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When traveling on a public roadway where the lane width is too narrow for a motor vehicle and a bicycle to travel side-by-side safely, a bicyclist is legally permitted to occupy the center of the lane.

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True. Bicyclists are legally authorized to occupy the center of a lane when lane width makes side-by-side sharing with a motor vehicle unsafe.
The statement is true because state driving laws grant bicyclists the legal right to 'take the lane' (ride near the center of the lane) when the lane is too narrow for a vehicle to pass safely within the same lane. This ensures the bicyclist remains visible and forces overtaking drivers to change lanes safely.

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1
Identify the standard position rule for bicyclists on roadways.
Bicyclists generally must ride as close as practicable to the right-hand curb or edge of the roadway.
This allows faster traffic to pass safely when sufficient lane width exists.
2
Apply the legal exception for narrow lane conditions.
If a travel lane cannot safely accommodate both a motor vehicle and a bicycle side-by-side, the rider may move into the center of the lane.
Positioning in the lane center prevents motorists from attempting dangerous passes within the same narrow lane.

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