When passing a bicyclist on a California road, the driver must provide a minimum clearance of:
1 foot.
One foot is below CA's statutory minimum.
3 feet.
6 feet.
CA's minimum is 3 feet, not 6.
There is no minimum.
CA has an explicit minimum.
California's Three Feet for Safety Act (CVC §21760) requires motor vehicles passing a bicyclist in the same direction to leave at least 3 feet of clearance between the vehicle and the cyclist. If 3 feet isn't available, the driver must slow to a safe speed and only pass when safe.
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