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Difficulty: EasySharing the Road with Large Vehicles

If a large commercial truck ahead of you signals for a right turn but swings left into an adjacent lane before turning, it is safe to pass the truck on its right side.

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The statement is False. You should never attempt to pass a large truck on the right side when it is turning right, even if it swings left first.
The statement is false because large trucks must swing wide to the left to execute right turns without running their rear trailer wheels over the curb. Passing on the right side places your vehicle in a high-risk area known as a 'right-turn squeeze.'

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the vehicle's size and intended maneuver.
Recognize that large trucks require extra clearance and off-tracking causes their rear wheels to cut closer to the curb than the front cab.
Understanding heavy vehicle geometry helps anticipate their movement during sharp turns.
2
Evaluate the risk of passing on the right side.
Determine that entering the open space on the right side of a turning truck puts your vehicle directly into a collision path.
The space on the right rapidly closes as the trailer completes the turn.

Key Concept

Right-Turn Squeeze and Off-Tracking Awareness
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Sharing the Road with Large Vehicles

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