Lesson 2 of 4
Manage Speed, Space and Lane Changes
Maintain a changing picture of traffic and choose space before committing.
Read Traffic Beyond the Next Vehicle
Watch ahead for slowing traffic, changing lanes and limited sightlines. Adjust your space as conditions change rather than following the vehicle ahead automatically.
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With your instructor, identify where more space would have improved your options on a recent drive.
Plan Before Moving Across
Check mirrors and blind spots, communicate your intention and assess the gap before changing lanes. If the gap closes, wait for another opportunity rather than forcing the move.
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Practise planned lane changes on a suitable road, one lane at a time.
Reassess After the Move
Once established in the new lane, check your speed and following space again. A completed lane change is the start of a new traffic picture.
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Ask for feedback on your checks before, during and after each manoeuvre.
Check Your Understanding
- I choose space before moving.
- I wait when a gap is unsuitable.
- I reassess speed and following space after changing lanes.
Sources and Next Steps
Checked November 12, 2026. These are Roadity practice exercises, not an ICBC assessment. Follow current licence restrictions and work with an eligible supervisor where required.
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