Ontario G1 Knowledge Test — G1 Practice Question
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Road Signs
A rectangular white sign showing 'MAXIMUM 60' tells the driver that:
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Correct Answer: B. 60 km/h is the maximum legal speed for that stretch of road
Rectangular white 'MAXIMUM' signs set the legal upper limit on that road. Exceeding it is a speeding offence with demerit points and a fine; lesser speeds are permitted when conditions (weather, traffic) require. This keeps speeds matched to road design.
Why the other answers are wrong
- A.60 km/h is a recommended cruising speed onlyRectangular speed-limit signs are regulatory, not advisory — they set the legal maximum; recommended or advisory speeds appear on yellow warning signs.
- C.60 km/h is the minimum required speedA sign labelled 'MAXIMUM' specifies the upper limit; minimum-speed signs are separate and are explicitly labelled 'MINIMUM'.
- D.The 60 km/h limit applies only during rush hourPosted speed limits apply at all times unless the sign itself specifies hours (for example, school-zone signs may include time-of-day restrictions).