Ontario M1 Test cheat sheet

A full stop at a stop sign requires the vehicle to be motionless and the driver to have a clear view before proceeding; rolling stops are a contravention.

At a four-way stop, the first vehicle to stop proceeds first; if two stop simultaneously, the vehicle on the right has the right of way.

Unless posted otherwise, the speed limit is 50 km/h in cities, towns and villages and 80 km/h on highways outside built-up areas.

On a two-way road, passing is permitted when a broken yellow line is on the driver's side; a solid yellow line on the driver's side prohibits passing.

A school bus with flashing red lights and an extended stop arm requires traffic in both directions to stop, except on a divided highway where oncoming traffic is separated by a median.

Emergency vehicles approaching with lights and siren have the right of way; drivers must pull to the right and stop.

Following distance under normal conditions is at least two seconds; in poor weather or behind large vehicles, increase it.

A driver must not follow a fire truck closer than 150 metres when it is responding to an alarm.

Seat belts are mandatory for all occupants; drivers are responsible for passengers under 16 years of age.

Red octagon: stop. Red triangle (point down): yield. Both require a response before entering the intersection.

Yellow diamond signs are warnings of hazards or changes ahead (curves, intersections, narrowing roads); they do not change the speed limit unless a tab says so.

Orange signs indicate construction or temporary work zones; reduced speeds in these zones are enforceable when posted.

A red circle with a diagonal slash over a symbol means the action or vehicle type is prohibited.

Green signs give directional or distance information; blue signs indicate services; brown signs indicate points of interest or parks.

A yellow diamond with a pedestrian symbol warns of a crosswalk ahead; drivers must be prepared to yield to pedestrians in the crossing.

Railway crossing signs: the round yellow warning sign with an X and RR indicates a crossing ahead; a flashing red light or lowered gate requires a stop.

A sign showing a black arrow in a yellow diamond with a curve warns of a bend; the arrow shape shows the direction of the curve.