SAAQ Sharing the Road 2

Question 1

When passing a cyclist on a two-lane road in Quebec, what is the minimum safe lateral distance you must leave?

Accepted Answer

1 metre

Answer

Quebec law requires drivers to leave at least 1 metre of clearance when passing a cyclist.

Question 2

A school bus with flashing red lights has stopped on a two-lane road. What must drivers in BOTH directions do?

Accepted Answer

Stop completely until the lights stop flashing

Answer

When a school bus displays flashing red lights, all drivers in both directions must stop and wait until the lights stop flashing.

Question 3

You are driving and a pedestrian is crossing at an unmarked intersection. Who has the right of way?

Accepted Answer

The pedestrian always has the right of way at any intersection

Answer

Pedestrians crossing at any intersection, marked or unmarked, have the right of way over vehicles.

Question 4

What should you do when you see a person with a white cane or guide dog waiting at a crosswalk?

Accepted Answer

Stop completely and wait until they have fully crossed

Answer

Drivers must stop completely and wait until a visually impaired pedestrian using a white cane or guide dog has fully crossed.

Question 5

A motorcycle is travelling in the left portion of the lane ahead of you. This is:

Accepted Answer

A legal and strategic position to increase visibility

Answer

Motorcyclists may legally position themselves anywhere within their lane to maximize their visibility to other drivers.

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