How to use side mirrors when changing lanes

[RaphaelD]

If the car is in the 4th quadrant well you’re screwed

[akun]

I was never taught how to change lanes properly, so after around 3 months of driving I figured out a rule of thumb that if you can see both headlights of a car behind you that is moving in desired lane, it is 99% of the time safe to shift in this lane (though you also should consider both your and the car's speed, the slower you are/the faster the car is, the smaller the window for shift becomes). It is essentially the same thing as stated here, 2nd quadrant, but IMO my version is more simple to memorize.

And yes, never hurts to double-check the blind spot, especially when merging into the highway.

[BCHAN]

Good tip is that if you have a clear vision of BOTH the other vehicle’s headlights in the side mirror, you are good. But it doesnt hurt to look over your shoulder! Stay safe!

[ashiljohn]

Kia: 4 Quadrants, easy-peasy.
Blind spot: Allow me to introduce myself.

[muhasawa]

Explaining lane changes by using quadrants is an absolutely perfect idea. Thanks, Kia Iraq!

[mommam.]

I've been driving for 66 years but it never hurts to brush up on things because sometimes you get a little complacent. Also, for the last 30 years, I've been living in a very small town where the speed limit never exceeds 35. So when I go up to the big city, where traffic has probably tripled since I lived there, I do get a little apprehensive. So, I'm going to regularly brush up by watching your videos.

[espada]

Thanks, I’ve been driving for 5 years without this and now I think this is gonna change my attitude when driving!

[leedsman]

You can't trust mirrors. I always give a very quick glance over my shoulder.

[samanthaox]

look over your shoulder too, especially during a road test <3333

[moetocafe]

Also, beware of the blind spot. If the car behind you is closer to you, but not even with you, you won't see it in the mirror. So, a quick look to your back left (behind your shoulder) is always a must.

[AndrewMDairo]

"Objects in the mirror are closer than they appear"
I use my rear mirror most times

[gmannubs]

We have NUMEROUS DRIVERS in Edmonton who DESPERATELY need to watch this video. As a professional driver, i check my mirrors every 30 seconds. It's called
SITUATIONAL AWARENESS. It's always a good thing to know what's happening around your vehicle.

[milay]

Use your mirrors and then check your blind spot before changing lanes

[dennis]

I don't have time to calculate which quadrant.

[guitargod]

First: why is this in my recommendations
Second: Kia has a YouTube account for Iraq?!?!

[zuhaibmehdi]

I would love to watch more videos like this. Please make a video on how to judge the distance from front and left and right.

[OrDinarMan]

The laugh in the end when caught was cute haha

[SillyTubereal]

Now make a video on how to know which quadrant the car is in.

[SWIILL]

The dude at the end had me weak 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[sieghartmildian]

And dont forget to calculate how far and fast the car on quadrant 2 compared to your speed, esp when changing to faster lane (left lane or right lane, depend on which country)