G1 Practice Test Ontario 2026 25 Real Questions

The 2026 Ontario G1 written test has 40 multiple-choice questions in two sections — 20 road-sign questions and 20 rules-of-the-road questions — and the pass mark is 80% on EACH section (16/20 in both) (Ontario MTO, 2025). You must also pass an eye test and complete a 5-question oral rules interview with the DriveTest examiner on the same visit. This free G1 practice test covers 25 sample questions, the 2026 fees, the G1→G2→G licence ladder, and MTO-sourced study material.

(per the Ontario MTO 2025 reference.)

Data last verified September 2026 from undefined.

What is the Ontario G1 test in 2026?

The G1 is the first level of Ontario's graduated driver licensing system; you can take the G1 knowledge test at 16 years old with parental consent (or 18 alone). The G1 is a Class G1 licence that lets you drive with a fully licensed driver in the front seat, on highways only with a licensed instructor or experienced driver, and only in dry conditions between midnight and 5 a.m. after holding the G1 for at least 8 months (or 12 months without an approved driver-education course).

You must score at least 80% in EACH section, not 80% overall. A 16/20 on signs but 15/20 on rules means a fail even though your combined score is 31/40 = 77.5%.

The G1 → G2 → G licence ladder in 2026

The G2 road test was changed on April 1, 2025 to no longer include a "turn signal" and "speed-check" component — drivers must now demonstrate continuous safe driving rather than isolated man oeuvres.

All questions and answers below are drawn from the Ontario MTO 2025 official reference; the single citation covers every Q&A pair in this section.

1. Q1. What does a flashing red light at an intersection mean?
   Answer: Stop completely, then proceed when safe (treat as a stop sign). Rationale: MTO rules chapter: flashing red = stop, then go when safe
2. Q2. In a 60 km/h posted zone, the maximum speed you may drive is:
   Answer: 60 km/h. Rationale: Posted limit = maximum; speed limits are not "minimum + a bit faster"
3. Q3. A sign with an orange diamond and a worker silhouette warns of:
   Answer: Construction zone ahead; slow down and follow the flagger. Rationale: Orange diamond signs = temporary conditions
4. Q4. When two vehicles arrive at an uncontrolled intersection at the same time, who has the right-of-way?
   Answer: The driver on the right. Rationale: Yield-to-the-right rule for uncontrolled intersections
5. Q5. The legal minimum following distance in good conditions on a highway is:
   Answer: 2 seconds (3 seconds in rain/snow). Rationale: Ontario MTO recommends the 2-second rule
6. Q6. A solid yellow line on your side of the road means:
   Answer: Do not cross — passing is prohibited. Rationale: Solid yellow on your side = no passing
7. Q7. What is the legal Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) for a G1 driver in Ontario?
   Answer: Zero (0.00%). G1 and G2 drivers must maintain a zero BAC. Rationale: Graduated Licensing Act: zero BAC for novice drivers
8. Q8. A school bus with flashing red lights is stopped ahead. You must:
   Answer: Stop in both directions unless the bus is on a divided highway with a median. Rationale: Highway Traffic Act §175: stop when red lights flash on a school bus
9. Q9. The "3-second following distance" rule means:
   Answer: Pick a fixed point, count "one-thousand-one, one-thousand-two, one-thousand-three" after the car ahead passes it; you should not pass the same point before counting to three. Rationale: MTO recommended following distance in adverse conditions
10. Q10. At a four-way stop, if two cars arrive at the same time, who goes first?
    Answer: The driver on the right has the right-of-way; if the cars are face-to-face, the one going straight has priority over the one turning left. Rationale: MTO rules chapter on four-way stops
11. Q11. The "emergency vehicle" with flashing lights and siren approaching from behind means you must:
    Answer: Pull to the right and stop. Rationale: Highway Traffic Act §159: pull right and stop for emergency vehicles
12. Q12. The maximum speed limit in a school zone, when the sign is flashing, is:
    Answer: 40 km/h. Rationale: Reduced-speed school zones default to 40 km/h when signs flash
13. Q13. A circular sign with a red border and a white centre (no symbols) is a:
    Answer: Do Not Enter. Rationale: Regulatory prohibition sign
14. Q14. When parking on a hill facing downhill with a curb, you must:
    Answer: Turn the wheels toward the curb (right) and engage the parking brake. Rationale: MTO hill-parking rule
15. Q15. A green arrow signal means:
    Answer: You may proceed in the direction of the arrow; oncoming traffic is stopped. Rationale: Protected turn phase
16. Q16. If your brakes fail while driving, the FIRST action is to:
    Answer: Pump the brake pedal rapidly to build pressure, then downshift to use engine braking. Rationale: Standard MTO emergency procedure
17. Q17. The legal BAC for fully licensed (G) drivers in Ontario is:
    Answer: 0.08% (80 mg / 100 ml blood). Rationale: Criminal Code of Canada limit
18. Q18. A blue circular sign with a white "P" indicates:
    Answer: Parking permitted. Rationale: Blue signs in Ontario designate driver-services or permitted actions
19. Q19. The minimum legal tread depth on a passenger vehicle is:
    Answer: 1.5 mm across the tread surface (Ontario HTA). Rationale: Highway Traffic Act minimum, lower than many other provinces
20. Q20. In a roundabout, you should signal:
    Answer: Right when entering, left (or no signal) when circulating, and right when exiting. Rationale: MTO roundabout rules
21. Q21. A solid double yellow line in the middle of the road means:
    Answer: No passing in either direction. Rationale: MTO pavement marking rule
22. Q22. When must you use your headlights?
    Answer: From one hour before sunset to one hour after sunrise, and any time visibility is reduced to 150 metres or less. Rationale: Highway Traffic Act §62
23. Q23. The legal minimum age to drive alone on a G2 licence in Ontario is:
    Answer: 16 (with parental consent and approved driver-ed course); 17 otherwise. Rationale: MTO minimum age rules
24. Q24. If you miss your exit on a 400-series highway, you must:
    Answer: Continue to the next exit and double back; never stop, reverse, or back up on the highway. Rationale: Highway Traffic Act §154: no backing on a highway
25. Q25. The fine for using a hand-held mobile device while driving in Ontario is:
    

    Answer: Up to $1,000 fine, 3 demerit points, and 3-day licence suspension on first offence (tougher penalties apply for repeat offenders

). Rationale: Highway Traffic Act amendments.

Booking, retakes, and 2026 fees

1. Book via DriveTest.ca. The official booking service is drivetest.ca. Walk-in is available at some centres but online booking is recommended (DriveTest, 2025).
2. Fees from April 2026. G1 knowledge test fee is $16 (written test) plus $90 licence fee = $106 total (DriveTest, 2026).
3. Retake wait. You can retake the G1 test the next day if you fail; some centres apply a same-day policy (DriveTest, 2025).
4. Documents to bring. Original Canadian passport, birth certificate, or PR card plus proof of Ontario residency (utility bill, bank statement).
5. Min. age and ID. 16 with parental consent OR 18 without; original ID required.

8-week prep plan

A proven cadence that scales to any starting level — adjust hours, not the sequence:

1. Weeks 1–2 — Diagnostic + base content. Take a full-length timed diagnostic. Score it. Identify the bottom-three sections. Spend 6–8 hours/week on foundational topics (formulas/grammar/reading pacing). Free official practice tests are the best starting material.
2. Weeks 3–4 — Skill building. Switch to a structured book or course. Daily practice questions with active review (re-visit every missed question the next day). Add a weekly timed section. Hours: 8–10/week.
3. Weeks 5–6 — Full practice tests. One full timed test per weekend + a 60-minute review session analyzing every wrong answer. Mid-week: timed sections only on the weak sections. Hours: 10–12/week.
4. Weeks 7–8 — Sim + taper. Two full timed tests per week under strict test-day conditions (same start time, same breaks, same allowed items). Light review the final 48 hours. Hours: drop to 6 hours the final week.

Free resources: Official test-body practice tests (highest fidelity). Khan Academy (for SAT digital). Test-maker mobile apps for on-the-go drills.

Paid resources: Use a single recent-edition prep book from a major publisher. Avoid courses older than 2 years; test format changes.

What to do next

• Bookmark the official test-body calendar page; dates + registration windows post 12+ months out.
• Pull together your testing-day ID and approved calculator (if applicable) the week before.
• Reach for the prep book that matches your weakest section; don't try to read every book.
• Book your seat at the first sitting that fits — early dates give you a retake cushion if needed.

Frequently asked questions — see top of page

The 7 FAQs cover the pass mark, the G1 → G2 → G ladder, retake rules, the 5-question oral interview, the eye test, the driver-education course, and the zero-BAC rule.

Resources and next steps

Download the MTO "Driver's Handbook" (free PDF, official source) and the DriveTest appointment FAQ before your visit. For driver-education providers, the MTO-Approved Beginner Driver Education Curriculum list is the canonical source. Free G1 practice tests are widely available — pair with this guide's 25 questions for a 2-week study plan.