What is the best practice for handling the space on either side of your bus?

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Why

Traveling beside another vehicle for long is risky: it might wander into your lane and strike the bus, and it boxes you in if you need to change lanes. When you can, stay ahead of or behind other traffic.

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Topic: Defensive driving   License: CDL

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• Managing Space Around Your Vehicle

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