Safe drivingQuestion 126 of 202

Your vehicle has a mechanical problem. Where should you avoid stopping?

  1. On a wide shoulder
  2. At the nearest highway exit
  3. On a bridge or in a tunnel
  4. In a safe place off the road
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Correct answer: On a bridge or in a tunnel

A stop on a bridge or in a tunnel is very dangerous. Try to reach the nearest exit and stop off the road.

Source: Driver's Manual: A guide to safely operate cars and light trucks (Government of the Northwest Territories, revised August 2022), Chapter 6, Vehicle Breakdown, page 98

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026