Sharing the road with bicyclists — Arizona Permit Test

When passing a bicyclist traveling in the same direction, motorists must allow a minimum safe distance of 3 feet.

A bike can wobble or swerve around a rock. Too close a pass leaves no room and the rider goes down.

Motorists are required to allow a minimum safe distance of 3 feet when passing a bicyclist traveling in the same direction.

Bicyclists must obey the same traffic laws as drivers and have the right-of-way under the same conditions as motorists.

A rider on a bike has the same claim to the road as you. Treat them as you would any other vehicle.

Bicyclists must obey the same traffic laws as drivers of vehicles, and they have the right-of-way under the same conditions as motorists.

Although bicyclists must ride with traffic near the right side, they can legally move left, for example to turn left or avoid hazards.

A rider may pull out around a pothole or a parked car. Be ready for it rather than surprised by it.

Although bicyclists must ride with the flow of traffic and stay near the right side of the road, they can legally move left for several reasons

It is not safe for motorists to honk at bicyclists when passing, because it may startle them and cause them to crash.

A sudden blast of a horn can make a rider jerk the bars and fall into your path.

It is not safe for motorists to honk their horn at bicyclists when passing, as this may startle them and cause them to crash.

When riding at night, a bicyclist must have a white head lamp visible from 500 feet and a rear reflector.

A bike without a lamp is close to invisible at night. The lamp lets drivers see the rider in time.

When riding at night, have a white head lamp visible from 500 feet, and a rear reflector.

At night, dim your headlights to be courteous to bicyclists.

Bright lights in a rider’s eyes can blind them for a moment and send them off the road.

At night, dim your headlights to be courteous to bicyclists.

Motorists should be alert for bicyclists along the roadway because bicyclists are often difficult to see.

A bike is thin and easy to lose in glare or behind a mirror. You have to look for one to see it.

Motorists should be alert for bicyclists along the roadway because bicyclists are often difficult to see.

Bicycling under the influence of drugs or alcohol is illegal.

Drink slows a rider the same way it slows a driver. A drunk rider can weave into traffic.

Do not bicycle under the influence of drug or alcohol – it is illegal.

What is the minimum safe distance you must allow when passing a bicyclist?

3 feet. A bike can wobble or swerve around a rock. Too close a pass leaves no room and the rider goes down. Arizona Driver License Manual and Customer Service Guide, p.50: “Motorists are required to allow a minimum safe distance of 3 feet when passing a bicyclist traveling in the same direction.”