Sharing the roadQuestion 237 of 328

A car ahead has stopped before a crosswalk. What should you do?

  1. Stay behind it, because a person may be crossing
  2. Pass it slowly on the left
  3. Pass it if you see nobody
  4. Sound your horn and pass
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Correct answer: Stay behind it, because a person may be crossing

A stopped vehicle can mean a person is crossing. You may not see the person, so never pass.

Source: The Official MTO Driver's Handbook (Ontario Ministry of Transportation), Sharing the road with other road users, Sharing the road with pedestrians

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026