Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) Practice Exam

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A vehicle passing another vehicle to the left shall return to an authorized lane before coming within ________ feet of approaching vehicles.

The correct answer is: 200

When a vehicle passes another vehicle on the left, Texas law requires that the driver return to an authorized lane before coming within 200 feet of any approaching vehicles. This distance is established to ensure safe and adequate spacing between vehicles to prevent any potential collisions. The law emphasizes the importance of maintaining a safe margin when re-entering the lane after completing the pass. This safety measure is vital, particularly in scenarios where vehicles are traveling in the opposite direction. By requiring a return to the lane outside of this 200-foot proximity, it helps to minimize risks, such as unintended side-swipe accidents or misjudgment of distance. Other distances, such as 300, 400, or 500 feet, are not stipulated in this specific Passing Law context, as they may be relevant to other situations or laws but do not apply to the regulation of lane changes after passing in this specific manner.