Large trucks turning onto a street with two lanes in each direction:
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May complete its turn in either of the two lanes.
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Must stay in the left lane at all times while turning.
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Must stay in the right lane at all times while turning.
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Often have to use of the left lane to complete the turn.
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Explanation
Truck drivers sometimes need to swing wide to the left or right in order to safely negotiate a turn. When you follow a truck or bus, look at its turn signals before you start to pass. If the vehicle appears to be turning left, you should check the turn signals again, because the driver may be swinging wide before turning right.
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