When you’re passing another vehicle on the left, you must return to your lane before any oncoming vehicle comes within _____ feet of you.

Explanation

Under New York State law, you must not try to pass another vehicle on the left unless you're sure that you can return to your lane before any oncoming vehicle can come within 200 feet of you. Note: At higher speeds, even 200 feet is cutting it rather close. Suppose your vehicle and the oncoming vehicle are each traveling at 50 mph. The two vehicles will close a 200-foot distance in only 1.4 seconds before there is a head-on collision. At higher speeds, don't use the opposing lane to pass unless it will be clear for an even longer distance.