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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 using jumper cables, the final black clamp should be connected to:

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Correct Answer: B. An unpainted metal point on the dead vehicle's engine block

Connecting the black clamp to the dead battery's negative terminal can ignite hydrogen gas that may be escaping from the dead battery. Grounding to bare engine metal — away from the battery — avoids the risk.

Why the other answers are wrong

  • A.The negative terminal of the dead batteryConnecting to the dead battery negative risks hydrogen ignition.
  • C.Any metal surface of the good vehicleConnecting to the good vehicle's metal is not the final step.
  • D.The positive terminal of the dead batteryPositive-to-negative connection short-circuits the battery — dangerous.

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