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Sharing the roadQuestion 242 of 318

You pass a pedestrian who walks on the shoulder of a road with a speed limit of 70 km/h. What distance must you leave?

  1. 0.5 metre
  2. 1 metre
  3. 1.5 metres
  4. 3 metres
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Correct answer: 1.5 metres

In a zone above 50 km/h, leave 1.5 metres when you pass a pedestrian. In a zone of 50 km/h or less, leave 1 metre.

Source: Driver's Handbook, 2nd edition (SAAQ, 2018), Chapter 4, Traffic rules > Passing > Passing a pedestrian, page 225

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026