You’re about to overtake a cyclist on a road that has a 30 mph speed limit. How much room should you leave them as you overtake?

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You’re about to overtake a cyclist on a road that has a 30 mph speed limit. How much room should you leave them as you overtake?

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You should leave cyclists at least as much room as you would if you were overtaking a car. Leave them more room if you’re overtaking at speeds over 30 mph.

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