Don’t Hug the Bike Lane: Stay Centered in Your Lane

Maintain lane position and clear space for cyclists.

Video guide

Don’t Hug the Bike Lane: Stay Centered in Your Lane

Maintain lane position and clear space for cyclists.

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.

0:01

Check that your vehicle is not encroaching on the bike lane

The vehicle behind crowds the bike lane and obstructs an approaching cyclist. Use brief mirror checks to confirm your position while keeping the main view ahead. Share the road by maintaining clearance, rather than waiting for another road user to point out the problem.

0:47

Use steady steering and look farther ahead

The instructor contrasts casual one-handed steering with controlled two-handed driving. New drivers may hug the right edge out of fear of oncoming traffic. Looking farther along the road helps keep a steady position without crowding the cyclist’s space.

Driving practice

Practise these skills with a driving instructor

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