Sharing the roadQuestion 194 of 215

You pass a large truck. When is it safe to move back in front of it?

  1. As soon as your car is level with the cab
  2. When you see its headlights in your rear-view mirror
  3. Right after you pass the trailer
  4. When the truck blows its horn
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Correct answer: When you see its headlights in your rear-view mirror

Wait until you see the truck’s headlights in your rear-view mirror. A truck takes longer to slow down, so leave extra room before you pull in.

Source: Yukon Driver's Basic Handbook: Cars and Light Trucks (Government of Yukon, © 2022), Chapter 6, Sharing the road, Large vehicles, page 89

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026