Ontario G1 Knowledge Test — G1 Practice Question
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Road Signs
Which statement best describes regulatory signs in Ontario?
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Correct Answer: B. They give a direction that must be obeyed
Regulatory signs give mandatory legal directions — stop, yield, speed, prohibitions, etc. Ignoring them is an offence under the Highway Traffic Act and can lead to fines, demerit points or suspension. They are usually rectangular or square.
Why the other answers are wrong
- A.They are suggestions that drivers may follow or ignore at their discretionRegulatory signs are enforceable law, not suggestions; ignoring them results in demerit points and fines.
- C.They always appear on a yellow diamond backgroundYellow diamonds are warning signs (non-regulatory advisories); regulatory signs are normally rectangular or square with white or black backgrounds.
- D.They apply only to commercial vehiclesRegulatory signs apply to all drivers unless the sign explicitly shows a vehicle-specific symbol (truck/bus icon).