Ontario G1 Knowledge Test — G1 Practice Question
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Rules of the Road
An ambulance with flashing red lights and siren approaches your vehicle from behind. You must:
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Correct Answer: B. Slow down, move as far to the right side of the road as you can, and stop
By law you must yield to any emergency vehicle (ambulance, fire, police) with lights or sirens active. Pull to the right, come to a stop, and wait until it has passed. Each second matters in medical emergencies — blocking an emergency vehicle can cost lives.
Why the other answers are wrong
- A.Speed up to stay ahead of the ambulanceSpeeding ahead blocks the emergency route and is illegal; the law requires yielding, not racing.
- C.Continue at your current speedContinuing is a failure to yield, an offence with demerit points and possible suspension.
- D.Turn onto the nearest side streetTurning onto a side street may block emergency access; the rule is to pull right and stop in place.