G1 (Rules Section) Ontario 2022

Penalty for drivers who don't buckle up? (2 answers)

$1,000 & 2 demerits

Penalty for drivers who do not ensure every passenger has a working seatbelt?

Lose license for 30 days

Penalty for not using a child car seat? (2 answers)

$1000 and 2 demerits

When should headlights be turned from high beam to low beam?

When within 150 m of an approaching vehicle or 60 m behind a vehicle

How far away can does your red rear lights have to be visible from?

150 m away

When must a driver turn on their headlights?

Between one half hour before sunset and one half hour after sunrise or in times of poor lighting conditions

What is the speed limit in cities towns and villages when not otherwise stated

50 km/h

What is the speed limit in places other than cities, towns or villages when not otherwise stated

80 km/h

What three things must you hand over to a police officer who pulls you over

Driver's license, vehicle permit and insurance

Penalty for refusing to pull over for police

Fine of up to $25,000, license suspension or prison time

How much space should you leave when passing a cyclist/motorcyclist?

At least 1 m

Penalty for a failure to keep the correct distance between vehicle and cyclist

Fined $60-$500 and 2 demerits

What is the max speed of a slow moving vehicle for it to be considered a slow moving vehicle

40 km/h

How far away should you stop for a school bus with lights flashing if you're behind it?

20 m

Penalty for first offense of not stopping for a stopped school bus with flashing lights?

$400-$2000 and 6 demerit points

Penalty for second offense of not stopping for a stopped school bus with flashing lights?

Fined $1,000-$4,000 and 6 demerits, potential 6 month jail sentence

How much in each distance should you be able to see before making a U-turn

150 m in both directions

Passing within __ m of a pedestrian crossover is not permitted

30

When parking, how much far should you be able to see in each direction?

125 m

Illegal to pass within __ m from a bridge, viaduct or tunnel?

30

Distance from a fire hydrant to park?

3 m

Don't park within __ m of a bridge

100

Don't park within _ m of a public entrance when it is open to the public?

6

Don't park within __ m of an intersection

9

Don't park within __ m of an intersection that is controlled by traffic lights?

15

Don't park within __ m of a railway crossing

15

What length of space should you look for when seeking a place to parallel park?

One and a half times longer than your vehicle

Furthest you can get from the curb when doing a roadside stop?

30 cm

Distance that should be kept between you and the car in front?

2 second gap

Drivers with G2 license can carry how many passengers under 19?

3

Drivers with new G2 license (within 6 months of issue) can carry how many passengers under 19?

1

What is speed adaptation or velocitization

When you believe you are going much slower than you actually are due to leaving high speed environments such as freeways. Underestimate your own speed

On provincial highways, how many people are needed in the car to enter the HOV lane?

At least 2 including driver

Penalty for drivers suspected of sanctions eg. street racing or aggressive driving behavior

Immediate 7 day license suspension and 7 day vehicle impoundment at roadside

Penalty for drivers convicted of sanctions

Fines from $2,000-$1,000, driver license suspension of up to 10 years if there's a second conviction, 6 demerits, maximum license suspension of 2 years and max 6 months in jail

What is considered a "stunt

Driving at 50 km/h or more above the posted speed limit

Penalty for first occurrence of stunt driving in novice driver

30 day license suspension

Penalty for second occurrence of stunt driving in novice driver

90 day license suspension

Penalty for third occurrence of stunt driving in novice driver

License cancellation and requirement to reapply for a G1

Penalties when convicted of careless driving

6 demerits, fined $2,000 and 6 months jail time. License might even be suspended for up to 2 years

How far must you keep from a fire vehicle that is in front of you and sounding an alarm

150 m

Penalty for the first offense of failing to respond to an emergency vehicle

$400-$2,000 fine, 3 demerits

Penalty for second offense of failing to respond to emergency vehicle

$1,000 - $4,000, possible 6 months jail time and possible 2 year suspension of license

What is hydroplaning

When your tires ride on top of the water

How do you test your brakes after driving through flooded roads?

Ride at 50 km/h and brake quickly and firmly until tires are dry

What feature should you not use during times of snow or inclement weather

Cruise control

What do flashing blue lights mean?

Snow removal vehicles

What to do if your brakes fail

Pump the brakes to restore hydraulic brake pressure

When must you report a collision to the police?

When someone has been injured or damages exceed $2,000

What must you do when a collision damage is less than $2,000

Exchange contact information with anyone whose vehicle has been damaged

What is lit up on a traffic light for a simultaneous left turn

Red light and green arrow

What does a flashing red light mean

Stop completely and move through when safe

What does flashing yellow light mean

Proceed with caution

How many days do you have after changing your name or address before you must tell the Ministry of Transportation?

6 days

How long do demerits stay on your record from time of offense

2 years

At what demerit count does a fully licensed driver attend an interview

9 pts

For a Level 1 or 2 driver who reaches 9 or more points, what penalties will they face?

License suspension 60 days

For a Level 1 or 2 driver who has gotten 9 or more demerits, what number of demerits does their record get restored to after they have faced their license suspension?

4 points

What happens if a novice driver is convicted of committing offenses that result in 4 or more demerits at once?

Receive penalty and Novice Driver Escalating Sanction license suspension but no demerits are recorded

For a fully licensed driver, what happens when their demerits reach 15?

License suspension 30 days

For a fully licensed driver who has finished the suspension period, what amount of demerits are left over in their record

7 points

Offenses worth 7 demerits (2 answers)

Failing to remain at the scene of a collision (hit-and-run), failing to stop for police

Offences worth 6 points (4 answers)

Careless drivingRacingExceeding the speed limit by 50 km/h or moreFailing to stop for school bus

Offenses worth 5 points (1 answer)

Bus driver failing to stop at unprotected railway crossing

Offenses worth 4 points (2)

Exceeding the speed limit by 30 - 49 km/hFollowing too closely

Demerits for driving while holding or using a hand-held device

3

Demerits for failing to obey a stop sign, traffic light or railway crossing signal

3

Demerits for failing to report a collision to police

3

Demerits for going the wrong way on a one way road

3

Demerits for failing to stop at a pedestrian crossover

3

Demerits for failing to obey signs

2

Reversing on a highway demerits

2

Demerits for seatbelt problems

2

License suspension time for first occurrence of Escalating sanctions for novice drivers

30 days

License suspension time for second occurrence of Escalating Sanctions for novice drivers

90 days

License suspension penalty for drivers who fled the police (not just failed to stop)

Minimum of 5 years

If your BAC is more than 0.8, how long would your license be suspended for

90 days

If BAC is between 0.5-0.8, first occurrence penalty?

3 days license suspension

If BAC is between 0.5-0.8, second occurrence penalty?

7 days license suspension and remedial alcohol education program

If BAC is between 0.5-0.8, third occurrence penalty?

30 day license suspension, remedial alcohol treatment program and ignition interlock condition placed on license for 6 months

Penalty for the first time convicted of a Criminal Code offense

One year license suspension

Penalty for the second time convicted of a Criminal Code offense

3 year license suspension

Penalty for the third time convicted of a Criminal Code offense

Lifetime suspension with possibility of reinstatement after 10 years

Penalty for the fourth time convicted of a Criminal Code offense

Lifetime suspension, no possibility of reinstatement

How long do Criminal Code convictions remain on license

10 years

Fine for first offense of driving while suspended

$1,000 - $5,000

Fine for second offense of driving while suspended

$2,000 - $5,000 and/or 6 months in jail

Fine for first offense of driving while suspended for a Criminal Code violation

$5,000 - $25,000. One year suspension. Vehicle impoundment for 45 days

Fine for second offense of driving while suspended for a Criminal Code violation

$10,000 - $50,000. Two year suspension. Vehicle impoundment for 45 days

Penalty for novice drivers who drink and drive

Immediate 24 hour suspension. If convicted, $500 fine and suspension period as per Novice Driver Escalating Sanctions ie. 30 days for first offense, 90 for second