Given the mirror coverage and blind spots shown in this picture, what should you do before you change lanes?

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Why

As the diagram shows, mirrors leave blind spots beside and just behind your car, so after signaling and checking the mirrors you still need a quick look over your shoulder. Relying on only one kind of check can hide a vehicle in the next lane.

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Topic: Passing and lanes   License: Car permit

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• Alaska: Road Rules

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