Ontario G1 Written Knowledge Test
Road signs and rules of the road practice for the Ontario G1
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The Ontario G1 test is a two-part written exam of 40 multiple-choice questions, 20 on road signs and 20 on rules of the road. You must answer at least 16 of 20 correctly in each part to pass. Practice here with questions written from the official MTO Driver's Handbook, each with an explanation and a source reference.
Choose how to study
Pick one and go – you can switch any time.
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Free practice
Twenty questions with instant feedback. Every answer is explained and linked back to the handbook passage it comes from.
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Full G1 simulation
Forty questions under the official structure and a 40 minute clock. No hints, no feedback until you finish.
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Road signs drill
Sign recognition only, drawn from every sign topic in the bank. Repeat until shape and colour read instantly.
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Marathon
The entire published bank in one sitting, untimed. The honest test of whether you are ready.
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Work on mistakes
Only the questions you have answered incorrectly before, rebuilt from your own history each time you start.
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Sign flashcards
Flip through signs and rules one card at a time. No score, no clock, just recall.
Your progress by topic
16 areas · 75 questions
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Road signs
Reading signs by shape, colour and symbol.
0 questions- Regulatory signs 10
- Warning signs 8
- Information and direction signs 3
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Rules of the road
Right of way, speed, positioning and manoeuvres.
0 questions- Right of way 11
- Speed and following distance 7
- Turns, lanes and passing 12
- Parking and stopping 3
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Safe driving
Conditions, hazards and sharing the road.
2 questions- Adverse conditions 6
- Sharing the road 5
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Licensing and the law
Graduated licensing, alcohol and drug rules, collisions.
0 questions- Graduated licensing 4
- Alcohol and drugs 4
- Collisions and emergencies 2
About this exam
Every question on this page is written from the Ontario Ministry of Transportation Driver's Handbook, the same publication DriveTest examiners draw the real test from. The G1 is the first stage of Ontario's graduated licensing system: passing it lets you drive with an accompanying fully licensed driver while you build the experience needed for the G2 road test.
The exam is split evenly. Twenty questions cover road signs, testing whether you can read a sign by its shape, colour and symbol without relying on words. Twenty more cover the rules of the road, covering right of way, speed limits, following distance, alcohol and drug rules, and what to do at collisions. Each half is scored separately, and you must reach 16 correct in each half. Getting 20 of 20 on signs will not rescue a 15 on rules.
The practice mode below gives you immediate feedback on each answer along with the handbook passage the question comes from. The simulation mode mirrors the real test structure and withholds all feedback until you finish, so you can find out how you would actually score before you pay the DriveTest fee.
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The exam is the same everywhere it is offered. These pages cover booking and local detail.
Common questions
How many questions are on the Ontario G1 test?
Forty in total: 20 road sign questions and 20 rules of the road questions. Each section is scored separately.
What score do I need to pass the G1?
At least 16 correct out of 20 in each section, which is 80 percent. Scoring well in one section does not compensate for failing the other.
Is the G1 test timed?
DriveTest centres do not enforce a strict clock for most candidates, but our simulation mode applies a 40 minute limit so you learn to work at a steady pace.
How much does the G1 test cost?
Fees are set by DriveTest and change periodically. Check the current fee on the official DriveTest site before booking.
Can I retake the G1 if I fail?
Yes. You can rebook and retake the test, paying the retest fee each time. Focusing your study on the section you failed is the fastest route to passing.
Are these the real G1 questions?
No. These are original questions written from the official MTO Driver's Handbook, the same source the real test draws on. They cover the same material without reproducing the exam.
TocoExam is an independent study resource and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to the Ministry of Transportation of Ontario or DriveTest.