Which of these statements is true about changing lanes:
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Look over your right shoulder for a right lane change and your left shoulder for a left lane change.
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You should speed up slightly while changing lanes to ensure a smooth transition.
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Vehicles with two outside mirrors do not have blinds.
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You only need to turn and look over your right shoulder for lane changes to the right or left.
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Explanation
Mirrors alone cannot show you everything around your vehicle, especially in your blind spots. Looking over your shoulder briefly in the direction you plan to move helps ensure that no vehicles are in these blind spots and that it's safe to change lanes.
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