Bicycle passing how — Oklahoma Permit Test

On a two-lane road, avoid passing between a bicyclist and oncoming vehicles; slow down, let the vehicles pass, then move left to pass the rider.

Squeezing between a bike and an oncoming car leaves no room if either one moves even a little.

Avoid passing between a bicyclist and oncoming vehicles on a two-lane road.

Never pass a bicycle if the street is too narrow; wait until there is enough room to pass safely.

On a narrow street the only way past is too close to the rider, and one wobble puts them under your car.

Wait until there is enough room to let you pass safely.

If you are about to pass a bicycle on a narrow road and the rider may not know you are coming, honk your horn briefly; do not blast it or startle the rider.

A short tap lets the rider hold their line, while a loud blast can make them jump sideways into you.

If you are about to pass a bicycle on a narrow roadway and you think the rider doesn’t know you’re coming, honk your horn briefly as a signal that you’re going to pass.

On a two-lane road, a car is coming toward you as you reach a bicyclist. What should you do?

Slow down and let the car go by first. Squeezing between a bike and an oncoming car leaves no room if either one moves even a little. Oklahoma Driver Manual, p.51: “Avoid passing between a bicyclist and oncoming vehicles on a two-lane road.”