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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What should you avoid doing while crossing railway tracks?

Looking both ways.

Driving slowly.

Shifting gears.

Listening for trains.

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

Alternate between left and right feet for both pedals.

Use both feet simultaneously for better control.

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

Before starting downhill.

At the bottom of the hill.

While you are halfway down the hill.

As soon as you start going downhill.

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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 small fine and no demerit points.

A heavy fine and six demerit points.

A warning and 2 demerit points.

A 30-day license suspension.

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

Fifteen metres

Five metres

Ten metres

Two metres

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

A physical barrier separating traffic in different directions.

A designated turning lane.

The middle lane of a three-lane road.

The shoulder of the road.

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

Only if students are on board.

No, the lights are not used for these stops.

Only at crossings without gates.

Yes, always.

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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 and the gate has risen.

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

When the train is visibly far away.

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

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

A dead-end street.

A railway crossing.

A hospital zone.

A school crossing.

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

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.

When the pedestrian is halfway across the road.

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

A substantial fine and three demerit points.

Community service.

A warning from the crossing guard.

A small fine and one demerit point.

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

A stop sign arm.

An extended yellow flag.

A bright strobe light.

A loud horn.

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

Honk the horn repeatedly to warn the train.

Stay in the vehicle and call for help.

Try to push the vehicle off the tracks.

Immediately get everyone out and away from the vehicle.

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What must drivers do at a pedestrian crossover?

Honk to alert pedestrians of your approach.

Stop only if the overhead yellow lights are flashing.

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

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

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

Check their mirrors.

Begin braking early.

Signal their intention to stop.

Take their foot off the gas.

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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?

A license suspension only.

Fines, demerit points, and jail time.

Demerit points and jail time.

Fines only.

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

Put the car in neutral.

Shift into a higher gear to coast.

Keep the clutch pressed down.

Shift into a lower gear.

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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 the guard signals you to proceed.

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

As soon as the children are on the sidewalk.

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

10 metres

5 metres

15 metres

20 metres

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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?

Wherever you have the best view of traffic.

At the edge of the sidewalk.

Directly in line with the stop sign post.

Five metres before the intersection.

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

The second gear is always safest.

The highest gear possible.

The same gear you would use going uphill.

The gear you use for highway speeds.

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

To help control your speed.

To charge the battery.

To save fuel.

To cool the engine.

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In Ontario, what colour are all school buses?

Standard Yellow

Bright Red

Chrome Yellow

Safety Orange

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

When the bus is on the shoulder of the road.

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

When it is outside of school hours.

When you are on a multi-lane highway.

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

30 metres

20 metres

10 metres

50 metres

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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.