Kentucky · Traffic Laws · Question 3 of 8
Before changing lanes you should:
- A. Signal, check mirrors, and look over your shoulder for blind spots Correct answer
- B. Signal only if other cars are nearby
- C. Brake first, then move over
- D. Check the rearview mirror only
Why this is the right answer
A safe lane change requires signaling early, checking interior and side mirrors, and turning your head to clear the blind spot before steering smoothly into the new lane.
How this question shows up on the Kentucky permit test
Questions in the traffic laws category are common on the Kentucky learner permit exam. The exam tests your knowledge of the Kentucky Driver Handbook, and topics like this one show up in multiple forms: sometimes as a direct rule, sometimes as a real-world scenario, and sometimes as a "which of the following is NOT correct" question, which trips up readers who skim. Read every choice carefully and watch for the words "always," "never," and "only."
If you missed this question, do not just memorize the answer — re-read the explanation and try to put the rule in your own words. Study research consistently shows that explaining a rule out loud locks it in much better than rereading the same text.
For a deeper walkthrough of traffic laws on the permit test, read our complete guide to Traffic Laws.