Ontario G1 Practice Test in Amharic – 50 Free Questions

Free G1 Practice Test in Amharic — Built for Amharic-Speaking Drivers

This is an unofficial practice test for study purposes and is not affiliated with the Ontario Ministry of Transportation or DriveTest.

If አማርኛ is your first language, you should not have to puzzle through English study materials just to earn your driver’s licence. Toronto has a large and active Ethiopian community, and every year many newcomers and young drivers across the Greater Toronto Area start their driving journey with a G1 knowledge test. This page was built for them — and for every Amharic speaker in Ontario.

The interactive test above gives you 50 practice questions using Ontario road signs, fully translated into አማርኛ, with instant green/red feedback after every answer. Study each sign, pick your answer, and keep going until you can score 90% or higher — a comfortable level of preparation for test day.

Once you’re comfortable with the signs, don’t forget the second half of the exam — our full 200-question G1 practice test covers the rules of the road as well.

What Is on the Ontario G1 Test?

The G1 knowledge test is a computer-based, multiple-choice exam taken at a DriveTest centre. It is not timed, and you get your result before you leave.

Section	Questions	Score needed to pass
Road signs	20	16/20 (80%)
Rules of the road	20	16/20 (80%)

The part most people underestimate: you must pass both sections independently. A perfect score on road signs will not save a weak rules section. Pair this page with our 200-question G1 practice test to cover the rules of the road too.

How to Use This Amharic G1 Practice Test

1. Look carefully at each sign image. Every question shows an Ontario traffic sign in the same style you will see at DriveTest.
2. Click the answer you think is correct. A green highlight means you got it right; if you are wrong, your choice turns red and the correct answer turns green.
3. Use “ቀጣይ ጥያቄ” to move forward. You can also press “ፈተናውን አስገባ” at any time to see your results early.
4. Review your score report. You will see your total questions, attempted, correct, wrong, percentage, and a pass/fail verdict (80% to pass).
5. Retake until you score 90%+. Hit “ፈተናውን እንደገና ውሰድ” and run it again — repetition is what builds sign recognition.

5 Study Tips to Pass Your G1 Test on the First Try

1. Read the handbook alongside these questions. The MTO’s Official Driver’s Handbook is the official study source for the knowledge test. Study its signs chapters together with this practice test. For offline review, you can also download our free G1 questions and answers PDF.
2. Learn signs in families, not one by one. Regulatory signs (red circles, like stop and yield), warning signs (yellow diamonds, like curves and slippery roads), and information signs (green and blue) each follow visual patterns. Once you know the family, half the question is already answered.
3. Watch for “look-alike” pairs. The yield sign vs. the stop-ahead sign, the divided-highway-begins vs. divided-highway-ends signs, and the various no-turn signs are classic traps.
4. Do not ignore the rules section. New drivers often ace the signs and stumble on rules about demerit points, blood-alcohol limits, and G1 restrictions (no 400-series highways, midnight–5 a.m. curfew). Cover both halves.
5. Simulate test day. Sit somewhere quiet, put your phone away, and run through all 50 questions without notes — the testing room does not allow study materials or electronics.

G1 Test Preparation for Amharic Speakers: Challenges, Community Resources, and Study Tips

Ontario is home to one of the largest Ethiopian communities in Canada. Thousands of Amharic speakers live along Danforth East in Toronto, in a neighbourhood locals call Little Ethiopia, with growing communities in Ottawa, Hamilton, and Kitchener-Waterloo. For many newcomers, earning a driver’s licence is one of the first major milestones after settling in. It opens the door to better job opportunities, makes school drop-offs and grocery trips manageable, and connects the suburbs that public transit does not reach well. But the G1 knowledge test comes with challenges that are specific to Amharic speakers, and understanding them before you start studying makes the whole process far more effective.

The biggest hurdle is language. The computerized G1 knowledge test is offered in 20+ languages at most DriveTest centres (paper versions are English/French only), so while this Amharic practice test teaches you the concepts, you will still need to recognize English road-sign vocabulary on test day. Amharic uses the Ge’ez script, which means English words on signs can feel unfamiliar even when you fully understand the rule behind them. The strategy that works best is to study both together: use this practice test in Amharic to learn what each sign means, then drill the English words separately until you can match every word to its sign without hesitation. Give extra attention to text-only signs such as Do Not Enter, Wrong Way, and One Way, where there is no picture to fall back on and the word itself is the whole message.

The second challenge is winter. Most newcomers from Ethiopia have never driven in snow, and many have never even seen it fall, yet winter questions appear throughout the G1 test. You will be asked about longer following distances on icy roads, what black ice is and where it forms, why you must clear all snow from your vehicle before driving, and how headlights should be used in heavy snow. These are not trick questions. They describe conditions you will face every single winter in Ontario, so learning them now protects you long after the test. Read every winter-related explanation in the practice test carefully, and if possible, ask an experienced driver in your community to show you in person what a properly cleared car looks like and how much space to leave on a snowy road.

The third challenge is road features that barely exist in Ethiopia. Four-way stops, school buses with flashing red lights, railway crossings with crossbuck signs, and high-occupancy vehicle lanes each come with strict Ontario rules that you must simply memorize. The school bus rule surprises many newcomers: when a school bus stops with its red lights flashing on a road without a median, traffic in both directions must stop and wait. Missing questions like these on the real test is common, which is exactly why repeated practice with instant feedback matters so much.

You do not have to prepare alone. Settlement agencies across the Greater Toronto Area run free newcomer programs, and you can find one near you through 211 Ontario by phone or online. Community associations and cultural centres along the Danforth regularly connect newcomers with volunteer mentors who have already passed the G1, and Toronto Public Library branches offer free computer access, printing, and English conversation circles that pair naturally with G1 study. When you are ready for in-car lessons, ask your settlement worker or community centre for referrals to driving instructors who speak Amharic. Learning the rules in your own language first and then practising the English terms is the fastest path for most learners.

A few practical tips before you book your test:

• Score 90 percent or higher on this practice test several times in a row before visiting a DriveTest centre. The real exam requires at least 16 out of 20 in each of the two sections, so a comfortable cushion matters.
• Study in short daily sessions instead of one long cram. Sign memory sticks far better when it is repeated over several days.
• At the test centre, read every question twice and eliminate the obviously wrong answers first. Many G1 questions become easy once one or two choices are ruled out.
• Bring the correct identification documents and arrive early. Rushing in flustered is one of the most avoidable reasons people underperform.
• After you pass, respect your G1 restrictions: zero blood alcohol, an accompanying fully licensed driver with at least four years of experience, and no driving between midnight and 5 a.m.

Frequently Asked Questions About the G1 Test in Amharic

Is the real G1 test available in Amharic?

Study everything in Amharic here first, then confirm the current language options at your local DriveTest centre when you book — the official test’s available languages can change. This page lets you study in አማርኛ so you can learn every sign in the language you understand best.

How many questions are on the Ontario G1 test?

The official test has 40 multiple-choice questions: 20 on road signs and 20 on rules of the road. This practice test has 50 sign questions for extra repetition on the section most people find trickiest.

What score do I need to pass the G1 test?

You need at least 16 out of 20 (80%) in each section. Failing one section means failing the whole test, even if you aced the other half.

What should I bring to the DriveTest centre?

Bring original identification showing your legal name and date of birth, plus your glasses or contact lenses if you need them to drive. The G1 licence package fee is $159.75, which covers the knowledge test, your first G2 road test, and a five-year licence. (Fees can change — check DriveTest for current amounts.) You must be at least 16 years old and an Ontario resident.

Can I take the G1 test online?

No. The knowledge test must be taken in person at a DriveTest centre (or the ServiceOntario Bay and College location in downtown Toronto, by appointment). Phones, notes, and study materials are not allowed in the testing room.

What happens if I fail the G1 test?

You can pay the retest fee and try again — a knowledge-test retake currently costs $16 — and if you retake it within a year, you only rewrite the section you didn’t pass. It still pays to practice here until you’re consistently scoring above 80%. (Fees can change, so confirm current amounts at DriveTest when you book.)

Preparing with family or friends who prefer a different language? This same free 50-question test is also available in French, Spanish, Hindi, Bengali, Somali, and Thai.

For official information, see the MTO Driver’s Handbook, the official DriveTest handbooks page, and the DriveTest tests overview.