Section 5: Stopping

The “Stopping” section of the Ontario written driving test evaluates your knowledge of when and how to stop safely on the road. You’ll be asked about rules for stopping at stop signs, red lights, and railway crossings.

Ontario Driving Test - Section 5: Stopping

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In Ontario, what colour are all school buses?

Safety Orange

Bright Red

Standard Yellow

Chrome Yellow

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What do the large red and white 'X' signs indicate on public roads in Ontario?

A hospital zone.

A dead-end street.

A school crossing.

A railway crossing.

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What additional safety feature, besides flashing red lights, is used on the driver's side of a school bus?

A bright strobe light.

A stop sign arm.

A loud horn.

An extended yellow flag.

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What must drivers do at a pedestrian crossover?

Slow down and proceed with caution if no one is waiting.

Stop only if the overhead yellow lights are flashing.

Yield the right-of-way to pedestrians in the crossover.

Honk to alert pedestrians of your approach.

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What is the consequence for drivers who don't follow stopping requirements at a school crossing?

A small fine and one demerit point.

A warning from the crossing guard.

A substantial fine and three demerit points.

Community service.

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Do school buses use their upper alternating red lights when stopping at all railway crossings?

No, the lights are not used for these stops.

Only at crossings without gates.

Yes, always.

Only if students are on board.

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What is the minimum distance you must stop from the nearest rail or gate if a train is coming?

Two metres

Fifteen metres

Five metres

Ten metres

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When should you downshift a manual transmission vehicle before going down a long, steep hill?

At the bottom of the hill.

While you are halfway down the hill.

As soon as you start going downhill.

Before starting downhill.

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When a school crossing guard displays a red and white stop sign, when can you proceed?

After a 5-second complete stop.

When all people, including the guard, have cleared the entire roadway.

When the guard signals you to proceed.

As soon as the children are on the sidewalk.

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What is the guide for selecting a gear for going downhill in a manual transmission vehicle?

The same gear you would use going uphill.

The highest gear possible.

The second gear is always safest.

The gear you use for highway speeds.

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If you are at an intersection with a stop sign but there is no stop line or crosswalk, where must you stop?

Directly in line with the stop sign post.

At the edge of the sidewalk.

Wherever you have the best view of traffic.

Five metres before the intersection.

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Under which circumstance are you NOT required to stop for a school bus with flashing lights?

When you are approaching from the front on a road with a median strip.

When it is outside of school hours.

When the bus is on the shoulder of the road.

When you are on a multi-lane highway.

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What should you avoid doing while crossing railway tracks?

Listening for trains.

Driving slowly.

Looking both ways.

Shifting gears.

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In a vehicle with manual transmission, what is recommended when going down long, steep hills?

Shift into a lower gear.

Keep the clutch pressed down.

Put the car in neutral.

Shift into a higher gear to coast.

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What should you do if your vehicle gets trapped on a railway crossing?

Try to push the vehicle off the tracks.

Immediately get everyone out and away from the vehicle.

Honk the horn repeatedly to warn the train.

Stay in the vehicle and call for help.

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According to the text, what is the proper way to use your feet for the brake and gas pedals?

Use your right foot for both brake and gas pedals.

Use both feet simultaneously for better control.

Alternate between left and right feet for both pedals.

Use your left foot for the brake and right foot for the gas.

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What is a 'median' in the context of a road?

A designated turning lane.

A physical barrier separating traffic in different directions.

The shoulder of the road.

The middle lane of a three-lane road.

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What is the penalty for a first offence of failing to stop for a school bus with its red lights flashing?

A warning and 2 demerit points.

A heavy fine and six demerit points.

A small fine and no demerit points.

A 30-day license suspension.

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If a railway crossing has flashing signal lights and a gate, when is it safe to cross?

When the lights stop flashing, even if the gate is still down.

When the train is visibly far away.

When the gate starts to rise, even if the lights are still flashing.

When the lights stop flashing and the gate has risen.

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It is illegal to pass any vehicle within what distance of a pedestrian crossover?

10 metres

20 metres

50 metres

30 metres

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What is the minimum distance you must stop from behind a stopped school bus with its upper red lights flashing?

20 metres

15 metres

5 metres

10 metres

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What is the primary purpose of downshifting on a long downhill grade?

To save fuel.

To charge the battery.

To cool the engine.

To help control your speed.

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If you are the registered owner of a vehicle reported for illegally passing a school bus, what penalties might be applied to you?

Fines only.

A license suspension only.

Fines, demerit points, and jail time.

Demerit points and jail time.

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What is the first action a safe and responsible driver takes when they see a stop ahead?

Begin braking early.

Signal their intention to stop.

Check their mirrors.

Take their foot off the gas.

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At a pedestrian crossover, when can drivers and cyclists proceed after stopping for a pedestrian?

When the pedestrian is halfway across the road.

As soon as the pedestrian steps onto the opposite curb.

After the overhead lights stop flashing.

When the pedestrian and school crossing guard are safely on the sidewalk.

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The section also covers stopping for school buses and emergency vehicles. Understanding the correct stopping distance and the importance of checking mirrors before braking are essential. Questions test your ability to judge safe stopping points at crosswalks or behind other vehicles. Mastering these rules ensures you can respond appropriately and keep everyone safe while driving in Ontario.

Challenge yourself by thoroughly working through the G1 practice test study questions. Aim to understand and explain each concept clearly and confidently, without the need to refer back to your notes. This approach will help reinforce your knowledge and ensure you grasp the material deeply, preparing you for success on the exam.