Chapter 3 of 520% of exam
Safe Driving & Sharing the Road
Space, visibility and courtesy help you share Quebec roads with pedestrians, cyclists and emergency vehicles.
Following distance
Keep at least a two-second gap behind the vehicle ahead in good conditions, and more in rain, snow or fog. This gives you time to see, react and stop.
Cyclists and pedestrians
When passing a cyclist you must leave at least 1 metre of space where the limit is 50 km/h or less, and 1.5 metres where it is over 50 km/h. Yield to pedestrians at crosswalks and intersections.
Blind spots and emergency vehicles
Signal and do a shoulder check before changing lanes, because mirrors do not show the blind spot. When an emergency vehicle approaches with siren and lights, pull to the right and stop until it passes.