Guides
Plain-English, source-checked guides for the Ontario G1 test and the road beyond it.
Exchanging a Foreign Licence in Ontario: What Newcomers Should Know
New to Ontario with a licence from another country? Whether you can exchange a foreign licence depends on one thing:…
Ontario Winter Tires: The Law and the Insurance Discount
Winter tires are not the law in Ontario, but they get you a mandatory insurance discount. Here is what the…
Ontario U-Turn Rules: Where You Can and Cannot Turn Around
A U-turn is legal in Ontario more often than people think, and banned in five specific places. Here is where…
How Ontario Speeding Fines and Demerit Points Add Up
Ontario speeding fines and demerit points climb the faster you go. Here is how the points scale, why zones double…
What Happens If You Fail the G1 Test in Ontario
Failing the G1 is not the end of the road. Here is what happens if you fail the G1 test,…
Ontario Construction Zone Rules for New Drivers
Orange signs mean a construction zone ahead. Here is how to drive one safely, why you obey the flagperson, and…
Ontario HOV Lane Rules for New Drivers
An HOV lane is not just a faster lane. Here is how many people you need, where you can enter…
Ontario Seatbelt Law and Child Car Seat Rules for New Drivers
In Ontario everyone in the car must wear a seatbelt, and the driver answers for young passengers. Here is the…
Railway Crossing Rules: What Ontario New Drivers Must Do
A train cannot stop quickly, so railway crossing rules are strict. Here is where to stop, why you never beat…
Pedestrian Crossover vs Crosswalk: What Ontario Drivers Must Know
A pedestrian crossover and a crosswalk are not the same in Ontario. Here is the difference, when you must stop…