Sharing the roadQuestion 262 of 412

A cyclist ahead moves toward the middle of a narrow lane that has a pothole on the right. What is true?

  1. The cyclist breaks the law
  2. You may honk at the cyclist to go back
  3. You may squeeze past on the right
  4. The cyclist has the right to move out for safety
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Correct answer: The cyclist has the right to move out for safety

Cyclists may move out for narrow lanes, glass or potholes.

Source: Learn to Drive Smart (ICBC, 2026), Chapter 6, Sharing the road, page 87

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026