(99/133) You should be cautious when passing a bicycle because:
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Explanation
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Question Analysis
This question tests knowledge of safe passing procedures for bicyclists, a topic covered in the Texas DPS Driver Handbook under 'Sharing the Road with Bicycles.' The handbook advises drivers to give bicyclists at least 3 feet of clearance when passing and to be aware that cyclists may need to swerve to avoid road hazards such as potholes, debris, or parked cars. The core principle is that drivers must anticipate the cyclist's need to maneuver and be prepared to react safely.
Correct Answer Analysis
Correct Answer: The cyclist may have to swerve into traffic to avoid an object on the road.
The correct answer is 'The cyclist may have to swerve into traffic to avoid an object on the road.' This is correct because bicyclists often must suddenly change their line of travel to avoid hazards like potholes, glass, gravel, or drainage grates. The Texas DPS Driver Handbook specifically warns drivers to be cautious when passing a bicycle because the cyclist may swerve into the driver's path to avoid an obstacle. A driver who is aware of this possibility can slow down, move further left, and be ready to brake or adjust, preventing a collision.
Wrong Options Analysis
Option: You are moving faster than the bicycle.
While it is true that a motor vehicle typically moves faster than a bicycle, this fact alone does not explain why a driver should be cautious when passing. Speed difference is a normal part of passing any slower vehicle and does not capture the specific hazard that a bicyclist might suddenly swerve. Therefore, it is not the best answer.
Option: The bicycle always has the right-of-way.
This statement is false. In Texas, bicyclists have the same rights and duties as drivers of motor vehicles, but they do not always have the right-of-way. Right-of-way depends on the specific situation, such as traffic signals, signs, and positioning. Claiming the bicycle always has the right-of-way is incorrect and misleading.
Option: Oncoming traffic may not see you pull out to pass the bicycle.
While it is true that oncoming traffic might not see you when you pull out to pass, this is a general passing hazard that applies to passing any vehicle, not a reason specific to passing a bicycle. The question asks specifically about passing a bicycle, and the most direct and unique danger is the cyclist's potential to swerve. Therefore, this option is not the best answer.
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