Alberta Class 7 Practice

Changing lanes To account for blind spots, you must do shoulder checks in addition to mirror checks before changing lanes. To shoulder check properly, quickly glance back over your shoulder through the rear side windows in the direction you intend to move. This allows you to see the area you are unable to see in your mirrors. If you do not have backseat side windows or a back rear window, you need to use your outside mirrors with an attached convex mirror. When moving from one lane to another, do the following: • Be sure a lane change is permitted. • Check for traffic by glancing in your inside and outside rear view mirrors. • Check over your shoulder to be sure there are no vehicles or cyclists in your blind spots. • Turn on the proper signal light. • If safe, change lanes while maintaining your speed as much as possible. • Ensure your signal light is turned off.

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Source: Driver's Guide: cars and light trucks, Spring 2026. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Alberta.