Ontario G1 Knowledge Test — G1 Practice Question
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Road Signs
How does a yield sign differ from a stop sign in its legal requirement?
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Correct Answer: B. Yield signs require you to stop only if necessary; stop signs require a full stop every time
Understanding the difference is critical: at a stop sign you must always come to a complete stop; at a yield sign you stop only when needed to give way. Treating yield as 'proceed freely' or stop as 'rolling stop' invites collisions, both of which are Highway Traffic Act offences.
Why the other answers are wrong
- A.Yield signs require a full stop; stop signs allow rolling throughThis reverses the rule: stop signs demand a full stop every time, while yield signs demand a stop only when needed to let others proceed.
- C.Yield signs apply only to trucks; stop signs apply to carsBoth yield and stop signs apply to all drivers regardless of vehicle type; the Highway Traffic Act does not distinguish by vehicle class for these regulatory signs.
- D.Yield signs are advisory only and have no legal forceYield signs are regulatory and enforceable; ignoring them can result in demerit points and fines, the same as other regulatory signage.