What should you do before you start driving or turning lanes?

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Before you start moving or changing lanes, you need a full around check. Look around the vehicle, then use the rearview and side mirrors to see what’s behind and beside you. Do a quick shoulder check by turning your head to look over your shoulder into the lane you plan to enter. This covers blind spots that mirrors can miss and helps you spot pedestrians or cyclists as well as other vehicles. Relying only on the rearview mirror can miss things on either side, and moving without this awareness can create a crash risk. Honking isn’t a substitute for looking and can startle others. So perform a complete scan with mirrors plus a shoulder check before you start driving or change lanes.