Question 954 in the bank

How would you conduct yourself according to the following picture?

A multi-lane road with dashed white lines and a yellow line on the right shoulder. Two cyclists, one in a yellow vest and one in blue clothing, ride on the shoulder beside a guardrail, with mountains in the background.
  1. Cyclists are of no danger to vehicles. Drive normally when they are nearby.
  2. Correct answer: The cyclist is not stable and is affected by the fast vehicles passing by. Slow down when approaching him.
  3. When passing by cyclists, drive faster to reduce the period of conflict with them.
  4. When passing by cyclists, honk a few times to have their attention.

Why this is the answer

The correct answer in the official bank: The cyclist is not stable and is affected by the fast vehicles passing by. Slow down when approaching him.

A cyclist is exposed and vulnerable, and a vehicle passing close by at speed can unsettle their balance. So slow down near them and increase the side clearance from them, moving to the left when this is possible and safe. Speeding up brings the danger closer, and repeated honking can frighten the cyclists and make them lose their balance.

Topic: Safety. The bank marks it for these classes: Light truck (C1), Heavy truck (C), Bus (D), Motorcycle (A), Tractor (1), Private car (B).