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Turns and lanesQuestion 60 of 229

You want to change lanes. Must you slow down first?

  1. No. Slowing down is not necessary
  2. Yes, slow down by half
  3. Yes, but only on a freeway
  4. Yes, if you use a signal
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Correct answer: No. Slowing down is not necessary

Check your mirrors, blind spots and the space in the next lane. You do not need to slow down before a lane change.

Source: California Driver's Handbook (DL 600, California DMV, 2025), Section 6. Navigating the Roads: Changing Lanes, page 15

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026