Ontario G1 Knowledge Test — G1 Practice Question
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Rules of the Road
When passing a cyclist on an Ontario road, what minimum distance must you leave between your vehicle and the cyclist?
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Correct Answer: B. One metre, where practical
Ontario law requires drivers to leave at least one metre of clearance when passing a cyclist (1.5 m at speeds above 50 km/h is recommended). Failing to do so is an offence carrying a fine and two demerit points.
Why the other answers are wrong
- A.No specific distance is requiredOntario specifies a minimum distance — not leaving one metre is an offence.
- C.Half a metreHalf a metre is too close; collisions with passing mirrors or air pressure often injure cyclists at this range.
- D.Three metresThree metres is more than required but difficult on narrow roads; one metre is the minimum standard.