Ontario G1 Practice Test: Free Knowledge Test Practice

About the Ontario G1 knowledge test

To get your G1 licence in Ontario, you need to be at least 16, pass a vision test and pass a knowledge test at a DriveTest centre. The test checks that you know the rules of the road and can read road signs. The practice tests on this page follow the same two sections, and every answer comes with a short explanation from the Official MTO Driver's Handbook.

20 questionsRules of the road section
20 questionsRoad signs section
80% to pass16 of 20 in each section
571 questionsIn the practice bank, no repeats until you've seen them all

What the test covers

Road signs: regulatory, warning, temporary condition and information signs, traffic lights, pedestrian signals and pavement markings.
Right of way: uncontrolled intersections, all-way stops, pedestrian crossovers, roundabouts and emergency vehicles.
Rules of the road: speed limits, school buses, railway crossings, passing, turns, parking, freeways and HOV lanes.
Safe driving: following distance, blind spots, headlights, seatbelts and child car seats.
Emergencies and conditions: skids, fog, snow, black ice, brake failure and what to do after a collision.
Impairment and distraction: zero blood alcohol for new and young drivers, warn-range suspensions and phone laws.
Licensing: G1 and G2 conditions, graduated licensing and the demerit point system.

Sample questions

A few questions from the practice bank. Tap one to see the answer.

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

50 km/h

With no posted limit, the maximum is 50 km/h in cities, towns and villages, and 80 km/h elsewhere.

What is the minimum safe following distance in ideal conditions, according to Ontario's handbook?

Two seconds behind the vehicle ahead

That's a minimum for ideal conditions only. Leave more space in bad weather, behind motorcycles or large trucks, or with a heavy load.

A school bus ahead has its upper red lights flashing. If you are coming from behind, you must stop at least how far away?

20 metres

On a road without a median, drivers coming from both directions must stop.

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

Not within 30 metres

You must not pass any vehicle within 30 metres of a pedestrian crossover.

Between which hours may a G1 driver not drive?

Midnight and 5 a.m.

G1 drivers must also have zero blood alcohol and drive with an accompanying driver who has a full G licence and at least four years of experience.

When may you turn left on a red light in Ontario?

From a one-way road onto a one-way road, after stopping and when clear

Right turns on red are allowed after a full stop unless a sign says no. Left turns on red are allowed only from one one-way road onto another.

What is the penalty for a first offence of failing to stop for a school bus with its red lights flashing?

A heavy fine and six demerit points

The school bus law applies on any road, at any time, no matter how many lanes or what the speed limit.

How to study

Read the Official MTO Driver's Handbook on ontario.ca.
Take a practice test for each section. Each one is a fresh set of questions you haven't seen yet.
Review the questions you missed, then use Smart practice to drill your weak topics.
When you pass both sections several times in a row, you're ready for the real test.

Frequently asked questions

What is on the Ontario G1 knowledge test?

The G1 knowledge test is multiple choice, with a section on road signs and a section on rules of the road. Questions are based on the Official MTO Driver's Handbook.

What score do I need to pass the G1 test?

You need at least 80%. Our practice tests have 20 questions in each section, so you need 16 out of 20 on each to pass.

How old do I have to be to take the G1 test?

At least 16. You must also live in Ontario and pass a vision test.

Is the G1 test timed?

No. DriveTest doesn't time the knowledge test, so you can take as long as you need until the centre closes. It usually takes 20 to 30 minutes.

Can I take the G1 test in another language?

Yes. DriveTest offers the G1 knowledge test in 32 languages, including English and French.

Are these the real MTO test questions?

No. Every question here is original, written from the Official MTO Driver's Handbook. This site is not affiliated with the Ministry of Transportation or DriveTest.

How many practice questions are there?

571: 434 rules of the road questions and 137 road sign questions. Practice tests don't repeat a question until you have seen every question in that section.