Under Minnesota law, how much clearance must a motorist maintain when overtaking and passing a bicyclist?

At least three feet of clearance until safely past the bicycle

No specific clearance is mandated provided the driver sounds their horn

At least three feet of clearance until safely past the bicycle

At least one foot of clearance if traveling below twenty-five miles per hour

At least five feet of clearance on all unpaved rural township gravel roads

What is the legal status of bicycles on Minnesota public streets and highways?

Bicycles are legal vehicles with the same rights and lawful duties as motor vehicle drivers

Bicycles are permitted only on sidewalks and dedicated off-road recreational trails

Bicycles are classified as pedestrian transport devices that must always yield to cars under normal dry pavement conditions on public highways

Bicycles may travel on public roadways only if escorted by a licensed motorist

Bicycles are legal vehicles with the same rights and lawful duties as motor vehicle drivers

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Under Minnesota law, how much clearance must a motorist maintain when overtaking and passing a bicyclist?
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Answer: B. Minnesota traffic statutes require motorists who are overtaking a bicycle traveling in the same direction to maintain a safe clearance distance of at least three feet between their vehicle and the bicyclist until safely past. Drivers may cross the centerline to pass a bicycle safely when clear. When safe to do so, drivers may cross the centerline to provide this required clearance.
Source: MN Driver’s Manual — Chapter 4: Sharing the Road (p. 60)
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What is the legal status of bicycles on Minnesota public streets and highways?
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Answer: D. Under Minnesota law, a person riding a bicycle on a public roadway is granted all of the rights and is subject to all of the duties applicable to the driver of a motor vehicle. Cyclists must obey all traffic control signs, signals, lane markings, and right-of-way rules. Cyclists are entitled to use the full lane when hazards, debris, or narrow road width makes riding on the right unsafe.
Source: MN Driver’s Manual — Chapter 4: Sharing the Road (p. 60)

Quick answers on Sharing the Road (Pedestrians, Trucks & Bicycles)

How many Sharing the Road (Pedestrians, Trucks & Bicycles) questions are on the Minnesota DVS Permit?

QuizCram covers 30 practice questions in the Sharing the Road (Pedestrians, Trucks & Bicycles) domain, mapped directly to the official examination blueprint.

What is the passing score for the Minnesota DVS Permit?

The benchmark score is 80% (QuizCram 40-question practice sets · 80% passing score · official question count not published in the manual).

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