Ontario G1 Knowledge Test — G1 Practice Question
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Rules of the Road
You are on a multi-lane road and see an emergency vehicle stopped on the shoulder with its red lights flashing. If it is safe to do so, you must:
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Correct Answer: B. Slow down and change into a lane away from the emergency vehicle
Ontario's Move Over Law requires you to slow down and, on multi-lane roads, move into a lane away from the stopped emergency vehicle. This protects first responders from being struck by passing traffic — a leading cause of officer and paramedic deaths.
Why the other answers are wrong
- A.Maintain speed and lane positionMaintaining speed and lane position violates the Move Over Law.
- C.Stop completely in your laneFull stop in your lane creates a rear-end collision risk; the rule is slow and move over.
- D.Sound your horn as you passHonking is not required and startles first responders; moving over is the correct action.
