General Driving Knowledge — Ontario
Ontario G1 practice test: 180 free practice questions (Based on the official driver handbook). Official test format: G1: 40 Q (20 rules + 20 signs), 16/20 each. General Driving Knowledge: 21 questions.
Questions that do not fit a single topic: lane use, turning, signalling and other rules of the road.
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| Topic / Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Topic | General Driving Knowledge |
| License test | Ontario G1 knowledge test |
| Topic questions | 21 (12% of 180 total) |
| Review status | This topic page is still being reviewed against the official handbook. Until review is finished it is hidden from search engines. |
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Questions (21)
1. At streetcar stops, stay at least ___ metres behind the rear doors where passengers are getting off or on.
- 4
- 2 ✓
- 5
- 7
Answer: B. 2
At streetcar stops, stay at least 2 metres behind the rear doors where passengers are getting off or on. The handbook says that at streetcar stops you should keep at least two metres behind the rear doors when riders are getting off or on. It also notes that this rule does not apply where an area has been set aside for streetcar passengers, and in those places you should pass at a reasonable speed and be ready for pedestrians to move suddenly. So the distance asked for is two metres, not a larger gap.
2. If you live in Ontario, you must be at least ___ years old and have a valid Ontario driver’s licence to drive in this province.
- 16 ✓
- 13
- 14
- 15
Answer: A. 16
In Ontario, a resident must be at least 16 years old and have a valid Ontario driver's licence to drive in the province. The handbook's requirements for Ontario residents say a resident must be at least 16 and must hold a valid Ontario driver's licence. The graduated licensing section also says a person applying for a first licence must be at least 16. That makes 16 the minimum age in the question, paired with the requirement for a valid Ontario licence. The other ages listed are lower than the minimum the handbook states, so they do not meet the age condition.
3. While you are driving with a G1 license, you must not drive between…?
- 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.
- 5:00 p.m. and midnight.
- Midnight and 5:00 a.m. ✓
- 5:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m.
Answer: C. Midnight and 5:00 a.m.
A G1 driver must not drive between midnight and 5:00 a.m. The Level One section of the handbook says plainly that you must not drive between midnight and 5 a.m. That time limit is listed as a condition of the G1 licence, alongside the road test you need to pass before moving to Level Two. So the restricted window is the late-night period from midnight until 5:00 a.m., not any daytime or evening span.
4. When can you pass on a shoulder?
- If a vehicle turning left and only if the shoulder is paved ✓
- Never
- Only if a vehicle is turning left and you have an unpaved shoulder on the right
- Whenever you can do so safely
Answer: A. If a vehicle turning left and only if the shoulder is paved
You can pass on the right shoulder only when a vehicle ahead is turning left and the shoulder is paved. The handbook says you may drive on the right shoulder only to pass a vehicle turning left, and only if that shoulder is paved. It also says you may not pass on the left shoulder, whether paved or not. Both conditions therefore have to be met together: there must be a vehicle turning left, and the right shoulder must be paved. Being able to pass safely by itself is not enough under this rule.
5. While you are driving with a learner’s license, an accompanying driver must sit in the front passenger seat…?
- During the hours of darkness
- At all times ✓
- On high speed highways
- At peak traffic times
Answer: B. At all times
An accompanying driver must sit in the front passenger seat at all times while you drive with a learner’s licence. The handbook’s Level One rules say you must not drive alone: an accompanying driver has to sit in the front passenger seat, and that person is the only one allowed in the front seat with you. The rule is written as a general condition of driving at Level One, with no exception for nighttime, highway driving or busy traffic. So the accompanying driver is required whenever you are driving under the learner’s licence, not only in particular conditions.
6. Never make a U-turn unless you can see at least _______ in both directions.
- 150 metres ✓
- 125 metres
- 250 metres
- 50 metres
Answer: A. 150 metres
You should never make a U-turn unless you can see at least 150 metres in both directions. The handbook's U-turn section says you must be able to see well in both directions before turning. It then gives the specific minimum: never make a U-turn unless you can see at least 150 metres in both directions. The same section also warns against U-turns where your view is blocked, such as on a curve, near a hilltop, railway crossing, bridge or tunnel. So the distance that matches the rule is 150 metres.
7. When a police officer signals you to pull your vehicle over you must…?
- Slow down and stop in the lane you are in
- Pull over as far to the left as possible
- Pull over as far to the right as you safely can and come to a complete stop ✓
- Signal and stop at the nearest parking lot
Answer: C. Pull over as far to the right as you safely can and come to a complete stop
You must pull over as far to the right as you safely can and come to a complete stop. The Ontario handbook says that when an officer signals you to pull over, you must move as far to the right as you safely can and then come to a complete stop. It also says to stay in your vehicle and wait for the officer. That matches the correct choice directly. The passage does not tell you to stop in your lane, move left, or look for a parking lot; it gives a single right-side stopping rule.
8. A licensed driver changes his or her name or address. They must inform the Ministry of Transportation…?
- Within 12 days
- At any time prior to the license renewal date
- Within 28 days
- Within 6 days ✓
Answer: D. Within 6 days
You must inform the Ministry of Transportation within six days of changing your name or address. The handbook gives a specific deadline for telling the ministry about a name or address change: six days. It also says you need a new licence after the change and describes ways to make the change, such as through ServiceOntario, a licence issuing office, or mail. Because the rule is tied directly to when your name or address changes, the six-day choice matches the handbook. The other timeframes are not supported by the passage.
9. Are drivers responsible for their passengers buckling up?
- Only if the passengers are in the front seat
- Only if passengers are over sixteen years of age
- Only if passengers are from five years of age up to sixteen ✓
- Only if passengers are over eighteen years of age
Answer: C. Only if passengers are from five years of age up to sixteen
10. A broken line at the left of your lane means…?
- You may pass if the way is clear ✓
- Pass only during daylight hours
- Pass at any time
- Never pass
Answer: A. You may pass if the way is clear
A broken line at the left of your lane means you may pass if the way is clear. The handbook's pavement-markings section contrasts the two line types. A solid line on your left tells you that passing is unsafe. A broken line on your left tells you that passing is allowed when conditions let you do it safely, and the diagram adds that you need enough broken line ahead to finish the pass. The line is permission with a condition, not a blanket right to pass whenever you want.
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Last checked: 2026-10-17 · Verified from official source
Updated: · Based on the official driver handbook