What should a driver do when they want to safely change to the lane on the right in which there is other traffic?

  1. Pull in and stop; wait until a suitable gap appears and then move out to the right-hand lane.
  2. Use the mirror; signal and move into the right-hand lane when a suitable gap appears in the traffic in that lane.
  3. Increase speed until travelling at the same speed as the traffic in the right lane; then move over and check mirrors.
  4. Move gradually into the right-hand lane; indicate and then check mirrors.

Correct Answer

Use the mirror; signal and move into the right-hand lane when a suitable gap appears in the traffic in that lane.

Explanation: Any time you change lanes; you should use the Mirror; Signal; Mirror (blind spots)?Manoeuvre routine. Check your mirrors; signal your intention; check your mirrors again (and your blind spots); and when a suitable gap becomes available manoeuvre the vehicle into the next lane; giving way to traffic already in that lane.

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