A lane change on a motorcycle is a short manoeuvre, but it brings several factors together at once: speed, spacing, visibility and the ability of nearby drivers to read the rider's intention.
SAAQ safety guidance reminds riders that being seen is not only about a bright front light. It also includes a useful lane position, a clear line and enough time for others to react.
Before moving over, it is worth combining mirror checks with a quick shoulder check. This helps catch vehicles that briefly disappear into a blind spot or approach faster than they first appeared.
The turn indicator should come early enough to be useful rather than decorative. When the signal appears before the manoeuvre, nearby drivers have time to ease off, open a gap or simply keep a steady line.
A safer lane change often means a calmer pace. A rider who moves predictably and avoids lingering in blind spots gives themselves more room to correct mistakes and gives others more time to respond.