What kind of behaviour must you anticipate from cyclists?

You should generally expect cyclists to sometimes ride in ways that differ from what you would expect from cars, so you must drive more defensively around them.

Answer 1 is correct because cyclists may ride against the one-way direction. This can be legal if a one-way street is explicitly opened for cyclists in both directions (typically indicated by an additional sign), but it can also happen illegally. Either way, you must look for cyclists coming from the “wrong” direction when turning into or out of a one-way street and when pulling out of side streets or driveways.

Answer 2 is correct because cyclists can appear on the “wrong side” of a cycle path. In practice, some cyclists use the opposite side to avoid crossings or because of roadworks, and some cycle paths are bidirectional even if it’s not obvious at first glance. The rule of thumb is: never assume the cycle path next to you only carries cyclists in one direction; check both directions before crossing it or turning across it.

Answer 3 is correct because cyclists may be hard to see in the dark, especially if they have no lights or weak lights. Even though lights are required at night, you must anticipate unlit cyclists and adapt your speed and following distance, and be extra careful when overtaking, at junctions, and near parked cars where a cyclist can suddenly emerge.

For similar questions, remember: with cyclists, anticipate rule deviations and visibility issues, and always scan for them from both directions before turning or crossing their path.