Sharing the roadQuestion 250 of 318

You pass a heavy vehicle. Why must you not stay beside it for a long time?

  1. The truck must keep its lane
  2. The truck uses more fuel
  3. The driver cannot see you
  4. The truck driver must stop for you
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Correct answer: The driver cannot see you

A heavy vehicle has blind spots at the front, rear and sides. Pass quickly, so the driver can see you.

Source: Guide de la route, 4e édition (SAAQ, 2024), Chapitre 4, Les règles de la circulation > Les angles morts des véhicules lourds, page 252

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026