Lane-use control

Official source: Official MTO Driver's Handbook

What this sign means

The lane-use control sign tells drivers which direction they must travel from a lane. The arrow or symbol applies to the lane shown by the sign or marking.

What to do

Match the arrow to your lane before the intersection and complete only the movement allowed from that lane.

G1 study tip

For the G1 test, regulatory signs are usually about what action is legally required or prohibited. On the G1 test, expect the correct answer to focus on the rule the driver must obey.

Read the official source

Sign images are sourced from the Official MTO Driver's Handbook under the Open Government Licence, Ontario, or from Wikimedia Commons public domain files with Ontario sign-code source matching.

How to Recognize and Use This Sign

Use these study notes to connect the sign image with the action expected on Ontario roads and on the G1 test.

Where you will see it

You usually see it at intersections, lane entries, parking areas, school zones, reserved lanes, or other places where a legal driving rule starts. For Lane-use control, look at the sign shape, symbol, text, and any posted times or lane arrows before deciding what to do.

Common mistake

A common mistake is waiting until the intersection to realize the lane does not allow the turn or straight movement you planned.

Example on the road

If your lane is marked left turn only and you need to go straight, change lanes safely before the intersection if markings and traffic allow it.

Memory cue

Regulatory signs are the rule signs. First ask what the sign requires or prohibits. For Lane-use control, connect the visual symbol to the driver action before reading the answer choices.

Lane-use control FAQs

What does the Lane-use control sign mean in Ontario?

Lane-use control is an official Ontario road sign. The key idea is: Lane-use control is an official Ontario regulatory sign. Regulatory signs tell drivers what they must do, what they must not do, or which lane and movement rules apply.

What should I remember about Lane-use control for the G1 test?

For the G1 test, regulatory signs are usually about what action is legally required or prohibited. Also remember the practical driver response: Obey the instruction before you enter the intersection, lane, parking area, or restricted zone shown by the sign.