Learning to Drive : Changing Lanes & Merging

Merging onto a highway and changing lanes share similar techniques. These include looking in the side mirrors for traffic, maintaining a steady speed and merging seamlessly with the flow of traffic. Switch lanes or merge onto a highway safely, paying attention to traffic behind and ahead, with tips from a professional driving instructor in this free video on driving.

Expert: Tony Lawrence
Bio: Tony Lawrence is a professional driving instructor in Tempe, Ariz.
Filmmaker: Ryan Quinn

Category:

Autos & Vehicles

Tags:

• driving lessons
• driver's ed
• driving
• driving tips
• learning to drive
• parallel parking
• U-turns

[simonsdodge94]

@RontoTheDog Ya I was like man you forgot to do a shoulder check... come on

[RontoTheDog]

@exdakira This video was made in the USA, and here in the USA, the correct way is to check your mirrors, and over your shoulders.

[DatBoiLui]

I learned my lesson to look over my shoulder when I was close to hitting another car... I didn't know about it until I went to driving school.

[mike8055]

I live in the UK, and when I was learning to drive, I was never taught to look over the shoulder when changing lanes.. Some people will do it, but I think most instructors don't teach it.

[BakerPills]

I dont shoulder check i usually just lean into the mirror, i only shoulder check when i need to merge into a right lane

[3602mel]

What if it wasn't clear :-/

[khalidr94]

you have to do a shoulder check if you want to avoid an accident. There is a 'blind spot' which can only be seen if the driver does a shoulder check. It is usually when the car in the next lane is very close to you.

[ihatebobsaget1989]

also do not reduce your speed when changing lanes

[therealandycook]

HOW LONG I NEED TO SIGNAL TO MAKE 7 LANE CHANGE?

I GO NOW, GOOD LUCK EVERYBODY ELSE

[ciaobellakate]

@RontoTheDog

Yes! I didn't headcheck properly once and almost had a collision on the freeway. I'm still a learner but I am usually very cautious. That one mistake could have ended very badly. I'll never forget that again!