In this situation, can you overtake the cyclist from the right?
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Correct answer
YES
Explanation
In the video we are riding a moped along a street in town behind a cyclist; the cyclist holds out their left arm to the side, signalling the intention to turn left, and there is free space on the right. In this situation you will be able to overtake the cyclist on the right - the answer is YES.
As a rule, you overtake on the left, but the Road Traffic Act states that overtaking a vehicle or road user who is signalling the intention to turn left may only take place on their right side. The cyclist signals the turn with their arm, because a bicycle usually has no indicators. So you may overtake them on the right, keeping a safe lateral clearance of at least 1 m and exercising particular caution. Do not accelerate sharply - the cyclist may stop to let oncoming vehicles pass, or may change their mind.
Legal basis: Art. 24 para. 2, 3 and 5 of the Road Traffic Act (Prawo o ruchu drogowym)