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Zorluk: OrtaLarge Goods Vehicles (LGVs)

You are following an articulated Large Goods Vehicle (LGV) as it approaches a multi-lane roundabout. The driver signals right to take the third exit but approaches in the left-hand lane. What should you do in this situation?

  1. A
    Pull up alongside the lorry's nearside to pass it on the inside lane
  2. Stay well back behind the lorry and allow it room to complete the turnCevap
  3. C
    Flash your headlights repeatedly to warn the driver they are in the wrong lane
  4. D
    Move into the right-hand lane and try to pass the lorry before it enters the roundabout

Cevap

Stay well back behind the lorry and allow it room to complete the turn
Long articulated vehicles require significant road space when turning at roundabouts. Due to 'off-tracking' (where the rear wheels follow a shorter path than the front wheels), the driver must often adopt a wider approach in the left-hand lane to prevent the trailer from clipping the central island or other vehicles. The safest action is to stay well back, remain visible in their mirrors, and give them ample room to complete the manoeuvre.

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1
Observe the LGV's signal and unusual lane positioning
Recognise that large articulated vehicles require a wider swept path when turning at roundabouts
The length of the trailer causes it to off-track towards the centre island or kerb, requiring the cab to stay out wider
2
Assess the risks of overtaking on either the nearside or offside
Identify that passing on either side places you in a severe blind spot and in the path of the turning vehicle
The driver cannot easily see vehicles positioned close alongside and the trailer will sweep across adjacent lanes during the manoeuvre
3
Maintain a safe separation distance and hold back until the junction is clear
Allow the LGV sufficient space to turn safely without hazard or obstruction
Holding back ensures you remain visible in the lorry driver's mirrors and outside the vehicle's swept path

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LGV turning arcs and swept path requirements at roundabouts
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