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If it is safe to overtake a cyclist in speed zones up to 50 km/h, what is the recommended minimum passing distance?

  1. A.Allow a minimum of 1 metre.
  2. B.Allow a maximum of 1 metre.
  3. C.Allow a maximum of 1.75 metres.
  4. D.Allow a minimum of 1.75 metres.
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Correct answer: A. Allow a minimum of 1 metre.

A driver should drive their vehicle far enough to the left to allow traffic to safely pass or overtake on the right, but not so far to the left that you are driving on a cycle lane or blocking or endangering cyclists or pedestrians. Where a driver wishes to overtake a cyclist and it is safe to do so, they should, if it is possible, give the recommended clearance depending on the speed limit area they are in.

This is an official-style question from the Safe and Responsible Driving topic of the Ireland driver theory test (Cat. B). Practise all 807 questions free on iTest.ie — with timed mock exams, automatic mistake tracking and progress sync across devices.

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