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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

Your power steering suddenly fails. You should:

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Correct Answer: B. Continue steering with extra effort and pull off the road safely

Power steering failure does not disable steering — it just requires more force. Stay calm, hold the wheel firmly, steer progressively, and pull off to the shoulder. Shutting off the engine at speed can lock the steering column.

Why the other answers are wrong

  • A.Brake hard and stop in your laneHard braking in the travel lane risks rear-end collision.
  • C.Turn off the engine immediatelyKilling the engine at speed disables brakes and may lock the column.
  • D.Jerk the wheel to free it upJerking the wheel achieves nothing and destabilises the vehicle.

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Your headlights suddenly fail while you are driving at night. You should: You notice smoke coming from under your hood. You should: Your windshield wipers suddenly stop working during heavy rain. You should: You see a deer standing at the edge of a rural highway ahead of you. You should: When you brake hard in a vehicle equipped with anti-lock brakes (ABS), you feel the pedal vibrating. You should:

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