To enter a gap in highway traffic:
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Check only in your side-view mirrors.
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Keep your eyes fixed on the road you are entering.
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Check traffic to the rear and the sides.
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Check only in the rear-view mirror.
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Explanation
When you want to change lanes or merge onto a highway, always ensure that you’re not cutting off any driver behind you. Check all mirrors and glance over your shoulder to check your blind spots for any vehicles that may not be visible in your mirrors.
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