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

Never; it is illegal to speed even when passing

On rural highways only

Whenever traffic is light

When the other driver waves you on

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In general, you must pass another vehicle:

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

On the right side of the vehicle

Using the shoulder whenever possible

On the left side of the vehicle

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

Kept to a bare minimum

Equal to your normal following time

As long as you need

Only limited by the speed limit

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

Proper lane discipline

Obeying all speed limits

Maintaining a safe following distance

Driver distraction or impairment

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

Waiting for a gap in traffic

Signalling a left turn

Stopped to permit pedestrians to cross

Signalling a right turn

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

Solid or double solid yellow lines

Broken yellow lines

Broken white lines

Solid white lines on the right edge

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When you decide to pass, you should:

Accelerate to build up speed before moving out

Move out first, then think about accelerating

Maintain the same speed as the vehicle you are passing

Slow down before moving into the passing lane

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

Passing only

Stopping and parking

Slow-moving vehicles

Regular travel at all times

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Bus lanes are usually:

Open to all vehicles at any time

Curb lanes reserved for transit vehicles during rush hours

The centre lanes of the roadway at all times

Used only by cyclists

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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

Stop briefly and then accelerate

Slow to below the speed limit

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

A one-second following distance

A half-second following distance

A minimum three-second following distance

No specific following distance is needed

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

Signal only

Shoulder check only

Signal, check mirrors and shoulder check

Do nothing if no one honks

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

To park for a short time

To make a right turn onto or off of that block

To wait for passengers

To pass slower traffic

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Bicycle-only lanes are intended:

As overflow lanes during heavy traffic

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

For buses and taxis only

For any vehicle that is travelling slowly

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

Move back without signalling

Rely on your side mirror only

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

Move back as soon as you pass the front bumper

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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

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

Passing only

Parking

Emergency vehicles only

Regular travel

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Passing on the right is allowed only when:

You are in a hurry

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

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

Keep to the right of the centre line

Keep to the left of the centre line

Drive on the shoulder

Straddle the centre line

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You should not pass another vehicle:

On a multi-lane highway

On a straight, clear section of road

Where you can clearly see far ahead

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 vehicle with hazard lights flashing

Delivery trucks only

Any taxicab

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

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

Move left to give them more room

Speed up to prevent it from passing

Stay to the right of your lane and maintain your speed

Brake hard to let them in quickly

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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

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

Follow very closely to pressure the driver ahead

Honk until the other driver speeds up

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While you are actually passing another vehicle, you should:

Quickly slow down once alongside the vehicle

Continue to accelerate throughout the entire pass

Coast without changing speed

Match exactly the speed of the other vehicle

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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.