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Before changing lanes, what should you check?

  1. The rearview mirror only

  2. The lane next to you and the far lane

  3. Only your blind spot

  4. The speedometer

The correct answer is: The lane next to you and the far lane

Before changing lanes, it is important to check the lane next to you and the far lane. This is crucial to ensure there are no vehicles in your blind spots, reducing the risk of a collision when making the lane change. It is essential to have a comprehensive view of the surrounding traffic conditions before changing lanes to maintain safety on the road. Checking just the rearview mirror or only the blind spot might not give you a complete picture of the traffic around you, making option A and option C incorrect. The speedometer is unrelated to changing lanes and does not provide information about the surrounding traffic, making option D incorrect.