Rules of the road

Speed

Where no limit is posted, the maximum is 50 km/h in cities, towns and villages, and 80 km/h elsewhere (ON-RULE-018). Always drive at a speed that lets you stop safely, including below the posted maximum in bad weather, heavy traffic, or construction (ON-RULE-098).

Exceeding the limit by 30 to 49 km/h is four demerit points (ON-RULE-100).

Keep to the right of the road, or in the right-hand lane on multi-lane roads, unless you want to turn left or pass (ON-RULE-072).

If you miss a freeway exit, do not stop or reverse on the freeway. Take the next exit (ON-RULE-101).

Space and attention

A safe following distance is at least two seconds behind the vehicle in front in ideal conditions (ON-RULE-019).

Signal well before turning, changing lanes, leaving the road, or moving out from a parked position, and check that the way is clear (ON-RULE-102).

Use low-beam headlights within 150 metres of an oncoming vehicle, or when following within 60 metres (ON-RULE-106).

When a police officer signals you to pull over, pull as far right as is safe, stop, stay in the vehicle, and surrender licence, permit, and insurance immediately. You do not have 24 hours (ON-RULE-021, ON-RULE-022). Follow police directions even if they differ from lights or signs (ON-RULE-097).

Speed measuring warning devices are illegal in Ontario (ON-RULE-020).

Seatbelts

Use a seatbelt every time you travel in a vehicle equipped with seatbelts. Every passenger must be in a seatbelt, child car seat, or booster (ON-RULE-053). Drivers who do not buckle up can be fined and given two demerit points (ON-RULE-054). Novice drivers who do not ensure a working seatbelt for every passenger can lose their licence for at least 30 days (ON-RULE-055).

Collisions

Failing to report a collision to a police officer is three demerit points (ON-RULE-099).

Source: Official MTO Driver's Handbook, Driving along; Getting ready to drive; Keeping your driver's licence.