You are passing another vehicle. You can safely move back into your lane once you:

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Why

Once both headlights of the car you overtook appear in your rearview mirror, there is usually enough space to pull back in. Merely losing sight of the car, or just clearing its front bumper, leaves too little room.

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Topic: Passing and lanes   License: Car permit

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• Passing and Changing Lanes

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