A large truck ahead turning right onto a street with two lanes in each direction may have to swing wide to complete the right turn. What should drivers expect?

• A. The truck will stop before the turn.
• B. The truck stays in its lane.
• C. May have to swing wide to complete the right turn.
• D. The truck will use a dedicated turn lane.

Answer: (C)

Big trucks need extra space to turn. When a large truck ahead is making a right turn onto a street with two lanes in each direction, the combination of its length and trailer means it often swings wide, sometimes into the left lane of the street it’s entering, before moving back into the right lane. So you should expect the truck to occupy additional space briefly as it completes the turn. Give it room, slow or stay back if needed, and don’t try to squeeze by on the right or assume it will stay in its lane. There isn’t a guaranteed dedicated turn lane here, and the truck’s maneuver may not be confined to one lane.