Ontario G1 guide
Ontario G1 pass mark: what score do you need?
DriveTest says you need at least 80% to pass the Ontario G1 knowledge test. For the common format of 20 road-signs questions and 20 rules questions, that is usually described as 16 correct out of 20 in each section. A strong signs score does not erase a weak rules score.
Last checked: November 13, 2026
How the pass mark is usually described
Ontario’s G1 knowledge test covers traffic signs and rules of the road. DriveTest’s public guidance states that you need at least 80% to pass.
Learners and instructors commonly prepare for a 20-question signs section and a 20-question rules section, with 16/20 in each part. Treat both sections as separate goals.
Why both sections matter
If you miss the standard in one section, that section—not your overall “feeling”—is what you need to improve. DriveTest also says that if you are unsuccessful and retry within one year, you may only need to retry sections that did not meet MTO standards.
Use practice to see signs and rules separately. Then return to the Official Ontario Driver’s Handbook for any topic you guessed or misunderstood.
How G1 Ninja helps (and what it doesn’t)
G1 Ninja offers free Ontario G1 practice with a signs-and-rules scoring preview so you can notice which part feels weaker. Practice scores are not a prediction of your DriveTest result, and we do not guarantee a pass.
Quick answers
- What is the G1 pass mark in Ontario?
- DriveTest says you need at least 80% to pass the knowledge test. For the familiar 20+20 format, prepare for 16 out of 20 in each section.
- Do I need 80% overall or in each section?
- Prepare to meet the standard in both signs and rules. Confirm the latest DriveTest guidance before test day, because presentation details can change.
Official sources
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