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19. LONG VEHICLES NEED SPACE

 

Motor vehicle crashes often occur when two drivers make mistakes at the same time, same place. It happened in the following incident, when a large semi-trailer turned unexpectedly. A motorist right beside it did not anticipate the move.

 

This large Semi-trailer needed to commence the left turn from the right-hand lane.

The truck driver did not notice an overtaking motor car in the left lane. The inattentive motorist in the sedan ignored the truck's left indicator. Both drivers share responsibility for the mishap. 

DO NOT OVERTAKE TURNING VEHICLE

When turning a long vehicle may 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!

Large vehicles need extra space - Give it! 

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Road Safety by Dieter Fischer 2001 - Learner Driver Hub 2020.