City road with two lanes in your direction. You are in the right lane and need to turn left further ahead. Cars are driving behind you in the left lane.
The examiner says„An der übernächsten Kreuzung bitte links abbiegen.“
"Turn left at the second junction, please."
What you have to show
- Interior mirror
- Left side mirror
- Indicate left in good time
- Shoulder check to the left
- Change only when there is a big enough gap
- Move over early and smoothly
The right order
- Interior mirror
- Left side mirror
- Indicate left
- Shoulder check to the left
- Change smoothly when the gap is big enough
Typical mistakes
Only check the mirror and changeThe blind spot needs a shoulder check.
Change first, then indicateThe indicator announces the change beforehand.
A strong answer
I move over to the left early. I check the interior mirror, then the left side mirror, indicate left and do a shoulder check to the left into the blind spot. I only change when there is a big enough gap and I do not hinder anyone, and then smoothly and steadily.
What the law says
§ 7 (5) StVO: you may only change lanes if endangering others is ruled out. The change must be announced clearly and in good time with the indicator.
Quick check
Which order is right?
- Indicator, mirrors, shoulder check, change
- Interior mirror, side mirror, indicator, shoulder check, change
- Shoulder check, indicator, change
Show the answer
B. First check the situation in the mirrors, then indicate, then the shoulder check into the blind spot right before changing.
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