What distance should you maintain when passing a cyclist?

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What distance should you maintain when passing a cyclist?

Passing a cyclist safely hinges on giving them enough space and watching for where they might go next. You should leave at least one metre of clearance when you pass and stay alert for turning movements. That space helps the cyclist maintain balance if they wobble, avoids brushing their door or any debris in the road, and gives you room to react if they veer or if a driver ahead signals a turn. If you can’t pass with that space, slow down and wait until it’s safe to pass. Distances like half a metre are too close, and a larger, fixed distance isn’t required by the rule, so the minimum of one metre with attention to turns is the appropriate guideline.

Passing a cyclist safely hinges on giving them enough space and watching for where they might go next. You should leave at least one metre of clearance when you pass and stay alert for turning movements. That space helps the cyclist maintain balance if they wobble, avoids brushing their door or any debris in the road, and gives you room to react if they veer or if a driver ahead signals a turn. If you can’t pass with that space, slow down and wait until it’s safe to pass. Distances like half a metre are too close, and a larger, fixed distance isn’t required by the rule, so the minimum of one metre with attention to turns is the appropriate guideline.

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