Ontario6 min read·
G1 test practice tips that actually work
Five proven study habits to help you nail Ontario's G1 written test.
The Ontario G1 test has 40 questions: 20 on road signs and 20 on rules of the road. You need 16 correct in each section to pass. Failing one section means you only need to retake that section, not the whole test.
Five tips that move the needle
- Study the official MTO Driver's Handbook — every G1 question comes from it.
- Practise in 10-question batches, not marathon sessions. Spaced repetition beats cramming.
- Learn signs by shape and colour first. A red octagon is always Stop, regardless of language.
- Re-read every question you get wrong out loud — it forces deeper attention.
- Take a full mock exam the day before the real test to calibrate your timing.
Common trap
Questions about minimum following distance, blood alcohol limits, and demerit points are favourites on the real exam. Memorise the exact numbers, not just 'a few seconds' or 'a low percentage'.