When passing a bicyclist, what clearance should you give?

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When passing a bicyclist, what clearance should you give?

The main idea is to protect cyclists by giving them enough space when you pass. You should leave at least one metre of clearance between your vehicle and the rider, slow down, and pass in a steady, controlled manner only when there’s room to do so safely. After you've passed, return to your lane once you can see the cyclist in your rearview mirror. Passing much closer—like only a few centimeters—creates a real risk of sideswipe or destabilizing the rider. Using the horn to rush past can startle the cyclist and cause a loss of balance. Moving into the opposite lane to pass immediately isn’t automatically allowed and can be dangerous if oncoming traffic or a narrow road makes it unsafe. If there isn’t enough room to pass with the required distance, wait until you can do so safely.

The main idea is to protect cyclists by giving them enough space when you pass. You should leave at least one metre of clearance between your vehicle and the rider, slow down, and pass in a steady, controlled manner only when there’s room to do so safely. After you've passed, return to your lane once you can see the cyclist in your rearview mirror.

Passing much closer—like only a few centimeters—creates a real risk of sideswipe or destabilizing the rider. Using the horn to rush past can startle the cyclist and cause a loss of balance. Moving into the opposite lane to pass immediately isn’t automatically allowed and can be dangerous if oncoming traffic or a narrow road makes it unsafe. If there isn’t enough room to pass with the required distance, wait until you can do so safely.

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