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October 21, 2025
The official G1 test has 40 questions, but practicing with longer question sets builds better preparation. Extended practice helps you spot knowledge gaps, build stamina, and get comfortable with a wider range of question types than you'll see on the actual exam.
Working through 100 questions at once does more than test what you know. It trains your brain to stay focused for longer periods and exposes you to multiple variations of how the same concept might be tested.
Broader Topic Coverage The G1 test only asks 40 questions, so some topics might not appear on your specific exam. Practicing with 100 questions means you've studied everything that could possibly show up.
Pattern Recognition After answering dozens of questions about right-of-way or speed limits, you start recognizing how these concepts get tested. Different wording, same underlying principle.
Mental Endurance Forty questions sounds manageable until you're sitting in front of the computer at the DriveTest center. Practicing with more questions makes the real test feel shorter and easier.
Confidence Building When you can correctly answer 80 out of 100 practice questions, walking into your actual test with only 40 questions feels less intimidating.
Traffic Signs (30-35 questions) Regulatory signs like stop, yield, and speed limits. Warning signs like curves, hills, and pedestrian crossings. Information signs like hospitals and parking. Construction zone signs.
Right-of-Way Rules (15-20 questions) Four-way stops. Uncontrolled intersections. Pedestrian crosswalks. Roundabouts. Who goes first in different scenarios.
Speed Limits and Regulations (10-15 questions) Default speed limits for different road types. School zones. Construction zones. When to reduce speed. Minimum speed requirements on highways.
Safe Driving Practices (15-20 questions) Following distance. Passing rules. Lane changing. Driving in bad weather. Night driving. Sharing the road with cyclists and pedestrians.
Specific Situations (10-15 questions) Railway crossings. Emergency vehicles. School buses. Parking regulations. Highway merging and exiting.
G1 Restrictions and Laws (5-10 questions) Blood alcohol limits. Device usage. Passenger restrictions. Time restrictions. Highway restrictions.
Don't Take All 100 at Once (At First) Start with 20-question sets matching the real test format. Build up to 40, then 60, then the full 100 as your knowledge improves.
Track Which Questions You Miss Keep a notebook of wrong answers. After finishing 100 questions, you'll have a clear list of topics that need more study time.
Review Immediately After Finishing Don't wait days to check your answers. Review while the questions are fresh in your mind. This reinforces correct information and fixes misconceptions.
Retake Questions You Missed Come back to your wrong answers a few days later. Can you get them right now? If not, you need more time with that handbook section.
Mix Up Question Order Don't always practice in the same sequence. Random order prevents you from memorizing answer patterns instead of learning the actual material.
Direct Fact Questions "What is the speed limit in a school zone?" These test whether you know specific numbers, distances, and rules from the Ontario Driver's Handbook.
Sign Identification Questions You see a sign image and pick what it means. Extended practice exposes you to less common signs you might not see in shorter tests.
Scenario Application Questions "You're approaching a yellow light. What should you do?" These test your ability to apply rules to real driving situations.
Best Practice Questions Multiple answers might be technically legal, but one is the safest option. These test judgment, not just rule memorization.
Exception Questions "In which situation is it legal to pass on the right?" These test your understanding of when standard rules have exceptions.
Set Time Limits Give yourself 45-60 minutes to complete 100 questions. This creates realistic pressure without rushing you through.
Take Strategic Breaks After 50 questions, take a five-minute break. This mirrors how you might need mental breaks during intense studying or on the real test day.
Stay Hydrated Keep water nearby. Your brain works better when you're not thirsty. The DriveTest center allows water bottles too.
Minimize Distractions Turn off your phone. Close other browser tabs. Extended practice requires focus that you can't maintain with constant interruptions.
Deeper Understanding of Concepts When you see the same traffic rule tested five different ways, you stop memorizing answers and start understanding the principle behind them.
Recognition of Question Patterns The test writers use certain phrases and structures repeatedly. Extended practice makes these patterns familiar, helping you work through questions faster.
Comfort With Uncertainty You won't know every answer on the real test. Extended practice teaches you how to make educated guesses by eliminating obviously wrong options.
Test-Taking Strategy Should you flag difficult questions and come back? Answer everything first, then review? Extended practice helps you find your personal best approach.
Less Common Traffic Signs Shorter practice tests focus on stop signs and yield signs. Extended practice includes signs you see less often, like maximum height clearance or truck route markers.
Complex Right-of-Way Situations Simple four-way stops appear in every test. Extended practice adds complications like emergency vehicles approaching intersections or pedestrians in unexpected locations.
Specific Distance Requirements How far back from a railway crossing must you stop? How many meters from a fire hydrant can't you park? Extended practice covers all these specific numbers.
Advanced Highway Rules Basic tests cover highway speed limits. Extended practice includes HOV lane rules, how to handle aggressive drivers, and what to do when your vehicle breaks down.
Special Weather Conditions Rain and snow show up in basic tests. Extended practice adds fog, ice, and situations where visibility drops below specific distances requiring headlight use.
80-100 Correct (80-100%) You're well-prepared for the real G1 test. Keep reviewing materials lightly, but you're ready to book your exam.
70-79 Correct (70-79%) You know most material but have some gaps. Review the topics you missed, then take another extended practice test in a few days.
60-69 Correct (60-69%) You need more time with the Ontario Driver's Handbook. Focus on your weakest areas, study those sections thoroughly, then practice again.
Below 60 Correct (Below 60%) Go back to basics. Read the handbook from start to finish. Focus on understanding, not memorizing. Wait at least a week before trying another extended practice test.
Sign Recognition Problems Missing multiple sign questions? Print out a chart of Ontario traffic signs. Quiz yourself daily. G1 Ready CA has comprehensive sign study materials that help with visual recognition.
Right-of-Way Confusion Struggling with who-goes-first questions? Draw diagrams of different intersection types. Work through each scenario step by step until the patterns make sense.
Number Memorization Issues Can't remember specific distances and speeds? Make flashcards. Three meters from a hydrant. Five meters from railway tracks. Two-second following distance. Repetition helps these stick.
Scenario Application Struggles Know the rules but can't apply them? Read each scenario question twice. Picture yourself actually driving in that situation. What would be safest?
Focus on Failed Topics If you missed 8 out of 10 parking questions, spend your study time on parking regulations. Don't waste time reviewing topics you already understand.
Read Related Handbook Sections Go back to the chapters covering your weak areas. Don't just skim. Read carefully and take notes on anything you didn't know.
Practice Specific Question Types Missing scenario questions but acing factual ones? Find more scenario-based practice questions and work on applying knowledge to situations.
Quiz Yourself Verbally Have someone read questions to you and explain your answers out loud. Teaching concepts reinforces your own understanding.
Practice Should Feel Harder Good extended practice includes challenging questions that make you think. If practice feels easy but you're nervous about the real test, you're not practicing with realistic questions.
More Questions Means More Rare Topics The real test sticks to high-frequency topics. Extended practice includes everything, even less common rules you might not see on your actual exam.
Time Pressure Differs Extended practice with 100 questions feels longer and more tiring than 40 questions. That's intentional. The real test will feel easier by comparison.
Question Wording Variations Extended practice shows you multiple ways the same concept can be asked. This prepares you for however the real test phrases its questions.
Losing Focus After 50 Questions Mental fatigue leads to careless errors. If your accuracy drops in the second half, you need to build concentration skills or take a brief break.
Rushing Through Questions Extended practice isn't a speed test. Taking 60 minutes for 100 questions is fine. Accuracy matters more than speed.
Not Reviewing Wrong Answers Finishing 100 questions and checking your score without reviewing what you missed wastes the learning opportunity. Spend time understanding each error.
Taking Too Many Practice Tests Three or four extended practice tests spread over two weeks is plenty. More than that and you're just memorizing questions instead of learning concepts.
Ignoring Consistent Mistakes Missing the same type of question repeatedly means you haven't actually learned that material. Stop taking more tests and go back to studying that topic.
Better Question Reading After 100 questions, you get better at spotting keywords like "except," "always," and "never" that change meaning.
Faster Wrong Answer Elimination You learn to quickly cross out obviously incorrect options, even on questions where you're not completely certain of the right answer.
Improved Time Management You develop a sense of how long to spend on each question. Don't know it immediately? Flag it and come back after finishing easier ones.
Reduced Test Anxiety Familiarity breeds comfort. When you've answered 100 practice questions multiple times, 40 real questions feels manageable.
Traffic Sign Question A rectangular sign with white letters on a blue background shows a hospital symbol. What does this sign indicate?
Hospital services available ahead. Blue rectangular signs provide information about nearby services and facilities.
Complex Right-of-Way Question You're at a four-way stop. You arrived first, but an emergency vehicle with flashing lights approaches from your left. Who proceeds first?
The emergency vehicle always has priority over standard right-of-way rules. Pull to the right and let it pass.
Specific Distance Question What is the minimum safe following distance behind another vehicle in good weather conditions?
Two seconds. Pick a fixed point, count when the car ahead passes it, and you should take at least two seconds to reach the same spot.
Weather Condition Question Visibility drops to 100 meters due to heavy fog. What should you do?
Turn on low-beam headlights and reduce speed. Low beams work better than high beams in fog because high beams reflect off the moisture and reduce visibility further.
Week One: First 100-Question Test Take your first extended practice after reading the handbook once. This baseline shows what you know and what needs work.
Week Two: Targeted Study Focus on the 20-30 questions you missed. Review those handbook sections. Work through shorter practice sets on those specific topics.
Week Three: Second 100-Question Test Your score should improve significantly. If not, your study method needs adjustment. Maybe you need more time with the handbook or different practice approaches.
Week Four: Final Extended Practice If you're consistently scoring above 80%, you're ready for the real test. Below that? Spend another week on weak areas.
Consistently High Scores Once you're reliably getting 85% or better on 100-question tests, switch to 40-question tests that exactly match the real exam format.
Two Weeks Before Test Day In your final two weeks, practice with 40-question tests only. This gets you used to the exact length and format you'll face at the DriveTest center.
Day Before Your Real Test Don't take a 100-question practice test the day before your exam. Take one 40-question test to refresh your memory, then rest.
Reading the Handbook No amount of practice questions replaces actually reading the Ontario Driver's Handbook cover to cover. Questions test your knowledge, but the handbook builds it.
Understanding Why Extended practice shows you what's correct, but you need to understand the reasoning behind traffic laws. Don't just memorize answers.
Real Driving Experience Practice tests teach you the rules. Actually driving (once you have your G1) teaches you how those rules apply on real roads.
Test Day Preparation Extended practice helps your knowledge, but you still need to prepare logistically: know the DriveTest center location, bring proper ID, get enough sleep.
Ready to test your knowledge with comprehensive practice? Visit G1 Ready CA for extended practice materials and study resources that prepare you for every possible question on Ontario's G1 driving test.
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