Sharing the roadQuestion 261 of 328

Why should you not tailgate a large truck?

  1. The driver cannot see you directly behind
  2. The truck sprays oil on you
  3. The truck always slows down
  4. Police fine trucks for it
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Correct answer: The driver cannot see you directly behind

A truck has a blind spot behind it. If it stops fast, you have nowhere to go.

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

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026