When approaching a bicyclist you should:
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Proceed as usual.
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Drive with extreme caution.
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Increase your speed and pass the bicyclist.
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Swerve into the opposite lane.
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Explanation
Driving with caution around bicyclists is essential for their safety. Bicyclists have the right to share the road and travel in the same direction as motor vehicles, but they are often hard to see in traffic and are more vulnerable to injury in a traffic crash. When approaching a bicycle, slow down to a safe speed.
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