After passing another vehicle and returning to the right lane, you should have traveled far enough to see what?

After passing another vehicle and returning to the right lane, you should have traveled far enough to see what?

• A. Both front headlights
• B. The taillights of the car you passed
• C. The entire car
• D. The bumper of the car you passed

Answer: (D)

After you’ve finished passing, you need enough distance to reenter the lane safely. The best cue is being able to see the bumper of the vehicle you just passed in your rearview mirror. Seeing the bumper means you’re far enough ahead that the other driver won’t be in your blind spot or cut back into your lane as you merge. If you can only see the taillights, the entire car, or the front of the car, you haven’t gained enough clearance yet. Use the bumper-visibility check as your signal that it’s safe to merge back to the right lane, then complete the lane change with your turn signal and a quick head check.

After you’ve finished passing, you need enough distance to reenter the lane safely. The best cue is being able to see the bumper of the vehicle you just passed in your rearview mirror. Seeing the bumper means you’re far enough ahead that the other driver won’t be in your blind spot or cut back into your lane as you merge. If you can only see the taillights, the entire car, or the front of the car, you haven’t gained enough clearance yet. Use the bumper-visibility check as your signal that it’s safe to merge back to the right lane, then complete the lane change with your turn signal and a quick head check.