Is it permissible to pass a bicycle within the same lane?

Study for the Just Drive Test. Boost your driving knowledge with multiple choice questions and detailed explanations. Prepare for success!

Multiple Choice

Is it permissible to pass a bicycle within the same lane?

Passing a bicycle in the same lane is permissible when you can do it safely and with enough space to spare the rider. Bicycles are vehicles, so you must treat them as you would any other road user and give them a safe clearance—typically about three feet—before moving back into your lane. If there isn’t room to pass without compromising safety, slow down and wait or, if legal and safe, change lanes to pass. Honking or attempting to pass with little space is not a substitute for a safe maneuver.

Passing a bicycle in the same lane is permissible when you can do it safely and with enough space to spare the rider. Bicycles are vehicles, so you must treat them as you would any other road user and give them a safe clearance—typically about three feet—before moving back into your lane. If there isn’t room to pass without compromising safety, slow down and wait or, if legal and safe, change lanes to pass. Honking or attempting to pass with little space is not a substitute for a safe maneuver.

More practice questions