Accidents and First Aid
What minimum lateral clearance must a driver leave when overtaking a cyclist?
Reviewed on 29 Jul 2026
- A 0.5 metres
- B 1 metre
- ✓ 1.5 metres
- D 3 metres
Why this is the correct answer
When overtaking a cyclist, the driver must leave at least 1.5 metres of lateral clearance and must never overtake if cyclists are approaching from the opposite direction.
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