When driving outside of a built-up area, you want to overtake cyclists or pedestrians. What is the minimum space to the side that you must maintain?

When overtaking cyclists or pedestrians outside of built-up areas in Germany, you must maintain a minimum lateral distance of 2 meters for safety. This rule helps ensure that vulnerable road users have enough space to avoid being forced off the road or into dangerous situations. Maintaining this distance reduces the risk of accidents caused by sudden movements or wind pressure from passing vehicles. So, always leave at least 2 meters of side clearance when passing cyclists or pedestrians on rural roads.