Sharing the roadQuestion 249 of 318

You want to pass a truck. What must you plan for?

  1. Less time, because trucks go slowly
  2. The same time and space as for a car
  3. More time and more space
  4. Less space, because trucks are wide
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Correct answer: More time and more space

A truck is long and heavy. Plan for the extra time and distance before you pass it.

Source: Driver's Handbook, 2nd edition (SAAQ, 2018), Chapter 4, Traffic Rules > Sharing the road with heavy vehicles, page 247

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026