Highway drivingQuestion 221 of 310

Why should you not pass near the crest of a hill?

  1. You cannot see what is ahead past the top
  2. The road is always too narrow there
  3. Your engine loses power
  4. Other cars always speed up there
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Correct answer: You cannot see what is ahead past the top

Sight distance ends at the hilltop, so oncoming traffic could be hidden.

Source: Driver's Handbook (Manitoba Public Insurance, February 2026), Hills, page 99

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026