California Car / Permit practice question · Sharing the Road
When passing a bicyclist traveling in the same direction, you must give a clearance of at least:
Answer choices
- 3 feet— Correct answer
- 1 foot
- 6 feet
- There is no required distance
Why this is the answer
When you cannot move over to pass a bicyclist, leave a gap of three feet or more beside the bicyclist. If you cannot give three feet, do not pass until you can. One foot is not enough, and there is a required distance, so you cannot just pass as closely as you like.
Source: California Driver Handbook — Sharing the Road with Bicyclists
Content reviewed against official driver handbooks · August 12, 2026
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