27% of all fatalities are linked to incorrect changing of lanes or serving, as well as 20% of all accidents and 21% of injuries. This makes it the #1 killer on our roads!! Changing lanes properly can be a complex maneuver and it must always take our full attention!
How to manage it right!
- Look in front of you, behind you and next to you if you are clear to change
- Use your indicator a few seconds BEFORE you change
- Be mindful of those around you and observe the different speeds of the cars in the other lanes.
- If you want to exit,go to the right lane in
- If you need to cross multiple lines, do it one-by-one and check carefully prior to each lane
- Be considerate to other drivers who want to change their
- Drive defensively and with
- Fully concentrate when changing lanes, especially in dense
- Many high-end cars come with lane departure warning I assistance system – consider this key safety feature in your buying
Watch out for this
- Do not cross more than 1 lane at
- Stay away from any distractions when changing lanes and be fully concentrated .
- Don’t cut into the way of other driver
- Don’t do last second lane changes or exits -you must plan your moves in time!
- Watch out for drivers not changing lanes properly -they endanger you and themselves .
- If your car has lane departure warning I assistance systems – switch them on!