Revision question · Rules of the road

You're riding on a busy dual carriageway. What should you do before you change lanes?

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Rely totally on your mirrors

Always increase your speed

Signal so that others will give way

Use mirrors and shoulder checks

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Use mirrors and shoulder checksThis was the right answer

Before changing direction, as well as using your mirrors, you may need to take a quick sideways glance to check for vehicles in your blind spots. These are the areas behind and to the side of you that aren't covered by your mirrors.

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Rule 88Highway Code rule · A shoulder check covers a left-filtering cyclist or a vehicle in a lane-change blind spot.Check the blind spot before committingReviewed guidance summary · A shoulder check covers a left-filtering cyclist or a vehicle in a lane-change blind spot.

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