Passing another vehicle

MTO Driver’s Handbook: Safe and Responsible Driving, Passing

Passing is changing lanes to move past a slower vehicle. Never overtake and pass unless you are sure you can do it without danger to yourself or others; do not pass a moving snow plow under any conditions, and if in doubt, do not pass.

To pass:

signal left and check that the way is clear ahead and behind before you move into the passing lane
watch for bicycles and small vehicles hidden from view in front of the vehicle you are passing, and for vehicles turning left, and vehicles or pedestrians entering from another road or driveway

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Practice questions on this card

ON-007Near a pedestrian crossover, within what distance are you not allowed to pass any vehicle?
ON-008On a two-way road, on which side must you pass a streetcar?
ON-1127Several snow plows are staggered across a freeway, clearing all lanes. What should you do?
ON-804When may you pass a moving snow plow?
ON-805After you pass a vehicle, when should you move back into your lane?
ON-806What distance does the manual specify for the restriction on passing left of a centreline near a bridge, viaduct or tunnel?
ON-807A motorcycle is riding near the left side of its lane. Does that mean you may pass it in the same lane?
ON-808On a freeway where large trucks cannot use the far left lane, what should you do if you are in the lane immediately to its right and a truck wants to pass?
ON-809When do you switch on your high beams while passing at night?
ON-810How do passing and climbing lanes work?
ON-811When may you pass on the right shoulder?
ON-812Where does the manual allow you to pass on the right?
ON-813At a streetcar stop without an area set aside for passengers, where must you stop while passengers are getting off?
ON-822On a freeway with three or more lanes in each direction where large trucks are prohibited from the far left lane, which lane must they use for passing?