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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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Rules of the Road

Why is a 'shoulder check' (turning your head briefly to look over your shoulder) important before changing lanes?

Ontario road sign — To see vehicles in the blind spot that the mirrors cannot show
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Correct Answer: B. To see vehicles in the blind spot that the mirrors cannot show

A vehicle's blind spot — the area just behind and to the side of the driver — is not visible in standard mirrors. A quick shoulder check catches vehicles, cyclists or motorcyclists hidden there. Skipping this check is a top cause of sideswipe collisions.

Why the other answers are wrong

  • A.To check if your seat-belt is fastenedSeat-belt status is checked before driving, not as part of a lane-change manoeuvre.
  • C.To glance at the back-seat passengersBack-seat passengers have no bearing on lane-change safety; blind-spot vehicles do.
  • D.To see the license plate of the car behindThe license plate of the car behind is unrelated to lane-change safety; vehicles in the blind spot matter.

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