How Do I Prepare for the G1 Test in Ontario?
Study the MTO Driver's Handbook thoroughly, then take practice tests online. Focus on both the road rules and road signs sections. Most people need 10 to 15 hours of study to pass on the first attempt.
Key Facts
- Search for 'Ontario G1 practice test' to find free resources
- Practice both road rules and road signs separately
- Aim for 90%+ on practice tests before booking
- Use the DriveTest centre kiosks on arrival for one final review
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Should You Start with the MTO Handbook?
According to the Ontario Driver's Handbook, the G1 test is drawn exclusively from this handbook. Every question on the test (road rules and road signs) comes from this document. Download it free from the Ontario government website or pick up a paper copy at any DriveTest centre. Read every section, not just the ones that seem obvious.
Should You Take Practice Tests?
After reading the handbook, take practice tests online to identify weak areas. Several free G1 practice test sites use questions modelled on the actual test format. Aim to score 90% or higher on practice tests before booking your real appointment. This gives you a comfortable buffer above the 80% pass mark.
- Search for 'Ontario G1 practice test' to find free resources
- Practice both road rules and road signs separately
- Aim for 90%+ on practice tests before booking
- Use the DriveTest centre kiosks on arrival for one final review
Why Should You Focus on Road Signs?
According to the Ontario Driver's Handbook, the road signs section is where most students lose unexpected marks. Ontario has many signs that look similar or have subtle colour and shape differences. Learn each sign's shape, colour, and meaning, not just the big obvious ones. Warning signs (yellow diamonds), regulatory signs (white rectangles), and prohibition signs (red circles) each have distinct rules.
When Should You Book the Test?
Book your test at drivetest.ca or by phone. There is no penalty for booking early as long as you show up ready. Bring acceptable ID (passport or birth certificate plus provincial health card). Arrive 15 minutes early to allow for DriveTest centre processing.
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How Many Questions Are on the G1 Test in Ontario?
The G1 knowledge test in Ontario has 40 multiple-choice questions: 20 on road rules and 20 on road signs. You need to answer at least 16 correctly in each section (80%) to pass. The test is taken at a DriveTest centre and costs $16.25.
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If you fail the G1 knowledge test in Ontario, you must wait at least one day before retaking it. There is no limit on the number of attempts. Each retake requires paying the $16.25 test fee again.
Read answerHow Much Does the G1 Test Cost in Ontario?
The G1 knowledge test in Ontario costs $16.25. This fee covers one test attempt. If you fail, each retake costs another $16.25. The fee is paid at the DriveTest centre on the day of the test.
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