Sharing the roadQuestion 267 of 312

You pass a cyclist on a PEI road. What is the minimum space you must leave between your car and the bicycle?

  1. One metre, or as near as you can
  2. Half a metre, or as near as you can
  3. Two metres, no matter what
  4. One and a half metres, no matter what
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Correct answer: One metre, or as near as you can

The law asks for one metre. If that is not possible, leave as much as you can. Keep the space until you are safely past.

Source: Highway Traffic Act (PEI, consolidated to May 29, 2026), s. 155.1(3) Passing a bicycle, page 84

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026