How to study for the Ontario G1 test?

Study the official MTO Driver's Handbook carefully, then use realistic online G1 practice tests to check your understanding and identify weak areas. Aim for repeated, short sessions, review every mistake, and keep practising until you consistently score well above the passing mark.

How many questions are on the G1 test in Ontario?

The Ontario G1 test has 40 multiple-choice questions in total, split into 20 on road rules and 20 on road signs. You must pass both sections in the same sitting to get your G1 licence.

What is the best way to study for the G1?

Combine reading the handbook with doing timed practice tests that simulate the real exam experience. Focus on road signs and right-of-way situations, review explanations for every answer, and revisit topics you regularly get wrong until they feel automatic.

What are common mistakes on the G1 test?

Common mistakes include rushing through questions, mixing up similar road signs, misreading right-of-way scenarios, and not fully understanding speed limits or rules in special zones (school, construction, etc.). Many people also fail because they rely only on guessing from practice tests instead of actually learning the rules from the handbook.

Car Study Guide | Newfoundland and Labrador

Study Guide

#	Question	Image
1	How much visibility do your front white headlights need to give you?
2	What color are your rear signal lights required to be?
3	What area of the body should the lap part of your seatbelt be tight across?
4	From what distance do your front signal lights need to be able to be seen?
5	If you don't wear your seatbelt correctly, you could be fined _____?
6	At what weight do infants no longer need to be restrained in a front facing car seat?
7	What is the minimum mount of tread depth that your tires must have?
8	What happens to the fine you receive if you are caught speeding in a construction zone?
9	If you hold a Class 5 level 1 license, how many years of driving experience in Class 5 or higher does your passenger need to have?
10	From how far away do your rear signal lights need to be able to be seen?
11	Who should be given the right-of-way if a car is trying to merge with oncoming traffic to get onto a divided highway?
12	Until what age should children stay in rear seats as recommended by Transport Canada?
13	How many points will you get if you are caught using your phone while driving?
14	If you are a novice driver, what is the allowed BAC?
15	Between what hours do you have to be accompanied as a novice driver with a Class 5 level 2 license?
16	What color are your front signal lights allowed to be?
17	From how far away do your rear lights need to be able to be seen?
18	Who is responsible for ensuring that passengers over 16 years old are wearing their seatbelt?
19	If you are in the right-hand lane and you see a vehicle trying to merge on a divided highway, what should you do?
20	When should you start to decelerate when you're exiting a highway?
21	What do you need to do prior to switching lanes?
22	Until what weight do infants have to sit in rear facing car seats?
23	If you have enough stuff in your car to block your rear window, how many mirrors do you have to have?
24	At what point will you not be able to see another vehicle in your rearview?
25	From what distance away does your rear license plate need to be readable from?