What is a key reason to check your mirrors and blind spots before changing lanes?

What is a key reason to check your mirrors and blind spots before changing lanes?

• A. To ensure there is enough space and no hazards
• B. To admire the reflection in the glass
• C. To adjust the radio stations
• D. To check tire tread depth

Answer: (A)

Before changing lanes, you need to make sure there’s enough space and no hazards in the lane you’re moving into. Checking your mirrors helps you see traffic behind and to the sides, but blind spots aren’t visible in the mirrors. A quick shoulder check lets you confirm no vehicle is closing in from those unseen areas. Only when the lane is clear and safe should you signal and smoothly move over. Activities like admiring reflections, adjusting the radio, or checking tire tread depth aren’t related to safely changing lanes.

Before changing lanes, you need to make sure there’s enough space and no hazards in the lane you’re moving into. Checking your mirrors helps you see traffic behind and to the sides, but blind spots aren’t visible in the mirrors. A quick shoulder check lets you confirm no vehicle is closing in from those unseen areas. Only when the lane is clear and safe should you signal and smoothly move over. Activities like admiring reflections, adjusting the radio, or checking tire tread depth aren’t related to safely changing lanes.