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Why should you check over your shoulder before you change lanes in busy, slow-moving traffic?

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To avoid having to give a signal
Mirrors do not cover blind spots
So traffic ahead will make room for you
So your balance will not be affected

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Before changing lanes, make sure there's a safe gap to move into. Looking over your shoulder allows you to check the area not covered by your mirrors, where a vehicle could be hidden from view. It also warns following drivers that you want to change lanes.
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