Alberta Motor Association (AMA) Learner’s Practice Exam

When approaching the top of a hill on a two-lane highway, it is important to prioritize safety and visibility. Moving over to the right side of your lane is the correct action to take because this positioning allows for better visibility of both oncoming traffic and the surrounding area. It helps mitigate the risk of a head-on collision, especially since the top of a hill can obstruct the view of vehicles coming from the opposite direction. Additionally, staying to the right typically allows for more room for vehicles traveling in the opposite lane, enhancing overall safety. By contrast, accelerating to get over quickly can lead to losing control or misjudging the distance or speed of oncoming traffic, thus increasing the risk of an accident. Similarly, moving to the left side of your lane could reduce your margin of safety and complicate interactions with other vehicles nearby. Lastly, attempting to pass other vehicles at this point is discouraged due to the limited visibility and potential presence of oncoming traffic, making it a hazardous maneuver.