Your vehicle is too long to turn right without swinging wide. Both streets at the intersection have a single lane in each direction. Which figure shows the proper path for the turn?

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Why

A long vehicle should move forward into the intersection and swing wide only while finishing the right turn, keeping its rear near the curb so nobody can slip past on the right. If you swing out to the left first, the driver behind you may assume you are turning left and attempt to overtake on your right.

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Topic: CDL general knowledge   License: CDL

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• Managing Space Around Your Vehicle

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