When changing lanes, you can check your blind spot by:
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Turning your head and glancing over your shoulder.
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Checking the rearview and outside mirrors.
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Using the inside rearview mirror.
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Using the outside rearview mirror.
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Explanation
While your side mirrors provide valuable information, they have limitations, especially in capturing blind spots. To effectively check your blind spots, turn your head and glance over your shoulder to be sure that it is safe to proceed with the lane change.
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