In order to turn right in a big vehicle safely, it is advised that you?

• A. Drive well into the intersection before starting the turn
• B. Allow your rear wheels to mount the curb if there is no obstruction
• C. Allow for high speed off-tracking to counteract the centrifugal force
• D. Veer into the left lane before making your turn to give yourself more space to turn

Answer: (A)

Turning a big vehicle safely relies on having enough space to accommodate its wide turning radius and the way the rear wheels follow a different path than the front wheels. By driving well into the intersection before starting the turn, you give yourself the room needed for the front end to swing into the new roadway while the rear wheels follow a shorter, tighter path. This helps you complete the turn without clipping the curb or encroaching on the crosswalk or adjacent lane, and it reduces the chance of blocking traffic in the other direction. Paths like mounting the curb, speeding to “counter” centrifugal force, or drifting into the left lane are unsafe or inappropriate for a large vehicle, so they aren’t advisable.