Ontario G1 Knowledge Test — G1 Practice Question
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Rules of the Road
In Ontario, failing to stop for a school bus with red flashing lights and an activated stop arm can result in:
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Correct Answer: B. Fines of $400 to $2,000 and 6 demerit points for a first offence
Ontario treats school-bus-passing as one of the most serious driving offences. First offence: $400–$2,000 fine + 6 demerit points. Subsequent offences can include imprisonment. The heavy penalties reflect the severity of harm if a child is struck.
Why the other answers are wrong
- A.A warning for a first offenceNo warnings — the penalty is fines and demerit points from the first offence.
- C.A fine only, with no demerit pointsSix demerit points always accompany the fine; this is part of the Highway Traffic Act.
- D.Loss of licence for one year automaticallyAutomatic loss of licence occurs only on extreme cumulative offences, not a single school-bus violation.
