Steps to be followed while changing lanes

The following are various steps you need to follow while changing lane to the right on a multi-lane road.

• Check the mirrors for the suitable gap. This is to ensure that no other vehicle is trying to overtake your vehicle and there is sufficient gap available for you to occupy the right lane.
• Look over your right shoulder and give right turning signal.
• Check again through the mirror and over your shoulder before making the lane change. This is to make sure that there is sufficient gap just prior to the lane changing.
• Change the lane gradually.
• After changing the lane, you should make sure that the indicator is turned off.

Guidelines for Slip Lane

Slip lane is provided at intersections to take a free left turn unless specifically mentioned “NO FREE LEFT”. In a simple intersection, left turn is always taken irrespective of the signal. However, in a complicated intersection with heavy straight traffic from the right direction, separate Turning Phase is provided for left turn. The slip lane is generally adjacent to a traffic island. The guidelines to be followed at slip lanes are given below.

• You should not stop or park at slip lanes unless there are signs to indicate that parking is allowed.
• You should not block slip lane if you are trying to go straight or right.