Hazard and Risk Perception
What is the minimum safe passing distance when overtaking a cyclist on a road with a speed limit of 50 km/h or less?
- ○0.5 metres
- ✓1 metre
- ○1.5 metres
- ○2 metres
Correct answer
1 metre
Under Irish road traffic legislation, drivers must give at least 1 metre of clearance when passing a cyclist where the speed limit is 50 km/h or less.
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