How to study for the Ontario G1 test?

Study the official MTO Driver's Handbook carefully, then use realistic online G1 practice tests to check your understanding and identify weak areas. Aim for repeated, short sessions, review every mistake, and keep practising until you consistently score well above the passing mark.

How many questions are on the G1 test in Ontario?

The Ontario G1 test has 40 multiple-choice questions in total, split into 20 on road rules and 20 on road signs. You must pass both sections in the same sitting to get your G1 licence.

What is the best way to study for the G1?

Combine reading the handbook with doing timed practice tests that simulate the real exam experience. Focus on road signs and right-of-way situations, review explanations for every answer, and revisit topics you regularly get wrong until they feel automatic.

What are common mistakes on the G1 test?

Common mistakes include rushing through questions, mixing up similar road signs, misreading right-of-way scenarios, and not fully understanding speed limits or rules in special zones (school, construction, etc.). Many people also fail because they rely only on guessing from practice tests instead of actually learning the rules from the handbook.

About Us – Driving Test Canada

Driving Test Canada was built with one purpose: to give every Canadian learner driver the best possible chance of passing their knowledge test on the first attempt — for free.

We know how stressful the licensing process can be, especially for new immigrants, young drivers, and anyone who has been off the road for years. Our practice tests are designed to remove that stress by making preparation realistic, accessible, and effective.

How we build our practice tests

Every question on DrivingTestCanada.ca is sourced directly from the official provincial driver's handbooks published by each province's Ministry of Transportation or equivalent body. We do not guess or paraphrase — every question maps to a specific rule or sign definition in the official handbook.

Our process for each province

Source the official handbook — We download the current year's official driver's handbook directly from the provincial government website (MTO for Ontario, ICBC for BC, SGI for Saskatchewan, etc.)
Map every testable rule — We go through the handbook chapter by chapter and identify every rule, sign, number, and procedure that can be tested in a multiple-choice format.
Write the questions and distractors — Questions are written to match the difficulty and phrasing style of the real knowledge test, including plausible wrong answers that test genuine understanding.
Review for accuracy — Every question is reviewed against the source material before publication.
Annual update cycle — Each province's test bank is reviewed and updated every January when new handbook editions are released, and immediately if mid-year changes are announced.

What we cover

We provide free driving knowledge practice tests for all 13 Canadian provinces and territories:

Ontario — G1 knowledge test, M1 motorcycle test
British Columbia — ICBC knowledge test
Alberta — Class 7 learners test
Quebec — SAAQ knowledge test
Manitoba — MPI knowledge test
Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Newfoundland & Labrador, Prince Edward Island
Saskatchewan, Northwest Territories, Yukon, Nunavut

We also provide information on every DriveTest centre, registry office, and licensing location in Canada — including addresses, hours, and what to expect on test day.

Our commitment to accuracy

Driving safety is serious. Incorrect information about road rules doesn't just cause test failures — it can contribute to dangerous habits behind the wheel. That is why we take accuracy seriously:

All questions are based on official provincial handbooks
We cite the official provincial handbook on every practice test page
We update our content whenever provincial laws or handbooks change
We display the date each test was last reviewed on every page

Get in touch

Found an error in one of our practice questions? Noticed that a drive test centre has changed its hours? We want to know. Accuracy depends on feedback from the people using our tests every day.