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You should never attempt to overtake a cyclist just before a left turn. If you need to make a left turn, and there's a cyclist in front of you, wait until they've passed the junction before turning.
- Should you overtake cyclists?
- Where should you avoid overtaking?
- What is the law on overtaking cyclists?
- Can you overtake bike riders?
- Is it illegal to ride bikes side by side?
- How much distance should you give a cyclist?
- When would it be unsafe to overtake?
- When should you overtaking at night?
- Why overtaking on the left should be avoided?
- Why should you leave room when overtaking a cyclist?
- Do cyclists have to let cars past?
- Can cyclists ride in middle of road?
- Can cyclists ride on roads?
- Should cyclists be on the pavement?
- Do cyclists pay road tax?
- Are cyclists allowed to go through red lights?
Should you overtake cyclists?
Under the NSW Road Rules 2014, bicycle riders are entitled to use a full lane when riding on the road and are allowed to ride two abreast in one lane. If bicycle riders are taking up a full lane, motorists need to overtake as they would any other vehicle. This means waiting for a safe opportunity to pass.
Where should you avoid overtaking?
Dips in the road
On the other side of a dip, a sharp upwards change in gradient of the tarmac can bottom out your suspension and cause instability. Drivers towing trailers should take special care. Avoid overtaking just before a dip as it will be difficult to see if there are other vehicles coming.
What is the law on overtaking cyclists?
The Highway Code states that when overtaking a cyclist, drivers should give, 'as much room as you would give a car'. It doesn't specify a minimum distance that drivers must leave between the cyclist and their car, which is a source of confusion for many.
Can you overtake bike riders?
Bicycle riders can ride two abreast (side by side) as long as they're within 1.5m of each other. Another bicycle rider can overtake them.
Is it illegal to ride bikes side by side?
The first thing to say is that riding side by side is perfectly legal, with Rule 66 of the Highway Code only stipulating that cyclists should ride in single file "on narrow or busy roads and when riding round bends."
How much distance should you give a cyclist?
Leave a safe distance of not less than three (3) feet between the vehicle and the bicyclist and maintain such clearance until safely past the bicycle. Leave a safe distance when passing the bicycle, and maintain clearance until safely past the overtaken bicycle.
When would it be unsafe to overtake?
Explanation: You should overtake only when it's really necessary and you can see it's clear ahead. Look out for road signs and markings that show it's illegal or would be unsafe to overtake; for example, approaching junctions or bends. In many cases, overtaking is unlikely to significantly improve your journey time.
When should you overtaking at night?
Explanation: Don't overtake if there's a possibility of a road junction, bend or brow of a bridge or hill ahead. There are many hazards that are difficult to see in the dark. Only overtake if you're certain that the road ahead is clear.
Why overtaking on the left should be avoided?
Trucks especially have huge blind spot areas and the area of non visibility for a truck driver is greater on his left. Also, it is always better to take the right lane for overtaking. Indian cars are configured in right hand drive setup and so visibility is greater on the right side than on left.
Why should you leave room when overtaking a cyclist?
The Highway Code says to leave as much space as you would when passing a car. ... The Highway Code specifically warns that cyclists may have to pull out suddenly because of hazards like drain covers, or oil and ice patches. It advises to give plenty of room and be alert to changes of direction.
Do cyclists have to let cars past?
Cyclists are not obliged to move to allow vehicles to overtake. Rule 169 of the Highway Code does not mean that cyclists have to pull over for passing traffic, although police officers may suggest riding further to the left if it is safe to do so. ... It is not illegal for cyclists to ignore cycle lanes.
Can cyclists ride in middle of road?
Can Cyclists Ride in the Middle of the Road? [LAWS] Yes, they can. ... It can even be a way for cyclists to signal to motorists that overtaking is not safe. According to the Highway Code, drivers must give cyclists and other road users as much space as they would give a car (around 1.5m).
Can cyclists ride on roads?
Rules and Guidelines for Safe Cycling on Roads
Obey all traffic signals and travel in the same direction as the flow of traffic. Wear a helmet when cycling on roads. Always ride as close as practicable to the far left edge of roads, and allow traffic to overtake you safely.
Should cyclists be on the pavement?
However, the legal interpretation is generally that pavements are considered pedestrian footpaths, meaning that cyclists should not ride on the pavement. ... It also advises that cyclists “take care when passing pedestrians, especially children, older or disabled people, and allow them plenty of room”.
Do cyclists pay road tax?
Why Don't Cyclists Pay Vehicle Excise Duty Tax? Cyclists don't pay Vehicle Excise Duty Tax because they produce emissions. Ultra-low emissions vehicles are exempted from the tax. Bikes, giving off none at all, are as ultra-low as it gets and therefore aren't required to pay VED either.
Are cyclists allowed to go through red lights?
A red traffic light applies to all road users. Cyclists must not cross the stop line if the traffic lights are red. Use the separate stop line for cyclists when practical.
