Vulnerable road usersQuestion 278 of 424

You cannot leave the safe space when you meet a cyclist on a narrow road. What should you do?

  1. Overtake with less space
  2. Wait behind and do not overtake
  3. Overtake and sound your horn
  4. Flash your lights and squeeze past
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Correct answer: Wait behind and do not overtake

If you cannot leave the right clearance, stay behind until you can.

Source: The Highway Code (Department for Transport, GOV.UK), Using the road (159 to 203), Rule 163

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026