How should you behave around bicyclists and pedestrians?

How should you behave around bicyclists and pedestrians?

• A. Sound your horn aggressively.
• B. Share the road, give extra space, and yield when required.
• C. Pass with less than a foot.
• D. Ignore them if they are slow.

Answer: (B)

Share the road, give extra space, and yield when required. Bicyclists and pedestrians are vulnerable road users, so you should slow down and stay visible around them, leaving plenty of room to maneuver. When you must pass a cyclist, give a safe clearance—about three feet—and only pass when you have enough room to re-enter your lane safely. Always yield to pedestrians at crosswalks and when they are crossing, and be prepared to pause if someone steps into your path. Avoid loud, aggressive honking or rushing past; that can startle riders and pedestrians and lead to a crash.

Share the road, give extra space, and yield when required. Bicyclists and pedestrians are vulnerable road users, so you should slow down and stay visible around them, leaving plenty of room to maneuver. When you must pass a cyclist, give a safe clearance—about three feet—and only pass when you have enough room to re-enter your lane safely. Always yield to pedestrians at crosswalks and when they are crossing, and be prepared to pause if someone steps into your path. Avoid loud, aggressive honking or rushing past; that can startle riders and pedestrians and lead to a crash.