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B.19 LONG VEHICLES NEED SPACE

Motor vehicle crashes often occur when two drivers make mistakes - at the same time and place. In this incident a truck turned unexpectedly.

< This large Semi-trailer could not turn right into the side road, except commencing from the left-hand lane. The truck driver did not anticipate an overtaking motor car in the right-hand lane.
The unfortunate motorist in the car ignored the truck's right indicator.
Both drivers share the blame for this mishap.

DO NOT

OVERTAKE

TURNING

VEHICLE

< When turning left a long vehicle may also encroach into your lane. Overtake only after the turn. Red/yellow striping, as displayed on the rear of this semi-trailer, means: Do not overtake turning vehicle!

Trucks take s p a c e when turning! Do not overtake!

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Here is a little test to remember what you have learned. Firstly, answer the True / False question. Secondly, using the letter beside the correct answer, form a word. All answers are on this page!

T> A

Large trucks may turn right from the left lane and vice versa.

F> L

T> Y

Overtaking a turning truck is always best on the right.

F> N

T> D

Truck drivers may not always see traffic behind or beside them.

F> O