Section 17b: Your Vehicle

The “Your Vehicle” section of the Ontario G1 driving test checks your ability to identify and correctly use your car’s basic controls.

Ontario Driving Test - Section 17b: Your Vehicle

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What is a key piece of advice for protecting yourself from auto insurance fraud when buying insurance?

Always choose the cheapest provider.

Only buy insurance from online advertisers.

Pay for your policy in cash.

Use a licensed insurance company, agent or broker.

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Where should a trailer's licence plate be attached?

On the back of the trailer where it is clearly visible.

On the back of the towing vehicle.

On the side of the trailer.

On the front of the trailer.

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What is one thing you should demand and review carefully after a collision?

A list of recommended lawyers from the body shop.

The other driver's driving record.

A copy of the tow truck driver's licence.

Detailed repair and medical bills.

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What should you do with your licence plates when you sell your vehicle?

Leave them on the vehicle for the new owner.

Remove your plates.

Destroy them immediately.

Mail them to the FSRA.

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What must your vehicle have if the load in your trailer blocks your vision to the rear?

A special permit from ServiceOntario

A rear-facing camera

A passenger to act as a spotter

Additional mirrors providing a clear rear view

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Which organization regulates insurance in Ontario?

The Registered Insurance Brokers of Ontario (RIBO)

The Ministry of Finance

The Financial Services Regulatory Authority of Ontario (FSRA)

ServiceOntario

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If a trailer is wider than 2.05 metres, what additional lights are required at the front?

Two red reflectors

Two red clearance lights

Two yellow clearance lights

Two white clearance lights

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What must you always carry with you when towing a trailer?

A copy of your vehicle's safety standards certificate.

A printed map of your route.

The trailer's original bill of sale.

The trailer's permit, or a copy of it.

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How can you verify if an insurance broker is licensed in Ontario?

By visiting the RIBO website.

By contacting a ServiceOntario centre.

By asking the broker for their business card.

By visiting the FSRA website.

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According to the text, is automobile insurance optional in Ontario?

It is only required for new residents.

Yes, it is recommended but not required.

No, Ontario has compulsory automobile insurance.

It is only required for commercial vehicles.

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What is the maximum gross vehicle weight of a trailer you can tow with a Class G licence without a special permit?

5,000 kilograms

1,360 kilograms

2,050 kilograms

4,600 kilograms

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Where can you go to register a vehicle or trailer in Ontario?

A local police station

Any licensed insurance broker

A ServiceOntario centre

The FSRA main office

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How is a trailer treated for registration purposes in Ontario?

As part of the towing vehicle's registration.

As a separate vehicle requiring its own registration.

It only needs a permit, not a registration.

Registration is not required for trailers.

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Which of the following is NOT listed as a requirement for new residents to register a vehicle?

The vehicle permit from the previous location

Proof of insurance

A safety standards certificate

A valid Ontario driver's licence

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According to the text, what is a common type of collision when towing a recreational vehicle?

Side-impact collisions

Rear-end collisions

Single-vehicle collisions

Head-on collisions

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What is the maximum number of trailers a non-commercial vehicle is allowed to tow in Ontario?

As many as the vehicle can safely handle

Three

One

Two

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What colour must a trailer's licence plate light be?

Yellow

Amber

White

Red

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What is the system for licence plates in Ontario called?

Vehicle-to-owner system

Registration-to-plate system

Plate-to-owner system

Plate-to-vehicle system

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The text warns you to be suspicious of referrals from whom after a collision?

Your insurance agent

Tow truck operators

Police officers

Other drivers involved

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At what minimum gross weight must a trailer be equipped with its own brakes?

2,050 kilograms or more

1,360 kilograms or more

Brakes are always optional.

4,600 kilograms or more

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What must a new resident of Ontario do with their vehicle within 30 days?

Return their old licence plates to their previous province.

Sell it to a licensed dealer.

Get it inspected by the FSRA.

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What should you do immediately after an auto collision?

Accept any offer of money for a referral to a body shop.

Collect as much information as possible from everyone involved.

Sign any forms provided by a tow truck driver.

Leave the scene immediately if your vehicle is drivable.

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If a police officer determines your trailer is not in safe operating condition, what can they do?

Remove your trailer from the road until it is made safe.

Issue a fine and let you continue.

Seize your towing vehicle.

Give you a 24-hour warning to fix it.

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What must you show proof of before you can renew your vehicle registration?

Proof of residency

A recent safety standards certificate

A valid driver's licence

Proof of insurance coverage

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What is the purpose of mud guards, fenders, or flaps on a trailer?

To protect the trailer's tires.

To meet lighting requirements.

To improve aerodynamics.

To prevent it from spraying or splashing traffic behind.

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Before the road portion begins, the examiner may ask you to show how to operate the headlights, windshield wipers, turn signals, and horn. You may also need to demonstrate how to use the emergency brake and adjust your mirrors and seat. This ensures you know how to safely prepare your vehicle before driving. Being familiar with these controls is essential for passing the G1 test and for safe everyday driving.