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When passing a bicycle traveling in the same direction, what minimum clearance must Utah drivers provide by law?
The answer
Answer: B. Utah law mandates that motorists maintain a minimum clearance of at least three feet when overtaking and passing a bicyclist or other vulnerable user. Drivers may cross the center line if safe to provide this required buffer distance. The handbook asks you to slow down when passing bicyclists to give them as much space as possible.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook — Section 14: Sharing the Road & Special Vehicles (pp. 74-75)