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What minimum lateral distance must a driver leave while passing a bicyclist and until safely past?
A car and a cyclist B travel in the same direction beside one another. No lateral clearance value is displayed.
Correct answer: 3 feet.
Why
Slow and change lanes when possible so at least three feet remains between the vehicle and bicycle throughout the pass.
Verified against Mississippi Driver's License Manual · Rules for Drivers · p. 73
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