Driving maneuvers

Lane changing & merging

Master safe lane changing with our comprehensive guide. Learn proper signaling, blind spot checks, and smooth merging.

Intermediate12 min

The Safe Lane ChangeA safe lane change requires checking mirrors, signaling, checking blind spots, and merging smoothly when clear.

Blind Spots

Every vehicle has blind spots. Always turn your head to check before changing lanes.

Key points

  1. 01Check mirrors first
  2. 02Signal your intention early
  3. 03Check blind spots by turning your head
  4. 04Merge smoothly when clear

Pro tips

  • Maintain steady speed while changing lanes
  • One lane change at a time
  • Never change lanes in an intersection

Common mistakes to avoid

  • Not checking blind spots
  • Cutting off other drivers
  • Changing multiple lanes at once

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