Highway drivingQuestion 277 of 345

What is the minimum safety margin to add to your passing time?

  1. Ten seconds
  2. Five seconds
  3. One second
  4. Two seconds
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Correct answer: Five seconds

If your pass takes 15 seconds, you need 20 seconds of safe passing time.

Source: Saskatchewan Driver's Handbook (SGI, 2026-27), 6.4 Passing, page 137

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026