Hazard and Risk Perception
What is the minimum safe passing distance when overtaking a cyclist on a road with a speed limit above 50 km/h?
- ○1 metre
- ○1.2 metres
- ✓1.5 metres
- ○2 metres
Correct answer
1.5 metres
Where the speed limit exceeds 50 km/h, drivers must give at least 1.5 metres of clearance to cyclists. Higher speeds mean greater impact force if something goes wrong.
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