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When do long vehicles sometimes need to straddle lanes?

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When turning at tight junctions

When travelling empty

When driving on motorways

When coming to contraflow systems

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When turning at tight junctionsThis was the right answer

When driving a long vehicle around corners, it's sometimes necessary to adopt a different road position to avoid mounting the kerb or colliding with street furniture such as lampposts or traffic signs. Other road users may not understand what you intend to do next. Watch them carefully and always signal in good time.

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Plan the trailer’s path before turningReviewed guidance summary · These concern the necessary swept path at tight junctions, not permission to straddle on every approach.

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