Ontario G1 Test study guide
Ontario G1 Test · Work through your exam, one topic at a time.
The Ontario G1 knowledge test is the written component a new driver must clear before receiving a Class G1 learner's licence, the first stage of Ontario's graduated licensing system for passenger vehicles. It is aimed at first-time drivers, newcomers holding no Ontario licence, and anyone working toward a full Class G licence. The test is multiple choice and, as described on this platform, is organized into four equally weighted areas: road signs and signals; rules of the road; safe driving practices and hazard awareness; and vehicle handling, sharing the road and emergency situations. Preparation means working through each area until you can recognize a sign or signal instantly, apply right-of-way and speed rules without hesitation, and reason through hazard and emergency scenarios rather than memorizing isolated facts. The Ontario G1 Test study guide has 4 sections and about 1,711 words.
01Road Signs and Signals
Ontario codes signs by shape and colour so a driver can react before reading a word. An octagon is always STOP; an inverted triangle is always YIELD; a diamond always warns of a hazard ahead; a white rectangle with a black border is regulatory (speed limits, turn prohibitions, parking rules); an orange diamond means construction or maintenance; green rectangles give directions and distances; brown marks points of interest; blue marks services.
385 words, about 2 min02Rules of the Road
Unless posted otherwise, Ontario's default limits are 50 km/h in cities, towns and villages, 80 km/h on highways outside built-up areas, and 100 km/h on 400-series freeways. Always obey the posted sign, including reduced school-zone and construction limits.
355 words, about 2 min03Safe Driving Practices and Hazard Awareness
Safe driving is mostly about searching ahead and leaving room to react. Scan 12 to 15 seconds down the road, check mirrors every few seconds, and keep your vehicle out of other drivers' blind spots.
297 words, about 1 min04Vehicle Handling, Sharing the Road and Emergency Situations
Steering, braking and accelerating should be smooth and progressive. Grip is a shared resource: if you are braking hard, less is available for turning.
674 words, about 3 min