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On a two-lane road, you come up behind a bicyclist near the right edge of your lane. If you pass now, your right mirror will be about 2 feet from the rider. An oncoming car is close. What should you do?
A follows bicyclist B near the right edge while silver C approaches in the opposite lane.
Correct answer: Stay behind until the car passes, then move left and leave at least 3 feet
Why
Bicyclists have little protection, and a crash with a car can injure or kill them. The guide also asks you to pass slowly and to be fully clear of the rider before you move back. On a road with two lanes in your direction, move completely into the left lane to pass.
Verified against Washington Driver Guide · Passing a bicyclist · p. 103
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