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Safe drivingQuestion 225 of 235

Why must you not follow close behind a cyclist?

  1. A bicycle bell can scare you.
  2. Cyclists stop at every corner.
  3. Cyclists have no brake lights to show when they stop.
  4. Cyclists ride in the centre of the lane.
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Correct answer: Cyclists have no brake lights to show when they stop.

A cyclist has no brake lights. You cannot see when the cyclist slows or stops, so keep more distance.

Source: Driver’s Guide: Cars and Light Trucks (Government of Alberta, Spring 2026), Bicycles, page 100

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026