This diagram shows the zones your mirrors cover and the blind spots they miss. What is the right routine for changing lanes?

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Why

Your turn signal warns other drivers, your mirrors show traffic behind and beside you, and a quick look over your shoulder covers the blind spots the mirrors cannot reach. Skipping either check can leave a vehicle right beside you unnoticed, and skipping the signal leaves other drivers unaware that you are moving over.

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Topic: Passing and lanes   License: Car permit

Part of these practice sets:

• Alabama: State Practice Set
• New Hampshire: Road Rules
• New Mexico: Road Rules
• Puerto Rico: State Practice Set

Where it applies: Used in practice sets for:

• Alabama
• New Hampshire
• New Mexico
• Puerto Rico

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