When checking blind spots before changing lanes, which practice is recommended?

When checking blind spots before changing lanes, which practice is recommended?

• A. Use only mirrors
• B. Look over the shoulder toward the direction of your lane change
• C. Look directly into the side window
• D. Turn the wheel sharply

Answer: (B)

Blind spots aren’t visible in your mirrors, so you must look where your mirrors can’t show you. The best way to check them before changing lanes is to turn your head and look over your shoulder toward the lane you intend to enter. This shoulder check gives you a direct, real-time view of any vehicle that could be in that space, helping you confirm it’s clear before moving over. Relying only on mirrors can miss a vehicle in the blind spot, and simply glancing at the side window isn’t enough to reveal what’s behind your rear pillar. Turning the wheel sharply while changing lanes can also make the car unstable and risky.

Blind spots aren’t visible in your mirrors, so you must look where your mirrors can’t show you. The best way to check them before changing lanes is to turn your head and look over your shoulder toward the lane you intend to enter. This shoulder check gives you a direct, real-time view of any vehicle that could be in that space, helping you confirm it’s clear before moving over. Relying only on mirrors can miss a vehicle in the blind spot, and simply glancing at the side window isn’t enough to reveal what’s behind your rear pillar. Turning the wheel sharply while changing lanes can also make the car unstable and risky.