Speed and stoppingQuestion 34 of 235

You want to pass another vehicle on a two-lane highway. May you go above the speed limit?

  1. No. You must stay at or below the limit.
  2. Yes, when the road is straight and dry.
  3. Yes, when you pass a slow truck.
  4. Yes, but by no more than 20 km/h.
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Correct answer: No. You must stay at or below the limit.

The law does not allow extra speed for a pass. Make the pass only where you can finish it at the legal speed.

Source: Driver’s Guide: Cars and Light Trucks (Government of Alberta, Spring 2026), Passing on a two-lane highway, page 74

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026