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Shoulder Use
What you need to know
When you may use the shoulder, and what to do in a breakdown. In the official Ontario tests, questions on this topic come from the Ministry of Transportation's Driver's Handbook (for cars) and Motorcycle Handbook (for riders).
Sample practice questions
When may you legally drive on the paved shoulder of a highway?
- Only when necessary to let faster traffic pass or to stop safely
- Whenever the main lane is clear
- To pass slower vehicles at any time
- During rush hour
💡 The paved shoulder is for emergencies and for slower traffic to pull aside; you should not use it as a driving lane except when necessary.
Frequently asked questions
- When may you legally drive on the paved shoulder of a highway?
- Only when necessary to let faster traffic pass or to stop safely The paved shoulder is for emergencies and for slower traffic to pull aside; you should not use it as a driving lane except when necessary.
More questions on Shoulder Use and every other topic live in the G1 practice test and M1 practice test.