Why do large trucks need more room when they turn right at an intersection?

• A.Trucks are allowed to run red lights
• B.Trucks never use turn signals
• C.Their mirrors show every lane clearly
• D.They may swing wide into another lane to complete the turn

Why

Large trucks swing wide on turns, sometimes using part of an adjacent lane. Never squeeze between a turning truck and the curb, because the truck driver may not see you.

Manual topic: Official Florida Driver License Handbook - Sharing the Road · From the Florida Learner's Permit (Car) practice bank (FLC-124).

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