When can you drive in a bike lane?

When can you drive in a bike lane?

• A. When you are within 200 feet of a cross street where you plan to turn right.
• B. When you are not next to a bicycle rider and there is no cross street.
• C. Never.
• D. Whenever you wish.

Answer: (A)

You can drive in a bicycle lane to prepare for a right turn, but only within 200 feet of the cross street you plan to turn onto. This rule exists to let you position for the turn while keeping bicyclists in a predictable space. As you approach, signal your turn, check for bicyclists, and yield to them in the bike lane. Do not remain in the bike lane longer than the 200-foot limit before the turn, and merge back into traffic after you’ve completed the turn. If there’s no cross street within 200 feet or you’re not turning right, you should not use the bike lane.

You can drive in a bicycle lane to prepare for a right turn, but only within 200 feet of the cross street you plan to turn onto. This rule exists to let you position for the turn while keeping bicyclists in a predictable space. As you approach, signal your turn, check for bicyclists, and yield to them in the bike lane. Do not remain in the bike lane longer than the 200-foot limit before the turn, and merge back into traffic after you’ve completed the turn. If there’s no cross street within 200 feet or you’re not turning right, you should not use the bike lane.