Changing lanes

The_B_Man

Quick one.

When I change lanes, should I be checking my blind spot, or is it sufficient to just use my rear view and wing mirror?

Is this the same changing from right to left, as left to right?

Cheers.

tp25

1) Observe the road whether situation seems good to make the change

2) if no, abolish the decision, carry on.

3) if yes:

- turn on indicator Left or Right (depending on your situation)
- observe the left or right mirror, rear mirror, side of the window, check 2 or 3 times, when you are sure begin to turn your steering wheel to start the maneuver.
- change the lane

drive safe, drive slow, arrive in one piece

tp25

and yes do check the blind spot - do not rely just on the mirrors as there are certain road conditions where you won't see or you'll see too late..

MascotDec85

Yes, check your blind spot.

When you do this don't turn fully to look behind you as such. Turn your head so that your chin is roughly in line with your shoulder. Effectively you're turning your head 90 degrees.

Motor-Ed

MascotDec85 wrote: »

Yes, check your blind spot.

When you do this don't turn fully to look behind you as such. Turn your head so that your chin is roughly in line with your shoulder. Effectively you're turning your head 90 degrees.

+1
Checking the blind spot while on the move is not the same as when static. Ae Mascot says just turn your head so as not to miss the road ahead also.