Sharing the roadQuestion 206 of 312

You pass a large truck. When do you pull back in front of it?

  1. As soon as your rear bumper passes its front
  2. When the truck blinks its lights
  3. Right away, then slow down
  4. When you see the whole front of the truck in your mirror
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Correct answer: When you see the whole front of the truck in your mirror

Trucks need nearly twice the distance to stop. Cutting in too soon is unsafe.

Source: Prince Edward Island Driver's Handbook (revised spring 2011), Chapter 4, Heavy vehicles: front no-zones, page 99

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026