Ontario G1 Knowledge Test — G1 Practice Question
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Accuracy —
Rules of the Road
When overtaking a cyclist, using your horn:
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Correct Answer: B. May frighten them and cause them to lose control — use sparingly, tapped lightly from a distance if at all
A sudden horn blast can startle a cyclist into losing balance. Good practice: pass at a safe distance (at least 1 metre) and avoid horn use. If genuinely needed, tap lightly from far back so the cyclist has time to react.
Why the other answers are wrong
- A.Is always recommended to alert themHonking at cyclists is discouraged in Ontario — it can cause them to fall or swerve.
- C.Is required by lawNo law requires honking at cyclists; the law requires safe passing distance.
- D.Should be pressed and held until clearProlonged honking is dangerous — it startles cyclists and does not provide useful information.