Chapter 2-11: Passing

The “Passing” section of the Saskatchewan practice test evaluates a driver’s knowledge of safely overtaking other vehicles.

Saskatchewan Driving Test - Chapter 2-11: Passing

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Bus lanes are usually:

Open to all vehicles at any time

Used only by cyclists

Curb lanes reserved for transit vehicles during rush hours

The centre lanes of the roadway at all times

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Instead of attempting a risky pass in the oncoming lane, you should:

Pass anyway if you think you can make it

Honk until the other driver speeds up

Have patience, maintain a safe following distance, and wait for a passing lane

Follow very closely to pressure the driver ahead

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When another vehicle is passing you on the left, you should:

Move left to give them more room

Brake hard to let them in quickly

Stay to the right of your lane and maintain your speed

Speed up to prevent it from passing

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In general, you must pass another vehicle:

On the left side of the vehicle

Using the shoulder whenever possible

On the right side of the vehicle

By driving partly in the oncoming lane and partly on the shoulder

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When are you allowed to exceed the speed limit to pass a vehicle safely?

When the other driver waves you on

Never; it is illegal to speed even when passing

On rural highways only

Whenever traffic is light

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Before deciding to pass, you should maintain at least what following distance?

A minimum three-second following distance

No specific following distance is needed

A one-second following distance

A half-second following distance

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During bus lane operating hours, other vehicles may use the bus lane only:

To make a right turn onto or off of that block

To wait for passengers

To park for a short time

To pass slower traffic

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Which is a common contributing factor in head-on collisions?

Proper lane discipline

Maintaining a safe following distance

Obeying all speed limits

Driver distraction or impairment

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Before pulling back into your original lane after passing, you should:

Move back as soon as you pass the front bumper

Rely on your side mirror only

Wait until you see the passed vehicle in your inside rear-view mirror

Move back without signalling

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The left-hand lane in a passing lane section is meant for:

Passing only

Stopping and parking

Regular travel at all times

Slow-moving vehicles

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Passing on the right is allowed only when:

There are two or more traffic lanes in your direction or the vehicle ahead is turning left and it’s safe

The road is narrow

You can drive on the shoulder to get by

You are in a hurry

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When passing, your time spent on the wrong side of the road should be:

Equal to your normal following time

Only limited by the speed limit

Kept to a bare minimum

As long as you need

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You should not pass another vehicle:

Where you can clearly see far ahead

On a multi-lane highway

On a straight, clear section of road

On the crest of a hill or before a curve

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Who may stop in a designated bus lane during its hours of operation?

Any taxicab

Any vehicle with hazard lights flashing

Delivery trucks only

Buses, emergency vehicles, and accessible taxicabs loading or unloading non-ambulatory passengers

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When you decide to pass, you should:

Accelerate to build up speed before moving out

Slow down before moving into the passing lane

Move out first, then think about accelerating

Maintain the same speed as the vehicle you are passing

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While you are actually passing another vehicle, you should:

Quickly slow down once alongside the vehicle

Match exactly the speed of the other vehicle

Coast without changing speed

Continue to accelerate throughout the entire pass

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A “sharrow” (shared bicycle lane marking) means:

Motorists may always pass cyclists within the same lane

It is an exclusive bicycle lane

Motorists and cyclists share the lane, and motorists may need to change lanes to pass safely

Cyclists must ride exactly in the centre of the arrow marking

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Before re-entering your travelling lane after a pass, you must:

Do nothing if no one honks

Shoulder check only

Signal only

Signal, check mirrors and shoulder check

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Bicycle-only lanes are intended:

For any vehicle that is travelling slowly

For buses and taxis only

As overflow lanes during heavy traffic

For cyclists, with motor vehicles allowed only to turn right, access parking, or enter a lane/driveway

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Which road marking makes it illegal to pass by crossing it?

Broken yellow lines

Solid or double solid yellow lines

Solid white lines on the right edge

Broken white lines

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When meeting other vehicles on a two-way road, you must:

Keep to the left of the centre line

Keep to the right of the centre line

Straddle the centre line

Drive on the shoulder

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In a passing lane section of highway, the right-hand lane is primarily for:

Passing only

Regular travel

Parking

Emergency vehicles only

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When you move into the right-hand lane in a passing-lane area, you should:

Maintain your speed and not speed up

Accelerate so others cannot pass

Slow to below the speed limit

Stop briefly and then accelerate

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You may not pass a vehicle that is stopped at an intersection if it is:

Stopped to permit pedestrians to cross

Waiting for a gap in traffic

Signalling a right turn

Signalling a left turn

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Before passing another vehicle, you must first ensure the pass is:

Legal, safe and necessary

Done even if sight distance is limited

Quick and unexpected

Done on any hill or curve

Your score is

Test questions cover when and where passing is permitted, such as passing only on the left when road markings allow it, and ensuring there is sufficient clear distance ahead. Drivers are assessed on the importance of checking mirrors, signaling intentions, and shoulder checking before moving out to pass. The test also addresses passing prohibitions, such as near intersections, on hills, curves, or where signs forbid it. Understanding proper passing procedures is essential to avoid accidents and ensure safe, legal driving in Saskatchewan.