When passing a cyclist, which action should you avoid?

When passing a cyclist, which action should you avoid?

• A. Crowding the cyclist
• B. Maintaining at least three feet of clearance
• C. Signaling before passing
• D. Returning to the lane when safe

Answer: (A)

When passing a cyclist, give them plenty of room. The action to avoid is crowding the cyclist. Pushing or squeezing past with little space creates a real danger of a sideswipe or forcing the cyclist off the road, and it leaves almost no margin for error if the cyclist suddenly slows, swerves, or a hazard appears in the roadway. The safe approach is to pass with at least the required clearance—typically three feet, when possible—so you don’t threaten the cyclist’s balance or safety. Signaling before you move, then returning to your lane only after you’ve passed and are safely clear, helps keep both of you in a predictable flow. If there isn’t enough room to pass safely, slow, wait behind the cyclist, and only proceed when you can do so without crowding.

When passing a cyclist, give them plenty of room. The action to avoid is crowding the cyclist. Pushing or squeezing past with little space creates a real danger of a sideswipe or forcing the cyclist off the road, and it leaves almost no margin for error if the cyclist suddenly slows, swerves, or a hazard appears in the roadway. The safe approach is to pass with at least the required clearance—typically three feet, when possible—so you don’t threaten the cyclist’s balance or safety. Signaling before you move, then returning to your lane only after you’ve passed and are safely clear, helps keep both of you in a predictable flow. If there isn’t enough room to pass safely, slow, wait behind the cyclist, and only proceed when you can do so without crowding.