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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

In a rear-wheel skid, you should:

Ontario road sign — Ease off the gas and steer gently in the direction you want the front of the car to go
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Correct Answer: B. Ease off the gas and steer gently in the direction you want the front of the car to go

Steer where you want the front to go — which often looks like 'into the skid.' Ease off the gas rather than brake: brake lock-up worsens the skid. Acceleration pushes the rear further sideways.

Why the other answers are wrong

  • A.Turn the wheel opposite to the skidTurning opposite ('against' the skid) worsens it.
  • C.Hit the brakes hardHard braking locks the wheels and extends the skid.
  • D.Accelerate to straighten the carAcceleration is the opposite of recovery.

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