Lane Positions

What is the main reason to change lane position?

Your Line of Sight (LOS) or Path of Travel (POT) is blocked.

LP 1

Position in the center of your lane; used most of the time when driving.

LP 2

Position to the left in your lane but still inside your lane; used for preparing for a left turn, lane change, or avoiding obstacles.

When do you use LP 2?

When preparing for a left turn, lane change or to avoid vehicles, debris, or to see around a big vehicle.

LP 3

Position to the right in your lane but still inside your lane; used before a right turn or lane change.

What is a situation you would use LP 3?

Before a right turn or lane change and to stay away from a big vehicle on your left.

LP 4

Going into the oncoming lane; used to avoid large obstructions on the right.

What should you do before using LP 4?

Clear your Path of Travel first.

LP 5

Pulling off the road on your right to avoid large obstructions or in emergencies.

What does SMOG stand for?

Signal, Mirror, Over the shoulder, Go; used when changing lanes.

Lane Positions