» To avoid crashes with vehicles in your blind spots, you should:

To avoid crashes with vehicles in your blind spots, you should:

Adjust your rear-view mirrors every few minutes.
Quickly turn your head to see if your blind spot is clear, before changing lanes.
Sound your horn right before turning or changing lanes.
None of the above.
Explanation

Blind spots are areas near the rear left and right corners of your vehicle that are not visible in your rear-view mirrors or within your peripheral vision. To avoid crashes with vehicles in your blind spots, before changing lanes you should turn your head toward the lane you're entering. Make sure that there are no vehicles in your blind spot, and use your turn signal to alert other drivers of your intention to change lanes.

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