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A motorist is driving behind a bicyclist on a narrow two-lane street marked with shared lane markings ('sharrows'). Oncoming traffic prevents the motorist from moving over into the next lane to pass. What is the driver legally required to do in this situation?

  1. Maintain a safe following distance behind the bicyclist until oncoming traffic clears and a safe passing clearance of at least 3 feet can be provided.Answer
  2. B
    Sound the horn repeatedly to instruct the bicyclist to pull onto the sidewalk so motor vehicles can proceed.
  3. C
    Squeeze past the bicyclist within the same travel lane while leaving a 1-foot buffer.
  4. D
    Overtake the bicyclist on the right side by using the paved shoulder or parking lane.

Answer

The driver must remain behind the bicyclist at a safe distance until oncoming traffic clears and at least 3 feet of passing space can be provided.
Bicyclists have the legal right to use the travel lane when sharrows are present or lane width makes side-by-side travel unsafe. Motorists must exercise patience, maintain a safe distance behind the cyclist, and wait until oncoming traffic clears before passing with a minimum buffer of 3 feet.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Assess roadway markings and bicyclist positioning rights.
Shared lane markings ('sharrows') indicate that bicyclists may occupy the center of the travel lane for safety when the lane is narrow.
Cyclists are entitled to take the lane to prevent unsafe side-by-side squeezing by motor vehicles.
2
Evaluate passing feasibility.
Oncoming traffic restricts moving into the opposing lane, making it impossible to guarantee the legally required 3-foot passing buffer.
Overtaking without adequate clearance endangers vulnerable road users.
3
Determine appropriate driver action.
The driver must slow down, maintain a safe following distance behind the rider, and wait to pass until the road opens up.
Patient driving ensures compliance with vulnerable road user safety laws.

Key Concept

Safe passing clearance and shared lane rules for bicycles.
Estimated Time:1m 0s
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