In which situation is a driver required to yield to a cyclist?

A driver is required to yield to a cyclist when the cyclist is in a designated bike lane because these lanes are specifically allocated for the safe passage of cyclists. By design, bike lanes facilitate smoother traffic flow and reduce the risk of collisions between vehicles and cyclists. When a driver approaches an intersection or a situation where both the vehicle and cyclist are interacting with the road, the law mandates that the driver should prioritize the safety of cyclists who are legally using the bike lane. This action not only helps to protect cyclists but also promotes shared road use and safety awareness among all road users.

Other scenarios, such as signaling by a cyclist, being near school zones, or stop signs, do not universally mandate yielding. For instance, at stop signs, a driver must yield to any vehicle or pedestrian as per traffic rules, but the same rule applies regardless of whether a cyclist is present. In school zones, while extra caution is advisable due to the presence of children, yielding is not always formally mandated unless specified by additional signage or markings.