Which action is best when turning right with a large vehicle?

Which action is best when turning right with a large vehicle?

• A. Drive well into the intersection before starting the turn
• B. Veer into the left lane before making your turn to give yourself more space to turn
• C. Drive close to the curb with the rear wheels
• D. Stop briefly in the middle of the intersection to wait

Answer: (A)

When turning a large vehicle, you need extra space because the vehicle’s longer wheelbase means the rear wheels will follow a wider arc and can swing toward the curb or into another lane. By moving well into the intersection before you begin the turn, you create enough room to complete the maneuver without clipping the curb or causing other traffic to brake or swerve. This positioning gives you better control of the vehicle’s turning path and helps keep pedestrians and other road users safe. Drifting toward the left lane, riding the curb with the rear wheels, or stopping in the middle of the intersection would all increase the risk of hitting the curb, losing control, or blocking traffic. They don’t provide the same required clearance for a wide, safe turn.

When turning a large vehicle, you need extra space because the vehicle’s longer wheelbase means the rear wheels will follow a wider arc and can swing toward the curb or into another lane. By moving well into the intersection before you begin the turn, you create enough room to complete the maneuver without clipping the curb or causing other traffic to brake or swerve. This positioning gives you better control of the vehicle’s turning path and helps keep pedestrians and other road users safe.

Drifting toward the left lane, riding the curb with the rear wheels, or stopping in the middle of the intersection would all increase the risk of hitting the curb, losing control, or blocking traffic. They don’t provide the same required clearance for a wide, safe turn.