Car permit · Freeway driving
While on a freeway on-ramp, the proper way to find a gap in traffic is to:
Correct answer: Check your mirrors and glance over your shoulder.
Answer options
- ACheck the side-view mirror and nothing else.
- BCheck the inside rearview mirror and nothing else.
- CCheck your mirrors and glance over your shoulder. Correct
Why
Mirrors leave blind spots beside and behind the car, so a merging driver should pair the mirror check with a quick head turn over the shoulder before choosing a gap.
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Topic: Freeway driving License: Car permit
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