Highway drivingQuestion 192 of 235

You do a shoulder check before a lane change. What is the next step?

  1. Move into the new lane.
  2. Brake hard.
  3. Turn off your signal.
  4. Turn on the proper signal light.
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Correct answer: Turn on the proper signal light.

The order is: check mirrors, check your shoulder, signal, then change lanes if it is safe. Turn the signal off after.

Source: Driver’s Guide: Cars and Light Trucks (Government of Alberta, Spring 2026), Changing lanes, page 73

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026