Safe driving techniquesQuestion 291 of 318

What is a good way to scan the road?

  1. Keep your eyes on one object ahead
  2. Move your eyes from side to side often
  3. Look only at the vehicle in front of you
  4. Look mainly at the road near your hood
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Correct answer: Move your eyes from side to side often

Do not stare at one point. Move your eyes often, from left to right and back. Also check the rearview mirror, to find the information you need.

Source: Driving a Passenger Vehicle (SAAQ, 2022), Chapter 2, Basic Instructions: Observe–Evaluate–Act > Keep Your Eyes Moving, page 54

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026