Two sections · practise each on its own · 20 questions · 16/20 to pass
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About the test
The Ontario G1 knowledge test is the written, multiple-choice test on road signs and the rules of the road that new drivers must pass, together with a vision test, to get a G1 licence, the first step in Ontario’s graduated licensing system; DriveTest says you need a total score of at least 80%.
ExamHub’s free G1 practice test has 250+ original questions, checked against the Official MTO Driver’s Handbook and split the way DriveTest describes the real test: a road signs section and a rules-of-the-road section.
Checked against the Official MTO Driver’s Handbook and the DriveTest pages on 5 Nov 2026.
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Six real questions pulled from the full bank, with the answer already shown — for the timed, no-peeking version, use the quiz above.
Why: A stop sign requires a complete stop every time, regardless of visible traffic — at the stop line if marked, or the crosswalk, sidewalk edge, or intersection edge if not. You then wait until the way is fully clear before entering.
Why: The winding road sign shows a series of S-shaped curves, warning drivers that the road ahead changes direction repeatedly rather than having just a single bend.
Why: Orange diamond signs mark temporary conditions like road work; this one gives drivers advance notice that construction work begins one kilometre ahead, so they have time to slow down and prepare.
Why: Green rectangular signs with white lettering are Ontario's information and direction signs. They tell drivers about distances and destinations, while other colours are used for facility, service and attraction signs.
Why: A yellow light means the red light is about to appear. You must stop if you can do so safely; if you cannot stop safely, proceed through with caution.
Why: Pedestrian signals help pedestrians cross at intersections with traffic lights. The white walking symbol means pedestrians may cross; a flashing or steady orange hand means they must not begin to cross.
FAQ
DriveTest and the Ministry of Transportation (MTO) do not publish a fixed number of questions. DriveTest says the test typically takes 20 to 30 minutes and has two or three sections, for example one on road signs and one on the rules of the road. ExamHub's mock exam uses 20 sign questions and 20 rules questions, 40 in total, as a study format, not as the official count. Source: drivetest.ca/tests/knowledge-tests (checked 5 Nov 2026).
A total score of at least 80%. DriveTest states the pass mark that way and marks the test on the spot, so you get your result immediately. Because sections that fall short have to be re-taken (see the next question), ExamHub's practice test asks for 16 out of 20 (80%) in each section, so aim for 80% in both. Source: drivetest.ca/tests/knowledge-tests (checked 5 Nov 2026).
You do not have to repeat the whole test. DriveTest says test results are valid for one year, and if you re-try within that year you only re-take the sections that did not meet MTO standards. You pay the extra-attempt fee to try again. Sources: drivetest.ca/tests/knowledge-tests and drivetest.ca/tests/fees (checked 5 Nov 2026).
The Class G1 licence package is $159.75, payable when you apply. It includes the knowledge test, the Class G2 road test and a five-year licence. Each extra knowledge-test attempt costs $16.00. DriveTest lists these fees in Canadian dollars with taxes included, effective July 12, 2019 and set by the Government of Ontario; fees can change, so confirm before you go. Source: drivetest.ca/tests/fees (checked 5 Nov 2026).
Yes. DriveTest says that if you are unsuccessful you can pay the fee and try again, at $16.00 for each extra knowledge-test attempt. The pages we checked do not set a limit on attempts. Anyone caught cheating or disrupting others loses the test fee and has to wait until the following day to re-try. Sources: drivetest.ca/tests/knowledge-tests and drivetest.ca/tests/fees (checked 5 Nov 2026).
ExamHub does not offer a PDF. Our G1 practice test is free to use in your browser, with no account and no download. The official study source is the Official MTO Driver's Handbook, which the Ministry of Transportation publishes online at ontario.ca with a "Print all" option and sample knowledge-test questions in its "Test yourself" chapter. DriveTest recommends studying from a printed copy. Sources: ontario.ca Official MTO Driver's Handbook and drivetest.ca/tests/knowledge-tests (checked 5 Nov 2026).
Yes. DriveTest says the computerized G1 knowledge test is offered in 32 languages, including Punjabi, English and French, with audio support on a first-come-first-served basis, and the computer test is available at some DriveTest Centres. Paper G1 tests are also offered in other languages, but DriveTest's own pages give different language lists for the paper test (20 languages on one page, the full 32 on another), so check with your centre before you go. Sources: drivetest.ca/tests/knowledge-tests and drivetest.ca/tests/translators-languages (checked 5 Nov 2026).
No. These are original questions written by ExamHub and checked against the official Ontario MTO Driver's Handbook. They cover the same material as the real test, but they aren't copies of actual exam questions.
No. All 250+ questions are free, with no account or signup required.
Sources
Checked 5 Nov 2026. Always confirm current details with the official pages.