When passing a truck, you should:
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Take your time.
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Complete your pass as quickly as possible.
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Avoid blinking your headlights to let the truck driver know you are passing.
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Cut in between the commercial vehicle and the curb to the right.
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Explanation
When passing a truck, you must use your signal and blink your headlights (especially at night) to inform the truck driver of your intentions. Merge into the passing lane only if you are certain that it is clear and complete the pass as quickly as possible so that you do not remain in the truck’s blind spot.
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