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Free Ontario G1 Practice Test
Practice questions based on the Ontario Official Driver’s Handbook — road signs with pictures, rules of the road, and a full 40-question mock test. At the end you get your score, the topics you need to work on, and a plain explanation for every question you missed.
- 263 original questions
- 62 road sign questions
- Explanations for every answer
- Free · works on your phone
How the G1 knowledge test works
The G1 is your first step in Ontario’s graduated licensing system. To get it you must be at least 16, pass a vision test, and pass a knowledge test on the rules of the road and traffic signs. The fee you pay when you apply covers the knowledge test, your first road test and a five-year licence.
The test is multiple choice and it is written at a DriveTest centre or travel point. Bring two pieces of identification, money for the fees, and your glasses or contacts if you need them to drive. The official format and pass mark can change, so check drivetest.ca before your appointment.
If you live around Wasaga Beach, Collingwood or Stayner, you don’t have to drive to Barrie: the DriveTest travel point in Collingwood (ServiceOntario, 191 Hurontario Street) offers the G1 knowledge test as well as road tests. It only runs on set days, so check drivetest.ca for the current days and hours before you go.
What the questions cover
Road signs
Stop, yield, school zone and railway signs, regulatory signs (the rules you must obey), yellow warning signs, orange construction signs and green direction signs. Our road signs test shows a picture with every question.
Rules of the road
Right of way, traffic lights, school buses, emergency vehicles, passing, parking, speed limits, collisions, demerit points, suspensions and the G1 licence conditions. The rules of the road test has the key numbers to memorise.
A tip from the car
The questions people usually miss aren’t the obvious ones like a stop sign. It’s the numbers: how far back to stop behind a school bus, how close you can park to a fire hydrant, when to dim your high beams. Those are easy to mix up the night before a test. Take a few practice tests, look at the “Questions you missed” list at the end, and read the explanation for each one — that’s where most of the learning happens.
Six sample G1 questions
Try these before you start. Tap a question to see the answer.
1. Two vehicles arrive at an uncontrolled intersection (no signs or lights) at the same time. Who goes first?
A) The faster vehicle
B) The larger vehicle
C) The vehicle on the right
D) The vehicle on the left
Answer: C) The vehicle on the right. The driver on the left must let the driver on the right go first.
2. How close to a fire hydrant may you park?
A) 1 metre
B) 9 metres
C) No closer than 3 metres
D) 5 metres
Answer: C) No closer than 3 metres. Do not park within three metres of a fire hydrant.
3. If no speed limit is posted, what is the maximum speed in cities, towns and villages?
A) 40 km/h
B) 60 km/h
C) 70 km/h
D) 50 km/h
Answer: D) 50 km/h. Where there are no posted limits, the maximum is 50 km/h in cities, towns and villages, and 80 km/h elsewhere.
4. When stopping behind a school bus with its red lights flashing, how far back must you stop?
A) At least 50 metres
B) At least 5 metres
C) At least 10 metres
D) At least 20 metres
Answer: D) At least 20 metres. Coming from the front, stop at a safe distance so children can cross in front of you.
5. A train is coming at a railway crossing. Where should you stop?
A) Right at the tracks
B) At least 5 metres from the nearest rail or gate
C) At least 1 metre from the tracks
D) At least 50 metres back
Answer: B) At least 5 metres from the nearest rail or gate. Do not cross until you are sure the train (or trains) have passed.
6. During which hours may a G1 driver NOT drive?
A) After sunset
B) Between 11 p.m. and 5 a.m.
C) Between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m.
D) Between midnight and 5 a.m.
Answer: D) Between midnight and 5 a.m.. G1 drivers must not drive between midnight and 5 a.m.
After you pass your G1
With a G1 you can drive only with a fully licensed driver (at least four years of experience) in the front seat, with zero alcohol, not between midnight and 5 a.m., and not on 400-series highways unless your accompanying driver is a driving instructor. You normally wait 12 months before the G2 road test — or 8 months if you pass a ministry-approved Beginner Driver Education (BDE) course.
RightSite Driving School is an MTO-approved BDE provider in Wasaga Beach, serving Collingwood and Stayner. Theory is online and in-car lessons are one-on-one. See how our BDE course works or book a lesson.
Common questions
Are these the real G1 test questions?
No. Nobody outside the Ministry has the official question bank. Every question here was written by RightSite Driving School from the information in the Official MTO Driver’s Handbook, so if you understand them, you understand the material the real test is based on.
Is the practice test free?
Yes. We ask for your first name and email so we can save your results. Marketing messages are optional — you can take the test without agreeing to them.
How many questions should I get right?
On our full mock test, aim for at least 16 out of 20 in both the road signs part and the rules part. For the official pass mark and format, check drivetest.ca before your test.
Can I write the G1 test in Collingwood?
Yes. The DriveTest travel point at the ServiceOntario office on Hurontario Street in Collingwood offers the G1 knowledge test as well as road tests. It only runs on set days, so check drivetest.ca for the current schedule.
How long do I have to wait after my G1 to take the G2 road test?
12 months, or 8 months if you pass a ministry-approved Beginner Driver Education course.
What should I bring to the G1 test?
Two pieces of identification, money for the test fees, and your glasses or contact lenses if you need them to drive.
More ways to practise
This practice test is an educational resource created by RightSite Driving School. It is not an official Ontario Ministry of Transportation test. Questions are independently created based on information in the Official MTO Driver’s Handbook. Rules and fees can change — always check ontario.ca and drivetest.ca for the latest information. Sign pictures are RightSite illustrations drawn to look like Ontario signs.