What should you do before making a lane change while riding?

Before making a lane change while riding a motorcycle, it's essential to check your mirrors and blind spots. This practice ensures that you are fully aware of your surroundings and can identify any vehicles or obstacles in adjacent lanes that may not be visible in your mirrors. By doing a thorough check, you greatly reduce the risk of a collision with other vehicles that could be in your blind spots.

Signaling is also a crucial part of the lane change process, but it should come after assessing your environment. Rushing to change lanes without confirming that it's safe can lead to accidents. Similarly, speeding up to overtake other vehicles may increase danger on the road by reducing your reaction time and making it harder to maneuver safely. Checking only the right mirror overlooks potential hazards located on your left side or behind you. Thus, a comprehensive approach involving both mirrors and blind spots is necessary for safe lane changes.