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Difficulty: MediumPassing, Overtaking, and Lane Changing Rules

A driver on a two-lane highway accelerates into the oncoming lane to pass a slower vehicle. Which of the following describes the legal and safe requirement for returning to the right lane after completing the pass?

  1. The driver must be able to see both headlights of the passed vehicle in their inside rearview mirror before signaling and moving back into the right lane.Answer
  2. B
    The driver may temporarily exceed the posted speed limit by up to 10 mph10\text{ mph} to complete the maneuver quickly and safely.
  3. C
    The driver may complete the passing maneuver even if the return occurs within 50 feet50\text{ feet} of an upcoming intersection.
  4. D
    The driver may re-enter the right lane across a solid yellow line on their side, provided the maneuver was initiated where the centerline was broken.

Answer

The driver must be able to see both headlights of the passed vehicle in their inside rearview mirror before signaling and returning to the right lane.
When passing on a two-lane road, a driver must maintain sufficient clearance before returning to the original lane. Seeing both headlights of the passed vehicle in the inside rearview mirror confirms that there is a safe distance between vehicles, allowing the driver to signal and steer back without cutting off the other driver.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Determine the proper distance indicator for safely re-entering the travel lane after passing.
Waiting until both headlights of the overtaken vehicle are visible in the inside rearview mirror ensures a safe cushion of space.
Re-entering the lane too early creates an unsafe trailing distance and risks a rear-end collision.
2
Evaluate restrictions regarding speed limits, road markings, and hazards.
Passing must occur within posted speed limits, be completed prior to solid yellow line markings, and must not occur within 100 feet100\text{ feet} of an intersection.
Traffic safety regulations enforce strict prohibitions to prevent crashes during overtaking maneuvers.

Key Concept

Safe lane return requirements and passing restrictions
Estimated Time:1m 0s
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Passing, Overtaking, and Lane Changing Rules

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