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Sharing the roadQuestion 144 of 229

A bicyclist is ahead on your right. Oncoming traffic is on your left. What should you do?

  1. Drive between the two at the same speed
  2. Honk and pass the bicyclist first
  3. Speed up and pass both quickly
  4. Slow down, let the oncoming vehicle pass, then give the bicyclist room
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Correct answer: Slow down, let the oncoming vehicle pass, then give the bicyclist room

Take one danger at a time. Give the bicyclist at least three feet when you pass.

Source: California Driver's Handbook (DL 600, California DMV, 2025), Section 8. Safe Driving: Choose Between Hazards, page 68

Practice sharing the road

Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026