Sharing the roadQuestion 275 of 412

Why should you stay well back from a large truck?

  1. You can pass it more easily on a hill
  2. You can see hazards ahead and avoid its spray
  3. It lets you use the truck’s lane
  4. Trucks always stop for you
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Correct answer: You can see hazards ahead and avoid its spray

A big vehicle blocks your view. More distance gives you a wider view and less spray.

Source: Learn to Drive Smart (ICBC, 2026), Chapter 6, Sharing the road, page 90

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026