Road signs, markings, and vehicle markings•Rule 212
Overtaking Vulnerable Road Users Safely
Give motorcyclists, cyclists, horse riders, horse drawn vehicles and pedestrians walking in the road (for example, where there is no pavement), at least as much room as you would when overtaking a car (see Rules 162 to 167). Drivers should take extra care and give more space when overtaking motorcyclists, cyclists, horse riders, horse drawn vehicles and pedestrians in bad weather (including high winds) and at night. If the rider looks over their shoulder it could mean that they intend to pull out, turn right or change direction. Give them time and space to do so.
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When you overtake cyclists, motorcyclists, horse riders, horse-drawn vehicles or pedestrians in the road, you must leave at least as much space as you would when passing a car, and even more in bad weather or at night. For example, if you are driving on a narrow country lane and come up behind a horse and rider, you should slow right down, wait until the road is clear, then pass very wide and slowly. If the rider or cyclist looks over their shoulder, hold back and give them time and space in case they are about to move out or turn right.
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