Based on the mirror coverage and blind spots marked in the picture, which steps make up a safe lane change?
Correct answer: Signaling, checking the mirrors, and doing a head check toward the new lane.
Answer options
- ASignaling, checking the mirrors, and doing a head check toward the new lane Correct
- BSignaling and checking the mirrors, which show everything beside you
- CSignaling and doing a head check, with no need for the mirrors
Why
The mirrors show traffic behind you, but only a quick head check reveals the red blind-spot areas beside the car, so a safe lane change uses the signal, the mirrors, and the head check together. Skip the mirrors or the head check and you can miss a vehicle behind or beside you; skip the signal and other drivers get no warning.
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Topic: Passing and lanes License: Car permit
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