Question

which of the following is the correct way to change lanes?

• signal, check mirror, and change lanes.
• give your signal and change lanes.
• signal, check mirrors and the other lane, look over your shoulder, and change when clear.

Explanation:

Identify the safest lane change procedure

The safest procedure requires signaling, checking all mirrors, checking blind spots by looking over your shoulder, and moving only when clear.

Evaluate the given options

• Option 1 misses checking blind spots (looking over the shoulder).
• Option 2 misses checking mirrors and blind spots entirely.
• Option 3 includes signaling, checking mirrors, checking blind spots, and waiting until clear.

Answer:

• (A) Signal, check mirror, and change lanes.
• (B) Give your signal and change lanes.
• (C) Signal, check mirrors and the other lane, look over your shoulder, and change when clear. (Correct answer)