Description

G1 License Preparation Syllabus (8-Week Program)

Course Title: G1 License Preparation
Duration: 8 Weeks (24 sessions, 1 hour and 15 minutes each)
Target Audience: Individuals preparing for the G1 Driving License in Ontario, Canada.

Course Objectives

1. Understand Ontario’s traffic laws, road signs, and driving principles.
2. Gain confidence in navigating road scenarios and answering situational questions.
3. Prepare thoroughly to pass the G1 written exam.

Week-by-Week Breakdown

Week 1: Introduction to Licensing and Traffic Rules

• Session 1: Overview of Ontario’s graduated licensing system.
• Session 2: Traffic rules and basic road safety principles.
• Session 3: Speed limits and variations by road type and region.

Week 2: Traffic Signs – Part 1

• Session 4: Introduction to road signs: regulatory, warning, and informational.
• Session 5: Detailed study of regulatory signs (stop, yield, no entry, etc.).
• Session 6: Interactive exercises for regulatory sign identification.

Week 3: Traffic Signs – Part 2 and Signals

• Session 7: Detailed study of warning and informational signs.
• Session 8: Advanced exercises for identifying road signs.
• Session 9: Traffic lights, pedestrian signals, and crosswalk rules.

Week 4: Pavement Markings and Rules of the Road

• Session 10: Pavement markings and their meanings.
• Session 11: Right-of-way rules: intersections, pedestrians, and emergency vehicles.
• Session 12: Rules for roundabouts and merging.

Week 5: Safe Driving Practices

• Session 13: Lane usage, passing, and parking rules.
• Session 14: Sharing the road with bicycles, motorcycles, and large vehicles.
• Session 15: Avoiding distractions and handling aggressive drivers.

Week 6: Driving in Special Conditions and Emergencies

• Session 16: Driving in rain, snow, fog, and challenging conditions.
• Session 17: Night driving safety tips.
• Session 18: Handling emergencies, breakdowns, and accidents.

Week 7: Practice Tests and Common Errors

• Session 19: Practice G1 written test: focus on road signs and rules.
• Session 20: Review of common errors and weak areas.
• Session 21: Situational questions and real-life driving scenarios.

Week 8: Final Preparation and Review

• Session 22: Comprehensive review of all topics.
• Session 23: Mock G1 exam under timed conditions.
• Session 24: Final Q&A, test-taking strategies, and exam day preparation.

Learning Materials

• Ontario Driver’s Handbook (digital or physical copy).
• Flashcards for road signs and signals.
• Online practice tests and mock exams.
• Videos and animations demonstrating road scenarios.

Assessment and Feedback

• Weekly quizzes on covered topics.
• Two full mock exams (Week 7 and Week 8).
• Personalized feedback after mock exams for targeted improvement.

Outcome

By the end of the program, students will have comprehensive knowledge of Ontario’s traffic laws and road signs, as well as the skills and confidence needed to pass the G1 written exam.