1.8.3 Cyclists and motorcyclists
Cyclists and motorcyclists have an equal right to use the road as other vehicles.
Share the road with them and allow them plenty of room. Be courteous and take
extra care when there are riders on the road by:
n being careful not to cut riders off when you are
turning left. The motorcyclist in the diagram is
in danger because the car turning left is cutting
the rider off. DO NOT turn in front of cyclists or
motorcyclists – wait for them to ride past;
n taking extra care when overtaking riders
because they are much more likely to be injured
in the event of a crash. Keep a safe distance
from them and give them at least one metre
clearance from the side of your vehicle when you are
overtaking. If it is not possible to overtake with one
metre clearance, slow down and do not overtake until
it safe to do so; and
n checking your blind spots for riders.
You do not have all round vision from within your
vehicle. There are blind spots at the sides and rear.
Check your blind spots by glancing over your shoulder
before you move left or right.
Cyclists may legally use the whole lane on roads with
lane markings.
They are allowed to ride two abreast (side-by-side).