Cyclists have the right to
- move to the centre of a lane if the right side of the road is unsafe ✓
- not follow the rules of the road
- ride in any part of the lane they choose
- ride their bike in pedestrian crossings
Answer: A. move to the centre of a lane if the right side of the road is unsafe
A cyclist may move to the centre of a lane when the right side of the road is unsafe, such as when the lane is narrow or has glass or a pothole.
Why this is the answer
The handbook says cyclists have the same rights and responsibilities as drivers, so they are not required to stay at the right edge at all times. It notes that riders may need to move over when a lane is narrow or when glass or a pothole makes the right side unsafe. That is why a cyclist may move toward the centre of the lane to avoid a hazard, and drivers should expect it.
Why the other answers are wrong
- B. not follow the rules of the road — Cyclists do not get an exemption from the rules; the handbook says they follow the same rules and regulations as drivers.
- C. ride in any part of the lane they choose — The handbook gives specific reasons a cyclist may move over, such as a narrow lane or hazards, not a general right to pick any part of the lane.
- D. ride their bike in pedestrian crossings — Nothing in the passages gives cyclists permission to ride in pedestrian crossings, and they are described as following the same road rules as drivers.
Remember it
Think of cyclists as vehicles that keep right unless the right side is not safe.
Official handbook: ICBC Learn to Drive Smart, Chapter 6: sharing the road – Cyclists, p. 86