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Ontario G1 Knowledge Test — G1 Practice Question

Knowledge test administered by DriveTest (MTO) for the G1 licence. 40 questions, 80% to pass.

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Emergency Situations

When descending a long, steep hill, the safest way to control your speed is to:

Ontario road sign — Shift to a lower gear to use engine braking
Show Answer & Explanation
Correct Answer: B. Shift to a lower gear to use engine braking

Continuous brake use on long downgrades overheats the brakes and causes brake fade — the pedal goes soft and stopping power drops. A lower gear uses the engine itself to slow the vehicle, keeping the brakes cool for emergencies.

Why the other answers are wrong

  • A.Keep your foot steadily on the brakeSteady brake pressure causes brake fade.
  • C.Turn off the engine and coastEngine-off removes brake assist and power steering at worst possible time.
  • D.Put the vehicle in neutralNeutral removes engine braking; the car accelerates freely downhill.

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