Turns, lanes and passingQuestion 229 of 318

On a road with oncoming traffic, where should you avoid passing?

  1. On a straight road with a broken line
  2. On a wide road in daytime
  3. Near a level crossing
  4. On a quiet country road
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Correct answer: Near a level crossing

Avoid passing in the oncoming lane near the top of a hill, in a curve, and near a level crossing, a marked crosswalk or a tunnel.

Source: Driver's Handbook, 2nd edition (SAAQ, 2018), Chapter 4, Traffic rules > Passing > Passing prohibited, page 226

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026