🚗 G1 Test Guide for Teens: How to Crush It in Ontario

Hey future driver! 🎉 Getting ready to take your G1 test in Ontario? Whether you're super excited or a little nervous (or both), don't worry—we’ve got your back. This guide will help you prep like a pro, avoid stress, and *actually* pass the test.

📘 What Even *Is* the G1 Test?

The G1 is the first step in getting your Ontario driver’s license. It’s a **written test** (don’t worry, no driving yet) that checks if you know:

• Road signs & traffic lights 🚦
• Driving rules (like who goes first at a stop sign)
• Safe driving habits 🛑
• What happens if you drive impaired 🚫🍻

📝 The test has **40 multiple choice questions**:

• 20 on road rules
• 20 on road signs

👉 You need at least **16/20 in EACH section** to pass (that’s 80%).

🧾 What to Bring on Test Day

Don’t show up empty-handed! Bring:

✅ Must-Haves

• ID (passport, Ontario Photo Card, etc. — must show name, birthdate, and signature)
• Glasses/Contacts if you wear them
• Money: The test package is about $160 (includes vision test + written test + G1 license)

👍 Nice-to-Haves

• Water + snack (especially if you're waiting around)
• Cheat sheet for a last-minute review
• Appointment confirmation (if booked ahead)

📖 How to Prep (and Not Panic)

🧠 Study Smart

• Start at least 2-3 weeks early
• Study in chunks (30-45 mins at a time)
• Use acronyms or silly stories to remember stuff
• Focus more on topics you're struggling with
• Teach a friend or sibling—it helps you remember better!

💯 Practice Tests = Your BFF

• Take lots of them until you're getting 90%+ regularly
• Time yourself & avoid distractions to simulate the real thing
• Go over the questions you got *wrong*—that’s where the magic happens
• Mix it up so you don’t memorize the order

😴 The Day Before the Test

• Don’t cram—just do a light review
• Get 8–9 hours of sleep (you’ll thank yourself)
• Pack your stuff the night before
• Look up how to get to the DriveTest centre
• Set *multiple* alarms—seriously

🔥 Test Topics You *Need* to Know

🛑 Road Signs

• Stop/yield/speed limit
• Curves, bumps, merging
• School zones & crosswalks
• Construction + railway signs

🛣 Road Rules

• Who goes first at intersections
• Turning rules & hand signals
• Speed limits in different areas
• School bus and emergency vehicle rules
• Pedestrian right-of-way

🚨 Special Situations

• Bad weather driving
• Nighttime driving
• Skids, emergencies
• Highways, parking rules
• Sharing the road (with bikes, people, etc.)

📝 Game Plan for Test Day

When You Arrive

• Get there 30 mins early
• Do the vision test first
• Ask questions if anything’s confusing
• Chill while waiting—review notes if needed

During the Test

• Read carefully—don’t miss words like “always” or “except”
• Use elimination to narrow down choices
• Take your time, but don’t overthink
• Skip tricky questions & come back
• If you finish early, double-check your answers
• Choose the safest answer if you’re unsure

🎉 After the Test

If You Passed:

Congrats! You’ll get your G1 right there.

But remember these G1 rules:

• Always drive with a fully licensed driver (G class, 4+ years experience)
• No driving between midnight and 5 AM
• No 400-series highways unless with a licensed instructor
• Absolutely no alcohol in your system
• One working seatbelt per person

If You Didn’t Pass:

It’s OK! You can retake it in 24 hours (with another fee)

• Go over the stuff you missed and try again
• Consider a prep course if you’re really struggling

🧠 Final Tips

• Visualize success—see yourself nailing the test
• Eat a good breakfast (think eggs + toast, not just sugar)
• Skip social media that morning—less stress = better focus
• Wear comfy clothes
• And most importantly: Believe in yourself 💪

You’ve got this! Getting your G1 is the start of an awesome journey toward driving freedom—and safety. Now go out there and crush it! 🚘

> ⚠️ *P.S. Info is current as of May 2025. Test fees and rules can change, so double-check with Ontario.ca or DriveTest.ca before test day.*