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You are driving along a traffic-calmed urban road featuring pedestrian refuges and road narrowings (pinch points). Ahead of you, a cyclist moves to the centre of the lane (primary road position) to negotiate a narrowed section safely. Which TWO actions should you take? (Select TWO answers)

  1. Wait behind the cyclist until you have passed the narrowed section and can give at least 1.5 metres of passing spaceCevap
  2. B
    Sound your horn to direct the cyclist to pull over to the kerb before entering the narrow section
  3. Allow the cyclist to ride in the primary position without tailgating or applying pressureCevap
  4. D
    Accelerate promptly to squeeze past the cyclist within your lane before reaching the physical obstruction

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Hold back behind the cyclist until past the narrowing where at least 1.5 metres of clearance is available, and allow them to maintain their central lane position without pressure.
According to Highway Code Rule 213, cyclists are permitted and advised to ride in the centre of the lane (primary position) on narrow sections of road and on approach to pinch points to protect their safety and discourage dangerous overtaking. Drivers must show patience, avoid intimidation, and only overtake once the road has widened and at least 1.5 metres of clearance can be safely maintained as required by Rule 163.

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1
Recognise the road layout and the cyclist's primary road positioning.
Identify that the cyclist has positioned themselves in the centre of the lane specifically to deter unsafe close passes through the pinch point.
The Highway Code explicitly states that cyclists may ride in the centre of their lane on narrow road sections and when approaching pinch points.
2
Adjust vehicle speed and maintain separation.
Match the cyclist's speed and maintain a safe following distance without revving the engine or sounding the horn.
Applying pressure to a vulnerable road user increases the risk of loss of control and creates unnecessary hazard.
3
Plan a safe overtake once the road widens.
Hold position until clear of the narrowing, then overtake only when oncoming traffic is clear and at least 1.5 metres of passing clearance can be provided.
Drivers must leave at least 1.5 metres of space when overtaking cyclists at speeds up to 30 mph, and more space at higher speeds.

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Cyclist primary positioning at road narrowings and safe passing clearance under the Highway Code
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