CDL · Passing and lanes
At what points during a lane change should you look in your mirrors?
Correct answer: All of these are correct.
Answer options
- AJust after you begin moving into the other lane
- BOnce you have completed the lane change
- CAll of these are correct Correct
Why
Use your mirrors at every stage of a lane change: before you move over, to be sure the space is open; after signaling, to catch anyone entering your blind spot; as you start across, to confirm the path is still clear; and once you are in the new lane, to check how other traffic reacted.
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Topic: Passing and lanes License: CDL
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Where it applies: Asked in every state.
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