Ontario G1 Knowledge Test — G1 Practice Question
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Parking
You may stop on the shoulder of a 400-series highway only in the following circumstances:
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Correct Answer: B. Only in case of a vehicle emergency
Freeway shoulders are reserved for disabled vehicles, emergency responders, and police stops. Using them for convenience — rest, phone calls, bathroom, tardiness — is illegal and creates a collision risk when other drivers do not expect a stationary vehicle.
Why the other answers are wrong
- A.To rest or make a phone callRest and phone calls should be done at service centres or rest areas.
- C.To let a child use the bathroomBathroom needs are not a legal exemption; use the next rest stop.
- D.When running late for an appointmentBeing late is never a valid reason to break traffic law.