How To Shoulder Check And Safely Change Lanes! When Should You Shoulder Check??

How To Shoulder Check And Safely Change Lanes! When Should You Shoulder Check??

I firmly believe that drivers should make a shoulder check before changing lanes. Doing so can prevent you from having an accident or causing someone else to have one. It's a very simple thing to do, and I'll show you examples in this video. We'll also look at the other steps to take before starting your lane change, so that you can safely move over without interfering with other drivers around you. Even though many vehicles nowadays have Blind Spot Warning systems, it's still a good idea to continue to do a shoulder check before leaving your lane just to be safe. Thanks for watching, and please leave any comments, advice, or corrections in the Comments section below!

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[nextchapterkenny]

Passed my road test today ☺️☺️watched this video to show me how to shoulder check

[buzaldrin]

I would add that mirror placement is critically important. Once I placed my mirrors as they should be, it made changing lanes so much easier.

[ICallItAsItIs]

I still remember (and use) what they taught me in high school back in the late 80's when they still had driver's ed. S.M.O.G!!! Signal, Mirror, Over-the-Shoulder, Go!

[rheayangthrifter]

Simple and straight to the point. Thank you it’s very helpful ☺️

[ghostwarrior]

Simple and to the point with very clear explanation. Thank you

[itsgustoforever]

Thank you sir. Got some road tests coming up and this helps a lot :)

[Scott-hbxn]

I have been doing this for decades.... And on a multilane highway, I also check the trend in the lane on the OTHER side of the one I am moving into- MANY times this has saved me from a driver changing from the OTHER side of the lane I am going into! I always try to practice 360 observations when driving: when you are driving, you are responsible for ALL the cars around you, and paying attention to who is where, and how they are moving is very important- speed, direction, possible actions...

[lucasbroggi]

This video was very clear and helpful, thank you!!

[aishaalmutawwa]

Thank you very mucho … your videos are a help to me in my practice clases de driving.

[agnessangalang]

Thank you for this video. It will helps me a lot on my oncoming road test. God Bless 🙏 and keep safe 🙏

[Isaac]

Failed my 3rd driving test for 6 counts of not shoulder checking... Hopefully will pass next time.

[Lindsey_Richards]

Thanks I have a hard time checking and looking over my blind spot I’m doing my test on oct 20th 😊

[tkreith]

ALWAYS first turn signal before putting on the brakes on left turns.

[instagramvideos]

0:17 checking rear view to see if car are already changing lanes

[grumpytrump]

Question do i need to reduce my speed when changing lanes or just stay at a pace speed? Another question do I need to signal first then check mirrors or the opposite way then change?

[YrvKing]

Do you turn on turn signal then check mirrors and over shoulder?

[emc]

Never have I ever turned my head to look over shoulder. Mirrors only. Guess I've been lucky?? Recall from a defensive driving course instructed to position the mirrors such that full view of back and sides. Think the course made a point of never turning; always keep head facing ahead; use eyes only to shift field of vision. If you cannot see the mirros by shifting eyes only then the mirrors are not set properly. Thoughts?

[CamTheMan]

So let’s say I turn on my turn signal to change lanes and then check my mirrors and blind spot but I then find out it’s not safe to change lanes. Should I then turn off my turn single until it is safe or just leave it on and then change lanes when it is safe?

[SiniaIjaniqueSimmons]

why did you have to pull into the right lane after you got into the left lane ?

[ehall]

This is a really good video. Any chance you have it in spanish?