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Zorluk: KolayLarge Goods Vehicles (LGVs)

A large goods vehicle (LGV) ahead of you has stopped and is preparing to reverse into a narrow side entrance. In which order should you complete the following actions to deal with this situation safely?

  1. 1Recognise the hazard from the vehicle's position and reversing lights.
  2. 2Stop your vehicle well back from the entrance to stay visible in the driver's mirrors.
  3. 3Wait patiently while the lorry completes its turning and reversing manoeuvre.
  4. 4Check that the road ahead is completely clear before resuming your journey.

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The correct sequence is: recognise the hazard from the vehicle's position and reversing lights, stop your vehicle well back from the entrance to stay visible in the driver's mirrors, wait patiently while the lorry completes its turning and reversing manoeuvre, and check that the road ahead is completely clear before resuming your journey.
When an LGV prepares to reverse into a narrow entrance, it requires extra road width and time. Drivers must first identify the manoeuvre, stop well back so their car remains visible in the lorry's side mirrors, wait patiently until the vehicle has fully cleared the carriageway, and verify the path is clear before proceeding.

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1
Identify the reversing lights and vehicle positioning as an active manoeuvre hazard.
You anticipate that the vehicle will occupy the road width while reversing.
Early awareness gives you time to react calmly without braking sharply.
2
Bring your vehicle to a complete stop well before the entrance.
Your vehicle remains visible in the lorry driver's side mirrors and stays outside the vehicle's swing path.
Large goods vehicles have substantial blind spots directly behind them and need wide sweeping arcs to turn.
3
Hold your position and allow the driver time to complete the manoeuvre.
The lorry enters the side road without conflict or pressure.
Attempting to squeeze past or rushing the driver creates a serious collision hazard.
4
Perform a complete observation check of the carriageway before moving off.
You proceed safely into an open, hazard-free road.
Verifying the path is clear prevents collisions with oncoming traffic or pedestrians.

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Safe separation distance and patience when following manoeuvring Large Goods Vehicles (LGVs)
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