When is it safe to move back to the right lane after passing another vehicle?
It is safe to return to the right lane after overtaking another vehicle when you can see the entire front of the passed vehicle in your rearview mirror. This distance confirms that you have safely cleared the vehicle and reduced the risk of cutting it off.
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