When you want to change lanes, you should:

When changing lanes, maintain a safe following distance between your vehicle and the vehicle in front of you. Check in your mirrors and blind spots to make sure there are no vehicles driving in your path or already entering the lane you want to enter.

• Maintain a safe following distance.
• Decrease your following distance.
• Come to a complete stop before changing lanes.
• Swerve in and out of traffic as quickly as possible.