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Massachusetts Class D Learner's Permit Exam
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What minimum clearance must a motorist leave when passing a vulnerable road user?
Correct answer: Four feet.
Why
Massachusetts requires a safe passing distance of no less than four feet and permits use of an adjacent lane when safe to provide it.
Verified against Massachusetts Driver’s Manual · Passing vulnerable road users · p. 123
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