Your vehicle is long and needs extra room to turn. At an intersection of two-lane, two-way streets, how should you make a left turn?

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Why

The rear wheels of a long vehicle follow a shorter path than the front wheels, so a turn started too early can make the back end cut across the corner and strike vehicles or objects on the left. Pull forward to about the middle of the intersection before you begin turning.

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Topic: CDL general knowledge   License: CDL

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• Managing Space Around Your Vehicle

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