Road signs
Canada Road Signs Practice Test 2026
Road signs are a big part of every provincial knowledge test. These questions cover the signs you will see across Canada, including many that use symbols instead of words, plus common Ontario signs such as pedestrian crossovers and community safety zones.
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Question 1 of 25
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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.
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Question 2 of 25
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Answer: A. At the stop line, or before the crosswalk or sidewalk if there is no line
Stop at the stop line. If there is none, stop at the crosswalk, then the edge of the sidewalk, then the edge of the intersection.
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Question 3 of 25
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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.
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Question 4 of 25
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Answer: A. Yield: let traffic and pedestrians go first, and stop if needed
A triangle with a red border means yield. Slow down and let traffic in or near the intersection go first.
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Question 5 of 25
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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.
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Question 6 of 25
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Answer: D. Traffic on this road moves only in the direction of the arrow
You may drive only in the direction the arrow points.
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Question 7 of 25
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Answer: D. The highest speed allowed here in good conditions is 50 km/h
A white sign with MAXIMUM shows the speed limit. Drive slower when conditions are poor.
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Question 8 of 25
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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.
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Question 9 of 25
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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.
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Question 10 of 25
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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.
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Question 11 of 25
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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.
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Question 12 of 25
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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.
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Question 13 of 25
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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.
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Question 14 of 25
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Answer: C. The action shown is not allowed
A red circle with a line through it means something is prohibited.
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Question 15 of 25
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Answer: D. The activity shown is allowed
A green circle means an activity is permitted. A red circle with a line through it means it is not.
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Question 16 of 25
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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.
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Question 17 of 25
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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.
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Question 18 of 25
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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.
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Question 19 of 25
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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.
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Question 20 of 25
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Answer: D. A school zone or school crossing is near
The five-sided shape is used for school signs, so you know to watch for children.
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Question 21 of 25
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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.
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Question 22 of 25
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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.
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Question 23 of 25
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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.
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Question 24 of 25
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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.
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Question 25 of 25
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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.
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What to know before the test
- Regulatory signs are mostly rectangles or squares with a white or black background. They give rules you must obey.
- A green circle on a sign means the activity is allowed. A red circle with a line through it means it is not allowed.
- Warning signs are usually yellow diamonds with black letters or symbols.
- Temporary condition signs, such as construction signs, are usually orange diamonds.
- The school zone sign has five sides and a fluorescent yellow-green background.
- The railway crossing sign is X-shaped, white, with a red outline.
- Information and direction signs are usually green with white letters.
Frequently asked questions
Are road signs the same in every province?
Most signs look the same across Canada, but some signs and rules differ by province. Pedestrian crossovers and community safety zones, for example, are Ontario signs. Always read your provincial handbook too.
Why do Canadian signs use so many symbols?
Symbols can be understood by drivers who read English, French or another language. For example, the Canadian yield sign has no words at all.
What does a red circle with a line through it mean?
It means the action shown inside the circle is not allowed, such as a left turn or parking.
How many sign questions are on the Ontario G1 test?
The G1 test has 20 questions on road signs and 20 on the rules of the road. You need at least 16 correct in each part.
What is the difference between no stopping and no parking signs?
Under a no stopping sign you may not stop at all. Under a no parking sign you may stop briefly to load or unload passengers or goods.