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Question 1 of 40Road signs · Road signs, lights and markings

What does this sign mean?

1. AA. Watch for a bicycle crossing ahead
2. BB. This road is an official bicycle route
3. CC. Bicycles are not allowed on this road
4. DD. Bicycles must use the right lane

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Question 2 of 40Road signs · Road signs, lights and markings

You stop for a person at this sign. They reach the far curb lane. When may you go?

1. AA. When they pass the middle of the road
2. BB. When they leave your lane
3. CC. When the car beside you goes
4. DD. When they have crossed the whole road

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Question 3 of 40Road signs · Road signs, lights and markings

How close to a pedestrian crossover with this sign may you pass another vehicle?

1. AA. Not within 10 metres
2. BB. Not within 30 metres
3. CC. Not within 15 metres
4. DD. Not within 100 metres

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Question 4 of 40Road signs · Road signs, lights and markings

Where pedestrian push-buttons exist, how does a pedestrian get the walk signal?

1. AA. By waiting for any green
2. BB. By waving to drivers
3. CC. By stepping into the road
4. DD. By pressing the button

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Question 5 of 40Road signs · Road signs, lights and markings

A white arrow is painted in your lane. What does it mean?

1. AA. The lane is for buses going that way
2. BB. You may move only in the arrow's direction
3. CC. Traffic is merging from that side
4. DD. The lane ends in that direction

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Question 6 of 40Road signs · Road signs, lights and markings

A round signal above a traffic light shows a white vertical bar. What is it for?

1. AA. It tells pedestrians they may cross
2. BB. It warns of a railway crossing just ahead
3. CC. It lets public transit vehicles go first
4. DD. It means the signal is out of order

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Question 7 of 40Road signs · Road signs, lights and markings

What does this blue sign tell you?

1. AA. Emergency vehicles cross ahead
2. BB. Drive slowly near the clinic
3. CC. Only ambulances may use this exit
4. DD. A hospital can be reached from this road

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Question 8 of 40Road signs · Road signs, lights and markings

What does this sign warn you about?

1. AA. Your lane turns sharply ahead
2. BB. Two-way traffic begins ahead
3. CC. A divided highway ends ahead
4. DD. Two roads join into one ahead

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Question 9 of 40Road signs · Road signs, lights and markings

Why might a road be marked with this sign?

1. AA. The road is about to be closed for repairs
2. BB. The road is a private road for residents
3. CC. The road has no posted speed limit
4. DD. The community has found a special risk to pedestrians there

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Question 10 of 40Road signs · Road signs, lights and markings

What is the purpose of Ontario's EDR (Emergency Detour Route) markers?

1. AA. To show where to stop for emergency vehicles
2. BB. To guide drivers around an unplanned highway closure
3. CC. To mark routes reserved for ambulances only
4. DD. To show the way to the nearest hospital

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Question 11 of 40Road signs · Road signs, lights and markings

You face a green light and want to turn left. Who must you yield to?

1. AA. Oncoming traffic and pedestrians crossing
2. BB. No one, because green gives you the right-of-way
3. CC. Only vehicles turning right in front
4. DD. Only buses and emergency vehicles

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Question 12 of 40Road signs · Road signs, lights and markings

In Ontario, signs showing distances and destinations are usually what colour?

1. AA. Yellow with black letters
2. BB. Orange with black letters
3. CC. Green with white letters
4. DD. White with red letters

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Question 13 of 40Road signs · Road signs, lights and markings

You reach this sign and hear a train whistle but see no lights. What should you do?

1. AA. Slow down, look both ways and be ready to stop
2. BB. Speed up to cross before the train comes
3. CC. Stop on the tracks for a better view
4. DD. Keep going, since no lights are flashing

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Question 14 of 40Road signs · Road signs, lights and markings

On an Ontario direction sign, what does the word "VIA" mean?

1. AA. The roads to follow to reach a place
2. BB. The road is a toll route
3. CC. The road is closed to visitors
4. DD. The road leads to an airport

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Question 15 of 40Road signs · Road signs, lights and markings

In Ontario, warning signs are usually what shape and colour?

1. AA. Square, white with black letters on it
2. BB. Diamond-shaped, yellow with black
3. CC. Round, red with white letters
4. DD. Rectangular, green with white

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Question 16 of 40Road signs · Road signs, lights and markings

What should you do when you see this sign?

1. AA. Speed up so you cross the tracks quickly
2. BB. Slow down and look and listen for trains
3. CC. Stop right at the sign every time
4. DD. Turn off your lights and continue

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Question 17 of 40Road signs · Road signs, lights and markings

What does this sign mean?

1. AA. You may not stop for any reason at all
2. BB. You may park for up to two hours
3. CC. You may stop only to load or unload people or goods
4. DD. You may stop only for an emergency

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Question 18 of 40Road signs · Road signs, lights and markings

Between two of these signs, may you stop to unload boxes from your trunk?

1. AA. Yes, for up to ten minutes
2. BB. Yes, as long as someone stays in the car
3. CC. No, only passengers may be loaded
4. DD. Yes, any time of day

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Question 19 of 40Road signs · Road signs, lights and markings

What does this sign tell you?

1. AA. The speed limit here is 30 km/h
2. BB. Only people who live here may drive in it
3. CC. Traffic fines are higher in this zone
4. DD. Parking is free inside this zone

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Question 20 of 40Road signs · Road signs, lights and markings

What does this sign warn you about?

1. AA. A steep hill ahead
2. BB. A speed bump zone for young children
3. CC. A bump or uneven pavement ahead
4. DD. A narrow bridge ahead

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Question 21 of 40Rules of the road · Sharing the road

Why might a cyclist ride in the middle of the lane?

1. AA. To avoid hazards or stop unsafe passing in a narrow lane
2. BB. To slow down drivers who are behind on purpose
3. CC. Because cyclists must always ride in the centre
4. DD. To get ready to stop at every driveway

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Question 22 of 40Rules of the road · Speed and following distance

Where no speed limit is posted, what is the maximum speed in cities, towns and villages?

1. AA. 40 km/h
2. BB. 50 km/h
3. CC. 60 km/h
4. DD. 70 km/h

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Question 23 of 40Rules of the road · Emergencies and equipment

On a two-lane-each-way highway, a tow truck is stopped ahead with amber lights flashing. What must you do?

1. AA. Keep your speed and stay in your lane
2. BB. Stop behind the tow truck and wait
3. CC. Slow down and move into the far lane if safe
4. DD. Use the far shoulder to get past it

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Question 24 of 40Rules of the road · Right of way

You are turning right at a green light. What should you also check before turning?

1. AA. Your right blind spot for cyclists
2. BB. Your left mirror for buses
3. CC. Your fuel gauge and speed
4. DD. The car behind you for its turn signal

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Question 25 of 40Rules of the road · Parking and stopping

You park facing downhill next to a curb. Which way do you turn the front wheels?

1. AA. Away from the curb
2. BB. Straight ahead
3. CC. Toward the curb
4. DD. It does not matter

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Question 26 of 40Rules of the road · Alcohol, drugs and penalties

Going 16 to 29 km/h over the speed limit carries how many demerit points?

1. AA. 2
2. BB. 3
3. CC. 4
4. DD. 6

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Question 27 of 40Rules of the road · Safe driving and hazards

When may you use a hand-held phone while driving in Ontario?

1. AA. Only to call 911 in an emergency
2. BB. When stopped at a red light
3. CC. When driving under 40 km/h
4. DD. When driving on a quiet country road

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Question 28 of 40Rules of the road · Safe driving and hazards

A large animal is standing on the road ahead. What should you do?

1. AA. Slow down and sound your horn
2. BB. Speed up to pass it quickly
3. CC. Swerve around it at speed
4. DD. Flash your high beams and keep going

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Question 29 of 40Rules of the road · Sharing the road

Why must you take extra care for blind pedestrians when driving a hybrid or electric car?

1. AA. Electric cars cannot stop as fast as gas cars
2. BB. Their sensors cannot detect people with canes
3. CC. They may rely on engine sound, and your car is quiet
4. DD. Blind pedestrians must always give way to electric cars

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Question 30 of 40Rules of the road · Rules of the road and licensing

You have just moved to Ontario with a valid licence from another province. How long can you use it?

1. AA. 1 year
2. BB. 10 days
3. CC. 30 days
4. DD. 60 days

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Question 31 of 40Rules of the road · Sharing the road

A school bus ahead has its upper red lights flashing. You are coming toward it from the front. What must you do?

1. AA. Slow down and pass
2. BB. Stop
3. CC. Honk and keep going
4. DD. Stop only if children are visible

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Question 32 of 40Rules of the road · Rules of the road and licensing

The G2 passenger limit for young drivers does not apply in which case?

1. AA. The driver has a clean record
2. BB. The passengers are immediate family
3. CC. The trip is shorter than 20 km in total
4. DD. The driver is going to school

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Question 33 of 40Rules of the road · Turning, passing and lanes

On many highways with three or more lanes each way, which lane may large trucks not use?

1. AA. The far right lane
2. BB. The far left lane
3. CC. The middle lane
4. DD. The exit lane

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Question 34 of 40Rules of the road · Speed and following distance

As a general rule, what speed should you drive at on a busy road?

1. AA. A little above the limit to keep up
2. BB. Well below everyone else for safety
3. CC. The speed of the slowest car you see
4. DD. The speed of traffic around you, within the limit

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Question 35 of 40Rules of the road · Rules of the road and licensing

A G2 driver aged 19 is in their first six months. Between midnight and 5 a.m., how many passengers 19 or under may they carry?

1. AA. None
2. BB. Two
3. CC. One
4. DD. Three

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Question 36 of 40Rules of the road · Right of way

A volunteer firefighter's own car shows a flashing green light behind you. What should you do?

1. AA. Speed up to clear the road for them
2. BB. Yield the right-of-way to let them through
3. CC. Ignore it; it is not a fire truck
4. DD. Stop at once in your lane

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Question 37 of 40Rules of the road · Rules of the road and licensing

Except for M1, how long do novice drivers have to finish Ontario's graduated licensing?

1. AA. Two years
2. BB. Three years
3. CC. Five years
4. DD. Ten years

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Question 38 of 40Rules of the road · Alcohol, drugs and penalties

A G1 driver breaks a condition of their licence, such as driving alone. What happens?

1. AA. A warning letter only
2. BB. Two demerit points only
3. CC. A 30-day licence suspension
4. DD. A $50 fine and nothing more

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Question 39 of 40Rules of the road · Alcohol, drugs and penalties

The handbook lists failing to stop for a police officer as a mandatory suspension. What is the minimum length?

1. AA. 30 days
2. BB. Five years
3. CC. Six months
4. DD. One year

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Question 40 of 40Rules of the road · Turning, passing and lanes

On which roads is it illegal to drive in reverse, including on the shoulder?

1. AA. Any road with two lanes or more
2. BB. Divided roads with a limit over 80 km/h
3. CC. Any road inside a city or town
4. DD. Any road that has a centre turning lane

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Practice test 1 of 10 for the G1 knowledge test (DriveTest): 40 questions, 16 of 20 in each section to pass — the commonly reported format; DriveTest does not publish the count. Official pass mark: 80%. Our practice tests are untimed.

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