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Ontario G1 Practice Test 2: Questions and Answers

Review all 15 illustrated questions, answers, and explanations. Then take the interactive practice test at your own pace.

Question 1 of 15

Road sign shown for this question

What does this sign mean?

  1. Pass other traffic on the right.
  2. Keep right of the obstacle ahead.
  3. The road turns right.
  4. Winding road ahead.

Correct answer

Keep right of the obstacle ahead.

Explanation

The sign depicted in the image shows a curved arrow directing traffic to move to the right side of an obstacle. This indicates the necessity to navigate around an obstruction by keeping to the right.

Question 2 of 15

Road sign shown for this question

What does this sign mean?

  1. Only bicycles are allowed in this lane during the times and days posted.
  2. Do not enter during the times and days posted.
  3. Only certain types of vehicles are allowed in this lane during the times and days posted.
  4. Do not stop during the times and days posted.

Correct answer

Only certain types of vehicles are allowed in this lane during the times and days posted.

Explanation

The sign indicates that only certain types of vehicles, such as taxis, buses, and bicycles, are permitted in the lane during specified times on weekdays. The diamond symbol typically denotes lanes reserved for high-occupancy vehicles or specific vehicle types.

💡 Remember the diamond symbol as a key indicator for restricted lanes allowing only particular vehicles.

Question 3 of 15

Road sign shown for this question

What does this road sign mean?

  1. No pedestrians allowed
  2. No bicycles allowed
  3. Only pets allowed
  4. No children allowed

Correct answer

No pedestrians allowed

Explanation

The road sign depicted shows a human figure walking, crossed with a red circle and diagonal line, signifying that walking is not permitted. This symbol is universally recognized to indicate restrictions against pedestrians in that area.

Question 4 of 15

Road sign shown for this question

What does this sign mean?

  1. Shows provincial parks
  2. Indicates an upcoming railway crossing
  3. Shows distances to towns or cities
  4. Shows correct spelling of towns or cities

Correct answer

Shows distances to towns or cities

Explanation

This sign provides the names of locations along with numbers, which represent the distance to those places. It is intended to help drivers understand how far they are from certain towns or cities.

💡 Remember: Green signs typically provide directional or distance information on highways, indicating how far you are from specific destinations.

Question 5 of 15

Road sign shown for this question

What does this sign mean?

  1. Road under construction
  2. Divided highway begins.
  3. Narrow bridge ahead.
  4. Divided highway ends.

Correct answer

Divided highway begins.

Explanation

This sign indicates that a divided highway is beginning. The arrows show the separation of lanes by a physical median, which distinguishes it from a sign that would indicate an end to such a division or a road under construction.

💡 Remember the image by associating the arrows splitting apart with the start of a divided path.

Question 6 of 15

Road sign shown for this question

What does this road sign mean?

  1. You cannot turn right on a green light.
  2. You must not turn right on a red light.
  3. Divided highway ends.
  4. You can turn right on a red light.

Correct answer

You must not turn right on a red light.

Explanation

The road sign shown contains a red circle and slash over a right turn arrow and is paired with a red traffic light symbol. This indicates the prohibition of turning right when the traffic light is red.

💡 To remember: Think of the red light as a full stop. When you see a red symbol with a prohibited action, it reinforces that action is not allowed during a red light.

Question 7 of 15

Road sign shown for this question

What does this road sign mean?

  1. Road turns left then right
  2. Winding road
  3. The lane exit to the right.
  4. Road slippery when wet

Correct answer

Winding road

Explanation

This road sign depicts a sequence of winding curves, indicating that the road ahead will have multiple bends.

💡 To remember the meaning, visualize the sign's curvy line as a path you'll navigate, which resembles a winding road.

Question 8 of 15

Road sign shown for this question

What does this road sign mean?

  1. Truck route.
  2. Bicycle route.
  3. Permissive sign.
  4. Prohibitory sign.

Correct answer

Permissive sign.

Explanation

The depicted road sign is a permissive sign, as indicated by the presence of a green circle. This design signals that the indicated action is permitted.

💡 Tip: Remember that green often means "go" or "allowed," so a green circle on a sign indicates permission.

Question 9 of 15

Road sign shown for this question

What does this road sign mean?

  1. Watch for people with disabilities.
  2. Kindergarten is ahead.
  3. School crossing is ahead.
  4. Kids area

Correct answer

School crossing is ahead.

Explanation

The image depicts a road sign showing two figures holding hands. This is typically used to indicate a school crossing area. The presence of children and the word "AHEAD" reinforce that drivers should be cautious of schoolchildren crossing in this area.

💡 Remember this sign by visualizing children heading to school; the figures represent students, indicating a school crossing area.

Question 10 of 15

Road sign shown for this question

What does this sign mean?

  1. The highway ends ahead.
  2. A road is branching off ahead
  3. You must not drive in the right-hand lane.
  4. This is a two-way left-turn lane.

Correct answer

This is a two-way left-turn lane.

Explanation

The image depicts a two-way left-turn lane sign, indicated by the arrows that direct traffic from both directions into a central lane for making left turns. This lane facilitates safe left turns without disrupting the flow of traffic in the through lanes.

💡 Remember: The dual arrows pointing left signal the allowance for left turns from either direction into the shared middle lane.

Question 11 of 15

Road sign shown for this question

What does this sign mean?

  1. You can stop and rest here.
  2. The upward line indicates the side on which you can safety pass.
  3. The downward line indicates the side on which you can safety pass.
  4. Shopping ahead.

Correct answer

The downward line indicates the side on which you can safety pass.

Explanation

This sign is a hazard marker used to indicate the direction in which you should pass an obstruction safely. The pattern of diagonal stripes directs traffic to pass on the side of the downward pointing line.

💡 To remember: Think of the stripes as guiding you downwards, like an arrow, pointing to the side you should move toward.

Question 12 of 15

Road sign shown for this question

What does this road sign mean?

  1. Truck entrance ahead.
  2. There can be water flowing over the road.
  3. Construction zone ahead.
  4. Do not enter.

Correct answer

There can be water flowing over the road.

Explanation

This road sign indicates the possibility of water flowing over the road. The wavy lines symbolize potential water hazards, warning drivers to proceed with caution.

💡 Remember the wavy lines as a symbol for water waves, indicating the potential presence of water on the road.

Question 13 of 15

Road sign shown for this question

What does this sign mean?

  1. Survey crew working ahead
  2. Hospital ahead
  3. Disabled parking area
  4. No standing at all times

Correct answer

Disabled parking area

Explanation

💡 Remember this sign by associating the wheelchair symbol with accessibility and special parking permissions for those with disabilities.

Question 14 of 15

Road sign shown for this question

This driver is using a hand signal. The driver intends to

  1. turn right.
  2. speed up.
  3. slow down or stop.
  4. turn left.

Correct answer

turn left.

Explanation

💡 Hand Signals Left Turn - Left arm straight out to the side

Right Turn - Right arm straight out to the side - Left arm bent upward at a 90-degree angle

Slowing Down or Stopping - Left arm bent downward at a 90-degree angle

Question 15 of 15

Road sign shown for this question

What does this road sign mean?

  1. Only weekend parking is not prohibited.
  2. No parking at any time.
  3. You cannot park between the signs during posted times.
  4. You can park in the designated area during the posted times.

Correct answer

You can park in the designated area during the posted times.

Explanation

The road sign indicates parking is allowed within 30 meters during the specified times (9 AM to 6 PM) on weekdays (Monday to Friday). The green circle around the "P" signifies that parking is permitted, and the arrows indicate the specified area or distance for parking.

💡 Remember: A green circle means "go" or "allowed." The times and days are your guide to when you can park there.