» Select the best answer. Before changing lanes, you should:

Select the best answer. Before changing lanes, you should:

Look into your rear view mirror.
Look into your rear view mirror, and also over your shoulder.
Follow the vehicle ahead closely.
Look over your shoulder to check for blind spots.
Explanation

When changing lanes, you should check your surroundings to ensure that the lane you want to enter is clear. Look in your rearview and side mirrors, and look over your shoulder in the direction you plan to move to make sure there are no vehicles in the lane you want to enter.

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