You want to overtake a cyclist travelling on the hard shoulder. What lateral distance must you leave?

Correct answer

The distance does not matter because they are travelling on the hard shoulder.

When overtaking a cyclist travelling on the hard shoulder, road regulations state that we must leave a lateral distance of at least one and a half metres in all cases. This separation ensures the cyclist's safety by providing sufficient space to avoid collisions or dangerous situations caused by the suction effect or turbulence generated by the vehicle. Maintaining this distance is particularly important on roads where vehicles travel at high speed, as cyclists may be more vulnerable to unexpected vehicle movements.