A Texas driver preparing to change lanes on a highway should use which sequence?

• A.Turn first, then signal
• B.Look only in the rear-view mirror
• C.Honk and move immediately
• D.Signal, check mirrors, check your blind spot, then move when safe

Why

Signaling warns others, mirrors show traffic behind, and a blind-spot check catches vehicles mirrors miss. Only change lanes after all three checks show a safe gap.

Manual topic: Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7) - Lane Changes · From the Texas Learner's Permit (Car) practice bank (TXC-064).

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