CEFR B1

lane change

noun

Meaning

The act of moving a vehicle from one marked traffic strip to an adjacent one on a road.

Examples

Always use your turn signal before you perform a lane change.
Sudden lane changes in heavy traffic are a leading cause of accidents.

Synonyms: shift, maneuver, swerve

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lane change (B1)

noun

Pronunciation: /leɪn tʃeɪndʒ/

Definition

The act of moving a vehicle from one marked traffic strip to an adjacent one on a road.

Examples

Always use your turn signal before you perform a lane change.
Sudden lane changes in heavy traffic are a leading cause of accidents.

How to Use lane change

make a lane change (collocation): to perform the action of changing lanes — "You must check your mirrors before you make a lane change."
perform a lane change (collocation): to execute the maneuver of moving between lanes — "Drivers should perform a lane change only when it is safe to do so."

Synonyms of lane change

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