Ontario G1 Practice Test 2026: G1 knowledge test
Free Ontario G1 practice test: official facts from DriveTest, questions written from the Official MTO Driver's Handbook.
- 40 questions, commonly reported
- 80% pass mark
- $159.75 fee, Class G1 licence package
- 16 minimum age
- Facts checked October 13, 2026
- Tests 1–2 free, no sign-up
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Practice format (commonly reported): DriveTest does not publish the number of questions; the test is commonly reported as 40 questions (20 road signs + 20 rules of the road, 16 correct in each section), and our practice tests use that format.
Official facts from DriveTest
| Official exam name | G1 knowledge test |
|---|---|
| Run by | Ontario Ministry of Transportation (MTO); tests delivered by DriveTest (Serco Canada Inc.) official page |
| Number of questions | Not published by DriveTest |
| Breakdown | Signs and rules of the roadQuestion counts not published |
| Pass mark | 80% |
| Time limit | None published by DriveTest |
| Fee | $159.75 for the Class G1 licence package (knowledge test, Class G2 road test and five-year licence)Class G1 licence package: knowledge test + Class G2 road test + five-year licence, paid at application (fees include taxes, effective July 12, 2019). Each extra knowledge-test attempt: CAD 16.00. |
| Minimum age | 16 |
| Where to book | find a DriveTest centre (official site) |
You need 80% to pass the Ontario G1 knowledge test, per DriveTest; it has a signs section and a rules of the road section, and questions come from the Official MTO Driver's Handbook (online edition on ontario.ca).
Source: Ontario Ministry of Transportation (MTO); tests delivered by DriveTest (Serco Canada Inc.) official pages, checked October 13, 2026.
ID, retakes and booking
| ID and documents | Original, valid ID showing legal name and full date of birth (e.g. passport, citizenship card, PR card, immigration documents; full list at drivetest.ca/licences/acceptable-id-documents/). Must be an Ontario resident; from May 11, 2026 applicants declare Ontario is their primary residence and that their presence in Canada is legal. Vision test at application. |
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| Retake | No waiting period stated: 'If you are unsuccessful, you can pay the fee and try again.' Results are valid for one year; a retake within a year only repeats the sections that did not meet MTO standards. Anyone removed for cheating must wait until the following day. |
| Attempts | Unlimited: 'Applicants can take the knowledge and road tests as many times as they need to pass.' CAD 16.00 per extra attempt. |
| Languages | All DriveTest tests available in English or French; computerized and paper Class G1 knowledge tests offered in 32 languages (Amharic, Arabic, Armenian, Badini, Bengali, Chinese (Cantonese), Cree, Croatian, English, Farsi, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Hindi, Italian, Korean, Kurmanji, Ojibway, Oji-Cree, Polish, Portuguese, Punjabi, Russian, Somali, Spanish, Tamil, Thai, Tigrinya, Turkish, Ukrainian, Urdu). Audio option on all kiosks; verbal test or interpreter by appointment. |
| Road signs | Ontario (Canadian) road signs, traffic lights, pedestrian signals and pavement markings as shown in the 'Traffic Signs and Lights' chapter of the Official MTO Driver's Handbook; tested in a dedicated signs section. |
| Handbook | Official MTO Driver's Handbook — Online edition on ontario.ca; no edition number published. Handbook index page 'Updated: August 26, 2022'; 'Getting Your Driver's Licence' chapter 'Updated: September 14, 2026'. read the handbook |
| Facts last checked | October 13, 2026 |
Ontario road signs test
Ontario (Canadian) road signs, traffic lights, pedestrian signals and pavement markings as shown in the 'Traffic Signs and Lights' chapter of the Official MTO Driver's Handbook; tested in a dedicated signs section. Practise them in the free Ontario road signs test or browse the Canada sign library.
Ontario G1 knowledge test: common questions
How many questions are on the Ontario G1 test?
DriveTest does not publish the number of questions; the test is commonly reported as 40 questions (20 road signs + 20 rules of the road, 16 correct in each section), and our practice tests use that format.
What is the pass mark for the Ontario G1 test?
You need 80% to pass, per DriveTest. Our practice tests mark 16 of 20 in each section, the commonly reported format.
Is the Ontario G1 test hard?
You need 16 of 20 in each section to pass, so in the commonly reported 40-question format you can get at most 8 wrong overall, and each section has its own mark. The best preparation is to study the Official MTO Driver's Handbook (online edition on ontario.ca) and take practice tests until you pass them comfortably.
How much does the Ontario G1 test cost?
$159.75 for the Class G1 licence package (knowledge test, Class G2 road test and five-year licence); each extra knowledge-test attempt is CAD 16.00, per DriveTest.
Is there a free Ontario G1 practice test for 2026?
Yes. This site has 2 free Ontario G1 knowledge test practice tests for 2026, each with 40 questions and the commonly reported pass mark of 16 of 20 in each section, plus a free road-sign quiz.
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Official handbook
G1 knowledge test questions come from the Official MTO Driver's Handbook. Read the Official MTO Driver's Handbook on the official site.
Last updated October 13, 2026. Facts checked against Ontario Ministry of Transportation (MTO); tests delivered by DriveTest (Serco Canada Inc.) official pages. This site is independent and is not run by DriveTest.