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What should you do when you overtake a cyclist on a two-way road?

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Pass closely, staying about 1 metre (3 feet 3 inches) from the kerb

Go past quickly and move back to the left sharply

Leave plenty of room and check your nearside mirror before returning to the left

Give a right-turn signal after you've moved out to overtake

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Leave plenty of room and check your nearside mirror before returning to the leftThis was the right answer

Only overtake when it's safe to do so, and don't use the size of your vehicle to intimidate approaching traffic. When overtaking a cyclist, leave plenty of room and, before returning to the left, check in your nearside mirror to make sure you've passed them safely.

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Rule 163Highway Code rule · Give riders enough room for movement and buffeting, then check clearance before moving back. Slow down or wait if a safe pass is not available.Rule 232Highway Code rule · Give riders enough room for movement and buffeting, then check clearance before moving back. Slow down or wait if a safe pass is not available.

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