(5/200) When passing a truck on a two-way highway, a driver should:

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Leave extra room before returning to their lane Return to their lane when the truck flashes its lights Return to their lane when the truck is no longer visible in any rearview mirror Return to their lane when they clear the front bumper of the truck

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In New York State, when passing a large vehicle like a truck on a two-way highway, you must allow extra space before returning to your lane. Trucks have large blind spots, especially on the right side and directly behind. The New York State Driver's Manual advises that after passing a truck, you should not cut back into the lane too soon. You should only return to your lane when you can see the entire front of the truck in your rearview mirror. This ensures you have cleared the truck's blind spot and have enough room to maneuver safely.

Correct Answer Analysis

Correct Answer: Leave extra room before returning to their lane

The correct answer is to leave extra room before returning to your lane. This is because trucks have large blind spots, and cutting back too soon can cause a collision. By leaving extra room, you ensure that you are fully visible to the truck driver and have cleared the truck's length, reducing the risk of sideswiping or being in the truck's blind spot.

Wrong Options Analysis

Option: Return to their lane when the truck flashes its lights

Truck drivers may flash their lights to indicate it is safe to return, but this is not a standard rule and should not be relied upon. The driver must make their own judgment based on visibility and clearance. Relying on the truck's signal can be dangerous if the truck driver is not aware of your position or if the signal is misinterpreted.

Option: Return to their lane when the truck is no longer visible in any rearview mirror

This is incorrect because if the truck is no longer visible in any rearview mirror, you may have already passed it too closely or too quickly, and you might not have enough clearance. The correct guideline is to see the entire front of the truck in your rearview mirror, which ensures you have cleared the truck's blind spot and have sufficient space.

Option: Return to their lane when they clear the front bumper of the truck

Clearing the front bumper is not enough because the truck is long, and you need to clear the entire length of the truck plus extra space to avoid its blind spots. Returning to the lane immediately after clearing the front bumper could put you in the truck's blind spot or cause a collision if the truck changes lanes or brakes suddenly.

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(5/200) When passing a truck on a two-way highway, a driver should:

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