Steven D. Litvintchouk, M.S.

Chief Educational Researcher, G1.ca

Leads editorial accuracy for the Ontario G1 practice test question bank.

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Steven Litvintchouk oversees the editorial quality of G1.ca's practice-question bank, ensuring all content aligns with the official Ontario Driver's Handbook.

He has edited and corrected most of our existing items and keeps materials current as Ontario's driving laws and the MTO handbook evolve.

Previously, Steven spent 24 years in computer engineering and technical documentation, publishing peer-reviewed work and leading large-scale defense and aerospace software projects.

He holds an M.S. from MIT (1978) and a B.S. from Columbia University (1975). Today he also maintains editorial standards across multiple driver education platforms in Canada and the United States.

Areas of responsibility and expertise

  • Editorial lead for Ontario G1 practice tests (question wording, hints, explanations, illustrations).
  • Ensures alignment with the Ontario Driver's Handbook (latest edition).
  • Reviews road sign content against Ontario Traffic Manual standards.
  • Maintains accuracy for graduated licensing system (GDL) requirements.

Methodology

How Steven reviews our content

Scope of review

For each question, Steven reviews item wording, explanations, terminology, correct/incorrect options, pass mark requirements, age/eligibility requirements, and any sign depictions.

Sources of truth
  • Ontario Driver's Handbook (latest MTO edition)
  • Ontario Highway Traffic Act
  • Ontario Traffic Manual (signs and markings)
  • DriveTest centre official guidelines

Change detection

Constant monitoring of MTO publications using automated alerts and internal checks; when an official change is confirmed, impacted items are queued for review.

Review steps

Content diff against previous version
Source check against Ontario Driver's Handbook
Clarity/readability pass (ESL friendly, plain English)
Visual audit (signs/graphics)
Editor sign off

Versioning and timestamps

Each page shows "Last verified for accuracy" with editor verification date.

User feedback loop

Reported issues are triaged; if sources conflict, we defer to the current Ontario Driver's Handbook and Highway Traffic Act.

Source notes (what Steven relies on)
  • Ontario Driver's Handbook (latest MTO edition)
  • Ontario Highway Traffic Act for legal requirements
  • Ontario Traffic Manual for signs and markings
  • MTO notices and DriveTest public guidance pages

Editorial policy

  • Editorial independence: G1.ca operates independently from the MTO and driving schools. Our content is reviewed against official government sources only, with no commercial influence on question accuracy.
  • Update process: We monitor MTO publications weekly. When changes are detected in the Ontario Driver's Handbook, affected questions are reviewed and updated within the same week.
  • Report errors: Found a mistake? Use the "Report a mistake" link on any test question—we investigate all reports and respond within 48 hours.

Professional background

(prior work)

  • 24 years in computer engineering and documentation (requirements/design specs, technical reports, peer‑reviewed papers).
  • Instrumental in defining the software‑engineering approach for the Strategic Defense Initiative (SDI) Experimental Version architecture.
  • A lead engineer on the Air Force CCPDS‑R program for the NORAD command facility (US$200M; delivered on time and on budget).
  • Copyeditor of ~1M words across diverse genres (from dissertations to peer‑reviewed papers and fiction).

Professional memberships and affiliations

  • Member, ACES: The Society for Editing.
  • Lifetime Member, Tau Beta Pi (engineering honor society).

Education

  • M.S., Massachusetts Institute of Technology (1978); B.S., Columbia University (1975).

Media and accuracy inquiries

For media quotes or to report a potential accuracy issue, email [email protected]. We review official updates promptly and revise impacted items as needed.

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