Revision question · Vehicle weights and dimensions

You're driving an articulated lorry on a narrow road. There's a left-hand bend ahead. Why may you need to move out before driving around the bend?

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To leave more room for braking

To prevent anyone from overtaking

To make room for the trailer cutting in

To make sure oncoming drivers see you

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To make room for the trailer cutting inThis was the right answer

You should always be aware of the amount of room your trailer needs when it's going around bends and corners. If you need to go onto the other side of the road, make sure there's no oncoming traffic before you move out.

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Plan the trailer’s path before turningReviewed guidance summary · These are long-vehicle left-turn and bend situations, requiring planned clearance for the trailer and repeated inside checks, not an abrupt swing into occupied traffic.

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