Sharing the roadQuestion 107 of 229

How much space must you leave when you pass a bicyclist?

  1. One foot
  2. Six feet
  3. Three feet
  4. Ten feet
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Correct answer: Three feet

California law requires at least three feet between your car and a bicyclist.

Source: California Driver's Handbook (DL 600, California DMV, 2025), Section 6. Navigating the Roads: Bicycle Lanes, page 17

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026