Ontario G1 knowledge test: what it covers
Learn the rules of the road and traffic signs covered by Ontario's written G1 knowledge test, then choose a free test or focused study guide.
DriveTest describes the knowledge test as multiple choice, untimed, and requiring at least 80% to pass. Confirm current knowledge-test details at DriveTest.ca.
Know the test format
Prepare for rules of the road and traffic-sign questions.
Follow the licence path
Understand how G1, G2, and full G stages fit together.
Prepare for test day
Review documents, costs, booking, and centre guidance.
Your road to a full G licence
Seven steps, across three licence levels.
- Level One · G1
Step 1 of 7
Turn 16
You must be at least 16 to apply for a G1.
Step 2 of 7
Pass two tests
A vision test and a knowledge test on the rules of the road and traffic signs, both before a G1 is issued.
Step 3 of 7
Drive as a G1
Zero blood alcohol. No driving between midnight and 5 a.m. An accompanying driver with a full G and four or more years of experience, in the front seat.
Step 4 of 7
Practise 12 months
Or 8 months with an approved driver-education course.
- Level Two · G2
Step 5 of 7
Pass the G2 road test
Cancel with less than 48 hours' notice and the fee is forfeited. After a fail, wait at least 10 days before testing again.
Step 6 of 7
Drive as a G2
Drivers 19 and under face passenger limits between midnight and 5 a.m.
- Full G
Step 7 of 7
Pass the full G road test
Finish the whole process within five years, or start over.
Full G licence
Source: Official MTO Driver's Handbook and ontario.ca.
Topics you'll be tested on
- Rules of the road: right-of-way, intersections, lane changes, speed limits
- Road signs: regulatory, warning, and information signs
- Sharing the road: pedestrians, cyclists, school buses, emergency vehicles
- Highway driving: merging, exiting, and safe following distance
- Parking and stopping rules
- Alcohol, drugs, and Ontario's graduated licensing conditions
Start with the Ontario right-of-way guide or learn how to recognize and respond to warning signs.
Small steps. Safer roads.
Study today for a more confident tomorrow.
Need practical details? Read the G1 FAQ, follow the test-day guide, use a practical study plan, check the document checklist, or find a nearby DriveTest centre.