Sharing the roadQuestion 253 of 328

You overtake a cyclist and must use your horn. How should you use it?

  1. Give one short, light tap while far behind them
  2. Hold it down until you pass
  3. Sound it as you pass beside them
  4. Sound it two times from close behind
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Correct answer: Give one short, light tap while far behind them

A loud horn close by can scare a cyclist and cause a fall. Warn early and lightly.

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

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026