What is the pass mark for the G1 test?

DriveTest says you must earn a total score of at least 80%. If you re-try within one year, you only redo the sections that did not meet MTO standards.

Is the G1 knowledge test timed?

No. DriveTest says knowledge tests are not timed, so you can take as long as you need until the office closes. Most people finish in about 20 to 30 minutes.

Can I take the G1 test in a language other than English?

Yes. DriveTest offers the Class G1 knowledge test in 32 languages, including French, Punjabi, Arabic, Tamil, Spanish, Urdu and Chinese (Cantonese), on computer and on paper.

G1 Test Format: Sections, Pass Mark, Time & Languages

The G1 test at a glance

The G1 knowledge test is a multiple-choice test about Ontario's rules of the road and traffic signs. The Ministry of Transportation (MTO) creates it, DriveTest runs it, and you need a total score of at least 80% to pass. Pass it, along with a vision test, and you get your G1 licence.

Here is what DriveTest lists for knowledge tests, as of November 2026:

Feature	What DriveTest lists
Question type	Multiple choice
Sections	Two or three (for example, one on signs and one on rules of the road)
Pass mark	Total score of at least 80%
Time limit	None, take as long as you need until the office closes
Typical length	About 20 to 30 minutes
Languages	32 for the Class G1 test
Format	Paper at all locations, computer at some
Results	Marked on the spot
Appointment	Not required at DriveTest centres

How many questions are on the G1 test?

DriveTest and the Ministry of Transportation don't publish a fixed question count on their official pages, so be wary of any number you can't trace back to them. What the official sources do confirm is the structure: every question is multiple choice, and the test is split into two or three sections, typically one on traffic signs and one on rules of the road.

The Official MTO Driver's Handbook includes a short set of sample questions and says that all knowledge-test questions follow the same multiple-choice format. Each sample has one correct answer out of four options. That is the style you should expect on test day.

What the sections cover

The test checks two things: whether you know the rules of the road, and whether you can read Ontario's traffic signs. The Official MTO Driver's Handbook says the written test may ask you about:

Seatbelts
Traffic signs and lights
Emergency vehicles
How to use headlights
Speed limits
Getting on or off a freeway
What to do when you meet streetcars and school buses
Driver licence suspensions and the demerit point system
Passing other vehicles
Collision reporting
Sharing the road with other road users
General rules of the road

DriveTest says the questions are based on the official driver's handbook for the class of licence you want. For a G1, that is the Official MTO Driver's Handbook. If it isn't in the handbook, it isn't on the test.

How scoring works

You need a total score of at least 80% to pass. DriveTest marks the test on the spot, so you get your result the same visit.

If you don't pass:

You can pay the fee and try again. DriveTest lists $16.00 per extra knowledge test attempt. See G1 test cost for the full fee breakdown.
Your test results are valid for one year.
If you re-try within that year, you only redo the sections that did not meet MTO standards.

That last point matters. Because results are tracked by section, a weak score on signs or on rules can hold you back even if the other section went well. Study both.

DriveTest proctors every knowledge test. Anyone caught cheating or disrupting other test-takers is asked to leave, gets an unsuccessful mark, loses the test fee, and has to wait until the next day to try again.

Is the G1 test timed?

No. DriveTest says knowledge tests are not timed and you can take all the time you need, until the office closes. Most people take about 20 to 30 minutes.

The real limit is the clock on the wall. Tests are first come, first served, and DriveTest recommends arriving at least one hour before closing, especially on Saturdays and school holidays. More on that in how to take the G1 test.

Languages and accessibility

The Class G1 knowledge test is available in 32 languages, on computer and on paper: Amharic, Arabic, Armenian, Badini, Bengali, Chinese (Cantonese), Cree, Croatian, English, Farsi, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Hindi, Italian, Korean, Kurmanji, Ojibway, Oji-Cree, Polish, Portuguese, Punjabi, Russian, Somali, Spanish, Tamil, Thai, Tigrinya, Turkish, Ukrainian and Urdu.

Other options DriveTest lists:

Audio: every computerized test kiosk has an audio function that lets you skip or repeat questions. No appointment needed. Tell the agent before you enter the test room. Disposable headphones are provided, or you can use wired headphones with a 3.5 mm jack (no Bluetooth).
Verbal test or interpreter: book an appointment at a DriveTest centre if you need a verbal test or a foreign-language or sign-language interpreter.
Sign-language interpreters: you arrange the interpreter, and DriveTest reimburses reasonable and necessary costs.

Paper or computer?

Paper tests are available at every DriveTest centre. Computer tests are available at some. The content and pass mark are the same either way, so pick whichever the centre offers and you feel comfortable with.

How to prepare for the format

Read the Official MTO Driver's Handbook, focusing on the chapters on getting your licence, safe and responsible driving, traffic signs and lights, and keeping your licence. Then test yourself with multiple-choice questions until you score well above 80% on both signs and rules.

Start with our 20 G1 practice questions, then practise with G1 Prep for more practice questions for the G1 knowledge test.

Once you pass, your next milestone is the G2 road test. Roadity helps with that step, with practice routes and spoken turn-by-turn guidance at Ontario DriveTest centres.