Free G1 Practice Test
Ontario Driver's Learner's Licence Knowledge Test Prep
Last updated: September 2026
The G1 test is the first step toward getting your driver's licence in Ontario. It's a written knowledge test based on the official Ontario Driver's Handbook, covering road signs and rules of the road. Use these free practice questions to prepare with confidence before your test.
G1 Knowledge Test Format
The G1 knowledge test is the mandatory starting point in Ontario's graduated licensing system for automobile drivers. Understanding the distinct two-part structure, passing requirements, and learner restrictions is essential for test-day success:
- The test has 40 multiple-choice questions total, split into two sections of 20 questions each: rules of the road, and road signs.
- Critically, you must score at least 16 out of 20 (80%) in EACH section separately — scoring well on one section doesn't make up for a weak score on the other, so both areas need real preparation.
- You must be at least 16 years old and pass a vision test to be eligible.
- The test is based entirely on the official Ontario Driver's Handbook, available for free online or in print at a DriveTest centre, and can be taken in English, French, or several other languages.
- After passing, you hold a G1 licence for a minimum period (commonly around 8-12 months, shorter if enrolled in an approved driver training program) before becoming eligible for the G2 road test.
- G1 licence restrictions include: driving with a fully licensed driver (4+ years experience) in the front passenger seat, zero blood alcohol level, no driving on 400-series highways unless accompanied by a licensed driving instructor, and no driving between midnight and 5 a.m.
If you fail one section (for example, scoring 18/20 on road signs but only 14/20 on rules of the road), you only need to pay the re-test fee and rewrite that specific failed section at your DriveTest Centre.
G1 Knowledge Test Topics & Two-Section Structure
Ontario Traffic Signs & Signal Identification (20 Questions)
Regulatory signs (speed limits, turn prohibitions, right-of-way priority), warning signs (sharp curves, slippery roads, hidden intersections), school zones, construction work zones, and railway crossing crossbucks.
Right-of-Way & Intersection Navigation (Rules of the Road)
All-way (4-way) stops, uncontrolled intersections, pedestrian crossovers (PXOs), turning across oncoming traffic, roundabouts, and traffic light signals including advance green arrows.
Safe Following Distances & Driving Conditions
The mandatory 2-second following rule under ideal conditions, doubling distance on wet or icy pavement, hydroplaning recovery, nighttime driving visibility, and space cushions.
Ontario Graduated Licensing (G1 Restrictions & Curfews)
Zero blood alcohol concentration (0.00% BAC), accompanying driver qualifications (4+ years fully licensed with <0.05% BAC), midnight to 5:00 AM driving curfew, seat belt passenger limits, and expressway bans.
Emergency Vehicles, School Buses & Special Laws
Section 159 Move Over Law for stopped emergency vehicles and tow trucks with flashing lights, stopping at least 20 metres back for school buses with flashing red lights, and strict failure-to-stop penalties.
Demerit Point System & Novice Driver Suspensions
Novice driver thresholds: advisory warning letter at 2–5 points, mandatory interview at 6–8 points, and automatic 30-day licence suspension upon reaching 9 demerit points.
Why Road Signs Trip Up So Many First-Time Test-Takers
Because sign recognition requires visual memorization rather than logical reasoning, it's easy to underestimate — many candidates study "rules" more than signs and end up passing the rules section comfortably while narrowly failing the signs section, which is exactly why the two-section passing requirement matters.
Free G1 Practice Test Practice Questions
When two or more vehicles arrive at an all-way (four-way) stop intersection at the exact same moment, which driver has the legal right-of-way under Ontario traffic law?
When approaching a stopped school bus with alternating flashing red lights and an extended stop arm on a roadway without a median island, how far back are drivers required to stop under Ontario law?
Under Ontario's Graduated Licensing System, what penalty is imposed on a Level 1 (G1) novice driver who accumulates 9 or more demerit points?
When driving with an Ontario G1 learner's licence, which qualifications must the accompanying supervising driver in the front passenger seat meet?
You see a triangular traffic sign with an inverted sharp point pointing downward, featuring a wide red border and a white interior with the word "YIELD". What does this regulatory sign legally require you to do?
What is the meaning of a white rectangular regulatory sign displaying a black arrow bent 90 degrees to the left enclosed inside a red circle with a diagonal red slash crossing through it?
You observe a pentagon-shaped (five-sided) traffic sign with a fluorescent yellow-green background displaying black silhouettes of two school children walking. What does this warning sign indicate?
What does an X-shaped white sign with black lettering reading "RAILWAY CROSSING" (a crossbuck) warn drivers of?
How to Pass the Ontario G1 Test on Your First Try
Study Rules of the Road and Road Signs as Two Separate Study Blocks
Because you must independently score at least 80% (16/20) on the Rules section AND at least 80% (16/20) on the Signs section, treat them as two distinct study subjects rather than blending them together.
Read the Full Official Ontario Driver's Handbook
Rather than only skimming summaries or relying on random online questions, read through the complete official Ontario Ministry of Transportation Driver's Handbook to ensure no obscure signs or regulatory details surprise you.
Take Practice Tests Broken Out by Section
Simulate the real DriveTest environment by taking dedicated 20-question Road Signs sets and 20-question Rules of the Road sets to pinpoint exactly which domain needs reinforcement.
Review the Detailed Explanation for Every Question
When practicing, read the detailed explanation for both correct answers and incorrect distractors. Understanding why a rule exists or what a sign's specific geometry means reinforces long-term recall.
Understand Your G1 Licence Restrictions Before Test Day
Be clear on all novice licence conditions: zero blood alcohol level (0.00% BAC), driving only with a supervising full G driver with 4+ years experience, no 400-series highways without a certified instructor, and no driving between midnight and 5:00 AM.
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