{"id":5275,"date":"2022-03-14T03:49:00","date_gmt":"2022-03-14T03:49:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/mocktheorytest.com\/resources\/?p=5275"},"modified":"2022-02-14T18:58:11","modified_gmt":"2022-02-14T18:58:11","slug":"are-cyclists-permitted-to-pass-other-vehicles-on-the-left","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mocktheorytest.com\/resources\/are-cyclists-permitted-to-pass-other-vehicles-on-the-left\/","title":{"rendered":"Are cyclists permitted to pass other vehicles on the left?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The rule is to keep left unless overtaking, but how does this work for cyclists who come across slow moving vehicle traffic during rush hour? <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cyclists can pass slower-moving traffic or stationary traffic on their right or left, but should do this cautiously because there is the potential to be car-doored (where a driver opens a door in front of the cyclist) or cut off:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Passengers could alight from a stationary vehicle in rush hour and elect to walk the remainder of the distance &#8211; be careful overtaking when you are next to the kerb<\/li><li>Buses stop to let passengers on and off &#8211; don&#8217;t overtake on the left when a bus is parked in a bus stop<\/li><li>Buses and trucks have large blind spots which cyclists can get lost in &#8211; watch for a bus or truck&#8217;s indicators to let you know whether they are about to turn<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Don&#8217;t overtake on the left in a lane reserved for a different type of vehicle, unless cyclists are permitted to ride there<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Be aware of vehicles that are likely to stop frequently and close to the kerb, for example, taxis, meter readers, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Use cycle lanes where they are available and watch for faster cyclists coming past.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"401\" src=\"https:\/\/mocktheorytest.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/bike-lane-600x401.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5278\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mocktheorytest.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/bike-lane-600x401.jpg 600w, https:\/\/mocktheorytest.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/bike-lane-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mocktheorytest.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/bike-lane-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mocktheorytest.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/bike-lane-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/mocktheorytest.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/bike-lane.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If you need to use the footpath, walking is the best option as you should not be riding on the footpath.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/mocktheorytest.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/man-walking-bike-on-footpath-in-london-600x400.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5277\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mocktheorytest.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/man-walking-bike-on-footpath-in-london-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/mocktheorytest.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/man-walking-bike-on-footpath-in-london-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mocktheorytest.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/man-walking-bike-on-footpath-in-london-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mocktheorytest.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/man-walking-bike-on-footpath-in-london-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/mocktheorytest.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/man-walking-bike-on-footpath-in-london.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The rule is to keep left unless overtaking, but how does this work for cyclists who come across slow moving vehicle traffic during rush hour? 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