When checking blind spots before a lane change, which action should you perform in addition to using your mirrors?

When checking blind spots before a lane change, which action should you perform in addition to using your mirrors?

• A. Look in the rearview mirror only
• B. Turn the wheel to signal
• C. Accelerate slightly
• D. Look over the shoulder toward the direction of the lane change

Answer: (D)

Blind spots are the areas beside and slightly behind your vehicle that mirrors can’t show. Before you change lanes, you should turn your head and look over the shoulder toward the lane you want to enter. This quick shoulder check reveals any vehicles in that blind spot, helping you move safely. Signaling and using mirrors are important, but they don’t replace this shoulder check. Accelerating slightly isn’t part of the safe check and can create danger.

Blind spots are the areas beside and slightly behind your vehicle that mirrors can’t show. Before you change lanes, you should turn your head and look over the shoulder toward the lane you want to enter. This quick shoulder check reveals any vehicles in that blind spot, helping you move safely. Signaling and using mirrors are important, but they don’t replace this shoulder check. Accelerating slightly isn’t part of the safe check and can create danger.