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

A half-second following distance

A one-second following distance

A minimum three-second following distance

No specific following distance is needed

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

Keep to the left of the centre line

Drive on the shoulder

Keep to the right of the centre line

Straddle the centre line

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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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You should not pass another vehicle:

Where you can clearly see far ahead

On a straight, clear section of road

On a multi-lane highway

On the crest of a hill or before a curve

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

Signal only

Signal, check mirrors and shoulder check

Shoulder check only

Do nothing if no one honks

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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

You are in a hurry

The road is narrow

You can drive on the shoulder to get by

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When you decide to pass, you should:

Slow down before moving into the passing lane

Move out first, then think about accelerating

Accelerate to build up speed before moving out

Maintain the same speed as the vehicle you are passing

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

Solid white lines on the right edge

Solid or double solid yellow lines

Broken yellow lines

Broken white lines

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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

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

Move back without signalling

Rely on your side mirror only

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While you are actually passing another vehicle, you should:

Coast without changing speed

Match exactly the speed of the other vehicle

Quickly slow down once alongside the vehicle

Continue to accelerate throughout the entire pass

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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

Stop briefly and then accelerate

Slow to below the speed limit

Accelerate so others cannot pass

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

Obeying all speed limits

Driver distraction or impairment

Proper lane discipline

Maintaining a safe following distance

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In general, you must pass another vehicle:

Using the shoulder whenever possible

On the right side of the vehicle

On the left side of the vehicle

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

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

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

It is an exclusive bicycle lane

Cyclists must ride exactly in the centre of the arrow marking

Motorists may always pass cyclists within the same lane

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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

Whenever traffic is light

Never; it is illegal to speed even when passing

On rural highways only

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

Passing only

Parking

Regular travel

Emergency vehicles only

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

Done on any hill or curve

Quick and unexpected

Done even if sight distance is limited

Legal, safe and necessary

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

Signalling a left turn

Waiting for a gap in traffic

Stopped to permit pedestrians to cross

Signalling a right turn

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

Move left to give them more room

Stay to the right of your lane and maintain your speed

Brake hard to let them in quickly

Speed up to prevent it from passing

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

Any vehicle with hazard lights flashing

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

Delivery trucks only

Any taxicab

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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 pass slower traffic

To wait for passengers

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

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

Honk until the other driver speeds up

Pass anyway if you think you can make it

Follow very closely to pressure the driver ahead

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Bicycle-only lanes are intended:

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

As overflow lanes during heavy traffic

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

Equal to your normal following time

Kept to a bare minimum

As long as you need

Only limited by the speed limit

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Bus lanes are usually:

Used only by cyclists

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

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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.