You should be cautious when passing a bicycle because:

You should always be cautious when passing a bicycle because the cyclist may have to swerve into traffic to avoid an object on the road. Always be particularly careful when driving near bicyclists.

• You are moving faster than the bicycle.
• The bicycle always has the right-of-way.
• Oncoming traffic may not see you pull out to pass the bicycle.
• The cyclist may have to swerve into traffic to avoid an object on the road.