What should you do when a driver ahead of you has signaled a lane change?

When a driver ahead signals a lane change, it’s important to reduce your speed. This action allows you to create enough space and time for the other driver to change lanes safely. By slowing down, you provide a buffer zone that can help prevent any potential collisions if the other driver does not complete the maneuver smoothly or if there are issues with their blind spot.

This approach also helps you maintain control of your vehicle and assess the movement of both the car changing lanes and any other surrounding vehicles. Staying vigilant and adjusting your speed appropriately improves overall road safety for everyone involved.

Maintaining speed or attempting to change lanes immediately, as suggested by other choices, can lead to hazardous situations. For instance, accelerating to maintain distance might put you in danger if the lane change is executed too closely. Likewise, using your horn could startle the driver and lead to panic or erratic driving.