How should you drive near bicyclists?

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How should you drive near bicyclists?

When driving near bicyclists, the priority is to share the road safely by giving them space and communicating your intentions. Bicyclists have the same rights and responsibilities as other road users, and they can be vulnerable to sudden moves or openings in traffic. The safest approach is to maintain a safe following distance behind the rider, use your signals for turns and lane changes so they understand what you plan to do, and only pass when there is enough room to do so without encroaching on their space. In many places, that clearance is at least three feet; if you can’t pass safely with that space, slow down and wait until you can pass with proper clearance. Avoid lingering in their blind spots, and avoid actions like honking or speeding up to squeeze by, as these can startle the cyclist and increase the risk of a collision.

When driving near bicyclists, the priority is to share the road safely by giving them space and communicating your intentions. Bicyclists have the same rights and responsibilities as other road users, and they can be vulnerable to sudden moves or openings in traffic. The safest approach is to maintain a safe following distance behind the rider, use your signals for turns and lane changes so they understand what you plan to do, and only pass when there is enough room to do so without encroaching on their space. In many places, that clearance is at least three feet; if you can’t pass safely with that space, slow down and wait until you can pass with proper clearance. Avoid lingering in their blind spots, and avoid actions like honking or speeding up to squeeze by, as these can startle the cyclist and increase the risk of a collision.

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