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Speed Limits
What you need to know
Speed limits in Ontario are set by road type and condition — exceeding them is a top cause of collisions and demerit points. In the official Ontario tests, questions on this topic come from the Ministry of Transportation's Driver's Handbook (for cars) and Motorcycle Handbook (for riders).
Sample practice questions
What is the maximum speed limit on most city and town streets in Ontario unless otherwise posted?
- 40 km/h
- 50 km/h
- 60 km/h
- 70 km/h
💡 Unless a different limit is posted, the speed limit on most urban streets in Ontario is 50 km/h.
What must you do when approaching a stopped school bus with its red lights flashing?
- Slow down and pass carefully
- Stop until the red lights stop flashing and the bus begins to move
- Honk your horn to warn the driver
- Accelerate to pass before the lights engage
💡 You must stop when a school bus's red lights are flashing whether you are approaching from behind or the front, and only proceed once the lights stop flashing.
What is the usual maximum speed limit on Ontario highways in good driving conditions?
- 80 km/h
- 100 km/h
- 120 km/h
- 140 km/h
💡 The maximum speed limit on most Ontario highways is 100 km/h in good driving conditions, though some sections are posted higher.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the maximum speed limit on most city and town streets in Ontario unless otherwise posted?
- 50 km/h Unless a different limit is posted, the speed limit on most urban streets in Ontario is 50 km/h.
- What must you do when approaching a stopped school bus with its red lights flashing?
- Stop until the red lights stop flashing and the bus begins to move You must stop when a school bus's red lights are flashing whether you are approaching from behind or the front, and only proceed once the lights stop flashing.
- What is the usual maximum speed limit on Ontario highways in good driving conditions?
- 100 km/h The maximum speed limit on most Ontario highways is 100 km/h in good driving conditions, though some sections are posted higher.
More questions on Speed Limits and every other topic live in the G1 practice test and M1 practice test.