Speed and stoppingQuestion 96 of 310

Why is passing hard to judge safely?

  1. Oncoming cars always slow down for you
  2. Passing lanes are always short
  3. Mirrors hide oncoming cars
  4. You close the gap at twice your speed or more
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Correct answer: You close the gap at twice your speed or more

The gap to an oncoming vehicle shrinks very fast.

Source: Driver's Handbook (Manitoba Public Insurance, February 2026), Passing, page 58

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026