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Difficulty: MediumPassing, Overtaking, and Lane Changing Rules

When passing another vehicle on a two-lane highway, when is it safe and legally appropriate to move back into the right lane?

  1. When you can see both headlights of the passed vehicle in your inside rearview mirrorAnswer
  2. B
    As soon as you have accelerated 10 mph above the posted speed limit to clear the vehicle quickly
  3. C
    Immediately upon activating your right turn signal, regardless of vehicle position relative to pavement markings
  4. D
    When you return to the lane within 100 feet of approaching a highway intersection

Answer

You may safely return to your original lane when you can see both headlights of the passed vehicle in your inside rearview mirror.
Seeing both headlights of the passed vehicle in your inside rearview mirror verifies that you have established sufficient space ahead of the vehicle to re-enter the lane without cutting them off.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Check the rearview mirror after accelerating past the vehicle.
Confirm visibility of the passed vehicle's headlights.
This guarantees an adequate space cushion between your vehicle and the passed vehicle.
2
Signal your intention to turn back into the lane.
Alert surrounding drivers before changing direction.
Proper signaling communicates your maneuver safely.
3
Smoothly merge back into the right lane while maintaining speed.
Completion of a safe overtaking maneuver.
Avoids cutting off the passed vehicle or causing sudden braking.

Key Concept

Safe Overtaking and Lane Return distance visual check
Estimated Time:1m 0s
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Passing, Overtaking, and Lane Changing Rules

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