» When passing another car, you have enough room to return to the driving lane when:

When passing another car, you have enough room to return to the driving lane when:

You have cleared the front bumper of the passed vehicle.
You are at least 50 feet in front of the vehicle.
You can see both headlights of the car you passed in your rearview mirror.
You cannot see the vehicle directly to your right.
Explanation

Before you return to your driving lane, look for the vehicle you have just passed in your inside rearview mirror. When you can see the entire front or both headlights in your rearview mirror, there may be enough room for you to to return to your driving lane.

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