Cyclist Hazard: Watch for Cars Changing Lanes Around Bikes

Anticipate drivers moving around a cyclist in the neighbouring lane.

Video guide

Cyclist Hazard: Watch for Cars Changing Lanes Around Bikes

Anticipate drivers moving around a cyclist in the neighbouring lane.

Video breakdown

Study the lesson by section

Each section below follows an explanation or demonstration in the video. Select a section to play from that point, then practise the skill with appropriate supervision.

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Watch the traffic behind the cyclist too

A cyclist in another lane can still affect your lane. Watch the vehicles following the bike: an impatient driver may move over suddenly, without signalling or checking. Keep that developing situation in your scan as congestion begins to move.

Driving practice

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Book a North Vancouver driving lesson with Zula and work on the skills covered in this guide.