Welcome to G1 Prep

G1 Prep is an independent study tool that walks you through everything you need to earn your Class G1 licence in Ontario. We keep our material current with the latest changes to Ontario's official MTO Driver's Handbook, so what you study here lines up with the knowledge test you'll sit. Along the way you can review explanations, drill yourself with practice questions, and build toward your eventual Level 2 road test.

The goal is to give first-time drivers a solid grounding in what it takes to operate a car, van or small truck on Ontario roads -- the traffic rules, the habits that keep you safe, and the steps involved in becoming licensed. Beyond the basics covered here, many drivers find that an advanced driver-training course further sharpens their skills.

When it comes to road safety, Ontario ranks among the best in Canada and across North America. To hold onto that standing and steadily improve how everyone behaves behind the wheel, the Ministry of Transportation has rolled out a wide range of programs and rules.

The majority of crashes trace back to mistakes or risky habits on the part of drivers, including:

• Following too closely
• Speeding
• Failure to yield the right of way
• Improper turns
• Running red lights
• Frequently changing lanes

A smaller group of drivers deliberately endanger others through reckless choices. The data is clear: whatever their age, brand-new drivers run a much higher risk than seasoned ones of being part of a serious or deadly crash.

Public-awareness drives across the province -- urging people to buckle up and use child car seats properly, and warning against impaired and aggressive driving -- have moved the needle.

Another factor is Ontario's Graduated Licensing System (GLS). By letting newcomers build their abilities and rack up experience in lower-risk settings first, the system turns out more capable and safer drivers over time.

Keep this in mind: driving is a privilege, not a right. The traffic laws on the books come from the federal, provincial and municipal levels of government, and officers at every one of those levels have the power to enforce them. Break one and the consequences can range from a fine to jail time to the loss of your licence.

Looking to drive something other than a car? Details on licensing for additional vehicle types live in their own dedicated resources:

• Off-road vehicles and snowmobiles -- covered in the off-road and snowmobile material
• Official MTO Motorcycle Handbook -- for the Class M motorcycle licence
• Official MTO Truck Handbook -- for classes A, B, C, D, E and F
• Official MTO Bus Handbook -- for bus licences
• Official MTO Air Brake Handbook -- for the air brake endorsement

Planning to enrol in beginner driver education? Confirm the program runs through a school the ministry has approved.