Texas Car / Permit practice question · Sharing the Road
When sharing the road with a bicyclist, you should:
Answer choices
- expect the cyclist to ride up on the sidewalk
- give the bicycle room and pass only when there is enough space to do so safely— Correct answer
- pass closely to get by more quickly
- treat the bicycle as if it has no right to the lane
Why this is the answer
A bicycle is a vehicle, and its rider has the same rights and responsibilities as any driver, so you should give the rider room and pass only when you can do so safely. Cyclists are not restricted to the right lane and may take the full lane in certain cases, such as when the lane is too narrow to share side by side.
Source: Texas Driver Handbook — Sharing the Road with Bicycles
Content reviewed against official driver handbooks · August 12, 2026
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