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Right of way and collision avoidanceQuestion 8 of 351

Which aircraft has the right of way when one aircraft overtakes another?

  1. The aircraft that is climbing.
  2. The aircraft that is being overtaken.
  3. The aircraft that is descending.
  4. The aircraft that is overtaking.
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Correct answer: The aircraft that is being overtaken.

The aircraft that is being overtaken has the right of way.

Source: Canadian Aviation Regulations (SOR/96-433), CAR 602.19(6) Right of Way — General

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026