After you have passed a car, you can safely merge back into the right lane when:
|
You see another vehicle arriving from the opposite direction.
|
|
|
You are about 15 feet ahead of the car.
|
|
|
You can see the front of the vehicle in your rear view mirror.
|
|
|
You can see the head of the driver in your rear-view mirror.
|
Explanation
After passing a car, glance at your rear-view mirror to ensure you can see the entire front of the vehicle you passed. This indicates there's enough space for you to merge back into your lane safely without cutting off the other driver.
Answer Statistics
🟠 This question is challenging — 38% of our users get this question wrong.
Other questions in the same category: Passing Rules
When passing another vehicle, you should:You can drive off the road to pass another vehicle:Passing on a two-lane, two-way roadway is not allowed within 100 feet of an intersection or railroad crossing.When being passed by another vehicle, drivers should:You may pass on the right of another vehicle:After passing a vehicle, it is safe to return to your driving lane when:Do not pass:It is permissible to pass on a two-lane, two-way roadway within 100 feet of an intersection or railroad crossing.In general, you should pass vehicles going in the same direction as you are going:After passing a car, it is safe to return to your lane when:
This question appears in the following DMV practice tests: