Sharing the roadQuestion 178 of 296

You pass a cyclist on a road. What is the least space the law says you must keep between your vehicle and the bicycle?

  1. 1 metre
  2. 30 centimetres
  3. 50 centimetres
  4. 2 metres
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Correct answer: 1 metre

You may pass a bicycle only if you can keep at least 1 m between the two. This applies to a cyclist on the right of the road, on a shoulder or in an unprotected bike lane.

Source: Using the Road Regulations (N.S. Reg. 230/2026, in force 19 October 2026), Section 33, Overtaking bicycles, page 21

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026