Traffic safetyQuestion #15535
What is the minimum lateral distance you must keep from a pedestrian when your speed is 45 km/h?
Explanation
The rules set a specific minimum lateral distance for passing pedestrians, which depends on your speed. At a speed of up to 50 km/h the minimum distance is 1 metre. This keeps the pedestrian safe if they suddenly step to the side.
KET reference: KET 126: when passing pedestrians, you must leave a lateral distance of at least 1.0 m when the speed of motor vehicles is no more than 50 km/h.