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You are passing a vehicle on a two-lane road using the oncoming lane. When is it safe to return to your lane?
- A.As soon as your front bumper is ahead of theirs
- B.When the passed driver honks
- C.When you can see the passed vehicle's headlights in your rear-view mirror, showing you have enough space
- D.Immediately after signaling, regardless of distance
Correct answer
C. When you can see the passed vehicle's headlights in your rear-view mirror, showing you have enough space
Why
Cutting back too early can force the passed vehicle to brake or swerve. Seeing its headlights in your mirror is a practical check that you have cleared it with a safe margin.
Manual topic: Official Florida Driver License Handbook - Lane Use, Turning & Passing · From the Florida Learner's Permit (Car) practice bank (FLC-071).