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Before you change lanes on your motorcycle, you should:

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Before you change lanes on your motorcycle, you should:

  1. Use your turn signal.
  2. Check your mirrors.
  3. Turn your head to check your blind spots.
  4. All of these. 

Find the answer to this question and an explanation below. 

Answer

This topic may show up on your motorcycle permit test. 

The answer is: D. All of these. 

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Explanation: Changing Lanes

In order to pass your motorcycle permit exams and to become a safe rider, it’s important to know why a particular answer on the motorcycle written test is correct. 

Before you change lanes, it is important to communicate your intentions with other drivers and to make sure the path is clear. 

Everytime you want to change lanes, you should:

  • Put your turn signal on to alert drivers around you. 
  • Check your mirror to look for any traffic approaching from behind. 
  • Turn your head to check your blind spot. 
  • Complete the lane change when you have enough time and space to do so. 

Another consideration you’ll need to make when changing lanes on a mult-lane roadway is to look out for vehicles from the far lane trying to change lanes into the same place as you. 

Be sure to gauge the speed of vehicles approaching from behind to ensure that they are not moving too fast to put you at risk of a collision. 

Always maintain an adequate space cushion and following distance when you make any lane changes. 

Be aware when you are riding through another vehicle’s blind spot, and get out of it as quickly and as safely as possible. 

You can find more information about this topic in the motorcycle rider’s handbook.

Check out more motorcycle permit test questions and answers here.

Find in-depth articles for new riders in our section dedicated to learning how to ride a motorcycle.

Plus, check out an overview of the requirements to get a motorcycle endorsement in each state.

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