Free Practice · Road Signs
Mock Exam 1
Road SignsThe real Ontario G1 test has two sections — road signs and rules of the road — each with 20 questions. You need 16 out of 20 correct (80%) to pass each section. Take your time, there is no time limit.
Exam Questions
Question 1: A flag person faces you with a paddle showing 'STOP'. What must you do?
Correct answer: Stop completely and wait until the paddle shows 'SLOW' and the flag person signals you to proceed
Explanation: The 'STOP' side of a flag person's paddle requires a complete stop. Wait until the paddle shows 'SLOW' and the flag person signals you to proceed.
Question 2: What does this sign mean?
Correct answer: An intersection is ahead — the upward arrow indicates which road has the right-of-way
Explanation: This yellow intersection warning sign shows a cross-road is ahead. The upward arrow indicates your road has the right-of-way over the side road.
Question 3: What does this sign mean?
Correct answer: Parking is not permitted in the area between the two signs
Explanation: A no-parking sign with arrows marks a zone where parking is prohibited between the two signs. You cannot leave your vehicle anywhere in that stretch.
Question 4: What does this sign mean?
Correct answer: Left turns are not allowed at this intersection
Explanation: A no left turn sign (red circle and slash over a left-turn arrow) prohibits making a left turn at that location. You must turn right or continue straight.
Question 5: What is the difference between yellow and white lines painted on Ontario roads?
Correct answer: Yellow lines separate traffic travelling in opposite directions; white lines separate traffic travelling in the same direction
Explanation: Yellow lines separate traffic travelling in opposite directions; white lines separate traffic travelling in the same direction.
Question 6: What does this sign mean?
Correct answer: Another road merges into yours from the direction shown — be ready to adjust speed or position
Explanation: A merging traffic sign warns a road or lane merges into yours from the direction shown. Adjust speed and allow merging vehicles to enter safely.
Question 7: What does this sign mean?
Correct answer: Keep to the right of the traffic island or obstruction ahead
Explanation: This sign directs drivers to pass to the right of a traffic island, median, or obstruction in the road ahead.
Question 8: What do double solid yellow centre lines indicate?
Correct answer: No passing in either direction
Explanation: Double solid yellow lines mean no passing in either direction. Used on undivided roads where passing is unsafe from both sides.
Question 9: What does this sign mean?
Correct answer: This road is an official bicycle route — watch for cyclists and be prepared to share the road
Explanation: A bicycle route sign marks a road as an official cycling route. Drivers must watch for cyclists and be prepared to share the lane with them.
Question 10: What does this sign mean?
Correct answer: Snowmobiles are permitted to travel on this road
Explanation: A snowmobiles permitted sign (green circle with snowmobile) means snowmobiles may legally travel on this road. Without it, snowmobiles cannot use public roads.
Question 11: What does this sign mean?
Correct answer: This is a school bus loading zone — buses may load and unload here without activating red lights; other drivers are not required to stop
Explanation: A school bus loading zone sign means buses load and unload here without red lights; other drivers are not required to stop.
Question 12: What does this sign mean?
Correct answer: On a road divided by a raised median, only vehicles travelling in the same direction as the school bus must stop when its red lights are flashing
Explanation: On a road divided by a raised median, only vehicles travelling the same direction as the school bus must stop when its red lights flash.
Question 13: What does this sign mean?
Correct answer: Pedestrians are not permitted on this road
Explanation: A no pedestrians sign (red circle and slash over a walking person) prohibits pedestrians from using that road. Typically posted on highways.
Question 14: What does this sign mean?
Correct answer: Water may be flowing over the road ahead — proceed with extreme caution or do not enter
Explanation: This warning sign indicates water may be covering the road ahead. Even shallow moving water can sweep a vehicle off the road. Do not drive through flooding.
Question 15: What does this sign mean?
Correct answer: You are in a construction zone — fines for speeding are doubled when workers are present
Explanation: A 'Speed Fines Doubled' sign marks an active construction zone. When workers are present, all fines for speeding offences are doubled.
Question 16: What does this sign mean?
Correct answer: One or more lanes are closed ahead due to construction — merge into an open lane early
Explanation: A lane closed sign means one or more lanes are closed ahead due to construction. Merge into an open lane early and smoothly.
Question 17: What does this sign mean?
Correct answer: A steep hill is ahead — heavy vehicles may need a lower gear to control their speed
Explanation: A steep hill sign warns of a significant slope ahead; heavy vehicles may need a lower gear to control their speed.
Question 18: What does this sign mean?
Correct answer: A school crossing guard may be present — slow down and be ready to stop on their signal
Explanation: A school crossing sign warns a crossing guard may be present. When a guard holds up a stop paddle, all drivers in all directions must stop immediately.
Question 19: What does this sign mean?
Correct answer: The road ahead splits into two separate roadways divided by a median — keep to the right
Explanation: A divided highway begins sign warns the road ahead separates into two roadways divided by a median. Stay to the right of the divider.
Question 20: What does this sign mean?
Correct answer: A railway crossing is ahead — slow down, look both ways, and be ready to stop
Explanation: This yellow diamond warns that a railway crossing is ahead. Slow down, look in both directions, and be prepared to stop.