After passing a vehicle, when should you return to your lane?

• A.Immediately once your front bumper is ahead
• B.After honking twice
• C.When you can see the passed vehicle's headlights in your rearview mirror
• D.Only when the passed driver flashes their lights

Why

Seeing the other vehicle's headlights in your mirror confirms you have enough space to move back without cutting it off. Signal before returning to the lane.

Manual topic: NY Driver's Manual (MV-21) - Chapter 6: Passing · From the New York Learner's Permit (Car) practice bank (NYC-067).

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