Tasmania · Driver Knowledge Test · Road rules

How much space must you leave between your car and a cyclist when passing them in Tasmania?

The answer

  • 1.5 metres at any speed
  • 1 metre where the limit is 60 km/h or less, and 1.5 metres where it is over 60 km/h Correct
  • Half a metre at any speed
  • 1 metre at any speed

Why that's the answer

The minimum passing distance is 1 metre where the speed limit is 60 km/h or less, and 1.5 metres where it is over 60 km/h. Cyclists are unprotected, so close passes at speed can be fatal.

Where this rule comes from

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