Ontario G1 Practice Mock Exam 6

All 20 questions from Mock Exam 6, with answers and explanations.

A mixed exam like the real test: 10 questions on signs, lights and markings (8 with pictures) and 10 on the rules of the road, including seatbelts & safety, turning & lane changes and alcohol & drugs.

These are the 20 questions from Mock Exam 6, covering road signs and the rules of the road from the official MTO Driver’s Handbook. Read through them with Show answer, or take the exam online first with the answers hidden and see your score. No sign-in needed.

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  1. Question 1 · Traffic Signs

    White sign with a black left-turn arrow inside a red circle with a red slash

    What does this sign mean?

    1. A. Turn left only when it is clear
    2. B. Left turns are prohibited here
    3. C. Left turns allowed at night only
    4. D. Left lane must turn left
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    Answer: B. Left turns are prohibited here

    This sign prohibits turning left.

    Source: MTO Driver’s Handbook: SignsReviewed October 2026Report an error

  2. Question 2 · Traffic Lights

    Traffic signal with the bottom green light on

    What does this signal mean?

    1. A. You have the right-of-way over everything in the intersection
    2. B. You must stop if any vehicle is waiting
    3. C. You may continue straight or turn left or right, once vehicles and pedestrians still in the intersection have cleared
    4. D. You may only go straight
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    Answer: C. You may continue straight or turn left or right, once vehicles and pedestrians still in the intersection have cleared

    A green light permits you to go, but anyone still in the intersection gets to finish first.

    Source: MTO Driver’s Handbook: Traffic LightsReviewed October 2026Report an error

  3. Question 3 · Traffic Signs

    Five-sided fluorescent yellow-green sign showing two walking children

    What should you do when you see this sign?

    1. A. Speed up to clear the area
    2. B. Ignore it if no children are visible
    3. C. Stop only if a bus is present
    4. D. Watch for children and follow the crossing guard's directions
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    Answer: D. Watch for children and follow the crossing guard's directions

    A school crossing sign warns you to watch for children and follow the crossing guard's directions.

    Source: MTO Driver’s Handbook: SignsReviewed October 2026Report an error

  4. Question 4 · G1 Licence Rules

    How old must a person be to apply for a driver's licence in Ontario?

    1. A. 15 years old
    2. B. 17 years old
    3. C. 18 years old
    4. D. 16 years old
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    Answer: D. 16 years old

    The minimum age for applying for a driver's licence in Ontario is 16.

    Source: MTO Driver’s Handbook: Getting Your Driver's LicenceReviewed October 2026Report an error

  5. Question 5 · Pavement Markings

    Road with two parallel white lines painted across it

    How is a crosswalk like the one in this picture marked?

    1. A. A single yellow line
    2. B. Two solid yellow lines
    3. C. A pair of white lines running side by side across the roadway
    4. D. A white X in each lane
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    Answer: C. A pair of white lines running side by side across the roadway

    Pedestrian crossings are outlined with two white lines across the road.

    Source: MTO Driver’s Handbook: Pavement MarkingsReviewed October 2026Report an error

  6. Question 6 · Traffic Signs

    Yellow diamond sign with a walking person, above a white tab with black lettering

    What should you do when you see this sign?

    1. A. Get ready to stop and let pedestrians go first
    2. B. Honk before crossing
    3. C. Speed up to clear the crossing
    4. D. Pass any stopped vehicle
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    Answer: A. Get ready to stop and let pedestrians go first

    This marks a pedestrian crossover; people in it have priority, so be ready to stop.

    Source: MTO Driver’s Handbook: SignsReviewed October 2026Report an error

  7. Question 7 · Traffic Lights

    Pedestrian signal box showing an orange raised hand, which may be flashing or steady

    A pedestrian facing this flashing or steady signal:

    1. A. May cross quickly
    2. B. May cross if no vehicles are near
    3. C. Should cross only at night
    4. D. Should not begin to cross
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    Answer: D. Should not begin to cross

    Pedestrians should not begin to cross, though those already crossing still have the right-of-way.

    Source: MTO Driver’s Handbook: Pedestrian SignalsReviewed October 2026Report an error

  8. Question 8 · Traffic Signs

    Orange triangle with a wide red border

    You see this on the back of a farm tractor. What should you expect?

    1. A. The vehicle is turning left
    2. B. The vehicle may stop suddenly
    3. C. The vehicle travels at 40 km/h or less
    4. D. The vehicle is carrying dangerous goods
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    Answer: C. The vehicle travels at 40 km/h or less

    The orange triangle with a red border marks vehicles that travel at 40 km/h or less, such as farm machinery and horse-drawn buggies.

    Source: MTO Driver’s Handbook: SignsReviewed October 2026Report an error

  9. Question 9 · Traffic Signs

    White sign with a black left-turn arrow inside a red circle with a red slash

    This sign is posted with “7–9 a.m.” underneath. It is 10:30 a.m. May you turn left?

    1. A. No; the sign applies at every hour of the day
    2. B. Only if you are driving a bus or a taxi
    3. C. Only if you turn from the right-hand lane
    4. D. Yes, if it is safe; the ban applies only at those times
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    Answer: D. Yes, if it is safe; the ban applies only at those times

    Time tabs under a regulatory sign limit when the rule applies. Outside those hours you may turn left if it is safe and allowed.

    Source: MTO Driver’s Handbook: SignsReviewed October 2026Report an error

  10. Question 10 · Traffic Lights

    Which statement about a flashing green light is correct?

    1. A. It means the signal is not working
    2. B. Oncoming traffic is facing a red light
    3. C. Oncoming traffic also has a green light
    4. D. You may turn left but not go straight
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    Answer: B. Oncoming traffic is facing a red light

    With an advance green (flashing green or green arrow with a green light), you may go in any permitted direction while oncoming traffic still has a red.

    Source: MTO Driver’s Handbook: Traffic LightsReviewed October 2026Report an error

  11. Question 11 · Alcohol & Drugs

    A driver aged 21 or under who has any alcohol in their system receives an immediate:

    1. A. 24-hour roadside suspension
    2. B. Verbal warning only
    3. C. 7-day licence suspension
    4. D. Fine with no suspension
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    Answer: A. 24-hour roadside suspension

    A 24-hour roadside suspension applies immediately, with a minimum 30-day suspension on conviction.

    Source: MTO Driver’s Handbook: Other Ways to Lose Your LicenceReviewed October 2026Report an error

  12. Question 12 · Seatbelts & Safety

    When the interior mirror is set correctly, what should you see in it?

    1. A. The side window
    2. B. The back seat
    3. C. The rear window, framed evenly in the middle of the mirror
    4. D. The road ahead
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    Answer: C. The rear window, framed evenly in the middle of the mirror

    Aim the mirror so the rear window sits squarely in the middle of it, giving the best view behind you.

    Source: MTO Driver’s Handbook: Getting Ready to DriveReviewed October 2026Report an error

  13. Question 13 · Turning & Lane Changes

    You are circling a roundabout and realise you have just missed your exit. What is the safest choice?

    1. A. Continue around the roundabout and take the exit next time
    2. B. Leave by the next exit and make a U-turn on that road immediately
    3. C. Stop and reverse back to the exit
    4. D. Cut across the lane to your right to reach the exit
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    Answer: A. Continue around the roundabout and take the exit next time

    Don't stop or change lanes suddenly inside a roundabout. Keep circulating and take your exit when you come back to it.

    Source: MTO Driver’s Handbook: Changing DirectionsReviewed October 2026Report an error

  14. Question 14 · Freeway Driving

    How far ahead should you scan when driving on a freeway?

    1. A. About 2 to 3 seconds ahead
    2. B. About 5 seconds ahead
    3. C. Only to the vehicle directly in front of you
    4. D. About 15 to 20 seconds ahead
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    Answer: D. About 15 to 20 seconds ahead

    At freeway speeds, look 15 to 20 seconds ahead, or as far as you can see, so you have time to react.

    Source: MTO Driver’s Handbook: Freeway DrivingReviewed October 2026Report an error

  15. Question 15 · Night & Weather Driving

    An oncoming driver at night has not dimmed their high beams. Where should you look?

    1. A. Down at your dashboard
    2. B. Straight at their headlights so you can judge distance
    3. C. Up, past the oncoming lights and slightly to the right
    4. D. At the centre line
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    Answer: C. Up, past the oncoming lights and slightly to the right

    Look up and past the oncoming lights, a little to the right, so the glare doesn't blind you.

    Source: MTO Driver’s Handbook: Driving at Night and in Bad WeatherReviewed October 2026Report an error

  16. Question 16 · Parking

    About how much space do you need to parallel park comfortably?

    1. A. About 3 times your vehicle's length
    2. B. About 2 metres longer than your vehicle
    3. C. Exactly your vehicle's length
    4. D. About 1.5 times your vehicle's length
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    Answer: D. About 1.5 times your vehicle's length

    Look for a space about one and a half times the length of your vehicle.

    Source: MTO Driver’s Handbook: Parking Along RoadwaysReviewed October 2026Report an error

  17. Question 17 · Traffic Signs

    What does a merge sign (two roads joining) mean for drivers?

    1. A. Only the driver on the right must adjust speed
    2. B. Drivers on the main road always have the right-of-way
    3. C. Drivers entering must stop
    4. D. Drivers on both roads share responsibility for merging smoothly
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    Answer: D. Drivers on both roads share responsibility for merging smoothly

    At a merge, drivers on both roads are responsible for merging smoothly and safely.

    Source: MTO Driver’s Handbook: SignsReviewed October 2026Report an error

  18. Question 18 · Demerit Points & Suspensions

    Which of these is a 2-point offence?

    1. A. Driving the wrong way on a one-way road
    2. B. Failing to share the road
    3. C. Failing to stop at a pedestrian crossover
    4. D. Using a hand-held phone while driving
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    Answer: B. Failing to share the road

    Failing to share the road is 2 points. Failing to stop at a pedestrian crossover is 4, and hand-held device use and driving the wrong way are 3 each.

    Source: MTO Driver’s Handbook: Keeping Your Driver's LicenceReviewed October 2026Report an error

  19. Question 19 · Seatbelts & Safety

    A G2 driver lets a fourth friend ride along in a car that has only four working seatbelts, so five people are in the car. What licence penalty can the driver face?

    1. A. Two demerit points and no fine
    2. B. A warning letter from the ministry
    3. C. A suspension of at least 30 days
    4. D. A fine only, with no other penalty
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    Answer: C. A suspension of at least 30 days

    Novice drivers must have a working seatbelt for every passenger. Breaking this novice condition can mean losing the licence for at least 30 days.

    Source: MTO Driver’s Handbook: Getting Ready to DriveReviewed October 2026Report an error

  20. Question 20 · Turning & Lane Changes

    You are turning left from a one-way street onto a two-way street. Where should you start and finish?

    1. A. Left curb lane, to the lane just right of centre
    2. B. Right lane, to the right curb lane
    3. C. Any lane, to the left curb lane
    4. D. Left curb lane, to the right curb lane
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    Answer: A. Left curb lane, to the lane just right of centre

    From a one-way road, start in the left curb lane and turn into the lane just right of the centre line on the two-way road.

    Source: MTO Driver’s Handbook: Changing DirectionsReviewed October 2026Report an error

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