Bad Weather & Night Driving: Ontario G1 License

Rain, snow, ice, fog and night driving: visibility, traction and headlight use.

How this topic is tested

The Canada Ontario G1 License knowledge test draws questions on bad weather & night driving directly from the official driver's handbook. The questions below are the ones learners get wrong most often, so work through the explanation on each page rather than memorising the answer letter.

If the car starts to skid, the usual tested answer is to ease off the accelerator and steer into the skid — not to brake hard. Night questions almost always mention low-beam distance and when to dip high beams.

Official MTO Driver’s Handbook

40 practice questions

  1. 1. Most skids are a result of…?
  2. 2. What documents may a police officer require a motor vehicle owner to produce?
  3. 3. At 15 demerit points, your license will be suspended for 30 days. After the suspension, the number of points on your driver's record will be reduced to…?
  4. 4. By law, you must report any collision to the police when there are injuries or damage to vehicles or other property exceeding…?
  5. 5. A licensed driver changes his or her name or address. They must inform the Ministry of Transportation…?
  6. 6. When lights are required, drivers are required to switch to low beam headlights…?
  7. 7. While you are driving with a G1 license, you must not drive between…?
  8. 8. How many demerit points will be recorded on your license for failing to stop for police?
  9. 9. How many demerit points will be recorded on your license for careless driving?
  10. 10. Fully licensed drivers - You may be required to attend an interview and re-examination of your driving ability if you accumulate…?
  11. 11. If you are involved in a reportable accident, you must make your report to your nearest provincial or municipal police...?
  12. 12. While you are driving with a G1 license, you must not drive on 400-series highways with a posted speed limit over:
  13. 13. When lights are required, drivers must switch to low beam headlights when following another vehicle at what distance?
  14. 14. 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.
  15. 15. What should you do if you become stranded in snow?
  16. 16. During poor weather conditions such as rain, snow, smoke and fog, switch your headlights…?
  17. 17. If you register a BAC from ___________ (known as the 'warn range') you will receive an immediate driver's licence suspension.
  18. 18. If you are involved in an accident where injuries or damages exceed $2000 you must report this to your nearest provincial or local police...?
  19. 19. If you fail or refuse to give a breath or blood sample when asked by police, your license will immediately be suspended for…?
  20. 20. When approaching a railway crossing where an electrical or mechanical signal device is warning of the approach of a train, you must…?
  21. 21. How many demerit points will be recorded on your license for failing to remain at the scene of a collision?
  22. 22. Persons operating mobility devices (motorized wheelchair and medical scooters) are treated the same way as pedestrians…?
  23. 23. Drivers licensed under the Graduated Driver License Program are restricted from operating a vehicle…?
  24. 24. What is meant by 'overdriving' your headlights?
  25. 25. While you are driving with a learner’s license, an accompanying driver must sit in the front passenger seat…?
  26. 26. When descending a steep hill, a good and safe driving practice is to…?
  27. 27. On approaching an intersection where a traffic signal light is red and a policeman motions you to go through, you should…?
  28. 28. If you are 80 years of age or older, you are required to renew your driver's licence every…?
  29. 29. Hydroplaning can cause your vehicle to skid. It is caused by…?
  30. 30. Under what circumstances may a driver lose their license?
  31. 31. Fully licensed driver who talks, texts, types, dials or emails using hand-held cell phones and other hand-held communications and entertainment devices face fines of up to...?
  32. 32. When meeting oncoming vehicles with bright headlights at night:
  33. 33. Under what circumstances may you lend your driver's license to another person?
  34. 34. Winter traction is affected by slippery conditions; in winter drivers should drive…?
  35. 35. Rules for both the G1 & G2 license holders include…?
  36. 36. Fully licensed drivers - The Ministry of Transportation may suspend your license after a 9-points interview…?
  37. 37. It is more dangerous to drive at the maximum speed limit at night than during the day because…?
  38. 38. Fully licensed drivers - At 15 demerit points:
  39. 39. What is the safest action to take when your vehicle drives over black ice?
  40. 40. When a police officer signals you to pull your vehicle over you must…?

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