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Sharing the roadQuestion 261 of 318

You come up behind a cyclist on the road. What must you do?

  1. Slow down, and sound the horn only if you must show your presence.
  2. Keep your speed, and sound the horn twice to be sure.
  3. Speed up, and sound the horn to make the cyclist move.
  4. Slow down, and sound the horn for a long time.
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Correct answer: Slow down, and sound the horn only if you must show your presence.

Slow down before you reach a cyclist. A horn can startle the cyclist and cause a fall, so use it only when it is really necessary.

Source: Driving a Passenger Vehicle (SAAQ, 2022), Chapter 4, Sharing the Road > With Cyclists, page 131

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026