Passing on the left — Michigan Permit Test

On a two-lane highway, before passing you should have a clear, unobstructed view of the left lane, with oncoming traffic far enough away to pass safely.

Passing puts you in the lane of oncoming traffic, and you need enough room to get back.

On a two-lane highway, you should have a clear, unobstructed view of the left lane

Once you have started passing, do not cut back into the right-hand lane until you can see the entire vehicle you are passing in your rearview mirror.

Seeing the whole vehicle in your mirror means you are far enough ahead not to clip it.

Once you have started passing a vehicle, do not cut back into the right-hand lane until you can see the entire vehicle you are passing in your rearview mirror.

When passing, you must return to your lane before you get within 200 feet of any oncoming vehicle.

Two cars closing head-on use up 200 feet in a moment.

You must return to your lane before you get within 200 feet of any oncoming vehicles.

Do not pass more than one vehicle at a time, or follow too closely when another vehicle is passing slower traffic.

Passing a line of cars keeps you in the oncoming lane far longer than you think.

Do not pass more than one vehicle at a time or follow too closely when another vehicle is passing slower traffic.

Allow extra room for passing when pulling a trailer.

A trailer makes your rig longer and slower, so passing takes more distance.

Remember to allow extra room for passing when pulling a trailer.

Using the center lane of a three-lane road for passing or merging is prohibited if the center lane is marked for left turns only.

A left-turn lane has cars stopped in it and drivers turning from both directions.

Using this lane for passing or merging is prohibited if the center lane is marked for left turns only.

If you are being passed, do not increase your speed or race the driver passing you; let them complete the pass safely.

Speeding up traps the passing driver in the oncoming lane.

If you are being passed by another vehicle, do not increase your speed or race the driver who is passing you.

Before passing on a two-lane highway, what must you be able to see?

A clear view of the left lane with oncoming traffic far away. Passing puts you in the lane of oncoming traffic, and you need enough room to get back. What Every Driver Must Know, p.31: “On a two-lane highway, you should have a clear, unobstructed view of the left lane”