Vulnerable road users
You are overtaking a cyclist on a road with a higher speed limit. How much room should you give?
- More than 1.5 metres, because you are passing at higher speedCorrect
- Exactly 0.5 metres is enough
- Less room than in town, to pass faster
- The same as passing a parked car
Why?
Rule 163 of The Highway Code says to leave at least 1.5 metres when passing a cyclist at up to 30 mph, and to give even more room at higher speeds.
Highway Code rule 163