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In Florida, a driver who just passed a bike may turn right only if the bike is at least how far from the intersection?

20 feet.

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  3. 20 feet ✔

Why: A car that passes a rider and then cuts right is called a 'right hook'. Florida says the driver must signal and turn only if the bike is at least 20 feet back and the turn is safe.

Huh, didn't know that: Riders can help by watching for right turn signals on cars just ahead.

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Answer: 20 feet. A car that passes a rider and then cuts right is called a 'right hook'. Florida says the driver must signal and turn only if the bike is at least 20 feet back and the turn is safe.

  1. Florida Statutes 316.151 Required position and method of turning www.leg.state.fl.us/statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&URL=0300-0399/0316/Sections/0316.151.html
    make the right turn only if the bicycle is at least 20 feet from the intersection
    Checked 2026-10-12.

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