How should you share the road with cyclists?

How should you share the road with cyclists?

• A. Pass as close as possible to the cyclist to maintain flow.
• B. Allow a safe passing distance, signal when passing, and do not squeeze between a cyclist and parked vehicles.
• C. Sound your horn to warn the cyclist before overtaking.
• D. Stay in the same lane and maintain your speed while passing.

Answer: (B)

Sharing the road with cyclists means giving them space and signaling before you overtake. You should pass with a safe distance—about one metre in Alberta—so the cyclist isn’t cramped or pushed toward parked cars where doors could open. Use your turn signal to show you intend to pass, and avoid squeezing between the cyclist and any parked vehicles, which can lead to a dooring or a sudden move into traffic. If there isn’t enough room to pass safely, slow down and wait behind the cyclist until it’s safe to pass. After you’ve passed, don’t cut back in too soon; resume your speed only once you’re clear of the cyclist. Honking isn’t a substitute for giving space and signaling.

Sharing the road with cyclists means giving them space and signaling before you overtake. You should pass with a safe distance—about one metre in Alberta—so the cyclist isn’t cramped or pushed toward parked cars where doors could open. Use your turn signal to show you intend to pass, and avoid squeezing between the cyclist and any parked vehicles, which can lead to a dooring or a sudden move into traffic. If there isn’t enough room to pass safely, slow down and wait behind the cyclist until it’s safe to pass. After you’ve passed, don’t cut back in too soon; resume your speed only once you’re clear of the cyclist. Honking isn’t a substitute for giving space and signaling.