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  • As much as possible.
  • at least two feet or more.
  • As a cyclist I would request between 5&6 feet in order that if something goes wrong and I fall off I am not squashed by your vehicle.
  • Knowing the idiocy and arrogance of many cyclists, I give all of them a VERY wide berth when I'm driving. Also, be careful at intersections with stop signs if you're in an auto or if you are walking - cyclists tend not to obey stop signs. In the beach area where I live in Southern Califoria, I frequently see cyclists run over people who are walking. Don't take me wrong, there are many cyclists who are considerate and obey the law. However, many, especially the clowns who wear the cyclist regalia, have a "I'm more important than you" attitude when their riding.
  • Several states have passed laws recently that require 3 ft clearance or more, such as the height of the seated bicyclist, in case they fall over. You should whenever possible, give them the whole lane when passing, because they can legally use the full lane if they are avoiding roadway debris, passing another bicycle, etc. Remember, it is a human being on that bicycle with his back to you unprotected by a ton of metal, seatbelts and airbags. And generally, they 'are more important' than most people.
  • When did bicyclists start paying road use taxes?
  • 4 Feet of Clearance

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