G1 Sharing the Road

Question 1

When passing a cyclist in Ontario, what is the minimum space you must leave between your vehicle and the cyclist?

Accepted Answer

1 metre

Answer

Ontario's Highway Traffic Act requires drivers to leave at least 1 metre of space when passing a cyclist.

Question 2

On an undivided road, when a school bus has red lights flashing and the stop arm extended, what must ALL drivers do?

Accepted Answer

Stop and remain stopped until lights stop flashing

Answer

On undivided roads, vehicles in both directions must stop and wait until the school bus red lights stop flashing and the stop arm is retracted.

Question 3

When an emergency vehicle with lights and siren is approaching, what should you do?

Accepted Answer

Pull to the right side of the road and stop

Answer

Ontario law requires drivers to pull to the right side of the road and stop until the emergency vehicle has passed.

Question 4

Where is the largest blind spot for a typical large transport truck?

Accepted Answer

Directly behind the trailer

Answer

The area directly behind a large truck's trailer is its largest blind spot — the driver cannot see vehicles following too closely.

Question 5

On a divided highway with a raised median, when a school bus ahead of you has red lights flashing, what must vehicles on the OPPOSITE side of the median do?

Accepted Answer

Continue at normal speed

Answer

On a divided highway with a raised median, vehicles traveling in the opposite direction do not need to stop — only vehicles behind the bus must stop.

G1 - Ontario G1 Driver's License Practice Test

G1 - Ontario G1 Driver's License Practice Test

G1 Sharing the Road