Under Texas law, when you pass a bicycle traveling in your direction, how much clearance are you required to leave between your vehicle and the bicycle?
Correct answer
- At least 4 feet
- At least 3 feet
- At least 5 feet
Explanation
Before passing a bicycle traveling in your direction, you must first decide whether you can maneuver around the bicyclist while passing at a safe distance. At the time of this writing, more than 20 US states (but NOT Texas) have enacted so-called safe passing laws that specify a minimum clearance (typically three feet) that you must leave when passing a bicycle. In Texas, however, a number of local jurisdictions such as Austin have enacted their own safe passing laws.
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