When you are getting into the bike lane while driving, are you supposed to look over your shoulder?

Question

or just look in the mirror(s).

Thanks

Answer 1

Do both but dont stay in that lane for a long time, only use it for turning if needed..................

Answer 2

first once you turn inot a bike the bikers have the right of way so you would need to look every where before you turn into a bike lane when you cross it

Answer 3

why are you driving in the bike lane when driving if you cant stay in your lane please don't be driving

Answer 4

You're supposed to look over your shoulder before you make ANY lane change.

Washington state drivers' manual: "Whenever you want to change lanes, you must check that there are no vehicles in the lane you want to enter. This means you must check for traffic to the side and behind your vehicle before you change lanes.... When changing lanes, you should:

• Look in your rearview and side mirrors. Make sure there

are no vehicles in the lane you want to enter. Make sure

that nobody is about to pass you.

• Look over your shoulder in the direction you plan to

move. Be sure no one is near the rear corners of your

vehicle. These areas are called “blind spots” because you

cannot see them through your mirrors. You must turn

your head and look to see vehicles in your blind spot."