When should you return to your previous lane while completing a pass?
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When you are directly next to the vehicle
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When the other vehicle signals for you to return to the lane
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When you sense that you are far enough ahead of the other vehicle
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When you can see the other vehicle's headlights in your rearview mirror
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Explanation
Use your right turn signal before returning to the right lane after overtaking a vehicle. Return to your previous lane when you can see the entire passed vehicle in your rearview mirror.
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