A truck in the next lane starts a right turn and swings wide to the left first. You should:

• A.Pass quickly on the right side
• B.Stay back and never squeeze between the truck and the curb
• C.Honk and continue into the gap
• D.Follow closely so the driver sees you

Why

Trucks need extra room and may swing wide before turning right. Squeezing into the space on the right puts you in a blind spot and in the truck's turning path.

Manual topic: California Driver Handbook - Sharing the Road With Large Trucks · From the California Learner's Permit (Car) practice bank (CAC-122).

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