Car permit · Passing and lanes

Based on the mirror views and blind spots shown, what should you do before you change lanes?

Based on the mirror views and blind spots shown, what should you do before you change lanes?

Correct answer: Signal, check your mirrors, and glance over your shoulder.

Answer options

  1. ASignal and glance over your shoulder, without using the mirrors
  2. BSignal and check your mirrors, with no shoulder check
  3. CSignal, check your mirrors, and glance over your shoulder Correct

Why

Mirrors cannot show the red zones beside and just behind the car, so a quick look over the shoulder is the only way to spot a vehicle hidden there. Signaling warns other drivers, the mirrors show traffic behind you, and the shoulder check covers the blind spot, so all three steps are needed.

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Topic: Passing and lanes   License: Car permit

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