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Speed and spaceQuestion 184 of 412

How big a gap should you leave when you change lanes?

  1. One that is just wide enough
  2. One large enough that the other driver does not need to slow down
  3. One that is as long as your car
  4. None, if you signal
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Correct answer: One large enough that the other driver does not need to slow down

Cutting in forces the other driver to brake.

Source: Learn to Drive Smart (ICBC, 2026), Chapter 4, Rules of the road, page 54

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026