lane in this diagram. What is this lane for?

    • APassing slower vehicles in either direction
    • BLeft turns by drivers going in either direction
    • CShort-term parking and loading
    • DBuses, taxis and emergency vehicles only
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    Answer: B. Left turns by drivers going in either direction

    A two-way left-turn lane is shared by drivers from both directions who are waiting to turn left. It is not for passing.

13. Question 13 of 25

    A school bus has stopped with its red lights flashing and stop arm out. When may you go?

    • AAs soon as you no longer see children
    • BWhen the children are on the far side of the bus
    • CAfter the red lights stop flashing and the stop arm folds back
    • DAfter you stop for three seconds
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    Answer: C. After the red lights stop flashing and the stop arm folds back

    Stay stopped until the bus moves or its red lights stop flashing and the stop arm is folded away.

14. Question 14 of 25

    What does this sign mean?

    • ARoad closed to trucks
    • BStop, then enter
    • COne-way road ahead
    • DDo not enter this road
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    Answer: D. Do not enter this road

    This sign is posted where entering would put you against traffic. Do not drive in.

15. Question 15 of 25

    What does this sign mean?

    • AA divided highway begins
    • BA passing lane is ahead
    • CYour lane ends and you must exit
    • DTwo roads join ahead; drivers on both roads share the job of merging smoothly
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    Answer: D. Two roads join ahead; drivers on both roads share the job of merging smoothly

    Drivers on both roads are responsible for a smooth merge. Adjust your speed and leave space.

16. Question 16 of 25

    What does "overdriving your headlights" mean?

    • ADriving at night with one headlight burned out
    • BUsing your high beams on city streets
    • CDriving too fast to stop within the distance you can see
    • DLeaving your headlights on after you park
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    Answer: C. Driving too fast to stop within the distance you can see

    If your stopping distance is longer than the distance you can see with your headlights, you are going too fast for the conditions.

17. Question 17 of 25

    After a minor crash with no injuries, the cars can still be driven. What should drivers usually do?

    • AArgue about who is at fault in the road
    • BDrive away without talking to each other
    • CLeave the cars in the lane until police come
    • DMove the cars off the road and exchange information
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    Answer: D. Move the cars off the road and exchange information

    If no one is hurt and the cars can move, clear them off the road and exchange names, addresses, licence, ownership and insurance information.

18. Question 18 of 25

    Your gas pedal sticks while you are driving. What should you do?

    • AReach down and pull the pedal up with your hand
    • BTurn off the engine at full speed
    • CShift to neutral, brake and pull off the road when it is safe
    • DPump the gas pedal
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    Answer: C. Shift to neutral, brake and pull off the road when it is safe

    Try lifting the pedal with your foot. If that fails, put on your hazards, shift to neutral and stop off the road, then turn off the engine.

19. Question 19 of 25

    You reach this sign and see a train coming. What should you do?

    • ASpeed up to cross first
    • BHonk and keep going
    • CStop before the tracks and wait until the train has passed and it is safe
    • DStop on the tracks to get a better look
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    Answer: C. Stop before the tracks and wait until the train has passed and it is safe

    Never try to beat a train. Stop before the tracks, wait for the train to pass, and check for a second train before crossing.

20. Question 20 of 25

    What does this sign mean?

    • ANo left turns
    • BTwo lanes must turn left
    • CThe centre lane is only for left turns by traffic from both directions
    • DThe centre lane is for passing
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    Answer: C. The centre lane is only for left turns by traffic from both directions

    Use the shared centre lane only to turn left. Do not use it for passing.

21. Question 21 of 25

    What do yellow lines on the road separate?

    • ATraffic going in opposite directions
    • BTraffic going in the same direction
    • CBike lanes from car lanes
    • DParking spaces from the road
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    Answer: A. Traffic going in opposite directions

    Yellow lines separate traffic going in opposite directions. White lines separate traffic going the same way.

22. Question 22 of 25

    Under the Criminal Code, what must a driver do after being in a collision with a person or another vehicle?

    • AStop only if the police arrive
    • BLeave the scene if the damage looks small
    • CCall their insurance company and drive on
    • DStop, give their name and address, and offer help
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    Answer: D. Stop, give their name and address, and offer help

    Failing to stop, give your name and address and offer help to anyone injured is a criminal offence.

23. Question 23 of 25

    You come upon a crash where someone is hurt. What should you do?

    • AGive the injured person something to drink
    • BDrive on, because it is not your crash
    • CMove the injured people into your car
    • DCall 911, warn traffic and stay with the injured
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    Answer: D. Call 911, warn traffic and stay with the injured

    Call for help, warn approaching traffic and stay with injured people. Do not move them unless there is a danger such as fire.

24. Question 24 of 25

    Under the Criminal Code, what level of THC (from cannabis) in the blood within two hours of driving is the more serious offence?

    • A1 ng or more per mL of blood
    • B10 ng or more per mL of blood
    • C20 ng or more per mL of blood
    • D5 ng or more per mL of blood
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    Answer: D. 5 ng or more per mL of blood

    Having 5 ng or more of THC per mL of blood is the more serious offence; 2 ng to under 5 ng is a less serious offence.

25. Question 25 of 25

    What shows that a child car seat meets Canadian safety standards?

    • AA sticker from the car dealer
    • BThe National Safety Mark
    • CAny brand name
    • DA store price tag
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    Answer: B. The National Safety Mark

    Look for the National Safety Mark. Seats without it should not be sold or used in Canada.

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