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Ontario G1 Rules of the Road Guide
The G1’s second section covers rules of the road. Here are the key topics and rules you need to know.
Right of way
- •At uncontrolled intersections, yield to traffic already in the intersection and to vehicles on your right.
- •At a four-way stop, the first vehicle to stop goes first. If two arrive together, yield to the one on the right.
- •Pedestrians in crosswalks have the right of way. Yield when turning.
School buses
- •When a school bus has its red lights flashing and stop arm out, all traffic (both directions on undivided roads) must stop.
- •You must stop at least 20 metres behind the bus. Do not proceed until the lights stop flashing.
- •Failure to stop can result in fines and demerit points — this is heavily tested.
Speed limits
- •Default urban limit: 50 km/h (unless posted).
- •Default rural highways: 80 km/h (unless posted).
- •School zones: reduced limits when children are present — watch for signs.
Parking rules
- •No parking within 3 metres of a fire hydrant.
- •No parking within 9 metres of an intersection or crosswalk.
- •No parking on a sidewalk or blocking a driveway.
Sharing the road
- •Give cyclists at least 1 metre when passing.
- •Yield to pedestrians at crosswalks and when turning.
- •Be extra cautious around large trucks — blind spots are large.
Frequently asked
- When must I stop for a school bus in Ontario?
- When the school bus has its red lights flashing and stop arm extended, all vehicles must stop — on both sides of undivided roads. You must remain stopped until the lights stop flashing.
- Who has right of way at a four-way stop?
- The first vehicle to come to a complete stop goes first. If two vehicles stop at the same time, yield to the vehicle on your right.
- What is the default speed limit in Ontario cities?
- 50 km/h in urban areas unless otherwise posted. Always obey posted limits.
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