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Safe Lane Changing Driving Guidelines
Aug 5, 2024
Safe Lane Changing in Driving
Importance of Lane Changing
Necessary for passing parked cars or overtaking.
Requires good judgment of traffic speed and position.
More challenging in heavy traffic or unfamiliar areas.
MSM Routine
MSM stands for:
Mirror, Signal, Maneuver.
Following this routine helps ensure safety.
Steps of MSM Routine:
Mirror:
Check center and right mirrors for traffic.
Look long enough to gauge speed and position of nearby vehicles.
Avoid quick glances if traffic is present.
Signal:
Use indicators to inform other drivers of your intention.
Indicate for a few seconds before changing lanes to give others time to react.
Always signal, even if you think there are no nearby vehicles (consider blind spots).
Maneuver:
Smoothly steer into the new lane (avoid swerving).
Cancel indicator manually after the maneuver if it doesn’t cancel automatically.
Overtaking on Dual Carriageways
Check if overtaking is necessary, especially near planned exits.
Spot a safe gap, check mirrors, signal, and smoothly steer into the overtaking lane.
Increase speed to pass the slower vehicle.
Signal left and return to the original lane after overtaking.
Roundabouts
When approaching a roundabout, check safety to move to the outer lane before exiting.
Follow the MSM routine to confirm the outer lane is clear.
If a vehicle is alongside, stay in your lane until it is safe to change.
General Tips for Lane Changes
Anticipate lane changes early to allow ample time.
Changing lanes quickly or without proper observation is dangerous.
If a safe lane change isn't possible, continue on the current path; a short detour is acceptable.
Summary of Safe Lane Changing
Check mirrors for nearby vehicles.
Perform shoulder checks for blind spots.
Signal intentions clearly.
Change lanes smoothly and confidently.
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