You can reduce the chance of a collision with a large vehicle if you:
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Cut abruptly in front of it.
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Pay close attention to the turn signals.
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Delay near it.
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Pull in front of the large vehicle before you can see the whole front of the vehicle in your mirror.
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Explanation
When following a large vehicle, you can reduce the risk of a collision by paying close attention to its turn signals. Large vehicles often need to widen their turning angle and slow down when making turns. If you are not paying close attention to the turn signals, you may risk being involved in a rear-end collision.
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