Safe driving techniquesQuestion 288 of 318

A bridge is narrow. An oncoming vehicle is already on it. There is not enough room for two vehicles. What must you do?

  1. Enter the bridge at once, to pass first.
  2. Let the oncoming vehicle pass first.
  3. Sound your horn, and drive on.
  4. Flash your lights, and drive on.
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Correct answer: Let the oncoming vehicle pass first.

Before you cross a bridge, expect a narrower road. If an oncoming vehicle is already on the bridge and there is no room for both, let it go by.

Source: Driving a Passenger Vehicle (SAAQ, 2022), Chapter 4, Sharing the Road > Approaching a Bridge, page 143

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026