Speed and following distanceQuestion 211 of 318

You pass a cyclist in a 90 km/h zone. What distance must you leave?

  1. 0.5 m
  2. 1 m
  3. 2.5 m
  4. 1.5 m
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Correct answer: 1.5 m

On a road above 50 km/h, leave at least 1.5 m when you pass a cyclist. At 50 km/h or less, leave 1 m.

Source: Driver's Handbook, 2nd edition (SAAQ, 2018), Chapter 4, Traffic rules > Passing > Passing a bicycle, page 225

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026