When changing lanes, the most important thing is to wait until there is a clear gap in the traffic. Then move safely and smoothly into the center of the desired lane, while maintaining your space in the flow of traffic so that no other vehicle is forced to slow down, speed up, or change lanes to avoid collision.
When you change lanes, follow these steps:
Steps for changing lanes:
- Check for a space in the traffic where you can enter safely.
- Check your blind spot by looking over your shoulder in the direction of the lane change. Give an indicator in the direction you want to move in.
- Recheck to ensure that the way is clear and that no one is coming at a fast speed from behind.
- Turn steadily into the new lane.
If the driver is turning left from the terminating road into the continuing road using a slip lane, the driver must give way to:
- Any vehicle travelling on the continuing road
- Any pedestrian on the slip lane.
Do not change lane suddenly by cutting in front of vehicles. The other drivers will not be expecting your manoeuvre. Avoid changing lanes unless required. Do not change lanes in or near an intersection. Spending a few seconds behind another vehicle is often safer than going around it.
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