Ontario G1 Practice Test in Tigrinya – 50 Free Questions

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

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

If ትግርኛ is your first language, studying for the Ontario G1 knowledge test in English can feel like taking two tests at once — one for driving knowledge and one for vocabulary. This page removes that second test. The interactive practice test above contains 50 practice questions using Ontario road signs, fully translated into Tigrinya, with instant green/red feedback after every answer.

Whether you are a newcomer in Toronto’s Eritrean community, a student, or a parent helping your family get licensed, you can work through every question at your own pace, retake the test as many times as you like, and build real sign recognition before you walk into a DriveTest centre. Aim to score 90% or higher consistently here — a comfortable cushion above the 80% pass mark on the official test.

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. Here is the exact format:

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. That is why this page focuses on signs — pair it with our 200-question G1 practice test to cover the rules of the road too.

How to Use This Tigrinya G1 Practice Test

1. Look carefully at each sign image. Every question shows an Ontario traffic sign, with the question and answers written in Tigrinya.
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 ጀምር” and run it again — repetition is what builds sign recognition.

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

1. Study the handbook alongside this test. The MTO’s Official Driver’s Handbook is the authoritative reference for the knowledge test. Read a section of the handbook, then run the matching practice questions here so the Tigrinya vocabulary and the sign images lock in together. 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 and octagons, 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 sign ahead, the divided-highway-begins vs. divided-highway-ends signs, and the various no-turn signs are classic traps. Our test includes all of them.
4. Do not ignore the rules section. Tigrinya-speaking test takers often master 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 test room at DriveTest does not allow study materials or electronics.

Tigrinya Speakers: Preparing for the G1 Knowledge Test

For Tigrinya-speaking newcomers — many from Eritrea, settling in Toronto and across the GTA — the G1 licence is often the key that unlocks employment, from delivery work to personal support roles. Preparation pays off, but it helps to know where Tigrinya speakers typically struggle so you can focus your study time.

First, the test format itself. The G1 knowledge test has two parts — road signs and rules of the road — and you must pass both in the same sitting. If English or French is not your strongest language, contact the DriveTest centre before booking to ask about interpreter options and audio headphones that read the questions aloud; knowing what support is available removes a major source of anxiety. Make sure your identification documents meet the requirements — newcomers sometimes need extra paperwork, so verify the list in advance.

Conceptually, several Ontario rules have no counterpart in Eritrean driving culture. School buses are the most important: when a bus flashes red lights and extends its stop arm, traffic in both directions must stop — failing this question is common among newcomers. Four-way stops, where all drivers stop and take turns, are equally unfamiliar. Winter driving is completely new for most Eritrean arrivals: study black ice, increased following distance on snow, and the legal requirement to clear snow from your vehicle.

• Settlement agencies in Toronto that serve the Eritrean and East African community can explain the graduated licensing system and sometimes offer workshops in Tigrinya — ask when you access other newcomer services.
• Look for driving schools in the GTA’s east end and North York with instructors who speak Tigrinya or Amharic.
• Practice with this test until you pass both sections comfortably several times in a row — consistency matters more than a single good score.

The G1 is a written knowledge test, which means steady review in a language you understand will carry you through. Give yourself that time, and test day will feel familiar rather than frightening.

What Happens If You Fail the Knowledge Test

Failing the G1 knowledge test is disappointing, but it is also completely recoverable, and it happens to careful learners every day. There is no waiting period designed to punish you: you can rebook and try again, paying the test fee for each new attempt. The only real cost is time and the fee itself, which is why going in underprepared is the expensive choice, not the brave one.

What matters is what you do between attempts. The test does not tell you exactly which questions you missed, so your job is to diagnose honestly. Most failures come from one section, not both: learners typically crush road signs and stumble on rules, or vice versa. Take this practice test again and score the two halves separately. Whichever half is weaker gets 80 percent of your study time before the retake. And resist the urge to rebook for the next morning out of frustration. Give yourself three to five days of targeted review on the weak section; test-takers who do focused repair work between attempts pass at far higher rates than those who simply try again hoping for easier questions.

Frequently Asked Questions About the G1 Test in Tigrinya

Is the real G1 test available in Tigrinya?

Study everything in Tigrinya 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 the Ontario road signs in ትግርኛ so you fully understand every sign before test day.

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 to give you extra repetition on road signs.

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, Arabic, Amharic, and Bengali.

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