Accident situation

i may may have been one of those who have come off as saying this....but I'm not saying it as a rule in all cases, just an argument the company is making to rule it as a preventable.

In reality it's situation dependent but it is my belief that if the turn can be made in the inside lane than that is the optimal lane since your trailer is going to track to the right and if some numb nut come up on your right you aren't going to see him whereas on the inside you don't have that problem and it's much easier to see traffic coming up on your left should you need to swing out farther.

Iust my opinion. I don't think either lane is necessarily the "wrong" lane

 

In general Right turns are tighter from the inside lane.. its about the space.. granted some rights have only one lane.. if its to tight then what ?

 

And what if both lanes are too tight and the outside lane brings you into oncoming traffic while four wheelers are darting to the inside?

Personally I don't mind letting traffic clear on my left if it turns out I need that 2nd lane to make that turn.

 

I prefer the outside lane.. i can see

edit:: on a specifically marked two lane turn

 

You usually, (KEY WORD: USUALLY) have more room to swing wider from the outside turn lane. But if it is just two tight, then your only option is to take BOTH lanes. This is a dangerous move, as there is almost always some idiot 4 wheeler that has no idea what you are doing, or why, and just thinks you are being a "lane hog." Then they get their dander up with the idea "I AIN'T GONNA LET HIM GET AWAY WITH THAT!" The next sound you hear is likely CRUNCH.

 

Then you do what you have to do. If that means you have to go into oncoming traffic to make your turn, then you do it. BUT YOU DO IT SAFELY! By that, I mean you just stop and wait until it is safe to make the turn without running over oncoming traffic. Sure, it means you will be blocking the road you are turning off of, and people will be pissed off. TOUGH! That is the way it has to be. Of course, if you see the turn is too tight, and can do so, take an "alternate route." But that just isn't always possible, or even a good idea. What you may think looks like a good "alternate route," may turn into a total nightmare.

You do what you have to do. Don't let anybody rush you, don't get all excited about idiots who lay on their horns or show what their mentality is by giving you the old single digit salute.

 

Gotta try and stop before the crunch.. then do the stare down of...

what are we gonna do now ?

 

I have had to do that coming out of some of these malls. One four-wheeler tried that, luckily got away unscathed, a half-assed buttonhook using both lanes prevents them from getting by until you're safe though. (My experience.)

If I have to turn out into traffic, I have one of two methods...

1) I wait until most of the traffic has cleared and I have the space I need.
2) Wait until another semi comes along. Usually they'll "help" clear the space.

If it's just too tight, or I suspect it's too tight...

1) Find another way.
2) More lube!

 

....I have said it before. And in this case don't mind repeating it.