Sharing the roadQuestion 251 of 318

You pass a heavy vehicle and move back in front of it. What can cause a collision?

  1. You cut in fast and then slow down.
  2. You signal before you change lanes.
  3. You keep a large space behind the truck.
  4. You pass on a multi-lane road.
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Correct answer: You cut in fast and then slow down.

A truck needs a long distance to stop. If you cut in front of it and then slow down, the truck may hit you.

Source: Driver's Handbook, 2nd edition (SAAQ, 2018), Chapter 4, Traffic Rules > Heavy vehicle blind spots, page 248

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026