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Turns, lanes and passingQuestion 231 of 318

May you drive on the shoulder to pass another vehicle?

  1. No, never
  2. Yes, if the vehicle ahead is slow
  3. Yes, if no sign forbids it
  4. Yes, but only on a highway
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Correct answer: No, never

You must never leave the roadway to pass. The shoulder is not a passing lane.

Source: Driver's Handbook, 2nd edition (SAAQ, 2018), Chapter 4, Traffic rules > Passing > Passing prohibited, page 227

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026