Car permit · Passing and lanes

Considering the blind spots shown in the picture, what does a proper lane change involve?

Considering the blind spots shown in the picture, what does a proper lane change involve?

Correct answer: Signal, look in the mirrors, and glance over your shoulder into the blind spot.

Answer options

  1. ASignal and glance over your shoulder, then move over without looking in the mirrors
  2. BSignal and look in the mirrors, then move over without a glance over your shoulder
  3. CSignal, look in the mirrors, and glance over your shoulder into the blind spot Correct

Why

The picture shows that the mirrors leave a blind spot on each side of the car, where another vehicle may not appear in any mirror. After signaling and checking the mirrors, a quick look over the shoulder is the only way to confirm that the space beside you is clear.

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Topic: Passing and lanes   License: Car permit

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