When passing, how many feet must you return to your lane before meeting an oncoming vehicle?

The requirement to return to your lane at least 200 feet before meeting an oncoming vehicle is based on the need for safety and visibility during the passing maneuver. This distance allows sufficient space for the passing driver to complete the maneuver safely while ensuring that the oncoming vehicle has adequate time to react.

Passing too closely without allowing for this distance increases the risk of accidents, as it minimizes the reaction time for both drivers involved. The 200 feet guideline helps maintain safe travel and helps to avoid potential collisions when two vehicles are moving toward each other at relatively high speeds.