Do not pull out to pass unless you know you have enough space to pull back into your lane.

• A. Do not pull out to pass unless you have space to return
• B. Always pull out to pass when you feel like it
• C. Pass on curves
• D. Pass in the oncoming lane

Answer: (A)

Passing safely means you start the maneuver only when you can finish it and get back into your lane without forcing or endangering anyone. Pulling out to pass creates a temporary hazard in the opposite lane, so you must be sure there is enough distance to complete the pass and then move back fully into your lane before you reach oncoming traffic or the car you’re passing becomes too close or slows you down. That clear space to return is the key safeguard against a head-on crash or having to brake abruptly for someone behind you.

In practice, this means you should not begin a pass unless you have a long, straight stretch with no oncoming vehicles nearby and enough room to accelerate, pass, and re-enter your lane smoothly. The other options would put you in unsafe situations: passing in curves or hills where you can’t see far enough, or using the oncoming lane at all, is dangerous and often illegal.