Tennessee Permit Practice Test

Motorists are required by law when passing a bicycle traveling in the same direction to allow a minimum distance of:

1. 1 foot

2. 3 feet

3. Any speed.

4. Speeds up to 55 m.p.h.

The correct answer is: 3 feet

When passing a bicycle traveling in the same direction, drivers are required to give at least three feet of distance, in order to ensure the safety of the cyclist. Option A of 1 foot is not enough space and could potentially cause accidents. Option C, stating "any speed", is not specific enough and could lead to confusion and potentially unsafe passing. Option D, allowing speeds up to 55 m.p.h., is not relevant to the question and does not address the necessary distance to be given to a cyclist. Therefore, B is the only correct and relevant answer.