You are driving on a road marked with double white lines where the line closest to you is solid. Ahead of you, a cyclist is travelling at approximately 8 mph. If the road ahead is clear, what are you permitted to do?
- ASqueeze past the cyclist within your own lane without crossing the solid white line
- Cross the solid white line to overtake the cyclist, provided it is safe and you give sufficient clearanceAnswer
- CRemain directly behind the cyclist and flash your headlights until they pull over onto the verge
- DOvertake immediately without checking your mirrors or blind spots because the cyclist is moving slowly
Answer
Cross the solid white line to overtake the cyclist, provided it is safe and you give sufficient clearance
Under Highway Code Rule 129, drivers must not cross or straddle a double white line where the line nearest to them is solid, except under specific circumstances. One recognized exception allows crossing the line to pass a pedal cycle, horse rider, or road maintenance vehicle travelling at 10 mph (16 km/h) or less, provided the road ahead is clear and safe, and at least 1.5 metres of passing clearance is given.
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Highway Code Rule 129 exception for overtaking pedal cycles across solid white lines
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