Ontario G1 Test Coach
Traffic lights and markingsQuestion 85 of 328
An orange hand on a black square

A pedestrian signal shows this symbol, steady or flashing. What does it mean?

  1. Cross quickly
  2. Cross if no cars are near
  3. Do not begin to cross
  4. Cross only on the left side
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Correct answer: Do not begin to cross

A steady or flashing hand tells pedestrians not to start. Those already crossing go to a safe area quickly.

Source: The Official MTO Driver's Handbook (Ontario Ministry of Transportation), Pedestrian signals

Practice traffic lights and markings

Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026