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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

If your vehicle does not have anti-lock brakes and you need to make an emergency stop, you should:

Show Answer & Explanation
Correct Answer: B. Pump the brake pedal slowly and firmly to avoid wheel lock-up

Non-ABS vehicles lock the wheels under hard braking, losing steering and increasing stopping distance. Pumping the pedal (threshold braking) keeps the wheels just below lock-up, preserving control.

Why the other answers are wrong

  • A.Slam the brake pedal down hardSlamming locks wheels and extends stopping distance.
  • C.Use the parking brake onlyParking brake locks rear wheels and is less effective.
  • D.Shift into reverseShifting to reverse at speed destroys the transmission.

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