ONTARIO G1 RULES 3

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Ontario Driving Test - Rules 3

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If the signal light changes from green to amber as you approach an intersection, what should you do?

Speed up to clear the intersection as quickly as possible

Sound the horn to warn pedestrians and other drivers that you do not intend to stop

Stop. If a stop cannot be made safely proceed with caution

Continue through the intersection without slowing or stopping

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If two vehicles arrive at an uncontrolled intersection at approximately the same time, the right-of-way should be given to…?

The vehicle approaching from the left

Neither vehicle

The vehicle moving faster

The vehicle approaching from the right

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Fully licensed drivers - You may be required to attend an interview and re-examination of your driving ability if you accumulate…?

9 demerit points

3 demerit points

6 demerit points

15 demerit points

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Fully licensed driver who talks, texts, types, dials or emails using hand-held cell phones and other hand-held communications and entertainment devices face fines of up to...?

$120 and two demerit points

$1000 and three demerit points

$300 and five demerit points

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When it is safe to do so, passing other vehicles on their right side…?

Is permitted on any street or highway

Is permitted when the street or highway has two or more lanes for traffic in the direction you are traveling

Is not permitted under any circumstances

Is permitted providing it is possible to do so by driving on the shoulder of the road

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It is more dangerous to drive at the maximum speed limit at night than during the day because…?

Your reaction time is slower at night

The roadways are more apt to be slippery at night

Some drivers unlawfully drive with parking lights only

You cannot see as far ahead, even with headlights

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Are drivers responsible for their passengers buckling up?

Only if passengers are over eighteen years of age

Only if passengers are from five years of age up to sixteen

Only if the passengers are in the front seat

Only if passengers are over sixteen years of age

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A broken line at the left of your lane means…?

Pass only during daylight hours

Pass at any time

You may pass if the way is clear

Never pass

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Motorcyclists are entitled to the use of…?.

Half a lane

Two thirds of a lane

A full lane

A quarter of a lane

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Upon approaching a yield sign, what does the law require you to do?

Slow down, stop if necessary and proceed only when the way is clear

Stop, and then enter traffic slowly

Speed up and force your way into traffic

Stop, and then enter traffic quickly

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Rules for both the G1 & G2 license holders include…?

Each person in the vehicle must wear a seat belt, and you cannot drive if you have been drinking alcohol

You can drive if your BAC (alcohol) level is below 0.05

You cannot drive at night

You must have headlights on at all times

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Unless you want to turn left or pass another vehicle, you should…?

Always keep well to the left

Keep to the right of the road

Drive on the shoulder of the highway

Drive in the centre of the roadway

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Fully licensed drivers - At 15 demerit points:

Your licence will be suspended for 7 days

Your licence will be suspended for 30 days

Your licence will be suspended for 1 day

Your licence will be suspended for 3 days

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A school bus with red signal lights flashing is stopped on a highway that has no median strip. What does the law require you to?

Reduce speed and pass with care

Stop at least 20m away

Stop tight up to the rear fender

Sound your horn

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In Ontario, you must wear a seatbelt…?

On high-speed highways

In urban areas

At all times

During the hours of darkness

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When deciding to make a U turn, your first consideration should be to check…?

The height of the curb

The turning radius of your vehicle

The weather conditions

The traffic regulations

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Winter traction is affected by slippery conditions; in winter drivers should drive…?

As if conditions were perfect

Faster

In any of these ways

Slower

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When meeting oncoming vehicles with bright headlights at night:

Open and shut your eyes rapidly

Look up and beyond and slightly to the right of the oncoming lights

Turn your lights on high beam

Look at the headlights of the approaching vehicle

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The fine for not using a child car seat or booster seat as required by law is…?

One demerit point

Up to $1,000 plus two demerit points

Four demerit points

Three demerit points

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When does the law require lights on vehicles to be turned on?

Between half an hour before sunset to half an hour after sunrise and at any other time you cannot see clearly for a distance of 150m

There is no specified time

Between dusk and dawn and any other time you cannot see clearly for a distance of 150m

Between sunset and sunrise

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If you register a BAC from ___________ (known as the 'warn range') you will receive an immediate driver's licence suspension.

.06 to .10

.07 to .08

.05 to .08

.06 to .12

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The hand-and-arm signal for slowing or stopping is…?

A circle motion

Arm out and down

Arm straight

Arm out and up

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What must a driver do before entering a highway from a private road or driveway?

Enter or cross the highway as quickly as possible

Yield right-of-way to all vehicles approaching on the highway

Sound the horn and proceed with caution

Give a hand signal then take right-of-way

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You are approaching an intersection on a main road, and the intersection is blocked with traffic. You should…?

Proceed slowly into the intersection until the traffic ahead moves on

Stop before entering the intersection and wait until traffic ahead moves on

Keep as close as possible to the car ahead

Sound your horn to warn cars ahead to move on

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When lights are required, drivers must switch to low beam headlights when following another vehicle at what distance?

This only applies when approaching another vehicle

Within 120 m

Within 30 m

Within 60 m

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What should you do when a car is stopped at a marked crosswalk to allow a pedestrian to cross?

Pass the stopped car on the left

Stop behind it

Pass the stopped car on the right

Sound your horn for the driver of the stopped car to drive on

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Fully licensed drivers - The Ministry of Transportation may suspend your license after a 9-points interview…?

If your license is not needed for business reasons

If you fail to attend an interview, or fail to give good reasons for keeping your license

Under no circumstances

If you do not have at least 5 years’ driving experience

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If you are 80 years of age or older, you are required to renew your driver's licence every…?

Four years

Two years

Three years

Five years

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Pedestrians walking on a highway should normally walk…?

With their back to traffic

Facing traffic

Well out into the traffic lane

Down the centreline

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A person whose driver license is under suspension, may…?

Operate a motor vehicle in a case of extreme emergency

Operate a motor vehicle the get to and from work

Not drive, under any circumstances

Operate a motor vehicle when accompanied by a licensed driver

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This written exam evaluates your understanding of Ontario’s road rules, traffic signs, and safe driving practices. The test consists of multiple-choice questions and is available in several languages at DriveTest Centres. Applicants should prepare by studying the Ontario Driver’s Handbook, which covers all relevant topics. Passing the knowledge test allows you to obtain a G1 licence, the first stage in Ontario’s graduated licensing system. Thorough preparation and practice are essential to ensure success and to promote safe, responsible driving on Ontario’s roads.

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