Know Your Right to Overtake - Quiz

Know Your Right to Overtake - Quiz

This quiz is all about overtaking on the roads. Learn how to properly use the right turns, left turns, back overtaking and more! Test how much you know with this ten-question quiz

published on May 02, 2023
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When overtaking another vehicle, which direction should you take your vehicle?

When overtaking another vehicle, which direction should you take your vehicle?
Towards the right side of the road
Towards the left side of the road
On the same side of the road
In the same direction as the other vehicle
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When overtaking a slower-moving vehicle, you should:

When overtaking a slower-moving vehicle, you should:
Keep your speed the same as the other vehicle
Check your mirrors and blind spots before overtaking
Increase your speed and pull back into your lane quickly
Drive closely behind the other vehicle
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Which of these activities is illegal when overtaking a vehicle?

Which of these activities is illegal when overtaking a vehicle?
Overtaking the vehicle on the left side of the road
Maintaining the same speed of the other vehicle
Keeping a safe following distance between the vehicles
Pulling back into the correct lane after overtaking
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When overtake in a two-lane road, you must:

When overtake in a two-lane road, you must:
Maintain a minimum following distance of 1 second
Pass the other vehicle on either side
Signal correctly and pull back into your lane once the overtake is complete
Only overtake if you have enough space ahead
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Which of the following vehicles CANNOT be overtaken?

Which of the following vehicles CANNOT be overtaken?
School bus
Motorcycle
Bicycle
Tractor
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You must never overtake when:

You must never overtake when:
You are approaching a roundabout or intersection
The road ahead has multiple lanes
The road is clear and there is no traffic ahead
You are traveling on a single-lane road
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When is it legal to overtake on the left side of the road?

When is it legal to overtake on the left side of the road?
If you have the right-of-way
If the vehicle in front is indicating to turn right
If the vehicle in front is indicating to turn left
If the vehicle in front is slow-moving
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You should never overtake:

You should never overtake:
When visibility is poor
Only if the road is clear of traffic
If the vehicle in front is indicating to turn left
If the speed limit is lower than your vehicle's maximum speed
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When overtaking a cyclist, you must leave:

When overtaking a cyclist, you must leave:
At least 1 metre between you and the cyclist
At least 1.5 metres between you and the cyclist
At least 2 metres between you and the cyclist
At least 3 metres between you and the cyclist
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Which of the following is legal when overtaking?

Which of the following is legal when overtaking?
Signalling for a moment to show your intention and then quickly pulled back into the lane
Maintaining the same speed as the other vehicle before overtaking
Pulling back into your lane quickly once the overtake is complete
Staying close to the other vehicle during the overtake
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When two vehicles meet on a single-lane road, who should have the right-of-way?

When two vehicles meet on a single-lane road, who should have the right-of-way?
The slower vehicle
The faster vehicle
The vehicle travelling uphill
Whoever is more courteous and slows down first
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When overtaking on the right side of a two-lane road, you must:

When overtaking on the right side of a two-lane road, you must:
Maintain a safe speed
Overtake faster than the other vehicle
Pass the other vehicle on the left side of the road
Always indicate your intention to overtake
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When overtaking a vehicle on a downhill gradient, you should:

When overtaking a vehicle on a downhill gradient, you should:
Maintain a safe speed but overtake quickly
Be aware of other vehicles coming up the hill in the opposite direction
Overtake at a much slower speed than on a flat surface
Not overtake until the road levels off