Free Ontario G1 practice test 2026
Ready to pass your G1? Let's go. This free practice test mirrors the official MTO knowledge exam — road-sign and road-rule questions with instant feedback. Study for as long as you need.
Sample G1 practice questions
- 🚦 Road signs
1. What does a red octagonal sign mean?
- ASlow down and yield to traffic
- BCome to a complete stop, then proceed when safe
- CStop only if another vehicle is approaching
- DYield to pedestrians only
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Answer: B. Come to a complete stop, then proceed when safe
A red octagon is the STOP sign. You must come to a complete stop at the stop line, crosswalk, or edge of the intersection, then yield to all traffic before proceeding.
- 🚦 Road signs
2. A yield sign is which shape and colour?
- ARed octagon
- BWhite rectangle with red border
- CDownward-pointing triangle with red border
- DDiamond shape with yellow background
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Answer: C. Downward-pointing triangle with red border
The yield sign is a downward-pointing triangle with a red border and white background. It means slow down or stop if necessary and give the right-of-way to traffic on the intersecting road.
- 🚦 Road signs
3. What does a white rectangular sign with black letters indicate?
- AA warning of hazardous road conditions
- BA regulatory sign showing a law you must obey
- CInformation about nearby services
- DA construction zone warning
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Answer: B. A regulatory sign showing a law you must obey
White rectangular signs with black (or red) text are regulatory signs — they tell you the law. Examples include speed limit signs, no-parking signs, and turn restriction signs.
- 🚦 Road signs
4. A 'SPEED LIMIT 50' sign means:
- AYou should drive at least 50 km/h
- B50 km/h is the maximum legal speed under ideal conditions
- C50 km/h is the recommended speed on curves
- DThe average speed monitored by radar is 50 km/h
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Answer: B. 50 km/h is the maximum legal speed under ideal conditions
Speed limit signs show the maximum speed permitted by law under ideal road and weather conditions. You may need to drive slower if conditions require it.
- 📖 Road rules
5. As a G1 driver in Ontario, what blood alcohol concentration (BAC) must you maintain?
- ABelow 0.05
- BBelow 0.08
- CExactly 0.00 — zero tolerance
- DBelow 0.03
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Answer: C. Exactly 0.00 — zero tolerance
G1 and G2 drivers must maintain a BAC of exactly zero (0.00) at all times. There is zero tolerance for any alcohol. The criminal limit for fully licensed (G) drivers is 0.08.
- 📖 Road rules
6. A G1 driver must be accompanied by a licensed driver who:
- AHas held any class of licence for at least one year
- BHolds a valid Class G (or higher) licence with at least four years of driving experience
- CIs at least 25 years old with a valid licence
- DHolds a valid licence and has taken a driving course
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Answer: B. Holds a valid Class G (or higher) licence with at least four years of driving experience
A G1 driver must be accompanied by a fully licensed Class G (or higher) driver who has had at least four years of driving experience and a BAC under 0.05.
- 📖 Road rules
7. As a G1 driver, when are you NOT allowed to drive?
- ABetween 10 p.m. and 6 a.m.
- BBetween midnight and 5 a.m.
- CBetween 11 p.m. and 6 a.m.
- DBetween 9 p.m. and 7 a.m.
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Answer: B. Between midnight and 5 a.m.
G1 drivers cannot drive between midnight and 5 a.m. They also cannot drive on 400-series highways or roads with speed limits over 80 km/h.
- 📖 Road rules
8. A G1 driver may NOT drive on:
- AAny highway in Ontario
- B400-series highways or roads with speed limits over 80 km/h
- CAny road at night
- DRoads in urban areas
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Answer: B. 400-series highways or roads with speed limits over 80 km/h
G1 drivers are prohibited from driving on 400-series highways and roads with posted speed limits over 80 km/h (except when accompanied by a driving instructor).
Passed your G1? Here's what comes next
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Ontario G1 test — frequently asked questions
How many questions are on the Ontario G1 test, and what is the pass mark?
The G1 knowledge test has 40 multiple-choice questions in two parts: 20 on road signs and 20 on the rules of the road. You need at least 16 out of 20 (80%) on each part. If you pass one part and fail the other, you only rewrite the part you failed. This practice test uses the same 40-question, two-part format.
Is this the official MTO G1 test?
No. This is a free, unofficial practice test based on the Ontario MTO Driver's Handbook. The real knowledge test is written at a DriveTest centre and its questions may differ, so study the official handbook as well as practising here.
What do I need to bring to write my G1?
You must be at least 16. Bring original ID that proves your legal name, date of birth and signature (a passport covers most of it; a birth certificate needs a second signed card), plus your glasses or contacts if you wear them, because you take a vision test before the knowledge test.
Where do I take the G1 test, and do I need an appointment?
You write it at a DriveTest centre, such as Downsview, Metro East or Etobicoke in Toronto, Walkley or Canotek in Ottawa, Longside in Mississauga, or the Hamilton and Kingston centres. The knowledge test is walk-in, so no booking is needed; arrive early, and check the centre's hours before you go.
What happens if I fail the G1 test?
You can retake it. There is a fee each time you rewrite, so it is worth practising until you are passing both sections comfortably before you go.
What can I do once I have my G1?
You can practise driving with a fully licensed driver beside you in the front passenger seat: they need at least four years of driving experience and a blood alcohol level under 0.05%. Your own blood alcohol must be zero, and there are limits on highway and late-night driving. You normally wait 12 months before your G2 road test, or 8 months if you complete an MTO-approved Beginner Driver Education (BDE) course.
Can I start a BDE course before I get my G1?
Yes. You can begin the BDE theory portion before you have your G1; you need a valid G1 to start the in-car lessons.
⚠️ Unofficial practice tool based on the Ontario MTO Driver's Handbook (2024–2025 edition). For study purposes only — questions may differ from the official exam. Always study the official MTO Driver's Handbook before your exam.
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