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Share the road with room to react

Pedestrians, cyclists, motorcyclists and large vehicles need different space and visibility. Leave room to react; they cannot necessarily stop or turn like your car.

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Pedestrians, cyclists, motorcyclists and large vehicles need different space and visibility. Leave room to react; they cannot necessarily stop or turn like your car.

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Before you act: checklist

  • Check blind spots before changing lanes or opening doors.
  • Look again for pedestrians and cyclists before turning.
  • Leave space behind motorcycles, avoid truck blind spots and do not cut in ahead of large vehicles.

Sources: [1][2]

Limits and local checks

Passing clearances, school-bus duties and crossing rules vary; use the local handbook. A wave is not proof of safety. Slow down when sight lines are blocked and verify the path before proceeding.

Sources: [1][2]

Sources

  1. Safe and Responsible Driving

    Ontario Ministry of Transportation · Official guidance and relevant requirements · Official indexed text consulted; direct full-page access limited; supports safe-control advice, not nationwide footwear legality; human review pending

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  2. The Official MTO Driver’s Handbook

    Ontario Ministry of Transportation · Official guidance and relevant requirements · Official indexed handbook and print edition consulted; direct full-page access limited; human review pending

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