What is the proper way to share the road with bicycles?

• A. Speed up to pass quickly.
• B. Leave plenty of room when passing, check for openings, and anticipate sudden movement.
• C. Ride next to bicycles to protect them.
• D. Honk to warn them.

Answer: (B)

Sharing the road with bicycles means giving cyclists space and treating them as equals on the road. The best approach is to leave plenty of room when passing, look for a safe opening in traffic, and anticipate sudden movements such as a rider braking, swerving to avoid a hazard, or changing position. This helps prevent sideswipes and gives both you and the cyclist a predictable path. Rushing to pass, riding alongside a cyclist, or honking to warn them aren’t safe strategies—these can startle or threaten the cyclist and increase crash risk. If you can’t pass with a safe clearance, slow down and wait until you can pass with ample space.