Stopping – G1 Practice Test

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17. How is threshold braking performed?

By putting strong pressure on the brake pedal and then releasing it without locking the wheels

By pressing the brake pedal lightly and gradually

By downshifting the gears

By using the parking brakes gradually

11. What are pedestrian crossovers?

A It is reserved for cyclists

It allows large commercial vehicles to safely park

It allows pedestrians to safely cross roads where there are no traffic lights

It is reserved for slow-moving vehicles

16. Where should you stop when facing a stop sign or red traffic light?

At the stop line marked on the pavement

After the stop line marked on the pavement

At the crosswalk if there is no stop line

D Both a & c

13. Which lanes should stop for a school bus on a two-lane undivided highway?

The lane in which the school bus is driving.

The lane opposite which the school bus is driving.

Both lanes must stop for a school bus.

No lane needs to stop.

22. It is __________ to drive around, under, or through a railway gate or barrier while it is down, being lowered, or being raised

Illegal

Legal

Applauded

Permitted only in emergency

5. Which of the following are used to mark railway crossings on public roads in Ontario?

A large red and white “X” sign

A yellow advance warning sign

A flashing signal light and a barrier or gate

All of the above

10. What should you do when approaching a railway crossing?

You must slow down and look both ways before crossing the track

Never race a train to a crossing

Avoid shifting gears while crossing the track

All of the above

3. What should you do if you are approaching a stopped school bus with its upper alternating red lights flashing?

A You should slow down and slowly pass through the bus

You must come to a complete stop

You should change your lane and pass through without caution

You should speed up and pass through as quickly as you can

6. Which lanes should stop for the school bus on a four-lane undivided highway?

Both lanes which are going in the direction of the school bus.

Both lanes which are going in the opposite direction of the school bus

On a four-lane undivided highway, all four lanes must stop for a school bus.

D On a four-lane undivided highway, not a single lane needs to stop for the school bus.

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24. What should you do if you get trapped on a railway crossing?

You should remain in the car until someone comes to save you

You should immediately get everyone out and away from the car

You should keep hustling to get out of the crossing as soon as possible

You should immediately call the authorities

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14. What should safe and responsible drivers do?

They should drive reckless

They should drive at whatever speed they want to

See stops ahead, check their mirrors, begin braking early and stop smoothly

None of the above

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9. When should you not obey the stopping requirement for a stopped school bus?

When driving over 80 km/hr

When on a public road

When driving on other than school hours

You should always obey the requirement

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`19. How long should you remain stopped at a school crossing?

Until everyone including crossing guards has cleared the road

Until all the children have covered half of the crossing

C Until half of the children on the crossing have passed

None of these

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7. You must not pass any vehicle within __________ metres of a pedestrian crossover.

20 metres

30 metres

40 metres

50 metres

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15. Which lanes need to stop for a school bus on a highway that is divided by a median?

Vehicles to the rear of the school bus must stop.

Vehicles in all four lanes should stop.

Vehicles to the front of the school bus must stop.

No vehicle needs to stop.

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18. How long should you wait after coming to a complete stop before entering the intersection?

Until the way is clear

Until you see traffic behind you

There is no need to wait

None of the above

17.

3. What sign indicates railway crossings on public roads in Ontario?

A A large red and white “X” sign

A large white “Y” sign

A large red “R” sign

There is no sign for railway crossings

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25. If you are approaching a stopped school bus from behind, then stop at least

20 meters away

30 meters away

50 meters away

5 meters away

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8. How do you go down a long, steep hill in a car with manual transmission?

Try shifting to a higher gear

Try going in the same gear and not shifting it

Try shifting to a lower gear

20.

1. How far should you stop from the nearest rail or gate, if a train is coming?

At least five meters

At least ten meters

At least one meter

As close as possible

21.

2. Who has the right-of-way at pedestrian crossovers?

Drivers

Cyclists

Pedestrians

All of the above

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21. When a red “X” is indicated over a driving lane, you should

Stop and then drive carefully in that lane

Keep driving in that lane

Not enter or remain in that lane

None of the above

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23. Where should you stop if there is no stop line, crosswalk, or sidewalk present on the road?

In this case, you shouldn’t have to stop

At the edge of the intersection

In the centre of the intersection

None of these

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20. Why should you use your right foot for both brake and gas pedals?

So you won’t step on both pedals at the same time

So you can easily step on both pedals at the same time

So you can easily shift gears

None of these

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12. How long should you wait at a railway crossing after the train has passed?

Until the lights stop flashing

Until the barrier or gate rises

Both a & b

Until another train would arrive

Time’s up

Master safe stopping procedures with Stopping, a free G1 practice test that covers safe stopping distances, stop signs, emergency stops, controlled vs. uncontrolled intersections, and stopping near crosswalks. Understanding these rules is essential for preventing accidents and passing your G1 knowledge test.

This quiz is part of the complete G1 practice test series. To prepare thoroughly, also review related quizzes:

Driving Along
Changing Directions
Intersections
Traffic Lights & Pavement Markings

All questions are based on the latest Ontario Driver’s Handbook, ensuring accurate preparation for your G1 test. For official information, visit the Government of Ontario handbook: (ontario.ca/handbook).

Start the quiz below to practice safe stopping techniques and gain confidence for your Ontario G1 knowledge test.

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