Car permit · Passing and lanes

As the red zones in the picture show, your mirrors do not cover everything beside you. Which set of steps should you use to change lanes?

As the red zones in the picture show, your mirrors do not cover everything beside you. Which set of steps should you use to change lanes?

Correct answer: Turn on your signal, check the mirrors, then look over your shoulder.

Answer options

  1. ATurn on your signal and check the mirrors, then move over
  2. BTurn on your signal and look over your shoulder, then move over
  3. CTurn on your signal, check the mirrors, then look over your shoulder Correct

Why

Signaling tells other drivers what you plan to do, and the mirrors show vehicles to the rear and sides. The red zones are blind spots the mirrors miss, so a quick head check over your shoulder is needed to confirm the lane is open before you steer into it.

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Topic: Passing and lanes   License: Car permit

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