Sharing the roadQuestion 262 of 318
A cyclist rides on the shoulder of a secondary road. What can you expect?
- The cyclist will stay on the shoulder all the way.
- The cyclist will stop and get off the bicycle.
- The cyclist will cross to the oncoming lane.
- The cyclist may move back onto the road.
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Correct answer: The cyclist may move back onto the road.
A cyclist on the shoulder can suddenly decide to go back onto the road. Be ready for this and leave enough space.
Source: Driving a Passenger Vehicle (SAAQ, 2022), Chapter 4, Sharing the Road > With Cyclists, page 131
Practice sharing the roadQuestions last reviewed: 18 October 2026