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Licences and penaltiesQuestion 202 of 202

May a person ride in the open box of a pick-up truck on a highway?

  1. Yes, if the speed is low
  2. Yes, if the person sits down
  3. Yes, on gravel roads
  4. No, with very few exceptions
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Correct answer: No, with very few exceptions

Riding on the outside of a vehicle is illegal, with a few limited exceptions. The driver and the rider can both be charged.

Source: Driver's Manual: A guide to safely operate cars and light trucks (Government of the Northwest Territories, revised August 2022), Chapter 7, Traffic Laws, page 124

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026